The video game medium can offer some of the most exciting storylines, as gamers are thrown into some truly perilous situations. Oculus creator Palmer Luckey has noticed the potential for videogames to provide players with a real adrenaline rush, with the billionaire tech genius having created a virtual reality headset capable of killing its user when they die within the game (Via PalmerLuckey).
Inspired by the concept introduced in Sword Art Online, PalmerLuckey doesn't intend for anyone to actually use the headset, designing it as a thought piece and art installation. Still, gamers immediately started speculating which franchises would be the deadliest to play with Palmer's new device, with this groundbreaking technology offering a few scary possibilities. These already intense video games would prove immensely dangerous with this crazy invention.
10 Call Of Duty Zombies
As one of the most iconic first-person shooters, the Call of Duty franchise has gathered a sizable franchise over the years, with gamers invested in its gritty gameplay. The game series' popular "zombies" mode has been included in many of its releases, and this horrific venture would offer an especially lethal gaming experience.
With its maps swarming with undead individuals, chances of survival would be fairly slim within this video game environment. Traversing zombie-infested landscapes within the virtual world could prove a costly mistake, as these ferocious zombies appear practically unstoppable during Call Of Duty's expansive maps.
9 Goldeneye 007
Although some believe the game has aged poorly by modern standards, Goldeneye 007 is frequently considered one of the best-licensed video games. Neatly evoking the plot of the James Bond movie Goldeneye, this release places gamers in the shoes of the suave secret agent, as he works to take down the evil cyber-terrorist Alec Trevelyan. The game could prove fatal for users of Palmer Luckey's headset, with James Bond's spy work positioning him against some of the world's cruelest individuals.
As players embark on an undercover mission, Goldeneye 007 sees them encounter many tricky adversaries. One wrong move could result in certain death for its brave gamers, with Alec's henchmen capable of some particularly violent acts.
8 Bloodborne
Released in 2015, Bloodborne is a grim gothic venture, with players assuming the role of a hunter seeking the cure for a terrible disease. The game's bleak environment offers many challenges for the hunter, which could end disastrously should the gamer misjudge the situation.
Those who are infected with Bloodborne's ghastly virus are turned into mutated creatures, whose feral behavior would place the VR headset's users in grave danger. Additionally, the video game's bosses are particularly savage beings, with their steely determination to take down the hunter creating a potentially catastrophic encounter for players.
7 Super Smash Bros
Encompassing six releases, the Super Smash Bros. series has generated some of the best memes, with fans delighting in the franchise's many crossover opportunities. However, the gaming saga could prove particularly lethal inside Palmer's virtual world, with the videogames involving several heated battles.
Super Smash Bros. would be a highly precarious undertaking, with players fighting to the death in the game's colorful arenas. Gamers must engage in brutal combat with some of the medium's biggest mascots, where losing the match would spell the end for both the gaming avatar and the headset's nervous user.
6 Uncharted
Made as a PlayStation exclusive, Uncharted provides a grand adventure, as players are introduced to the globe-trotting exploits of Nathan Drake. His travels often prove treacherous for the bold action hero, which would make the Uncharted series a particularly risky game to play on Palmer's headset.
With Nathan's journey seeing him swinging on ropes and navigating extremely narrow ledges, one wrong move could see gamers plummeting to their deaths. Furthermore, the game features many malignant foes for players to defeat, who are not afraid to take drastic measures to stop Nathan Drake from reaching his goal.
5 Batman: Arkham Asylum
Adapting the famous Batman comic books, Batman: Arkham Asylum includes some of the best voice-acting performances. The Dark Knight leads an especially dangerous lifestyle, which Arkham Asylum perfectly conveys, making this a particularly dicey venture for gamers.
With its storyline taking players inside Arkham Asylum, this harrowing video game would be a difficult one to leave unscathed. This murky adventure for Batman incorporates some of his deadliest enemies, such as the Joker and the Riddler, presenting plenty of opportunities for the player to meet their unfortunate end.
4 Wreckfest
Debuting on the PS5 in 2021, Wreckfest delivers gamers an explosive motoring escapade, as racers battle it out in a demolition derby. Its destructive nature makes this one of the most dangerous games to play in Palmer's virtual environment.
Wreckfest's wacky gameplay could result in many players losing their lives, as their vehicles are mercilessly destroyed in the demolition arena. The videogame features some especially big explosions, making it extremely difficult for gamers to escape this world without meeting their demise.
3 Jurassic World Evolution
Granting users the chance to open their own Jurassic World theme park, Jurassic World Evolution is considered one of the best dinosaur games. However, while running a dinosaur zoo may seem fun, it also presents many potential hazards, which could lead to an unfortunate encounter with death.
Operating a Jurassic World park never goes smoothly, as it often leads to the dinosaurs escaping from their enclosures. As a result, the chances of a player being eaten by a dinosaur are ridiculously high, with the prehistoric beasts hungry for their next meal.
2 The London Heist
Included as part of PlayStation Worlds, The London Heist is a gloriously violent VR release. However, its extreme brutality would also make it a very risky game to play on Palmer's headset, with players joining a ruthless criminal gang.
The London Heist depicts a particularly ugly situation, as players assist the notorious crime boss Frank and his crew in stealing the Serina diamond. Failing to shoot Frank or his accomplice Mickey results in the gamer being stabbed, bringing a tragic death for the VR user.
1 Blair Witch
Based on the iconic horror flick The Blair Witch Project, Lionsgate's Blair Witch game captures the same spooky vibe as the found footage classic. This extremely unsettling survival game features players journeying through the Blair Witch's forest, with its surroundings proving just as deadly as in the motion picture.
This adaptation of the creepy horror movie would place VR headset users in extreme peril, as they are confronted by the forest's shadowy creatures. Facing the Blair Witch's wrath rarely ends well, with the terrifying supernatural being having claimed many victims who wander into her forest.