Are there jump scares?
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Video Game • 2017 Report
Yes
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Video Game • 2009 Report
Yes
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csbyron1
Creepers walk behind the player and explode. Endermen will teleport unexpectedly and the Elder Guardian will cause a phantom image to appear in front of the player.
Video Game • 2020 Report
Yes
146
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Artie
Here's a spoiler-free list of jumpscares found in the game. It's worth noting that many of these are tied to random events. https://omori.fandom.com/wiki/Jumpscares
Video Game Report
Yes
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Anonymous
A lot of them, in fact.
Video Game Report
Yes
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grimdarkpixels
There's an unavoidable jumpscare in the chapter "Jericho".
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
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Anonymous
After leaving the Ruins (all routes), a door clicks and Sans' shadow appears behind a tree
The elevator to the True Lab (Pacifist route) suddenly falls and a siren plays
Neither are exactly scary but they made me jump lmao
The elevator to the True Lab (Pacifist route) suddenly falls and a siren plays
Neither are exactly scary but they made me jump lmao
Video Game Report
Yes
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scaredmystery
There's a minor jumpscare while looking for somebody. If I remember correctly, it takes place at the beginning of episode 3.
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
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Julia Rose Stevens
There are some intense jumpscares
Video Game • 2017 Report
Yes
81
No
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localpasserby
Every body discovery can technically be considered a jumpscare.
Video Game • 2020 Report
Yes
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No
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CharlieCharlie
This is a zombie horror game. There are lots of jumpscares with enemies grabbing your character.
Video Game • 2016 Report
Yes
78
No
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InkySquidCat
Yes, but they’re pretty minor, it’s more of a phycological horror story.
Video Game • 2019 Report
Yes
77
No
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mistersandman
Occasionally in the main character’s hallucinations her friend’s appearance suddenly changes to become terrifying. There is also one early in the game where the appearance of a character’s sister will also suddenly change to become scary while the character screams in agony.
Video Game • 2013 Report
Yes
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No
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GuyofMinimalImportance
Early on in the game there are one or two instances of an infected popping out of the darkness attacking the player, but these moments are not exceedingly common.
Video Game • 2011 Report
Yes
60
No
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Marsyas767
Many of the dungeons are very dark and enemies can sometimes come out when you don't expect them too. This happened quite a lot to me however the game is usually pretty good about giving you audio cues for enemies.
Video Game Report
Yes
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Anonymous
Mimics shapeshift from grubs to their true form with a horrid shreik and keep on screaming as you fight them.
Video Game Report
Yes
59
No
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Anonymous
F****n gators scare the spit out my mouth goodness golly
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
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No
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ArrowProceeds
While there are no intentional jumpscares, enemies can catch players off guard and accidentally cause a jumpscare.
Video Game • 2017 Report
Yes
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No
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wolves
there are a few moments where a mysterious figure appears suddenly with a music cue. while not technically a jumpscare, these scenes are usually very tense, and can definitely startle.
Video Game • 2024 Report
Yes
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Weatherfish
They're pretty mild. I usually hate jump scares and I wasn't bothered by any. The horror is more psychological than scary.
Video Game • 2021 Report
Yes
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Engelsoft
The Janitor appears quite suddenly and a chase scene is initiated. Another scene has the Lady appear suddenly while the Player is walking through her dark closet.
Video Game • 2021 Report
Yes
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No
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wormclowns
It's a Resident Evil game.
Video Game Report
Yes
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DemetrioZannetti
this is a playstyle some killers like michael myers, the wraith, and the pig can use against survivors
Video Game Report
Yes
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Quad
Jumpscare spoiler: When you enter the Dentist’s office and approach the desk, there will be a cloud of smoke that appears all around you. When you turn around the dentist (thuggish splicer) will be right behind you. Total jumpscare.
Video Game • 2023 Report
Yes
35
No
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Peregrine
Throughout the entire game there are high stress scenes that I would count as jump scares. Especially in the hospital during the mannequin part there are some mannequins that try to chase you but because you don’t know which ones will and which won’t I would call it a jumpscare
Video Game Report
Yes
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lilpig
The classic and frequently occurring jumpscare is a zombie appearing out of nowhere and grabbing you, accompanied by a musical sting. Nothing particularly intense, but it can be alarming.
Video Game • 2014 Report
Yes
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icemage
Some creatures (mostly the leviathans) can get close to you if you’re not careful and are very loud/aggressive. Warpers can teleport you to them. Also there is a scene where the sea emperor leviathan speaks to you telepathically with no warning.
Video Game • 2018 Report
Yes
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MyBestIsWhatIOffer
If the player is killed, there is a piece of animated footage- quite abrupt- showing their death.
Video Game Report
Yes
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Shaii
Monokumas may come around the corner very quickly which can be very startling
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
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Video Game Report
Yes
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spice_n_sugars
The whole game is constant jump scares.
In the first playthough, it could be argued that the player character discovering Sayori's hanging body could be considered a jump scare, since there is no music in the minutes leading up to it and the screen is black immediately before (upon making the discovery, loud, distorted music starts playing).
In the second playthrough, there are plenty of jumpscares, from glitches" to characters literally jumping at the player.