5 most memorable QTE moments in game history

If used properly, QTE moments can make a game so much better.

QTE is a tool that game makers use to bring cinematic value to video games and to add an element of interactivity to cutscenes. However, sometimes the QTEs also make many players annoyed because they all appear when they just put down the handle, leading to many “deaths” that are difficult to help.

If used properly, QTE moments can make a game so much better. Here are five moments when the game successfully integrated QTE and created unforgettable moments.

5. Shenmue 2 – Zhangyu barber shop

Shenmue is the series that popularized the use of QTE, so it’s no wonder this game appears on the list.

One of the most memorable scenes in Shenmue 2 is when Ryo Hazuki is trying to get information from the barber. In this scene, the barber tells Ryo about calm and discipline, and that reacting as quickly as possible isn’t always the smartest option in combat. In the middle of the conversation, the barber brought the knife to Ryo’s neck and the screen appeared a QTE button to press.

Throughout the game before this moment, players are used to doing QTE immediately when the button appears on the screen for best results. However, this time, if you press the button the player will fail. It can be seen that this QTE was created to illustrate the barber’s words.

4. God of War 3 – Kratos finishes Poseidon

GOW 3 is the game where Kratos decided to kill all the gods of Olympus. Therefore, the game has no shortage of impressive QTEs.

Right from the first boss battle, Kratos faced the sea god Poseidon. What makes this QTE so memorable is the fact that this moment takes place from Poseidon’s perspective, allowing us to see Kratos’ brutality from the victim’s perspective.

3. Resident Evil 4 – Leon vs Krauser

Resident Evil 4 is the game that many see as a milestone in the shift to action from the longtime horror series. To show this, RE4 is the first game in the series to use QTE.

The switch between Leon and Krauser is a great scene from many different angles. The combination of impressive martial arts moves, clear camera angles and effective sound design has made the thrill of players soar. The confrontation set the standard for action scenes and pushed sixth-generation console storytelling to the next level.

2. Yakuza 5 – Fight with the “brown rabbit”

Since the Yakuza series is known for being a more complete version of Shenmue’s story and gameplay, it’s no wonder the series also uses QTE in moments of character hegemony.

In Yakuza 5, one of the characters we can control is Taiga Saejima and at a critical point in the game, Saejima is forced to confront a giant bear with his bare hands.

The fact that the battle between humans and beasts ended in a QTE shows just how high the power of Saejima’s character is.

1. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 – Soap throws a knife to finish Shepherd

The ending of the famous first-person shooter game will always be one of the most memorable as it is the moment where Soap and Price can avenge Roach and Ghost.

Despite his advanced age, the old General Shepherd is still strong enough to withstand the two SAS soldiers Soap and Price. After stabbing Soap with a large knife in the chest, Shepherd had a duel with Price.

At the last minute of the match, Soap risked his life to widen his wound to pull the knife out of himself and finish off Shepherd, saving his teammates’ lives.