We all love the thrill of the main storyline, side quests, and epic boss battles in our favorite video games. But let’s talk about those super-secret, tucked-away gems that everybody covets – yes, we’re talking about the magical world of easter eggs and secrets. Part of the beauty of video games lies in exploring, and to keep that thrill alive, we’ve compiled a list of the best video game easter eggs and secrets for you to discover and enjoy.
Unmasking these well-kept secrets is like a treasure hunt. They could be a sly-winking reference to pop culture or beloved old games, a hidden room or character, or even a secret level with crazy things happening that are completely unconnected to the main game. But these clever nods and quirks from the game creators add an extra layer of spice to the gaming experience. So, ready to dive in and enjoy these hidden gaming gems? Let’s unveil what secret rewards the gaming world has in store for us!
The Tiny T-Rex (Tomb Raider)
A miniature T-Rex hidden in a secret room in the 'High Security Compound' level, providing a humorous contrast to the regular, large T-Rexes encountered throughout the game.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (Skyrim Easter Egg)
A reference to the famous 'Arrow to the Knee' meme from Skyrim, players can find a note on a dead guardsman's body mentioning his retirement due to an arrow in the knee.
The Giant Soccer Ball (Halo 2)
A huge, hidden soccer ball that players can find on the 'Metropolis' level and interact with.
The Chris Houlihan Room (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)
A secret room named after a Nintendo Power contest winner that contains 225 rupees and a telepathic message from Chris Houlihan.
The Ghost of Mount Gordo (Grand Theft Auto V)
A ghostly apparition that appears at a specific time and location on Mount Gordo, referencing the in-game murder of Jolene Cranley-Evans. &ab_channel=GTASeriesVideos
The Atari E.T. Landfill (Borderlands 2)
A reference to the real-life Atari E.T. video game cartridge landfill in the New Mexico desert, players can find a hidden pit filled with 'Eridian' versions of the cartridges.
The Cow Level (Diablo II)
A secret level filled with murderous cows, accessible by combining certain items in the game.
The Megalodon (Battlefield 4)
A massive prehistoric shark that leaps out of the water when players gather at a specific point on the 'Paracel Storm' map. &ab_channel=jackfrags
The Just Cause 2 'Lost' Island
An Easter egg referencing the popular TV show 'Lost,' players can discover a mysterious island with a smoke monster, crashed plane, and the show's iconic numbers on a hatch. &ab_channel=RoosterTeeth
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
Michael Jackson's uncredited contribution to the game's music, particularly in the 'Carnival Night Zone' and 'Ice Cap Zone.'
The Totaka's Song (Various Nintendo games)
A short, hidden melody composed by Kazumi Totaka that can be found in numerous Nintendo games like Mario Paint, Animal Crossing, and Luigi's Mansion.
The Skyrim Space Program (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
A physics glitch that sometimes causes slain giants to send the player's corpse flying into the sky at incredible speeds. &ab_channel=insaneraptor
Call of Duty Zombies (Call of Duty: World at War)
A hidden game mode unlocked by completing the campaign, introducing the now-iconic Zombies mode to the Call of Duty franchise. YouTube link:
The Cake Room (Portal)
A hidden room with the infamous cake that inspired the phrase 'the cake is a lie,' referring to an unattainable reward.
