Think you know your games? We’re putting your gaming trivia skills to the ultimate test: identifying titles based solely on screenshots of their water effects. Get ready to dive in (pun intended!) and see how many you can recognize.
The Ultimate Water Hazard Challenge
We’ve challenged you before to identify games from various clues, but this time, we’re focusing on a specific element: water. From serene lakes to treacherous oceans, the way water is rendered can be surprisingly distinctive. So, sharpen your eyes and prepare to test your knowledge of gaming history.
Want more gaming trivia challenges? We’re constantly adding new quizzes on everything from health bars to bizarre in-game currencies and even those hilariously convoluted patch notes. Keep checking back for fresh content!
Brace Yourself: It Might Get Wet
Okay, let’s be honest, some water effects in games are downright terrifying. If the mere thought of vast bodies of open water triggers your fight-or-flight response, maybe this quiz isn’t for you. But if you enjoy a little self-inflicted terror, then dive right in! Remember that Sea Hag from Tomb Raider Chronicles? Yeah, she might make an appearance (figuratively speaking).
But don’t worry, not all the water in these games is scary. In fact, many of them are beautiful and serene. We’ve tried to include a variety of examples, from games where water exploration is a key feature to those where it’s just a background element.
Time to Test Your Skills!
You’re about to see 15 screenshots, each depicting the water effects from a different game. You have 10 minutes to identify as many as you can. When you’re done, let us know how you did! We’ll be cheering you on (from a safe distance).
Good luck, and may your gaming knowledge flow freely!
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About the Author:
Andrea has been a dedicated game journalist for nearly a decade, contributing to prominent publications like IGN, USA Today, Fanbyte, and Destructoid before joining the PC Gamer team in 2025. She holds a special fondness for classic RPGs and is always eager to embrace games with heartwarming romance elements. Her weekly routine includes regular MMO sessions, where she tirelessly pursues achievements and participates in raids within Final Fantasy 14. Beyond these staples, she often rotates through survival-crafting games and enjoys the adrenaline rush of co-op horror experiences.
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