QTEs are a tool that game makers use to bring cinematic value to video games and to add interactive elements to cutscenes.

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

5. Shenmue 2 – Zhangyu barbershop

Shenmue is the game series that popularized the use of QTEs, 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.

Throughout the game prior to this moment, players were accustomed to immediately executing the QTE when they saw the button appear on screen for best results.

4. God of War 3 – Kratos kills Poseidon

GOW 3 is a game where Kratos decides to kill all the gods of Mount Olympus.

Right from the first boss battle, Kratos confronted the sea god Poseidon.

3. Resident Evil 4 – Leon confronts Krauser

Resident Evil 4 is a game considered by many to be a milestone in the shift towards action from the longtime horror series.

The exchange of blows between Leon and Krauser is a great scene from many different angles.

2. Yakuza 5 – Fighting with the `brown rabbit`

Because the Yakuza series is known to be a more complete version of Shenmue’s plot and gameplay, it is no wonder that this series also uses QTEs in moments that show the character’s dominance.

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

The fact that the battle between man and beast ended in a QTE showed how strong Saejima’s character was.

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 endings because it is the moment where Soap and Price can get revenge on Roach and Ghost.

Even at his old age, veteran Shepherd still has enough strength to fight off two SAS officers Soap and Price.

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