GTA IV's scariest sound was just broken lights — and players fell for it for years
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GTA IV's scariest sound was just broken lights — and players fell for it for years

The high-pitched squeal that countless players identified as Ratman's squeaks in the Easton Service Station was actually just malfunctioning fluorescent lights short-circuiting, a perfect example of how audio design and darkness created an enduring myth.

Verdict:Busted

Source: Easton Service Station — CC BY-SA

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