cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/728358
My vote goes for Tomb Raider II and the floating islands levels. The game is a relativity normal globe trotting affair for Lara until she gets transported into the fucking shadow realm here. This level gave me major scares as a kid since you're traversing a giant void being chased by animated statue warriors out to kill you.
that hallway before you fight the cyborg ninja in metal gear solid 1
Such a cool scene, very iconic.