I've written a
lot about horror games, specifically regarding how the genre has gone through a bit of a renaissance in recent years.
Alien: Isolation literally takes everything you think you
know about horror games and turns it on itself; that's the primary reason why I found it positively terrifying, but equally rewarding when you manage to get out alive.
You see, in addition to the standard - issue torch that has featured in
just about every horror game since the year dot, Juliette can also use a stereo microphone which if you've ever seen The Conjuring is probably the most terrifying item you could probably ever have when you're falling about in the gloom.
There is a mechanic to permanently remove corpses by burning them, similar to Dead Space «s stomping, but it is more tender (admittedly a strange word to be
using about a horror game).
Nick has been talking a little
bit about horror games recently, it's made me think about my struggles with horror games, or even just mildly scary games.
I haven't quite gotten over just how good Until Dawn is, so in an attempt to help me move past it in time for SOMA, I'd like to
hear about the horror game (s) that surprised you the most, either by exceeding your expectations or failing spectacularly to live up to them.
This feature is
about a horror game for ages 18 +: Five Nights At Freddy's has been the talk of the town for quite some...
Related Agony Interview — Devs
Talk About Horror Game's Length, Inspiration, VR Edition and Possible Switch Port
A VR capable «Resident Evil 7» game could be heaven - sent or a curse from hell depending on how one
feels about horror games and even horror movies in general.
Briefly, I'd like to talk
about horror games and their settings.
Since today is Halloween, it seemed only fitting to talk
about horror games.
It's
about horror games and movies, trick - or - treating and tiny candy binges.