horror
Sinking City Could be a Great Modern Cthulhu Game
The horrors penned by the iconic H.P. Lovecraft are the types of stories and images that have really stuck with many consumers, firmly establishing a wealth of cosmic horror in pop-culture. Cthulhu can be found everywhere from recreations of the idol depicted in the short story that started it all to an adorable plush. For a character that is public domain, it’s pretty weird that the cosmic being ...[Read More]
Layers of Fear 2 (Xbox One) Review
Layers of Fear 2 is frustrating. By all accounts, it is precisely the sort of game that should take root in my subconscious to haunt and delight my thoughts. Yet, even with the achievements in storytelling, sound, and visuals, the gameplay holds back an otherwise profoundly interesting horror experience.
A Plague Tale Innocence Unleashes a Horde of Rats
Streets drenched with torrential waves of rats and terrifying Inquisition leaders outline the bleak tale of Amicia and her little brother Hugo in A Plague Tale: Innocence. While this medieval narrative features the fearful rodents prominently, it’s the overpowering knights and relentless lords that seek to capture the orphans that are the real monsters. This unique setting and impressive vis...[Read More]
Five Nights at Freddy’s PSVR Game Rated by ESRB
As soon as virtual reality picked up momentum in the gaming world, our immediate thoughts went to horror games and how it could bring a new level to the genre. One of the staples that’s had YouTubers screaming, breaking down the lore, and somehow captured the hearts of children everywhere is Five Nights at Freddy’s and according to a now-removed ESRB rating, it could be coming to VR so...[Read More]
Resident Evil 2 Demo Marks Promising Release
Capcom has a history of taking their games and recreating them in a way that respects the original release while injecting new ideas to elevate the game’s ideas. Most notably, Resident Evil was recreated for the Gamecube, turning up the fear and highlighting the game’s fixed camera angles. This love and attention to detail seems to be at play for the remake of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 was ...[Read More]
Call Of Cthulhu Review
H.P. Lovecraft, author of a series of strange supernatural horror stories had no idea at the time that his works would go on to be as influential as they are. The truly is a unique set of tales as they create an entire Pantheon of horrific Gods who drive their worshippers insane with their mere presence. Their religious texts are bound in human skin, and they arrive on Earth from another plane of ...[Read More]
We Were Scared Once
We were scared once. That moment of sheer adrenaline fueled terror. The distinct feel of our basic instincts kicking in as we in a moment contemplate whether or not the answer is flight or fight. Sometimes you want fight, but the rules of the game won’t let you, other times you wanna flee for your life but you’re trapped, forced to bear witness the visceral visions laid bare before you...[Read More]
Lovecraftian Mystery The Sinking City Releases New Gameplay Trailer
We’re getting some new information about the upcoming open world action investigation game The Sinking City today, as a new gameplay trailer hits the internet. The trailer showcases elements about main character Charles W. Reed’s mental state, his interactions around the city of Oakmont, and the game’s unsettling Lovecraftian atmosphere
Kaet Must Die PAX Hands-On Preview
Have you ever felt like the world was against you? Well, in Kaet Must Die by Strength in Numbers Game Studios, it definitely is. There is not a being alive that does not want you dead. It is your job as the player, to survive long enough to uncover the shrouded mysteries, and solve the various puzzles. This is no easy feat, however.
DUSK – A Throwback with Guts
Even as video games continue to push the boundaries as a medium visually, there is something timeless about a retro look. For those that played on a PC in the early 90s, there is a visual style that probably comes to mind. Blocky polygons, rudimentary lighting that was monumental at the time, and blazing fast gameplay. Dusk takes the mold of games like Quake to create something unique that will ha...[Read More]
Freddy Krueger joins Dead by Daylight in DLC
The horrible sound of metal scrapping against middle deafens the teen as he hides in a crawl space. A tangle of pipes are all he can see from his cramped spot. Just a few moments ago, he was asleep in his warm bed. Surely this was a dream, but the cut on his leg, burning with pain and seeped in blood, said otherwise.
Hello Neighbor Crossover with Bendy
Ah, Hello Neighbor, a game about breaking and entering into the neighbor’s house across the street, only to find that there just may be some truth to one’s fears. Since its Alpha builds made rounds with the let’s play community, Hello Neighbor quickly fit that niche of being a crazy scary game full of mystery that’s just as fun to watch, bolstering its popularity in a matte...[Read More]