Some great points, varying in importance, for making a great horror game. I plan on making this an active list, as I always enjoy playing (or watching) any new horror game that comes out – even if I am a wuss and they do scare me. That’s the point of them anyway. So here we go. Read More
A critique of current horror games
Warning – contains spoilers in regards to Dead Space, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Silent Hill: Homecoming, the Penumbra series, and brief (non spoiler) mentions of Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
EDIT: While I shouldn’t have to explain that a two your old post might not be as accurate as it is now then when it was written, I have even reviewed more recent horror games – Calling, for example. However, my main point still stands – true horror, rather than a shooter or anything else with a horror skin, is sadly lacking atm.