Horror Games Thread

[cplbradley]

So, horror fans, what are your favorite horror games? Mine are Silent Hill 2, Amnesia: The Dark Decent, the Penumbra series, Cry of Fear, Afraid of Monsters: Directors Cut, Survivers, and Euthenasia.

Post your favorite horror games below!

If you say Slender, I will fucking stab you.

[vladnuke]

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing

[TheMalenEst]

Silent Hill 1-2, Dead Space, Penumbra series, Cry of Fear, Amnesia(waiting for a machine for pigs), Alone in the Dark(THE OLD ONE), System Shock 2, SCP Containment breach, Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, F.E.A.R, Doom series.

[FlyingNinjaBannanas]

Amnesia: The Dark Decent (If it wasn't obvious). I've never played the game because of my awful laptop, but I know I'll play it soon. Corpse Party is a good horror for the PSP. Haunt is the true version of Slender, and it's free. Seriously, play it. The graphics are freaking fantastic, and so is everything else. That's about all.

[Freewave]

I play Left For Dead 2 religiously. It even has influltrated my love of ponies and music

[Captain Ironhelm]

I know some people that say SCP Containment Unit is a good one, but I've never played it myself.

I enjoy Left for Dead playing with friends.

[Motivfs]

DEAD SPACE DEAD SPACE DEAD SPACE.

like amg Feb 5th cannot wait.

[itroitnyah]

Probably the scariest game I've ever played so far is Alan Wake. Still waiting for a sequel. It needs a sequel so bad. It's a shame that they have an Alan Wake arcade game, but not an actual sequel. I want to play the Dead Space series as I've heard good things about it, and I want to play Amnesia as well. My older brother says he can't get through 30 minutes of it, he's just that scared I want to beat the game.

Scariest movie I've ever seen is The Tunnel. That movie is so good, and pretty scary as well.

[Motivfs]

Probably the scariest game I've ever played so far is Alan Wake. Still waiting for a sequel. It needs a sequel so bad. It's a shame that they have an Alan Wake arcade game, but not an actual sequel. I want to play the Dead Space series as I've heard good things about it, and I want to play Amnesia as well. My older brother says he can't get through 30 minutes of it, he's just that scared I want to beat the game.

Scariest movie I've ever seen is The Tunnel. That movie is so good, and pretty scary as well.

I didn't find Alan Wake to be that scary, but I found the story to be amazing, it's such an underrated game, people just don't try it because the idea of a guy using a flashlight and flares as a weapon sounds ridiculous to them.

[itroitnyah]

I didn't find Alan Wake to be that scary, but I found the story to be amazing, it's such an underrated game, people just don't try it because the idea of a guy using a flashlight and flares as a weapon sounds ridiculous to them.

Yeah, I have yet to try some of the more highly acclaimed scary games, but there are quite a few parts that made me jump in Alan Wake

[Nine Volt]

SCP Containment Unit

BREACH

(game is based off of the SCP Foundation site, which is the single most interesting and addicting site I've ever been on)

Also, Slender.

[soup2504]

Lmfao at people calling Dead Space a horror game. It's a good game, but there really isn't much horror to it. Unless you think jump "scares" are a good horror element... But if you do, I'm gonna have to punch you in the face haha

Anyways... System Shock 2, Amnesia, yeah.

[soup2504]

F.E.A.R

*Spits out MILK ON THE SCREEN*

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[Motivfs]

Lmfao at people calling Dead Space a horror game. It's a good game, but there really isn't much horror to it. Unless you think jump "scares" are a good horror element... But if you do, I'm gonna have to punch you in the face haha

Anyways... System Shock 2, Amnesia, yeah.

It still technically falls under a horror game classification, obviously compared to many other games it completely pales in terms of "scariness".

Still overall good game anyways.

[Nine Volt]

Lmfao at people calling Dead Space a horror game. It's a good game, but there really isn't much horror to it. Unless you think jump "scares" are a good horror element... But if you do, I'm gonna have to punch you in the face haha

Anyways... System Shock 2, Amnesia, yeah.

The first Dead Space was pretty scary, especially when it was new and had no idea what you were up against. Although, I did first play it at like age 11 or 12 or something.

While I'm talking about games that scared the shit out of me as a kid, Nazi Zombies on World At War was fucking terrifying. Well, Nacht der Untoten was (only map I had till Black Ops).

[soup2504]

It still technically falls under a horror game classification, obviously compared to many other games it completely pales in terms of "scariness".

Still overall good game anyways.

Oh yes, it's a great game, but to be completely honest, I think it's more of a sci-fi thriller with light horror elements thrown in. The horror elements just weren't prevalent or good enough for me to classify it as a horror game. This isn't a bad thing, of course, but it bothers me when people try to call it a horror game. But what's even worse is the people that call it a survival horror game... ugh

[Nine Volt]

It still technically falls under a horror game classification, obviously compared to many other games it completely pales in terms of "scariness".

Still overall good game anyways.

Oh yes, it's a great game, but to be completely honest, I think it's more of a sci-fi thriller with light horror elements thrown in. The horror elements just weren't prevalent or good enough for me to classify it as a horror game. This isn't a bad thing, of course, but it bothers me when people try to call it a horror game. But what's even worse is the people that call it a survival horror game... ugh

"Survival horror is a subgenre of action-adventure video games inspired by horror fiction. Although combat can be a part of the gameplay, the player is made to feel less powerful than in typical action games, because of limited ammunition, health, speed, or other limitations. The player is also challenged to find items that unlock the path to new areas, and solve puzzles at certain locations. Games make use of strong horror themes, and the player is often challenged to navigate dark maze-like environments, and react to unexpected attacks from enemies."

Dead Space fits all these requirements. Probably not on easy mode, but it fits the requirements. Ammo and health are limited, enemies don't die in the standard area. You need to find items to progress (hell, the first game is basically one huge fetch quest) and puzzles are common. The Ishumira is dark, maze-like, and industrious, and necromorphs pop out suddenly all the time.

[soup2504]

"Survival horror is a subgenre of action-adventure video games inspired by horror fiction. Although combat can be a part of the gameplay, the player is made to feel less powerful than in typical action games, because of limited ammunition, health, speed, or other limitations. The player is also challenged to find items that unlock the path to new areas, and solve puzzles at certain locations. Games make use of strong horror themes, and the player is often challenged to navigate dark maze-like environments, and react to unexpected attacks from enemies."

Dead Space fits all these requirements. Probably not on easy mode, but it fits the requirements. Ammo and health are limited, enemies don't die in the standard area. You need to find items to progress (hell, the first game is basically one huge fetch quest) and puzzles are common. The Ishumira is dark, maze-like, and industrious, and necromorphs pop out suddenly all the time.

Needing items to progress and solving puzzles isn't really much of a survival horror aspect tho; it's done in man different genres of games, and it doesn't add anything to survival horror in the slightest. Ammo and health packs were really abundant in Dead Space, and I really thought it was pretty much impossible to run out. Also, the game was actually very easy, even on hard difficulty (and this is coming from someone who is naturally bad at shooters and stuff like that!). There was only one part that I found challenging in the entirety of Dead Space, and thy was the asteroid blasting part. Dark mazelike areas and enemies popping out also doesn't add to survival horror in any way shape or form, because this could be done in many other genres as well, and it doesn't contribute a single thing towards the survival part of survival horror.

[Nine Volt]

"Survival horror is a subgenre of action-adventure video games inspired by horror fiction. Although combat can be a part of the gameplay, the player is made to feel less powerful than in typical action games, because of limited ammunition, health, speed, or other limitations. The player is also challenged to find items that unlock the path to new areas, and solve puzzles at certain locations. Games make use of strong horror themes, and the player is often challenged to navigate dark maze-like environments, and react to unexpected attacks from enemies."

Dead Space fits all these requirements. Probably not on easy mode, but it fits the requirements. Ammo and health are limited, enemies don't die in the standard area. You need to find items to progress (hell, the first game is basically one huge fetch quest) and puzzles are common. The Ishumira is dark, maze-like, and industrious, and necromorphs pop out suddenly all the time.

Needing items to progress and solving puzzles isn't really much of a survival horror aspect tho; it's done in man different genres of games, and it doesn't add anything to survival horror in the slightest. Ammo and health packs were really abundant in Dead Space, and I really thought it was pretty much impossible to run out. Also, the game was actually very easy, even on hard difficulty (and this is coming from someone who is naturally bad at shooters and stuff like that!). There was only one part that I found challenging in the entirety of Dead Space, and thy was the asteroid blasting part. Dark mazelike areas and enemies popping out also doesn't add to survival horror in any way shape or form, because this could be done in many other genres as well, and it doesn't contribute a single thing towards the survival part of survival horror.

Soup, what I posted is the definition of the term 'survival horror'. Dead Space 2 and 3 definitely are heading more into sci-fi shooter or whatever, but Dead Space 1 fits the survival horror definition to a T.

[soup2504]

Soup, what I posted is the definition of the term 'survival horror'. Dead Space 2 and 3 definitely are heading more into sci-fi shooter or whatever, but Dead Space 1 fits the survival horror definition to a T.

Ah yes. Finally. It has been a while since I've gotten into an argument like this (And I like arguing, so don't think I'm getting pissed off at you you stupid piece of shit (haha jokes wow humor))

But the "definition" is listing multiple things that do not apply to survival horror in any way shape or form.

"the player is made to feel less powerful than in typical action games, because of limited ammunition, health, speed, or other limitations."

While this does apply to survival horror, I felt pretty damn powerful in Dead Space. There was plenty of ammo to go around, and health wasn't hard to find either. It doesn't fit in there.

"The player is also challenged to find items that unlock the path to new areas, and solve puzzles at certain locations."

This does not contribute to survival horror at all, as this can be done in almost any other type of game. It doesn't make you feel powerless, it doesn't make you feel like you're trying to survive, and it sure as hell doesn't make you feel scared.

"Games make use of strong horror themes, and the player is often challenged to navigate dark maze-like environments, and react to unexpected attacks from enemies."

The horror themes explored in Dead Space were weak, and being challenged to navigate dark maze-like environments with unexpected enemy attacks isn't exclusive to survival horror in any way. It doesn't make you feel helpless, scared, or like you're trying to survive. I had no problem turning slightly and blasting the legs off a necromorph and stomping it to death after a cheap pop-up "scare" in a dark, linear set of hallways.

So there was one thing in that entire "definition" that contributes to survival horror, and it didn't apply to my Dead Space experience, and many other people I have talked to.

[Nine Volt]

*shrugs*
Doesn't really matter.

kill yourself
just kidding
maybe

[soup2504]

*shrugs*
Doesn't really matter.

kill yourself
just kidding
maybe

okay



But to get back on topic, I might as well mention something else. Mistake -1. Sadly, it was the only "good" game in the series (Mistake was just... Okay. Good ideas, but the execution of these ideas wasn't that great. Grey, which is part of the Mistake series although the name doesn't explicitly state it, was an abomination in every way possible and doesn't even deserve to be seen by anyone ever). It was nice.

[Nine Volt]

Grey was pretty cool. Lot's of surreal-y dark stuff.

[Ed Viper]

A horror games thread and Resident Evil hasn't been mentioned yet?

I am disappoint.

Sure, it's turned into a slaughter fest with recent titles, but the first, like, two games? Oh man. Dat was some scary shit.

Also, Demon's Souls wasn't a horror game officially, but some parts of it are just like "OH FUCK!" There's also not wanting to walk down that corridor because you just KNOW some grotesque-looking thing is gonna pounce on you unannounced and you know it's coming but you still jump like a sissy.

Good times.

Also, real talk? Zombi U. I know, I know, it's gimmicky as fuck, but it's genuinely a good game. Not always scary, but it has its moments.

[soup2504]

Grey was pretty cool. Lot's of surreal-y dark stuff.

That's about the only thing it had going for it, though. It's just another extremely dumb one-enemy-runs-directly-at-you FPS set in dark corridors with terrible level design and silly things where the exit is a tiny hole that blends in with the grimy textures and darkness. Hearing your character narrate every single thing you did (ohoho the door is lockoed hHOHO THIS ONE IS TOO!!) got annoying really fast, the scarcity of health packs put with the fact that enemies could take you out in just a couple hits because they're high-damage-fly-as-fast-as-possible-and-murder-you machines made for some really cheap "difficulty" making melee weapons absolutely useless, and since ammo is scarce as well, this is a problem and made the game much more frustrating than it should've been. The ending was awful and it literally came out of nowhere, but apparently playing the game on the hardest hardest difficulty that you unlock will give you the "good ending", which is just unacceptable. That, and it clocks in at a disappointing 90 minutes, but honestly... If it was any longer, I would've flew out of my window and zoomed down I-95 on my head until my entire body just grinded off onto the road, leaving a trail of blood that goes far longer than 1241t3 feet only to stop mysteriously because my body is gone.

Please don't turn this into a "Soup has opinions" thread ._.