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Best horror games in honour of Halloween
- Thread starter Mikachu
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Condemned: Criminal Origins was one of the best early Xbox 360 games, and it's sequel was solid too.
Anecdote: a friend of mine got Condemned (might have been Condemned 2), and was just starting to play it when I came over one day. He insisted it was really scary. Eventually he got tired and passed the controller off to me. I started a new game and discovered that if you don't get a weapon, you kick instead. So I ran around kicking all the enemies to death. At one point, I kicked a dead body down a flight of stairs. There was also a jump scare where a guy jumps out of a hole, and since I had already seen my friend play through that section, I just kicked him in the face when it happened. At the end of the stage, the game tells you your preferred weapon. Mine was BOOT.
The next time I saw met this friend, he told me that he traded in Condemned. The experience had been too funny and he couldn't take the game seriously as a horror game anymore.
Silent Hill 2 is my favorite. Although, from newer games, I would really like to revisit Resident Evil 7 and Until Dawn soon. Loved those.
One of the best, in my opinion, is Eternal Darkness for Cube. I love the sanity effects. I will never forget when i got the deleted save sanity effect. I nearly pissed my pants. And also i love the story and the magic system. I wish there would be a second game.
And also the games from Frictional Games. Especially Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA. First one for his dark and disturbing atmosphere. And the SOMA for his great storytelling.
And also the games from Frictional Games. Especially Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA. First one for his dark and disturbing atmosphere. And the SOMA for his great storytelling.
Silent Hill 1-3.
Other worthy mentions are RE4, Clive Barker's Undying, Realms of the Haunting, The Evil Within 1 and 2, Dead Space 1 and 2 and Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth.
Other worthy mentions are RE4, Clive Barker's Undying, Realms of the Haunting, The Evil Within 1 and 2, Dead Space 1 and 2 and Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth.
Let me remain predictable and add my recommendation for Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem.
You'll need the disc and a Wii or a Gamecube to play it, but if you've never tried it, you really should.
Also, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly.
Whole series of PS2 Classics (i.e. play on PS3) are on sale right now. Nothing approaches the atmosphere of these titles.
Soma:
I would say all the games above have haunted me long after I was done with them.
You'll need the disc and a Wii or a Gamecube to play it, but if you've never tried it, you really should.
Also, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly.
Whole series of PS2 Classics (i.e. play on PS3) are on sale right now. Nothing approaches the atmosphere of these titles.
Soma:
I would say all the games above have haunted me long after I was done with them.
That is incredible. The kick was SO satisfying in it, and the ragdoll physics did definitely lead to some smiles from me during the game, too.
On the indie side, I really love these two...
... and the episodic lovecraftian pixelated series "The Last Door" => https://thelastdoor.com
... and the episodic lovecraftian pixelated series "The Last Door" => https://thelastdoor.com
Resident Evil! In fact I've just made a special Halloween Video explaining the history of the franchise...
I always try to play through Dino Crisis, RE 1,2 & 3!
This year however I've only played through DC, RE1 and 3 because Friday the 13th and Dead By Deadlight have been dominating my time! They are two fun (and scary) games and perfect to play around Halloween!
This year however I've only played through DC, RE1 and 3 because Friday the 13th and Dead By Deadlight have been dominating my time! They are two fun (and scary) games and perfect to play around Halloween!
Bloodborne.
And if you're going to tell me that it doesn't count... then I guess Eternal Darkness.
And if you're going to tell me that it doesn't count... then I guess Eternal Darkness.
REmake HD is probably my favorite ever. I'm sure it's nostalgia for the original RE/REmake, but I adore the game.
Another strong contender is Eternal Darkness, I'd love a sequel or remake/HD remaster.
Honorable mentions;
Silent Hill
PT - though I've only finished it once and even then it was a struggle
Dead Space 1/2
Bioshock
Another strong contender is Eternal Darkness, I'd love a sequel or remake/HD remaster.
Honorable mentions;
Silent Hill
PT - though I've only finished it once and even then it was a struggle
Dead Space 1/2
Bioshock
Says Silent Hill 2, posts Silent Hill 1 screen.The best horror game ever created is Silent Hill 2. It's honestly not even a contest.
Silent Hill is the best horror game imo. It was just so different to every other game that came before it. Truly a masterpiece and a horror classic. The team used sound so well. Never before or since has a game filled me with dread like Silent Hill.
Dead Space series instantly comes to mind.
Resident Evil series.
Silent Hill.
Outlast.
Alien Isolation.
PT.
Amnesia.
Penumbra.
Siren series.
Condemned 1 and 2.
Evil Within 1 and 2.
Resident Evil series.
Silent Hill.
Outlast.
Alien Isolation.
PT.
Amnesia.
Penumbra.
Siren series.
Condemned 1 and 2.
Evil Within 1 and 2.
Silent Hill: 1, 2, 3, 4, Origins, Downpour
Resident Evil: 1, 2, 3, 4, CVX, 0, Remake
Dead Space 1 and 2
SOMA
Siren
Dino Crisis
Martian Gothic: Unification
Parasite Eve 2
The Suffering 1 and 2
Metro 2033
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Sanitarium
Galerians
Pathologic
Resident Evil: 1, 2, 3, 4, CVX, 0, Remake
Dead Space 1 and 2
SOMA
Siren
Dino Crisis
Martian Gothic: Unification
Parasite Eve 2
The Suffering 1 and 2
Metro 2033
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Sanitarium
Galerians
Pathologic
It used to be Dead Space 1 and 2. But since I jumped on the VR train couple weeks ago,they are dethroned. VR-Horror is on a whole different level. Even comparatively mediocre games like Arizona Sunshine or Killing Floor: Incursion are so intense it's crazy. I'm waiting for RE7 to get VR support on Steam in a couple month. Honorable mention goes to Bloodborne because of the creepy atmosphere.
REmake will always be a classic for me. The first Condemned stands out in my mind too - to this day I still don't trust groups of mannequins.
Haven't played many of the more recent horror games, last proper one I got into was Outlast and the Whistleblower DLC, really enjoyed them too.
Haven't played many of the more recent horror games, last proper one I got into was Outlast and the Whistleblower DLC, really enjoyed them too.
While they're probably not on many peoples best ever list I'd like to give a shout to the Siren games. Their oppressive atmosphere is almost nauseating and reminds me of the movie 'Kairo' at times. There's some interesting mechanics too.
Been playing this the past few days to get into the Halloween spirit. Not a bad game so far being a few hours in. It's a pretty good cheesy horror fest so far.
Dead Space is the only horror game that has scared/frightened me while playing it
Got I wish we could get a Dead Space 4
Got I wish we could get a Dead Space 4
So many great picks to choose from.
i'll go with Scratches.
Oh, and a year late halloween Asylum Trailer, if it ever comes out.
i'll go with Scratches.
Oh, and a year late halloween Asylum Trailer, if it ever comes out.
PT was a game that scared me so much I had to stop playing, turn all the lights in my apartment on, and wait for my then boyfriend to come home.
I played Resident Evil 7 when I lived alone and was so scared I had to buy a PS Camera and stream the whole experience so I didn't feel so alone and could complete it! I loved it! Speaking of Resi 7, it's lantern demo was my first experience of virtual reality at the PSVR "Future of Play" tour. I was TERRIFIED. I kept pausing it to calm down to the point the woman running the demo asked if I was familiar with the controller. In the end I had to lie and say it was giving me a headache so I didn't embarass myself by screaming on a show floor.
I'm dead brave I swear.
I played Resident Evil 7 when I lived alone and was so scared I had to buy a PS Camera and stream the whole experience so I didn't feel so alone and could complete it! I loved it! Speaking of Resi 7, it's lantern demo was my first experience of virtual reality at the PSVR "Future of Play" tour. I was TERRIFIED. I kept pausing it to calm down to the point the woman running the demo asked if I was familiar with the controller. In the end I had to lie and say it was giving me a headache so I didn't embarass myself by screaming on a show floor.
I'm dead brave I swear.
The Soulsborne games, loved the monster design and the environments.
Runner ups:
System Shock 2.
Silent Hill 2.
Runner ups:
System Shock 2.
Silent Hill 2.
