August 18th 2014, 12:03 am by 
I'm quite curious. Horror has recently been turning to a more action-like feel lately. Things are more dynamic, yes... but the element of fear is something that seems to be missing... This thread is on the topic of horror games. In general, discuss the things about horror games that you like/dislike. Think retro is better? Say why. The newer versions of horror top the older ones? Support your opinion.
I'll go first:
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Coners of The Earth is a very interesting survival horror for Xbox and Windows made by Bethesda Softworks. An FPS, you take the role of Jack Walters, a detective who has recently gotten out of an insane asylum due to hysteria after a case he cannot remember. Taking a case where a store owner has vanished, he travels to Innsmouth, the last known location of the missing person. During his investigation, he suffers 'out of body experiences' as he looks around and questions the locals, who seem hostile towards him for some reason, calling him 'The Outsider'. Then, when investigating one house, it happens... *spoiler cut*
It has good graphics, as well as interesting plot and setting. Fueled by works of H.P. Lovecraft, it really sets the bar for horror games. It has a medical system similar to MGS3, where you need to use certain items to heal Jacks wounds, which depending how he got it, alters how he treats it. It also as a secret insanity system: if you see something unnatural or disturbing for long, you sanity begins to deplete. As it does, the screen blurs, Jack talks to himself, and his heartbeat increases. If it gets to a certain point, he either goes insane or commits suicide (both are a game over, as well as taking to much damage). It focuses on stealth and enemy evasion more than combat, and AI has decent intelligence, so if you think hiding in a dark alley with crate is a good idea, guess again. the AI will eventually sniff you out. Weapons are old 1920's innovations, such as a double-barrel shotgun, M1921 Thompson, and a Colt 1911.
Thoughts and opinions on this, please. Say what sounds interesting, and what bothers you, etc.
I'll go first:
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Coners of The Earth is a very interesting survival horror for Xbox and Windows made by Bethesda Softworks. An FPS, you take the role of Jack Walters, a detective who has recently gotten out of an insane asylum due to hysteria after a case he cannot remember. Taking a case where a store owner has vanished, he travels to Innsmouth, the last known location of the missing person. During his investigation, he suffers 'out of body experiences' as he looks around and questions the locals, who seem hostile towards him for some reason, calling him 'The Outsider'. Then, when investigating one house, it happens... *spoiler cut*
It has good graphics, as well as interesting plot and setting. Fueled by works of H.P. Lovecraft, it really sets the bar for horror games. It has a medical system similar to MGS3, where you need to use certain items to heal Jacks wounds, which depending how he got it, alters how he treats it. It also as a secret insanity system: if you see something unnatural or disturbing for long, you sanity begins to deplete. As it does, the screen blurs, Jack talks to himself, and his heartbeat increases. If it gets to a certain point, he either goes insane or commits suicide (both are a game over, as well as taking to much damage). It focuses on stealth and enemy evasion more than combat, and AI has decent intelligence, so if you think hiding in a dark alley with crate is a good idea, guess again. the AI will eventually sniff you out. Weapons are old 1920's innovations, such as a double-barrel shotgun, M1921 Thompson, and a Colt 1911.
Thoughts and opinions on this, please. Say what sounds interesting, and what bothers you, etc.
that's smart, lol.
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