Halloween is awesome. So too, are horror video games. Over the years, the gaming industry has fell in and out of love with horror games. They don`t lend themselves well to a broad audience, generally, which is at odds with the industry`s rush for engagement above all else. Save for a couple of AAA heavyweights like Resident Evil, most of the best modern horror games have emerged from independent developers, both on console and increasingly on VR, where immersion can be maximized and exploited.
Looking back through the ages, some of my favorite games of all time have been at least heavy on horror themes, even if not outright full-blown horror. In the spirit of the season, I thought I`d share some of my favorite spine-chilling games with you all, and invite you to do the same.
The greatest
Resident Evil 2
The original Resident Evil 2 is my favorite horror game of all time. The original launched when I was 12 years old — I ignored that 18-rating with glee and proceeded into ...
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