horror video games

Drawing of a child playing video games surrounded by horror characters Freddy Fazbear, Ghostface, Jason Vorhees and Pennywise.

Modern Horror Games Have an Interesting New Target Audience

The newest trends in scary video games appear to be aimed at an extremely youthful group of players, leading to some discontent among older gamers.…

October 4, 2022

A drawing of BioShock shows a robot with a girl in the background.

BioShock 4 Could Make or Break a Franchise

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

The best-selling trio of interconnected games is getting a fourth installment. What makes the collection so great, and would an addition shatter its untouchable reputation?…

July 11, 2022

In an article about The Quarry, an illustration of a character from the game

Supermassive Games Announces ‘The Quarry,’ the Spiritual Successor to ‘Until Dawn’

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The new survival horror game promises that this year at summer camp will be unlike any other.…

March 31, 2022

Screenshot from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne Still Offers a Singular Horror JRPG Experience

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

19 years after its initial release, this game remains a masterful hybrid of genres, unlike any other.…

March 2, 2022

Illustration of a character from 12 Minutes

12 Minutes Is a Time Loop Game You’ll Never Escape

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Influenced by innovative minds like Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick, this point-and-click RPG is certain to have something for everyone.…

November 7, 2021

An illustration demonstrating video game to TV adaptations for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.

‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’ Remains True to the Franchise’s Roots

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Though casual viewers may not follow the long-running plot of the franchise, the action/horror TV series is a delightful watch for everyone.…

August 2, 2021

Roblox Offers Endless Entertainment for Children and Adults Alike

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

No hobby, including gaming, is limited by age. This online hub hosts countless role-playing, horror and other fun games, and it's not just children who play them.…

May 12, 2021

for an article on Don't Starve, an illustration of the main character of the video game

‘Don’t Starve’ Tests Players’ Survival Instincts at Every Turn

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The video game throws users headfirst into a shadowy forest of magic and monsters where staying sane is the greatest challenge.…

February 9, 2021

Five Nights at Freddy’s Success and Expansion Is Thanks to the Community

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.…

October 21, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020

The Top 4 Horror Video Games of 2018

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It's been a good year for scary video games.…

November 14, 2018

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