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Edited by Dropship dude: 1/22/2013 2:13:04 PM
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What makes a game truly scary to you?

As time goes on, it seems that games are becoming less and less scary as they're released. Game series are losing their thrills and the shock factor is being dropped from many games which used to be scary in their own right. I always used to think Dead Space would be the scariest game I'd ever play, until going back made me realise it's just a load of cheap jumps and dark rooms which provoke fear. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great game and there are still some moments which scare me, especially in Dead Space 2. So what would make a modern, new game scare you? Are you a sucker for tension? Is utilising darkness and the irrational fear of the dark something you're OK with? Would you be as scared if something happened in the day which you couldn't explain, or would the use of night be the deciding factor? As for the thing(s) scaring you, what makes them even more terrifying? A friend of mine brought up the idea that you fear the unknown, so delaying the reveal of whatever it is provoking you can help build suspense, while never fully showing you what it is you're running from also adds to the sensation of bewilderment. I ask again, what would you look for in a modern horror? Any input you make here could even influence something in a few years' time. [spoiler]I'm not telling you what it is just yet ;)[/spoiler]

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  • I never really found Dead Space scary at all, just annoying because of how sluggish it felt to move around. I remember playing FEAR 2, and there were some jump scares, as well as some really cool, freaky stuff. However, I've never been that scared of a game, I'm much more effected by movies. Other games like Slender and Cry of Fear can certainly be scary, and I'll be terrified while playing, but none of them stick with me. As soon as the game is off, the scare is gone. Horror movies stay in my mind for a while, often days, which is why I avoid them. I think it's because jump scares are what most games have to resort to, and that kind of terror doesn't last. I'm sure we've all seen the jump scare games and videos that are just peaceful things until a scary pic and a scream pops up. Those can scare you very effectively, but you don't have nightmares about it. Few games show the helplessness you see in a lot of horror films, and I think that is necessary for good horror.

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