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The time is upon us, where we watch scary movies, eat popcorn and, of course, play horror games that make us sit on the edge of our seats. This year, I’m going to tackle some different titles. This will be a mixture of standalone games and also series. Let’s get started with some spooky video games.
DreadOut
If you’re a fan of the Fatal Frame series, then DreadOut is a must. This is an Indonesian horror game revolving around kids going on a field trip, and finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. Linda, our main character, must use her phone’s camera to snap pictures of spirits to exorcise them. The game unfolds over three acts, and spans 8-10 hours long depending on how much you explore and how long some puzzles take.
I wrote a review for this last year, so look into that too if curious. Also, check it out on Steam.
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented
Normally I would recommend Fatal Frame II, but I already did this in last years Halloween blog. This isn’t to say Fatal Frame III isn’t a spooky game worthy of your spooks and nightmares though. The atmosphere is built differently across nightmares and the subtle daytime activities that all connect.
After losing her fiance in a car accident, Rei begins to have these vivid dreams of being in a manor. She sees Yuu, her late fiance and follows him. A camera that she found in Yuu’s room in real life is the key to her survival, the Camera Obscura.
Yomawari
“A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.”
So, if you’re in the mood for a spooky adventure, then this series is up your alley. You can’t fight. You can only run from the spirits and entities trying to kill you. There’s three games in this series, and they can be found on the Switch, Steam and PSN. It’s highly recommended to at least watch a trailer for the first game, and get a feel for it.
The first game can only be found on the Switch via the collection, which includes the first two games. You can buy the first game by itself on Steam, which I have linked above.
Corpse Party
Okay, Corpse Party is an older game, with a spooky atmosphere and gore to freak one out. If you haven’t experienced this game before, it’s something to see. During a going away party, a group of students come together to play Sachiko Ever After. It goes terribly wrong, and suddenly, they’re all falling down a hole and into Heavenly Host Elementary School. I think the 2021 remaster can tell it better than I can.
“A friendship ritual gone awry transports high school student Ayumi Shinozaki and her friends to an alternate reality version of a tragedy-stricken institution that stood on the site of their own school long ago. As the vengeful spirits of elementary school students threaten their lives and their sanity, their only hope of survival–much less escape–is to uncover the chilling details surrounding the murders of those trapped before them.”
Both the original and remake are available on Steam, and you can find the remake on the PS4 and also the 3DS in a physical form. It is of decent length. I would say maybe 10 hours at most, but it delivers a lot of chills and thrills. I love the story and lore behind this game. There’s also Corpse Party 2: Darkness Distortion coming out next year.
Slender: The Arrival
“Slender: The Arrival is back and scarier than ever with the long-awaited 10th Anniversary
Update:
• Complete visual overhaul; every shadow, every material, every model and hair-raising encounter with the mysterious Slender Man is re-rendered in stunning detail
• A brand new chapter; those of you willing to brave the darkness will find a new story where Charlie Matheson’s father experiences his worst nightmare, will you make it out with your sanity intact?
• Multiple language support; redesigned pickups, readables and newly added subtitles ensure the horror can be experienced for the first time in multiple languages
• Play the original version too; this purchase comes with a free version of the original experience, enjoy the original graphics, or experience the horror in all-new detail
Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaptation of Slender Man; the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe.
Back in 2012, Slender: The Eight Pages was released as a short, experimental first-person game that helped breathe new life into the horror genre through its use of unadulterated tension building and fear.
Slender: The Arrival is the official re-imagining and expansion of the original game, featuring a brand-new storyline, new characters, improved visuals, great replay value and most importantly, survival horror at its finest.”
If you remember, about 10 years ago or so, Slender Man became popular through internet articles, stories and the game, The Eight Pages. I played that game quite a few times, but I don’t remember ever finishing it. However, I did give The Arrival a chance, and I actually very much enjoyed it. The game gave us a storyline of sorts, several locations to explore and it delivered some decent frightful moments. It also recently just got released on the PS4 & PS5 as a remaster, which is what is mentioned above.
Conclusion
This list could go on for some time, and I’m sure there will be future blogs that will cover similar topics and more horror game reviews to be written. In the meantime, I hope you’ve found a spooky game to scare you. Happy Halloween.
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