Ted Hentschke

Gears of War Becomes a Horror Game with the Berserker Fight Gears of War is the kind of game where you character is so strong and well-armed that it doesn’t seem possible to feel afraid. I mean, the protagonist, Marcus, is just a wall of muscle. He uses a machine gun that is also a chainsaw. What’s to be afraid of in this bloody shooter? Well, the developers in the game felt the need to inject some horror into the experience, using an early boss fight to add a sense of vulnerability into the game.

Sylvio Unsettles by Finding Creepy Voices in Distorted Sound Sylvio is a compelling look at how audio is a vital piece of excellent horror. In it, you’ll be playing as an audio recordist who specializes in capturing ghostly voices. Being chased by phantoms is pretty scary. There’s something much more frightening about listening to them muttering in the dark. Hearing voices hissing at you in the static makes it feel like invisible things are skulking all around you.

In Lakeview Cabin 2, Dying Horribly is the Point Lakeview Cabin 2 is a game that truly explores what it would be like to be chased by killers from a horror movie. Mainly, in that you’re going to die. A lot. So, how will you avoid deadly masked murderers and crazed old ladies? That question forms the core of the experience in playing this game. What tools are on-hand in the hotels and vacation homes you’re playing through? What’s a good way to trap a slasher villain.