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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 1, 2018 19:19:40 GMT -5
Hi guys
Out of boredom and just the joy of reviewing and writing occasionally, I wanted to try something. I want to review a horror video game each day this month. No specific systems either--that means stuff for SNES, even! There's a lot of horror games I've played in my time...some bad, some good, some great. So I know I can fit 31 in here. In no specific order, starting today with...
Remothered: Tormented Fathers
The game was only $30 on XBL marketplace, and I bit based on the looks of it.
The gist of the game is that of a run & hide horror game--a true survival horror experience. You only have defense weapons at your disposal, and they're limited to be found. You are a female detective who has stumbled upon a mansion, which is occupied by a madman, Mr Felton. He will chase you throughout the game, clad in a butcher robe with his ass chapped and hanging out. You will hear him walking around as you try to complete your tasks in investigating the mansion and being as stealthy as possible, while trying to find a way out. The game has duck and run controls. You can also yield projectiles, and there are distraction devices such as radios and televisions with static. Hiding under couches, inside closets, and the like is the norm. There are no real weapons, just those for when he has grabbed your character. Should you be without one, you're dead.
The game also relies heavily on puzzle-solving. It really makes you think. Puzzle-solving and exploration, really. The music and score for the game is creepy and fits the atmosphere.
I would recommend it as an homage to true survival horror games, and fans. It is a little short, and I have heard the ending was rushed, but for $30 and the difficulty level (pretty hard) I think it is worth it. It is the Clocktower-esque game we have never gotten, if you are familiar with that genre. Very similar, but beefed up. Clocktower on steroids.
I'll have another to post tomorrow! If anyone has a request, let me know, and I'll see if I have it or can fire it up on one of my systems.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 2, 2018 12:33:42 GMT -5
Day #2, Oct. 2nd
RESIDENT EVIL (biohazard) 2 -- N64 edition
Probably only my second-favorite Resident Evil (with #1 being #3 Nemesis!), this game was an amazing achievement for the N64. It was not supposed to fit on the N64, but not only did they manage to fit all of the same motions, enemies, original x2 story mode (mixed replay) full motion video, gore, etc. There's also a randomizer, which randomizes the items and enemies upon additional / separate plays. All of this was new to the N64 title, which on top of a game most never imagined would fit, not only did that--but more. You can also change the "Violence intensities" from low, medium, & high, as well as the color of blood (red to green). The game saves on the cart. One other additional feature are the "EX Files", with 8 exclusive (16 total) across each story mode. They're hidden throughout the scenarios, and just one other neat thing for the hardcore fan who picked up this port.
There are different bonus costumes, too.
The 4th Survivor and The Tofu Survivor modes. And Hunk's game, too.
The game's puzzles are better than any other Resident Evil, if I were to make that bold statement. The tandem stories working together, one after the other, makes for a fantastic game and makes the story mode feel more like two separate stories, unlike in say, Resident Evil 1 where you have Jill & Chris' individual story modes to play.
I would recommend this to any fans of the oldschool horror game mold. This isn't quite Survival Horror, as I never felt RE was survival horror--even back then--but it is a great horror title and probably the franchise's finest moment, this port for N64.
BONUS:
Footage from the upcoming REmake!
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 3, 2018 13:00:58 GMT -5
Day #3, Oct. 3rd
Deadly Premonition
A third-person survival horror game, which puts you in the spot of FBI agent Francis York Morgan. What starts as investigating of a murder, turns towards an examination of a series of intertwined and interlocked mysteries that take place in a remote rural town. The town is like a video game version of television series Twin Peaks, with all sorts of things that play homage. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters which are all vital to the unraveling of the story's full mystery.
You have the ability to sort of free roam, as you can drive around the town and follow certain characters. Your character, Francis York Morgan, is a nicotine/caffeine fiend who has an invisible friend named Zach. The score is very Twin Peaks-esque and there is a lot of mystery that doesn't make sense at the time of its happening. Some supernatural stuff going on for sure too.
While being quirky at times, and having some quirks in its controls (battle controls are similar to games like Indigo Prophecy, as you flee and hide, while you can use your gun in other spots), the game is a must-play for any Twin Peaks fan, and a fun play for anyone else. I bought in having no idea what to expect and loved it.
BONUS:
There is a remake/special edition for PS3:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2018 16:11:49 GMT -5
Day #3, Oct. 3rd Deadly Premonition A third-person survival horror game, which puts you in the spot of FBI agent Francis York Morgan. What starts as investigating of a murder, turns towards an examination of a series of intertwined and interlocked mysteries that take place in a remote rural town. The town is like a video game version of television series Twin Peaks, with all sorts of things that play homage. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters which are all vital to the unraveling of the story's full mystery. You have the ability to sort of free roam, as you can drive around the town and follow certain characters. Your character, Francis York Morgan, is a nicotine/caffeine fiend who has an invisible friend named Zach. The score is very Twin Peaks-esque and there is a lot of mystery that doesn't make sense at the time of its happening. Some supernatural stuff going on for sure too. While being quirky at times, and having some quirks in its controls (battle controls are similar to games like Indigo Prophecy, as you flee and hide, while you can use your gun in other spots), the game is a must-play for any Twin Peaks fan, and a fun play for anyone else. I bought in having no idea what to expect and loved it. BONUS: There is a remake/special edition for PS3: YES! YES! YES! I love this game soooo much! I was one of those people that would bury this game every chance I got but after a friend seriously suggest I play it, I gave it a fair shot and boy was I wrong. Yes, the controls are awful but the story was very good and the characters are memorable. This game has more charm than most games do. Isn't that right, Zach? |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 4, 2018 16:01:22 GMT -5
^^Yes! The game is so fun, driving around town can even be enjoyable. Very interesting and memorable characters, as which you anointed to  It's a case where the lack of better controls and awkward camera is seriously overruled by its storyline and contents as whole. |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 4, 2018 19:48:00 GMT -5
Day #4, October 4th The most  ed up game ever made... Harvester For a 1997 Full motion video click+point style game, this is probably the most f'd up game ever made, let alone given the genre. You have sexual overtones, undertones; metaphors like crazy. Red meat is a consistent dealing in the game. The townsfolk (pop. 51, as the sign reads) all have quirks and fetishes. There are bizarre storylines to unweave. The game begins with your main character, Steve, waking up in a state of insomnia. You find out quickly you're engaged, and the girl you're engaged to, Stephanie, also has amnesia. You also appear to be stuck in some 1950s dream. The goal is to ...well, point and click while you explore the town and its odd townsfolk. Without spoiling much, it gets pretty screwy. The game has 6 days, with 6 days of different things to do and people to talk to. There are alternate endings and a lot of crazy stuff. The game makes no sense to start off, but has some very tricky puzzles. I recommend it to all point+click adventure fans, especially those that are REALLY ed up. |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 5, 2018 13:44:27 GMT -5
#5. Oct. 5th Clocktower 3 (PS2) Ahh, the Clocktower series. I was tempted to throw Clocktower 1 for SNES on this list, and still may, but it is only available in ROM form and you need to find the Japanese converted version for it to be worth playing 'lest you speak Japanese. Clocktower 3 follows in the previous molds, and features protagonist Alyssa Hamilton as an ordinary girl thrust into a supernatural story that unwinds as you play it, which is typical in a lot of games. After you find out of your background and abilities you possess, you're tasked to tackle the Evil Servants, evil spirits who possess the souls of which they murdered in a past life. You enter different realms throughout the game, each which possesses a spirit as prior mentioned. There are only boss battles. You run and hide in this game, otherwise. The violence for the time is shocking--see the video (or not if you don't want any potential spoilers and plan to try this) of the little girl being bludgeoned in a cutscene. Graphics are actually very good for a PS2 title. Only drawback is it isn't on the PSN, but this was one of my favorite horror games ever. There never was a true sequel nor has there been to date.  |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 6, 2018 19:07:52 GMT -5
Oct 6th, Day #6
The Evil Within (XBox One edition)
I've actually just begun playing this, despite owning it since its release (or close to then). This is/was Shinji Mikami's return to horror games, and at the time, highly hyped as a survival horror game. I wouldn't say it is so much survivor horror in the psychological way, but as far as pure difficulty goes, the game makes it as hard as possible to survive. Boss battles are no joke. There is a lot of over-the-top gore, but the enemies are creatively designed. I'm only playing on the survival mode, which is in essence hard mode out of the box.
Your role as the protagonist is that of a detective sent to investigate, which of course leads you into a total ball of crap. From there, the game unfolds and progresses. I have to say there isn't too much to the story so far, but interaction with other live characters is finally taking place (as of Chapter 4).
I'm still playing, and wish I could say more about the game, but it is difficult and enticing as a result just enough to keep me obsessed with it for now. I'm through 4 chapters and it isn't getting any easier. Ammo is hard to come by, enemies are fast... it is just a tough game. I also have enjoyed it enough to que up The Evil Within 2 on my GameFly, which I hope to be able to play so long this doesn't drag out.
Straight up though, if you want a harder challenge, check this out. Has some slight elements of Resident Evil 4 to it too, I might mention.
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Oct 7, 2018 2:10:15 GMT -5
Oct 6th, Day #6 The Evil Within (XBox One edition) I've actually just begun playing this, despite owning it since its release (or close to then). This is/was Shinji Mikami's return to horror games, and at the time, highly hyped as a survival horror game. I wouldn't say it is so much survivor horror in the psychological way, but as far as pure difficulty goes, the game makes it as hard as possible to survive. Boss battles are no joke. There is a lot of over-the-top gore, but the enemies are creatively designed. I'm only playing on the survival mode, which is in essence hard mode out of the box. Your role as the protagonist is that of a detective sent to investigate, which of course leads you into a total ball of crap. From there, the game unfolds and progresses. I have to say there isn't too much to the story so far, but interaction with other live characters is finally taking place (as of Chapter 4). I'm still playing, and wish I could say more about the game, but it is difficult and enticing as a result just enough to keep me obsessed with it for now. I'm through 4 chapters and it isn't getting any easier. Ammo is hard to come by, enemies are fast... it is just a tough game. I also have enjoyed it enough to que up The Evil Within 2 on my GameFly, which I hope to be able to play so long this doesn't drag out. Straight up though, if you want a harder challenge, check this out. Has some slight elements of Resident Evil 4 to it too, I might mention. This was a very rage inducing game. The lack of checkpoints during very long chapters certainly didn't help. |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 7, 2018 20:38:56 GMT -5
Oct 6th, Day #6 The Evil Within (XBox One edition) I've actually just begun playing this, despite owning it since its release (or close to then). This is/was Shinji Mikami's return to horror games, and at the time, highly hyped as a survival horror game. I wouldn't say it is so much survivor horror in the psychological way, but as far as pure difficulty goes, the game makes it as hard as possible to survive. Boss battles are no joke. There is a lot of over-the-top gore, but the enemies are creatively designed. I'm only playing on the survival mode, which is in essence hard mode out of the box. Your role as the protagonist is that of a detective sent to investigate, which of course leads you into a total ball of crap. From there, the game unfolds and progresses. I have to say there isn't too much to the story so far, but interaction with other live characters is finally taking place (as of Chapter 4). I'm still playing, and wish I could say more about the game, but it is difficult and enticing as a result just enough to keep me obsessed with it for now. I'm through 4 chapters and it isn't getting any easier. Ammo is hard to come by, enemies are fast... it is just a tough game. I also have enjoyed it enough to que up The Evil Within 2 on my GameFly, which I hope to be able to play so long this doesn't drag out. Straight up though, if you want a harder challenge, check this out. Has some slight elements of Resident Evil 4 to it too, I might mention. This was a very rage inducing game. The lack of checkpoints during very long chapters certainly didn't help. The 3rd boss fight took me two hours probably. The 4th level's x2 boss fights took me about an hour. It is so frustrating, but like Dark Souls does for some people, this game keeps me coming back.... |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 7, 2018 20:47:16 GMT -5
October 7th, #7...
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams (XBOX)
Quite possibly my favorite horror game ever, and one of my favorite games ever.
James Sutherland receives a letter from his assumed-to-be-dead wife 3 years after the fact. This brings him to the town of Silent Hill.
Everything in this game is menacing. The writing is in blood, or maybe scrawled into the door. The dense fog that surrounds the outsides of Silent Hill; the dark halls and corridors of its interiors. The Xbox version is the best version to come out (excluding the HD collection) as it comes with an extra story that is imperative to play after the original plotline, Born From a Wish.
The score in this game is creepy. The multitude of endings are creepy. The lighting, levels, enemies.... Pyramid head. ALL creepy.
This game is right up there with RE3 as one of the scariest survival horror experiences of its time, and still stands the test of time.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 9, 2018 19:56:23 GMT -5
Oct 8th, a day late.....
Ode to the late Harlan Ellison:
I have No Mouth and I Must Scream
This game lets you play out the role of any one of five trapped souls inside of a computer, for the last nine-hundred years or something to that effect. I know I'm off on the exact number there, but each character has his own inner demons and issues. It's a psychological horror game, and it is also an audiobook. The book was turned into the game. It's a point and click and works like most point and clicks from that era ('90s). It's a very creepy game, and the story is morbid. Recommended to anyone who enjoys short reads or novellas, or Harlan Ellison. He passed recently, so this is in ode to him.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 17:25:00 GMT -5
Oct 6th, Day #6 The Evil Within (XBox One edition) I've actually just begun playing this, despite owning it since its release (or close to then). This is/was Shinji Mikami's return to horror games, and at the time, highly hyped as a survival horror game. I wouldn't say it is so much survivor horror in the psychological way, but as far as pure difficulty goes, the game makes it as hard as possible to survive. Boss battles are no joke. There is a lot of over-the-top gore, but the enemies are creatively designed. I'm only playing on the survival mode, which is in essence hard mode out of the box. Your role as the protagonist is that of a detective sent to investigate, which of course leads you into a total ball of crap. From there, the game unfolds and progresses. I have to say there isn't too much to the story so far, but interaction with other live characters is finally taking place (as of Chapter 4). I'm still playing, and wish I could say more about the game, but it is difficult and enticing as a result just enough to keep me obsessed with it for now. I'm through 4 chapters and it isn't getting any easier. Ammo is hard to come by, enemies are fast... it is just a tough game. I also have enjoyed it enough to que up The Evil Within 2 on my GameFly, which I hope to be able to play so long this doesn't drag out. Straight up though, if you want a harder challenge, check this out. Has some slight elements of Resident Evil 4 to it too, I might mention. This was a very rage inducing game. The lack of checkpoints during very long chapters certainly didn't help. Just have to say, this series I was doing came to a strict halt because I became borderline-obsessed with trying to beat TEW. I rented #2 and now have no space for RDR, but I digress. I haven't even touched 2. I had hoped to have posted about it by now in here! Anyway, TEW 1 is brutal. The chapter with The Keeper enemy--7 I believe--took me over 100 tries. Finally beat it with both achievements to boot. What a hard, yet rewarding game. It really does give you a feeling of satisfaction when you DO beat a level. I have 2 or 3 to go yet. |
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 17:37:05 GMT -5
Day #3, Oct. 3rd Deadly Premonition A third-person survival horror game, which puts you in the spot of FBI agent Francis York Morgan. What starts as investigating of a murder, turns towards an examination of a series of intertwined and interlocked mysteries that take place in a remote rural town. The town is like a video game version of television series Twin Peaks, with all sorts of things that play homage. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters which are all vital to the unraveling of the story's full mystery. You have the ability to sort of free roam, as you can drive around the town and follow certain characters. Your character, Francis York Morgan, is a nicotine/caffeine fiend who has an invisible friend named Zach. The score is very Twin Peaks-esque and there is a lot of mystery that doesn't make sense at the time of its happening. Some supernatural stuff going on for sure too. While being quirky at times, and having some quirks in its controls (battle controls are similar to games like Indigo Prophecy, as you flee and hide, while you can use your gun in other spots), the game is a must-play for any Twin Peaks fan, and a fun play for anyone else. I bought in having no idea what to expect and loved it. BONUS: There is a remake/special edition for PS3: YES! YES! YES! I love this game soooo much! I was one of those people that would bury this game every chance I got but after a friend seriously suggest I play it, I gave it a fair shot and boy was I wrong. Yes, the controls are awful but the story was very good and the characters are memorable. This game has more charm than most games do. Isn't that right, Zach? Right Zach! Have you played D4: Dark Dreams Never Die? It's made by the same producer, and even has some crossover references! It's on Xbox One marketplace. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 17:40:59 GMT -5
YES! YES! YES! I love this game soooo much! I was one of those people that would bury this game every chance I got but after a friend seriously suggest I play it, I gave it a fair shot and boy was I wrong. Yes, the controls are awful but the story was very good and the characters are memorable. This game has more charm than most games do. Isn't that right, Zach? Have you played D4: Dark Dreams Never Die? It's made by the same producer, and even has some crossover references! It's on Xbox One marketplace. xD
I've been meaning to check that out for some time now, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 17:48:57 GMT -5
It's a shame there's only 1 season and no intent to follow up, but it is very much like "Swery's" Deadly Premonition.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 18:00:26 GMT -5
Do you have an Xbox live tag, @ballparkb0b?
Also, to anyone reading LA Noire is on sale 50% off (the remaster) for $20. It's a horror game in my eyes--the homicide roll on there alone is gorier than most games.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 18:17:21 GMT -5
I'm abandoning the day-by-day thing and just posting creepy games with some commentary:
Condemned: Criminal Origins
This game was one of the first to come out for Xbox 360, under the same developers that made FEAR I believe (also a good & creepy game!). You play the role of a detective tracking down a serial killer. That isn't so much what sucks you in--the atmosphere is truly creepy. Psychopaths on the street strung out on whatever will come at you at random. There are jump scares that are scary and feel fresh. And the atmosphere truly is creepy (see: video).
The small things, like scanning for DNA, can become repetitive but the game in itself gives off a feeling of survival (not a ton of ammo, esp on harder levels) and is downright creepy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 18:48:13 GMT -5
I'm abandoning the day-by-day thing and just posting creepy games with some commentary: Condemned: Criminal Origins This game was one of the first to come out for Xbox 360, under the same developers that made FEAR I believe (also a good & creepy game!). You play the role of a detective tracking down a serial killer. That isn't so much what sucks you in--the atmosphere is truly creepy. Psychopaths on the street strung out on whatever will come at you at random. There are jump scares that are scary and feel fresh. And the atmosphere truly is creepy (see: video). The small things, like scanning for DNA, can become repetitive but the game in itself gives off a feeling of survival (not a ton of ammo, esp on harder levels) and is downright creepy. An underrated horror gem, in my opinion.
I hated the sequel.
BTW, yes I have an Xbox Live gamertag.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 29, 2018 18:48:59 GMT -5
The sequel SUCKED. It just felt broken.
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