December 2022 saw the release of The Callisto Protocol. Starting out as an in-universe PUBG shooter, the focus shifted when former Dead Space developers were brought on board. Thus, the game transformed into the product we were given – an undeniable ode to the aforementioned Sci-Fi horror franchise. Upon its launch late last year, The Callisto Protocol was met with widespread criticism, […]
Survival Horror is making a comeback and Science Fiction is in! These are two of my favorite things, so imagine finding out that Playism, Humble Games & rose-engine had partnered up to bring us Signalis, a Sci-Fi Survival Horror. Could this be a match made in cyberhell?. Time for Technobabble Signalis puts you in control […]
Horror games are usually not my jam, but with a story set during the Ghost Month, Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM certainly caught my attention. Initially titled Short Creepy Tales: 7PM, Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM is a 1-hour narrative-driven horror adventure game by indie developer Cellar Vault Games. Published by Chorus Worldwide Games in September 2020 for the PC (Windows), this […]
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity is the complete collection of Faith titles, developed by Airdorf and published by the modern throwback factory New Blood Interactive. Originally possessing PC gaming in 2017, it’s time to grab your crucifix, load up on holy water and say your prayers as the power of Christ compels this review. Atari Excorsist […]
Survival Horror had its “golden age” in the 90’s, following a strict set of conventions and tropes. Tormented Souls, by Dual Effect, aims to utilize the core mechanics of Survival Horror but with a modernized twist. Detailed backgrounds, complex puzzles, limited supplies, and backtracking are all present here. However, Tormented Souls also adheres to the fixed camera perspective […]
Could you imagine fusing the intricate world of simulation games with the rising trend of PSX visuals in horror games! Imagine no longer – you can see it right now in Happy’s Humble Burger Farm! Bring Your Own Burger You know that this game is going to be something different from the intro sequence alone. […]
The Project Zero/Fatal Frame franchise has been one that seemingly never makes waves, despite 5 main entries, interest from Nintendo, and even a spin-off. Fortunately, despite initially being stuck in the purgatory that is limited release on the WiiU, Koei Tecmo has unearthed this entry and has given it a second lease of life on […]
Chernobyl has always been a fantastic setting for survival games. This harsh barren ghost town covered in radiation; it’s been a while since we have been there, and Chernobylite aims to scratch that radiation itch. Does it succeed, or is it just a horrid mutation? Now, it’s a Ghost Town Chernobylite sees you taking control […]
Horror games have seen a bit of a resurgence as of late. There have been some absolute bangers erupting from every rust encrusted, slime coated orifice imaginable. Bloober Team, for better or for worse, has been one of the most consistent when it comes to delivering passable spooks at a reasonable price. The Medium, however, […]
A little over 10-years ago, the horror genre was given a right-good shakeup with the runaway success of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Guns were on the out, and defenseless protagonists facing off against unspeakable, unseeable monstrosities were in. Those tropes got pretty darn old, pretty darn fast and that’s where Layers of Fear 2 comes […]