So it's almost Halloween, are you guys playing or planning to play any horror games? Also list your favourite horror games of all time if you want to. I'm always on the lookout for any interesting ones to play.
So my favourite ones are:
1) Dead Space
2) Resident Evil 1 Remake
3) SOMA
4) Outlast
5) Layers of Fear
6) Until Dawn
7) Detention
I'm still relatively new to the horror scene so I haven't played that many games in the genre. I'm definitely going to be playing more Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Evil Within etc. Maybe some of them during Halloween!
Right now I'm playing through Outlast and it's great! I used to not like horror games where you have to run and hide, but now that I've played numerous horror titles in general, it honestly doesn't bother me anymore. In fact, they're really fun because of their simplicity. For example, in Outlast you're just walking around and filming everything with a camera, while occasionally turning on night-vision when it's too dark. Because of this, the developers can focus more on creating a spooky game with great atmosphere and that's why I love games like Outlast and Layers of Fear.
The Dead Space series is easily my favourite one in the horror genre, especially the first two games. I also played through Resident Evil 1 Remake a couple of months ago and I was surprised at how much I came to enjoy the game, even though inventory management could get quite bothersome. I might just play Resident Evil 2 soon simply because of how much I'm loving this series so far!
@crippyd I actually have the game on PS4 and yeah, I've heard a lot of good things about that game. But the stuff I've heard has also made me hesitant in trying it out, lol. I think I'll need to play a few more horror games before I tackle that one next!
Speaking of which, I just finished Outlast which has supposedly similar gameplay style as Alien Isolation (i.e. run and hide) and I've now become very interested in playing more of this type of horror game, so Alien is definitely one that I need to play. As a side note, Outlast was absolutely phenomenal! I think I'd put it on my number 4 spot in my top list actually. It's so good!
Since there's still a few weeks left of October, I'm contemplating on playing another horror game, although I don't want to play one that's too long. One franchise that I still have never played is Silent Hill, so I might just buy the first one and play it on my PS Vita. I doubt Konami will ever remake the first game so I might as well just experience it now.
I went ahead and bought Silent Hill on Vita today. Played for about half an hour and so far this game has aged rather well compared to the Resident Evil games on PS1. First of all, the atmosphere is much better. I genuinely forgot for a moment that I was playing a PS1 game, it was just so good and scary. Moreover, I love the fact that this game has three difficulty levels. Since I'm completely inexperienced with horror games with tank controls, I desperately needed an easy mode just to get acquainted with the controls, the gameplay mechanics and so on. Not to mention that I didn't want to have the additional burden of worrying about ammo or health. In other words, I was shockingly pleased to see this in a PS1 game. I'm definitely going to try and finish the game because of this.
And yeah the tank controls aren't bothering me because of how open the areas are in Silent Hill. That will most likely change later on, but at least there's some level of freedom right now. I'm also really glad that this game doesn't have an inventory management system. Everything is so streamlined and easy to perform which definitely makes for a better experience.
Again, I can't believe that this is a PS1 game. It was so ahead of its time!
@LtSarge Silent Hill 1 is a phenomenal game. The way the soundtrack connects with the environment is very good. I think the game is highly playable today.
@belmont I absolutely agree. Having played the game for about an hour now, it definitely holds up really well. As a comparison, I played through Resident Evil 1 Remake a couple of months ago and I struggled really hard to get into it. The game just has a steep learning curve, while Silent Hill on the other hand is a game where you can just pick up and play and you're all set. No inventory management, no ink ribbons, there are wide open areas to avoid enemies, good melee weapons so that you can conserve ammo and so on. It's just a pure and simple horror experience.
@ralphdibny@nessisonett Thought I'd tag you guys here for this post. So I've been playing horror games this month since it's October and I started up Silent Hill 1 on Vita yesterday and I'm absolutely loving this game so far. I didn't think I would due to the tank controls but I've actually gotten used to them now. So much so that I decided to download the PS1 Resident Evil games on Vita as well since I apparently bought them in a sale years ago. I gave the first Resident Evil a try and I never ever thought I would ever say this, but I'm actually liking the PS1 version way more than the REmake. Like WAY more.
First of all, the PS1 version is much more linear compared to REmake. For starters, there's no hallway connecting the room where you find the first zombie that leads to stairs to the second floor. This means that it's much more obvious where to go as a new player, since there's only one area you can go to and that's the room to the right of the front door. I was surprised at how easy it is to progress because of this subtle difference. Not to mention that I feel like more areas are locked compared to the REmake, which makes it even more obvious where to go. Also, inventory management is much more manageable this time since you find the first storage box very quickly because of the linearity.
Second, you don't have to worry about Crimson Heads in this version. All zombies that are killed will stay dead without you having to worry about burning them later on. It's such a simple thing but it definitely makes the experience much smoother. The puzzles are also easier, for example finding the music notes for the piano doesn't require finding two parts in different areas of the mansion. They're literally next to the piano and you can solve that puzzle immediately. A lot of rooms are also missing in the PS1 version and some are much smaller than the ones in REmake.
In other words, I'm finding the PS1 version to be much more simple than the REmake and therefore a much more enjoyable experience overall. In fact, if I were to recommend someone which version to start out with, I'd actually recommend the PS1 version because the steep learning curve just isn't present here. The increased lighting in the mansion also makes it a much more cozy experience, especially on a handheld like the Vita. I never thought in a million years that I'd actually get used to horror games that have tank controls, lol.
@LtSarge nice, cheers for the tag! Sounds like it can be a lot better than remake in some regards then. I was thinking of playing it on the ps classic which I have barely touched since I bought it but was put off by my experience with REmake but maybe I'll give it a go now! I think it's the directors cut version on the ps classic so I dunno if that's different to the original
@ralphdibny Do it! I believe the director's cut adds difficulty levels similar to REmake, which the original RE1 didn't have. So you can choose to play on Standard difficulty (the same as the original) or Training (easier, double the ammo, take less damage etc.). I also have the director's cut version on Vita and I'm currently playing on Training just because I'm still not confident in horror games with tank controls lol. I've noticed that you get enough ammo to kill all enemies and still have some to spare but you don't get too much ammo either. So that could be something to consider if you want to experience the PS1 game.
Except for the tank controls, the game is still surprisingly great to play today.
@LtSarge Other than the absolutely woeful soundtrack in the Director’s Cut version, it is a great game. I personally prefer the atmosphere in the remake but each to their own! I’m glad you’re enjoying Silent Hill as well, it’s one of my favourite games and is just utterly fantastic. I can’t remember if you have a PC but the Silent Hill 2 fan remaster is probably the best game I’ve ever played. It beats out the original in basically every aspect, which is saying something as that game is incredible too.
@LtSarge I will do my list as requested. The only titles in your top 10 list that I have played are Resident Evil Remake and Layers of Fear. I didn't enjoy Layers of Fear gameplay very much but it has interesting ideas. Resident Evil Remake is a true masterpiece and a bit underrated back in the day. The Xbox One version has updated (optional) controls that make it better. I have played all the main Resident Evil games plus The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles and the Project Zero titles many times 😁. I have also played The Evil Within and the sequel, Silent Hill Shattered Memories, Dead Space Extraction, Layers of Fear... I need to remember what else.
@BlueOcean If there's one franchise I really want to experience more of, it's Resident Evil. Besides REmake, I've finished the first two RE games on PS1 and I'm currently playing through RE3 on my Vita. These are such amazing games! Can't wait though to finish up the PS1 trilogy and finally start up RE4. Silent Hill and The Evil Within are also series I want to get into, especially SH. I might take a break from RE after I finish up RE3 and play through the first SH on my Vita. If it wasn't obvious, I'm really digging retro horror games lol.
Oh yeah, you mentioned that you haven't played Dead Space 1 and 2 yet. Dead Space 1 is so good! Definitely my favourite horror game of all time, so do check it out if you have the opportunity.
1) Dead Space
2) Resident Evil 1 Remake
3) SOMA
4) Outlast
5) The Medium
6) Resident Evil 2 (PS1)
7) Until Dawn
8) Layers of Fear
9) Detention
10) Observer
It was hard to place The Medium and RE2. While RE2 on PS1 is an absolute classic, The Medium was a more inventive game with environments that were varied and interesting, and puzzle-solving that was really fun. So I had to place it a bit higher than RE2. Both are still great horror games though! I also decided to place Until Dawn higher than Layers of Fear since I realised my hype for LoF was pretty much the only reason why I placed it higher. But now that the hype has died now I feel less inclined to have it remain there.
@LtSarge I have read your other comments. Resident Evil Remake is a game with some exploration and a lot of strategy in regard to backtracking and inventory management, including save tapes, ammunition, weapons and crafting. I beat it in Hard, believe me, that's hard, especially because of the bosses. That strategy and limited items management is what make it a real challenge. The environments, the variety of situations and the combination of danger and safety is something special in this game. It can be a bit overwhelming but playing with Jill in Easy is quite manageable. Actually, this was my first survival horror game and I have beaten it several times on GameCube and Xbox One. Each playthrough is a bit different because there is some luck involved. Because of all this, I consider this game a true masterpiece.
I think that you'll like Project Zero because the games focus on the story that is shattered into reading pieces that you collect but gameplay is quite simple and focus on linear exploration with some backtracking. The battles feel quite real because you are in front of the ghosts and the only way to damage them is with an old camera. The addictive part is that you have to charge your camera and synchronise the shooting with the ghosts being vulnerable. It's absolutely satisfying. The sound, visuals, scares and how real everything feels make them awesome experiences and the one you asked about, Project Zero 2 Wii Edition, is another masterpiece.
Let's hope that Maiden of Black Water sell well and that Koei Tecmo release the rest of the games (except the spinoffs, duh).
@BlueOcean After experiencing REmake first and then playing RE1 on PS1, I realised that the remake is a much harder and intricate game. Even when playing REmake on the easiest difficulty, the initial steep learning curve is just overwhelming. Inventory management can get hard if you're playing the game for the first time and you don't know that you're not supposed to pick up everything you come across until you reach the first storage box. On a side note, that's actually one thing RE2 and RE3 do better at compared to the first game, i.e. the games give you access to a storage box pretty much immediately. But overall, I actually find RE1 on PS1 to be much simpler and therefore more beginner-friendly than REmake if you're willing to learn tank controls. For starters, the layout of the mansion is much simpler, there aren't multiple paths to take. The only way to go is through the right wing of the mansion and I like that. Second, the puzzles are fewer and easier to figure out compared to REmake. As a result, the PS1 version is genuinely less confusing and more enjoyable than REmake in my opinion, but REmake is still a better game overall if you're able to get past the early learning curve.
Project Zero does sound like an interesting and refreshing take on the genre, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying it out. I think that's the reason why I'm starting to love the horror genre because there's such a wide variety of gameplay styles in the genre. You have the Resident Evil and Dead Space series that focus more on being shooters, then you have Outlast and Amnesia where you can only run away from the enemies, then you have games like Until Dawn and Man of Medan which are about making choices and hitting those QTEs, and then you have Project Zero which is about taking pictures of the ghosts. I actually started up Little Nightmares on my Switch yesterday and that game is like a 3D horror platformer. I just love the amount of variety in this genre, you can introduce so many different gameplay styles and I think it's a genre that will never get stale.
There have been so many over the years but it's the usual suspects that stand out. I really like the Obscure games. I thought they brought some good ideas to the genre. For some reason Code Veronica never seems to get much love, but is possibly my fave Resident Evil title. Kuon and Rule of Rose on the PS2 are both quality.
Also recently I tried Resident Evil Outbreak file 1+2. Could be wrong but I don't remember them ever been released in the UK. Really enjoyed them.
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