Subject to a relatively niche theme and fan base, more and more manufacturers no longer invest a lot of money in the field of horror games, such as "Haunted House", "Silent Hill" and other well-known horror game IP has also encountered different situations of waist cut, and the only thing that remains now may be "Resident Evil", which has undergone a reboot and rejuvenated the second spring.
Still, horror games haven't withered away. More and more independent game studios are jumping out of the fixed framework of the horror games of the past. They may combine the theme of the game with the local culture of their home country, such as the domestic game "Fireworks". Or try to dig up new gameplay like Escape and Until Dawn. In addition, the improvement of new era graphics technology has also made it possible to remake old games, and we also have the opportunity to experience those great works of that year again.
This April is slightly bleak due to the lack of blockbusters, but throughout the first half of the year, there are high-quality horror games such as "Black Sheep" and "Three Volts" released. In the gap period of game release, it is an opportunity to review which horror games are worth playing in recent years.
Psychic Medium – a traditional spiritual sequel
Release date: January 28, 2021
With the progress of the times and the improvement of the picture, many of the former game screen technology has long been eliminated and no longer used, of which the most impressive to players is the "fixed perspective".
"Fixed perspective" is a product of the original limited technology, but I did not expect "Resident Evil" and "Silent Hill" to carry it forward, and each perspective change does not know what kind of fear is hidden behind. However, with the growth of technical power, the inconvenience of operation brought about by "fixed perspective" has also restricted the change of gameplay, and has also made it a memory of the history of horror games.
The horror game "Psychic Medium", which was launched last year, is regarded by many players as the spiritual sequel of "Silent Hill". After experiencing the game, it is not difficult to see that the game borrows from its famous predecessors in many settings, whether it is the fixed perspective of the movie's charm or the focus on creating a terrifying game atmosphere. As a rare horror game in recent years, if you like the oppressive feeling that old games have brought, you may wish to play this excellent quality Medium.
Escape 2 – An innovation in horror gameplay
Release date: April 25, 2017
The advent of Resident Evil 4 made action horror games the darling of the time, the protagonist is no longer a lamb to be slaughtered without the power of a chicken, and rather than being frightened by ghosts, those protagonists with extraordinary skills may be the most frightening existence in the game.
And "Escape" is undoubtedly a unique and thrilling horror game. Unlike other games at the time, it deprived the protagonist of all ability to resist, and the protagonist had to be slaughtered in the face of various monsters in the game. At the same time, the game is accompanied by many dark scenes, and you only have a night vision camera that may not have electricity at any time, and the combination of sight and hearing will bring an unparalleled experience atmosphere
The game's flow is just like its name, the protagonist must find a way to escape the terrible ogres, and in the process of escaping, he also needs to hide to escape the enemy's pursuit. As a sequel, "Escape 2" not only retains its soul gameplay, but also brings better graphics, of which the school level is praised by many people as a level that must scare "urine".
The latest multiplayer sequel will also be launched this year, before the new work comes, you may wish to play the previous game to experience the feeling of being scared "pee".
"Fireworks" - Chinese horror
Release date: February 4, 2021
When it comes to horror games all along, players can think of Japanese horror games that focus on suspense and atmosphere, and European and American horror games that love blood and jump scare. The emergence of "Fireworks" has made domestic players realize that Chinese-style horror games can also seem to be very scary.
As a horror suspense puzzle game with a local Theme in China. The backstory takes place in a remote mountain town, where an accidental fire at a funeral implicates a closed case. The newcomer policeman you play, Lin Lixun, re-investigates the case by chance, and as the investigation deepens, the truth of the case becomes confusing...
The background is set in that era of feudal superstition, the legend of "gods and ghosts" is still circulating in folklore, and the unique humanistic stories of the local area provide nourishment for the plot. "Fireworks" uses Chinese unique thinking to create a mysterious and terrifying story under such circumstances.
Grounded scene design, rich and full of characters, and a story that has horror elements but is still touching, are definitely high-quality horror games worth playing in recent years.