Genre Check: Survival Horror
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laying a game can be far more engaging than watching a movie. So playing a horror game is generally far scarier than watching a horror film. If you’re one of those people that enjoy a good scare, Survival Horror games are just the thing you need. This fairly broad genre has many titles that represent it. One thing that they all have in common is that the player will have to fight to survive... the odds are generally stacked against them, ammo and weapons are scarce, and there are enemies a-plenty. Survival Horror games tend to play upon various elements that put players on edge, like creepy settings and emotional music scores. They tend to rely on frights, but often the horror aspect of the game comes by implication of the situation, rather than by a more direct route. The frights are there to get the pulse racing, little more. Survival Horror games are also often possessed of a strong story line, with many twists and turns helping create a sense of uneasiness. The Survival Horror genre is generally one intended for adults... kids playing these games may well have nightmares and find the games to be very disturbing. That’s what a high engagement level gets you. g
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gamecca BGGG • issue 9 • March 2010