Silent Hill 2 is just one of many new horror games out this month (Konami)
If you’re looking for horror chills and thrills in the world of video games this Halloween, here’s all the new titles to keep an eye out for.
Horror might be the only genre which is indisputably at its most effective in video games, whether it’s terrifying survival horror titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent or narrative adventures which try to emulate traditional horror films.
The problem for horror video games is that, unlike movies, they’re not usually any cheaper to make than regular games and somehow publishers seem to release them at any part of the year other than Halloween – but not this time.
So if you’re looking for a new game to freak out yourself (or your loved ones) across the spooky season and beyond, here’s a rundown of all the horror games out this month and beyond.
Until Dawn remake
October 4 (PS5, PC)
Designed as the video game equivalent of a slasher film, Until Dawn sees you control eight young adults who have to survive the night on Blackwood Mountain.
It’s essentially an interactive horror film, with all the choices you make contributing to a butterfly effect that dictates whether some (or all) characters live or die. The original game came out in 2015 on PlayStation 4, but this remake adds overhauled visuals, new camera controls, and some reworked sections – including a clear tease about a sequel.
The original creators, Supermassive Games, have gone on to make several games in the same vein, including The Dark Pictures anthology, The Quarry, and recently The Casting Of Frank Stone. If you’re looking for a good place to start though, Until Dawn is the best option.
Silent Hill 2 remake
October 8 (PS5, PC)
A PlayStation 2 survival horror classic is given new life in this remake, which sees you controlling James Sutherland as he journeys to the mysterious, foggy town of Silent Hill, after receiving a letter from his dead wife.
While there were concerns over whether it would live up to Konami’s 2001 original, as our review made clear, developer Bloober Team has managed to translate the chills into a modern over-the-shoulder horror experience, while maintaining the haunting atmosphere.
If you’re after what will likely become the most talked about horror game of the year, a stroll through Silent Hill is your best bet.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
October 17 (PS5, XSX, PC)
Set within the film’s existing canon, this spin-off follows asthmatic college student Alex Taylor, who has to navigate the post-apocalyptic world with her boyfriend Martin. The game’s developer, Stormind Games, previously created the pretty great Remothered horror series, so this might be better than many people expect.
It certainly looks the part, with some impressive visuals and stealth mechanics involving a handheld device to measure sound levels, as you try to avoid the dreaded noise sensitive monsters.
RetroRealms Arcade Halloween & Ash Vs. Evil Dead
October 18 (XO, PS4, NS, XSX, PS5, PC)
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Source:: Metro
