As I considered what to talk about in this final post of Spooktober 2025, I found myself thinking about whey games had left a lasting impact. Some were nostalgic, others left certain moments behind, but only one (I think) has really chilled me on an intellectual level. That is, the ideas it made me consider…
Tag: horror game
Alisa: Demo Review
Making modern games in a retro style has become rather common practice lately. A major trend I’ve noticed lately are PS1-style horror games. Perhaps those grainy graphics just lend well to a spooky atmosphere in the same fashion as creepy VHS-style videos. Wanting to try one of these games for myself, I was pleased to…
Spooktober Bonus: My Scariest Gaming Moment
Well, here we are. It’s Halloween weekend. If there is any one time for spooks and scares in the year, this is it! Despite our planning, Spooktober is’t quite over yet, so I figured now would be a great time to share my scariest gaming moment. You could say that it combines almost all of…
Gylt: An Eerie Stealth Horror Game About Bullying
Originally a Google Stadia exclusive, Gylt follows the story of 11-year-old Sally as she searches for her missing cousin, Emily. Her journey takes her through a nightmarish version of her hometown of Bethelwood, specifically Bachman School and the surrounding area. I was surprised with how good this horror game was. Not only was it creepy…
Scariest Environments: The Wrong and The Abandoned
One of the best (and worst) aspects of horror is that pretty much nowhere is safe. Given the right circumstances, just about any space can be transformed from warm and comfortable to absolutely terrifying. Some places are just inherently scary though, and for me almost nothing tops abandoned places. There’s just something so wrong about…
Spooktober: No! Not the Bugs! NOT THE BUGS!
I like to think of myself as somewhat sophisticated when it comes to the kinds of horror games I like. I’ll go on and on about the likes of Signalis or Soma and how they can chill us to the bone by confronting us with the nightmarish possibilities of existence. I’ll dive into stuff like…
Spooktober – Suspense is Just Killer!
Happy Spooktober everyone! As Cary said earlier, our original Halloween special is back, and this time we’re going back to what it’s all about: the scares! This week we’re talking about which genre scares us the most, and for me it’s the gaming equivalent of the suspense-thriller!
VIRTUAL BASTION 