Video by Matt S. I was a big fan of Layers of Fear. I’m an even bigger fan of the sequel. It’s a “walking simulator”, but it weaves a complex and intricate narrative, and, coupled with the stunning aesthetics, delivers a masterful example of the horror genre. I take an…
Read MoreReview by Lindsay M. I expected to like Darkwood. I really did. The survival horror title promises not to hold your hand, to let you figure out how to play as you die repeatedly. I’ve played Don’t Starve for dozens of hours, so this didn’t phase me. The premise and…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. There’s a good idea buried deep within Fade to Silence. Blending the survival genre with a frigid, hostile, perpetual winter setting, and the eldritch nightmares of Lovecraft, could have turned into something quite special. Unfortunately, the game’s a failure on just about every level. Firstly, the…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. If you’re a fan of horror cinema, you know who Dario Argento is. The Italian director of cult masterpices including Suspiria, Inferno, The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, and The Season of the Senses) has been as influential in the genre as George A. Romero, John…
Read MoreFilm review by Matt S. One of the best things about using a Japanese airline to fly is the selection of local films that tend to show up on the entertainment system. Films that never end up on streaming services or on DVD, and, aside from brief tours with film…
Read MoreReview by Lachlan W. I’ve never been flighty or easy to scare. I’m not bragging – it’s just kind of a fact. Like most Australian boys, I got my first exposures to real horror media through illicitly obtained VCRs from the local Video EZ secretly watched at night with my…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Featuring the sublime art of the Blazblue series lead artist, Yuki Kato, World End Syndrome is a horror/romance blended visual novel from Arc System Works. It looks really gorgeous and now, thanks to PQube, we’re going to be able to play it in English. PQube will…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Before there was Nioh, there was Onimusha: Warlords. That’s not a superficial comparison. Nioh was a dark fantasy tale that mixed Japanese yokai and oni mythology with Sengoku-era heroes and villains. Onimusha: Warlords… is a dark fantasy tale that mixes Japanese yokai and oni mythology with…
Read MoreIt wouldn’t be the end of October without spending one podcast dedicated to horror and Halloween. This week, we have a chat about what exactly makes a “Halloween game” and whether all horror games count as Halloween-worthy. We also chat about the games of November, because while November usually results…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Home Sweet Home is the ideal seasonal game for Halloween. It’s a short, intense, thrilling little ride that you can then file away once the night of spooky frivolities is over. With a runtime of around four hours, it’ll get you through those key 7pm through…
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