Silent Hill V screenshot

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ckmlb said:

Phalanx said:
My first thought was: "That nurse sure has a nice rack... OH GOD SHE DOESN'T HAVE A FACE!!!!!!"

Exactly what they were going for, mission accomplished at Konami. As far as I'm concerned next gen horror doesn't start till this game comes out.

I agree with the first statement (although horror games are rarely my cup of tea, personally).

Sexuality is rarely used beyond attempts to attract young, male gamers... and while this is certainly used for that purpose to some extent, it is also used to be unsettling. Large breasts aren't just "hot," they're also a symbol of youth, health, and ripeness; the contrast between that ripeness and the horrible decay of the face is deliberate and offputting.

In other words, it is horrifying.