Why Do You Like This Genre? Horror Edition

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Cross-X on 13 June 2011

Sometimes I wonder why people like certain genres of video games. Things like what is it about that genre of games that appeals to them and makes them want to check it out, etc.

So to start off, I want to know what is it about Horror/Survival Horror games that makes you like the genre?

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I guess it reflects on my rl movie tastes, I like most open world/adventure games, and I like horror movies so I like horror games. Probably why I don't like Red Dead, because I hate westerns.

They usually have a good mystery plot as well which I like.

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adsl on 13 June 2011

I enjoyed Silent Hill: Shattered Memories on my Wii because of the motion controls. Konami used Wii Remote ( mainly the pointer and the speaker) very well to increase the immersion taking the franchise to a next level. It's a pity that Wii U games (probably) will have to use the Wii Pad because the Wii remote is perfect for this kind of game.

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PakChiuCheng on 13 June 2011

Tension. Atmosphere and usually a good mystery plot.

I wish theres a game as good as Fatal Frame for the HD consoles. I remember after completing Fatal Frame 1, I threw the game away because I was so scared of it I didnt want that evil thing in my home. Fatal Frame 2 was really good too, with the tale of the 2 sisters. Fatal 3 was just ok.

For those who love good Asian horror stories, try
1) Shutter (Thai with English Subs)
2) Bunshinsaba (Korean with English Subs)

these 2 shows imho, rank up there with horror classics like The Ring and Sixth Sense.

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silicon on 13 June 2011

CGI-Quality said:
One word: atmosphere. Other genres rarely top survival horror for the sheer feeling the game gives you, which can be attributed mainly to the atmosphere. Also, many survival horror series' have interesting stories and/or characters, adding to the strength within the atmosphere.

In short, while the genre is seemingly on a decline, it remains my favorite for those reasons.

Ooo. Exactly this.