The camera can be a powerful tool. One that can take pictures to give us some of our fondest memories. A way to help tell the story is simply by seeing the image produced with a click of a button. But what if a picture could reveal more than possible from something not seen originally by the human eyes? Anything is possible and, if used in the right setting, could help with not only your survival but your sanity as… Read more.
Escape Into Your Reality
Tag: Survival Horror
What would you do if someone you cared about was in trouble? Would you do whatever you could to save them or would you have limitations that could prevent you from doing what needed to be done? What happens when the things you think are true start to be questioned by the ones you trust and become so out of the ordinary that you even start to question your mind? Would anything be believed or would your mind start playing… Read more.
What happened in space was not part of the calculations. It wasn't part of the plan. The ones that were lost shall not be forgotten. But for those who fought for the right for others to go on, is what inspires. The word itself sends shivers down the spine, conjuring images of those Xenomorphs who invaded and killed them. It's never really been over. That feeling is starting to grow once again. If you close your eyes, you can hear… Read more.
Ever since those who have met MADiSON will probably say that they still have nightmares. But when the talks started about bringing you to meet MADiSON ever so more personally, players have been waiting for the chance nonetheless. What was supposed to be a release week for the experience, has turned into a delay. Not that everything was not ready, but it turns out that it will be a good thing. Per a tweet from Perp Games, it looks like… Read more.
Players who have experienced MADiSON say almost the same thing and how it is one of the scariest games ever made. In fact, the Science of Scare Project has scientifically stated that MADiSON is the scariest game ever made. There is just something about that camera in the game and when the outer noise of the real world begins to become silent and the noises and the screams, including your own, become so scary, your mind can start to play… Read more.
What happened was never in the plans. With Mike being my former lab partner, we had been working on the cure. Mike talked about his family and how much he cared for them. He mentioned an inheritance and that mansion. But I haven't heard from him and something tells me things are not right. And add to the problem of still trying to find the cure of the pandemic with humanity and things are becoming overwhelming. I have to continue… Read more.
Back in June, a new trailer was released for one of, if not, the scariest games to ever be experienced, called MADiSON. But this was not some ordinary trailer for the game, but for what would be coming to those who dare try to face the psychological horrors that the game possesses. This will not be an experience that you simply can turn off the TV. No, this experience is not going to be for the weak. Not only will… Read more.
You may have embraced its world and what lurks inside. You may think you know what is inside those buildings. You may even have a sense of who you could trust. But something tells me that you have not truly walked with them...that you talk yourself out of the presence of those walkers when given the chance. You see, Tourist, this world may not be for everyone, but the journey will truly show what you are made of. You just… Read more.
What would you do if you found yourself in different surroundings than what you might be used to only for those surroundings to become a life and death matter? Do you think you could be prepared for what you saw your possible future to become or could you overcome the outcome by any means necessary? Situations that are out of our control can be a scary situation. But does the developer, WanadevStudio, show us how to make the best out… Read more.
At the end of 2021, the word of the Paradise Hotel, was not at all what it seemed. When the event happened, some guests ventured out, while others stayed. For those who left, I am not sure how far that made it, but for those of us who stayed I am not sure how much time has passed or how much longer we can last. We wonder if this will ever blow over or if the new guests will be… Read more.
Ever since MADiSON was released, many have claimed that they thought they could brave the psychological horrors where not only the sounds start to get in your head, but the overall fear that starts to come over you. But one thing was missing and that was the VR mode. In January 2023, we heard the news that MADiSON was being remade for VR. But it looks like a new trailer has launched that shows the graphical enhancements and all I… Read more.
Ever since Resident Evil launched, there has been a cult following. With every game that has been released to the remasters on PlayStation 5 to even those that received the VR treatment, it seems that the following keeps increasing like those infected in the game and that's a fantastic thing to see. When Resident Evil 7 Biohazard launched and was playable on PlayStation VR, it was an instant favorite, then, even back in 2020, there were rumors of Resident Evil… Read more.
Back in November 2022, we heard about the game, Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue which includes switchable characters to sneak into your neighbor's house to save your friend. A game that will also include environmental puzzles for creative solutions. Now, it looks like the gameplay trailer has been released and by the looks of everything from doors that shut to being surprised when your neighbor is right behind you to even interactive activities such as hitting a baseball along with… Read more.
Imagine your life as you knew it as normal as can be and then the next something happened and the horrifying stories of the place you heard about, you woke up in. What would be your first instinct? Maybe it would be to scream, beg for help, or would your mind start to set in to prepare you for the worst? Being in an unusual and scary place from the stories we hear can start to play tricks on the… Read more.
Back at the end of 2021, we heard about the experience that may be everything but paradise, called Propagation: Paradise Hotel where you play as Emily Diaz, who is trapped inside the hotel trying to find your sister. You will need to explore the dark surroundings, gather resources, and try to survive terrifying encounters. But it now looks like there is some additional information as well as a release date. This will be a solo VR adventure where the atmosphere… Read more.
I'm not sure how I got here or why I am here. There has been a lot of news about Dr. Matthew Simmons and his "experiments" if you want to call them that into the tripartite psyche to break someone's id, ego, and superego apart The amount of torture and screams that come from that place can be heard and once you listen to them there is something that sticks with you. I must find out what is going on… Read more.
Back in January 2022, we learned about something so disturbing that it took a camera to face the fears. The events that are randomly activated to the physiological horror that many still have nightmares to this day. Then in April 2022, we learned the importance that your camera would actually play in your survival as you are forced to continue that gory ritual that was started decades ago. The sounds that are heard, the torture that is witnessed is something… Read more.
Back in April 2020, there was a rumor of how there might be a VR mode for Resident Evil Village, now, two years later, the official word is that there will be a VR mode with a caveat. The VR mode will not just have an "experience" in VR, but the main story will be able to be played on PlayStation VR2. Now, if you have played Resident Evil 7 biohazard and played that on PlayStation VR, you know how… Read more.
In January 2022, we learned that The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners would bring a new chapter for the second anniversary called Retribution. With this being a new story you will continue playing as the tourist as the choices you make, the people you meet, and the new threats that you will encounter. Then on October 31, 2022, we found out when we could have some Retribution for Oculus and Steam VR, but no set date for PlayStation VR/2. Well,… Read more.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is a title many VR players have a fond place in their hearts. From the choices that you make to the people that you meet, there is something for everyone. But after the two-year anniversary, the announcement was made that Chapter 2: Retribution would be coming along with new characters, threats, and choices from within the world. Then in June, we learned that Chapter 2 would, in fact, be a stand-alone title along with… Read more.
The fear when we are alone can play tricks not only on the eyes but the mind as well. From the darkness of the night to just enough light to let someone know you are home. But it's the noises that you hear, the senses letting you know something may not be right, and even your heart pounding louder and louder. What would you do if you found yourself in a situation where you were alone at night and someone… Read more.
It is that time of the year when the days are getting shorter, nights are longer, and the haunts are spookier than ever. And to keep up with the Halloween season, it looks like we have even more detail about what is to come. Back in September 2021, we were introduced to the game called Do Not Open which is going to bring us survival horror based on real events and best of all, no save points. Then just a… Read more.
Imagine being in your home when you get that feeling that someone is watching you. Every step you turn and every minute passing, you feel them get closer and closer. How do you think you would handle the situation if all you had was a flashlight and the light of the moon to see that could also give whatever was out there to know where you are? Do you think mentally you could survive until help arrived or do you… Read more.
I had a bad feeling when I stepped into the house as if something or someone was watching me. The darkness that surrounds me and my heartbeat become louder with each passing minute. I can hear it outside, that stranger looking to find a way in. If I can just find the locks, restore the power, and see the sun come up, I just may make it out of this alive, but one false move, and it's game over. Features… Read more.
When we first heard about DO NOT OPEN back in September of 2021, there was something terrifying about it. From the survival horror to the puzzles, events, and riddles that change with every playthrough to no save points. Even watching the trailer there is something about this horror and maybe because it can be played in VR that is both intriguing and scary at the same time. Then in November of 2021, we got the news that not only did… Read more.
We first heard about the next chapter in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners back in January of 2022 and learned that the next chapter would indeed, be a stand-alone game. Then, just a few short months later in April of 2022, more information was released from the Meta Showcase 2022 with new characters, paths to take, and choices to make. Now, it looks like there is some new info that was released, we have more information, and thanks to… Read more.
Everything was...well, Paradise at the Paradise Hotel. The guests were full of smiles and the tips were really good. This hotel had all the amenities you could want. But then, it happened, the apocalypse. Some tried to go out on their own, but those that did become sick and crazy... they became one of those things. I thought I did the smart thing by staying inside the hotel to hide hoping it would all just blow over. I can't believe… Read more.
When it comes to the thrill of the hunt, what really is the thrill? Is it the anticipation, the eagerness, or the unknown? That's exactly what the four of us asked ourselves before we went on this hunt of the paranormal. Some of us thought they were just tales people would say to scare. But I saw the look in their eyes and heard the horror in their voices. But it wasn't until we stepped inside and actually heard the… Read more.
These woods are my home. I made peace with my decisions in life. But I have everything I could possibly need right here. Wood for a fire and cooking to keep warm. The sun to keep me warm. I even built a bridge to make traveling across the ridges easier. Even the light of the moon helps me see, but sometimes they can see too. Something about when the sun goes down and the sounds and movements start. I may… Read more.
The words survival-horror alone can automatically bring some of the best memories from movies and games for many. Trying to survive with what you have while the horror seems to be closing in on what may be your last breath. It can be fun to watch on your favorite screen or even when playing your favorite character in a game. But the moment you step into the genre in VR, the fun can easily be twisted to take you on… Read more.
I guess my studies of ancient Egyptian lore get the best of me. It's all I can really think about and it's my passion. But it wasn't until the news about mysterious structures appearing in the Sahara Desert. I know I have seen this place on a map. I mean everything lines up, but it's the burial sites that have me a little worried. Those sites belonged to the Mejai, the powerful and elite warriors, that according to the stories… Read more.
Think about your favorite comic book and the story it's trying to tell. Is it one of the superheroes trying to protect their city? Maybe it's one of just classic fun and continuing with their adventure. Perhaps, it could be of science fiction with aliens from outer space or maybe even a horror one and saw the terror that was written. They are all good in their own right. But have you ever read a comic and somehow the words… Read more.
The Fall brings some fun and amazing things. We have the weather changing, pumpkins, trick or treating, and Halloween. It’s a time where you may want to step out of your element and get scared. It can happen in many ways from dressing up as your favorite character to a horror movie to even games. But, does Developer Yggdrazil Group and Publisher Mastiff show us something new or will you be screaming all the way home? Let’s find out with Home Sweet… Read more.