Gaming is unique as an art form in the sense that it can evolve all of its elements more than any other medium of art. Red Dead Redemption 2 pushed the boundaries for what a sandbox simulator can be. The Last Of Us: Part I pushed the boundaries for storytelling. Resident Evil 2 pushes the boundaries of what features a horror game can use in order to induce a state of hypnotization that keeps the player coming back. The uniqueness of Mr. X is that he can cause immortal fear and terror whilst simultaneously captivating the player enough to keep us coming back, and there are very few other villains that capture us like this.
Jordan Collard
This Spooky Season why not play Until Dawn, the Playstation exclusive from Supermassive Games. Following a tragic night where twins Hannah and Beth went missing, their brother Josh and friend group return to the mountain lodge on the anniversary but soon find themselves being stalked by a mysterious stranger and something even more sinister in the shadows. With game controls taking advantage of the controller's motion sensor and framed around the concept of the butterfly effect, Until Dawn is a game where every choice you make can save or doom the characters. There are dozens of endings, collectible clues and totems, and a variety of PS trophies to keep you replaying this slasher-monster game.
Jessica McKeown
Of all the horror games I’ve played over the years, not many give me the chills like Outlast does. The landscape of Mount Massive Asylum is engrossingly eerie, with every corner you turn feeling like it could be your last. Your infra-red camera is both your best friend and your worst enemy, being the only way you can see in the Asylum’s darkest and most terrifying areas. If you’re looking for a challenging horror experience with a focus on an unsettling narrative, Outlast might be the game for you this Halloween. Taking breaks might be a good idea, though, as enough time playing this game almost makes me feel like one of the Asylum’s patients.
Adam Lovegrove
Five Nights At Freddy's 2
With the film adaptation on the horizon, what’s a better horror game to play than Five Nights at Freddy’s? With lots of hidden lore to be found in the games, it means new secrets can be uncovered with every playthrough.
Now, of course, there are plenty of games to pick from in the franchise, so there is the question of which one to play? The answer is obvious. The second game. It ramps up the stakes from the first one, with twice the number of animatronics, twice the number of cameras and no doors. The game serves not only as a great prequel to the first but also on its own merits.
Abby Saunders
