Why do people enjoy horror games?

[Auriiya]

Fatal frame series=priceless
The thrill

 

[RageBurner]

Right? there's really more to it. A lot of people diamiss Berserk at face value.

 

[NobodyHere]

For me it’s the atmosphere and often the story. Especially older titles or games that try to emulate the look of them I find gorgeous , something about realistic graphics that don’t scratch my brain in the same way, like if I wanted to see scenery like that I’d go outside go on a walk, or watch a horror movie.

Often horror media is able to touch upon themes others can’t, somehow making a safe space to tackle things like that . For me it’s the fact I’m put in the drivers seat, I’m the one that has to make the decision for whether my character or those they care about dies, and how the game is able to warp the player’s perspective of that, making them feel completely helpless.

 

[Yousef]

Right? there's really more to it. A lot of people diamiss Berserk at face value.

Yes… not many people understand is berserk is a slice of life comedy…

 

[RageBurner]

Life gets sliced in Berserk for sure.

 

[Yousef]

Life gets sliced in Berserk for sure.

Not to mention, a romance

 

[RageBurner]

Not to mention, a romance

Casa and Guts are legit one of tye best couples in fiction.

 

[Yousef]

Casa and Guts are legit one of tye best couples in fiction.

D you wanna be a BEESEERKWWRE
Real talk though, I agree
Theme song adds to it

 

[RageBurner]

Thanks for the share also I'm sorry for constantly misspelling "the", stupid virtual keyboard is uncomfortably laid out.

 

[tropicalavera]

For me it's the inherent queerness of horror media that draws me to it.

That and the soundtracks tend to be great.

 

[Meekoos]

Well it's the most thrilling I can get. I'm too scared to do thrill rides or rollercoasters but I can work up the nerve for a horror game I get rewarded for my bravery even if I know hundreds of others have experienced it I join in their ranks than just be a watcher for some channel. But I do admit my favorite series is probably seen as an easy horror game I enjoy that control is pulled away from me so I get to enjoy an interactive horror movie at my pace for as long as I want until I turn the next page.

 

[Macky]

I like the set and setting of horror games. Personally, i feel like a lot of atmospheric horror games put a lot of thought into the games environment and setting than regular games.

I'm against the jumpscares in games only if its done right. Cry of Fear is a great example, it adds to the tension and is done in a way that builds up.

Also, I like watching people die in different ways. Much like watching slasher films (Manhunt is a good example but it does get tedious after a while).

 

[regnor]

After a long hard day at work all I want to do is play a game where you're weak and helpless and there's constant anxiety from being chased around by terrifying monsters.