Horror games in the video game industry are without a doubt a niche. Though survival horror games like Resident Evil, Dead Space and Left 4 Dead have dominated the scene, true atmospheric games with lingering effects such as Fatal Frame and Clock Tower have all but faded into obscurity. A successful horror game doesn’t simply pit you against wave after wave of grotesque horde of monsters. Instead, it leaves a lasting chill down your spine that can still be felt even after the game is turned off, reverting you to a 5 year old self afraid to walk down the dark hall of the house.
We decided to take to the boards to see how the 1UP Community felt about this topic. We asked them what they thought was important in creating a truly horrifying experience out of a game and here is how they responded
