Horror Game Hangout - October 2019

[CannonFodder52]

The best month of the year has finally arrived!
Hope y'all are ready to dig into some of great horror games of 2019, or reach back to some classics of the past. Thought it would be fun to have a thread to discuss what titles we're checking out, ask for recommendations, assistance, give impressions or whatever else. Regardless, hope everyone has a wonderful and potentially frightful October!
Personally, I'm planning on hitting the backlog. Very excited to start Fatal Frame III later tonight.

Here are some horror titles that came out or aim to release in 2019 (An upcoming horror release calendar is included at the bottom as well):

• Resident Evil 2 (PS4, Xbox, PC)

• Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch) - Oct 31

• Man of Medan (PS4, Xbox, PC)

• Pathologic 2 (PC)

• Devotion (PC Delisted)

• Blair Witch (Xbox, PC)

• A Plague Tale Innocence (PS4, Xbox, PC)

... More horror releases:

- The Sinking City (PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC)

- Close to the Sun (PS4, Switch, Xbox, PC)

- Apsulov: End of Gods (PC)

- Layers of Fear 2 (PC)

- The Blackout Club (PC)

- Days Gone (PS4)

- Daymare 1998 (PC)

2019 Release Calendar:​

- Oct 2: Visage (PC)

- Oct 4: Ghostbusters Remastered (PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC)

- Oct 8: Call of Cthulhu (Switch)

- Oct 10: Spirit Hunter NG (PS4, Switch, Vita, PC)

- Oct 16: Chernobylite (PS4, Xbox, PC)

- Oct 17: The Beast Inside (PC)

- Oct 18 EU/22 NA: Raging Loop (PS4, Switch)

- Oct 25: MediEvil (PS4)

- Oct 29: Resident Evil Triple Pack (Switch)

- Oct 31: Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch)

- Oct 31: Moons of Madness (PS4, Xbox, PC)

- TBA 2019: Someday You'll Return (PS4, Xbox, PC)

- TBA: World of Horror (PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC) free demo on itch.io

- TBA: Atomic Heart (PC)

Worthwhile to note that loads more stuff came out in the indie scene, definitely check out itch.io if you're interested. Hopefully some folks will have suggestions on what titles should be given the spotlight.

 

[Deleted member 23212]

I hope to be able to try some games out, we'll see how well I can manage my time, though.

 

[Deleted member 8861]

AI: The Somnium Files might count as well

 

[Kamagii]

Playing the evil within series and probably RE2 remake

 

[CosmicElement]

I want to replay RE2 Remake and a Silent Hill.. maybe 1 or Downpour.
Oh and I'm consistently playing Dead by Daylight too.

 

[orlock]

God, im still so angry about Devotion. shouldve just nabbed it when i had the chance, even if i couldnt play it at the time.

i bought RE2 last week and have been enjoying that while my fiancee "watches", and id like to set aside an evening and do a sort of cinematic run-through of REmake with her. other than that, i really dont know what good, solid horror games are available for us to mess around with.

i might just get comfy on the couch and play some of the recent-ish crop of PC indie horror games (Faith & Faith 2, stuff like Power Drill Massacre) or something.

 

[JD64]

Hate to promote my own thing but I've been working on a 2D survival horror project called CONSCRIPT for 2.5 years now and thought I'd share it in this thread, for those interested. :)

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

If you guys are interested, please check out my Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/ConscriptGame

Aiming for a mid-2020 release. :)

As for the current horror game landscape, you cannot get better than RE2. Not only is it my GOTY, but one of my favourites of all time regardless of genre. I say this even as a massive fan of the OG version. If you haven't played it, you absolutely need to. Imo it deserves a spot up there with REmake, RE4 and OG RE2. I don't think there is a better representation of the classic RE gameplay tenets such as ammo conservation and route planning as present in RE2. Playing through Leon B on hardcore right now, and literally every move around the police station needs to be planned to accommodate for MR X's position. It basically turns the the experience somewhat into that of strategy game. Love it.

 

[Mars People]

I am raising an incredulous eyebrow at Luigi's Masion being counted as a horror game.

 

[Deleted member 224]

I downloaded Alien Isolation and have already played Blair Witch. Are there any other decent horror titles on gamepass?

 

[Agni Kai]

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

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This looks amazing. What platforms are you planning to release this game on? I would love to play your game once it releases.
That gif in which there is a moving "thing" on the bed reminded me of the part in RE4 in which you open a trash bin and there is a moving bag inside.

 

[Gilver]

Where is Scorn? Really wanted to play that one day.

 

[Akselziys]

Here are some horror titles that came out or aim to release in 2019 (An upcoming horror release calendar is included at the bottom as well):


- Oct 10: Spirit Hunter NG (PS4, Switch, PC)

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Just one more week! :)

Also, the game will be released on VITA digitally only as well, so four platforms altogether :D

 

[JD64]

This looks amazing. What platforms are you planning to release this game on? I would love to play your game once it releases.
That gif in which there is a moving "thing" on the bed reminded me of the part in RE4 in which you open a trash bin and there is a moving bag inside.

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Thank you very much!! The plans are to eventually have it on everything. Most likely PC mid-2020 then everything else later that year. If everything goes to plan of course.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Hate to promote my own thing but I've been working on a 2D survival horror project called CONSCRIPT for 2.5 years now and thought I'd share it in this thread, for those interested. :)

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

If you guys are interested, please check out my Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/ConscriptGame

Aiming for a mid-2020 release. :)

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This looks really up my alley. Will keep an eye on it for sure.

Just one more week! :)

Also, the game will be released on VITA digitally only as well, so four platforms altogether :D

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Very stoked to play it. Enjoyed Death Mark a bunch. Hope whatever is going on with the third title works out in the end too.

 

[CenturionNami]

Hate to promote my own thing but I've been working on a 2D survival horror project called CONSCRIPT for 2.5 years now and thought I'd share it in this thread, for those interested. :)

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

If you guys are interested, please check out my Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/ConscriptGame

Aiming for a mid-2020 release. :)

As for the current horror game landscape, you cannot get better than RE2. Not only is it my GOTY, but one of my favourites of all time regardless of genre. I say this even as a massive fan of the OG version. If you haven't played it, you absolutely need to. Imo it deserves a spot up there with REmake, RE4 and OG RE2. I don't think there is a better representation of the classic RE gameplay tenets such as ammo conservation and route planning as present in RE2. Playing through Leon B on hardcore right now, and literally every move around the police station needs to be planned to accommodate for MR X's position. It basically turns the the experience somewhat into that of strategy game. Love it.

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Soooooo sold on a World War 1 horror game. I'll keep a look out for it!

 

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[nofuckinidea]

I'll finally play DUSK or Blood or both :D

 

[Ryuun]

Ugh every October I try to get through one horror game. Hasn't happened yet. I get too scared playing them. If someone can recommend me something that doesn't rely on jumpscares, I will give it a shot!

 

[Shizuka]

Started NG today, I'll share my review once it's up.

AI: The Somnium Files might count as well

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Oh, it really doesn't.

 

[Gush]

I'll finally play DUSK or Blood or both :D

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Can't go wrong with either of them, both are fabulous.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Just finished the opening chapter of Fatal Frame III, and it seems pretty great so far. Really digging the cozy hub house. Having the ex-fiance's room at the end of a long hall is a cool touch, feels creepy as hell going in there.
It's also interesting seeing a more modern day setting show up in one of these games, I don't think we got any of that in the first two entries.
Anyways, definitely excited to play more tomorrow.

Ugh every October I try to get through one horror game. Hasn't happened yet. I get too scared playing them. If someone can recommend me something that doesn't rely on jumpscares, I will give it a shot!

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Maybe try Deadly Premonition, it's more campy than anything else.
Japanese take of Twin Peaks, features a small town full of charasmatic NPCs, a grand mystery with detective gameplay and some b-tier RE4 combat.

You could also play, Dead Rising, Luigi's Mansion, Bloodborne, The Silver Case (FMV/Adventure) or Resident Evil 4 through 6.

 

[Fitts]

Ugh every October I try to get through one horror game. Hasn't happened yet. I get too scared playing them. If someone can recommend me something that doesn't rely on jumpscares, I will give it a shot!

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Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion.

For real though, have you tried Silent Hill 1-3? There's a reason why they're so well regarded. Almost zero jump scares. They're all about that atmosphere.

 

[Phantom_Snake]

Well I started The Last Of Us Remastered on Monday. Throughout the month I only plan on play horror games. Theres plenty more I want to play but don't think I'd have the time, not sure I'm even going to have the time to finish the ones on my list.

I plan on playing:
The Last Of Us
TLOU Left Behind
Ghostbusters Remastered
Until Dawn
Man of Medan
REmake 2 (backlog)
The Evil Within 2 (backlog)

 

[Father Kratos]

Was planning to play Alien Isolation as I haven't played it yet but then decided to dust off my PS3 and play Dead space :) Yet to decide which one among DS1 and DS2, I am going to play.

 

[NESpowerhouse]

Holy crap, I've never heard of that Junji Ito looking one, but that looks great!

 

[Gigi A]

There's a Horror game I was interested in, but I forgot the name completely. It's either not out yet, or it already came out.. It was using sprites, and I remember some creepy woman chasing after the character. Can anyone help me out? D:

 

[takoyaki]

Spooky Month = Best Month

NG, Raging Loop and Blair Witch are on my list this year. I hope I'll also find the time to go back to at least one classic PS2 horror game.

There's a Horror game I was interested in, but I forgot the name completely. It's either not out yet, or it already came out.. It was using sprites, and I remember some creepy woman chasing after the character. Can anyone help me out? D:

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Viviette?

 

[StallionDan]

Luigi's Mansion but no Ghostbusters?

 

[Gigi A]

Spooky Month = Best Month

NG, Raging Loop and Blair Witch are on my list this year. I hope I'll also find the time to go back to at least one classic PS2 horror game.


Viviette?

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Yesssssss. I knew I saw it on Switch! Thanks~!! :D

 

[What-ok]

Call of Cthulhu on Switch? I had no idea this was coming out. Is it a new game or port of an existing game?

 

[Fitts]

Well I started The Last Of Us Remastered on Monday. Throughout the month I only plan on play horror games. Theres plenty more I want to play but don't think I'd have the time, not sure I'm even going to have the time to finish the ones on my list.

I plan on playing:
The Last Of Us
TLOU Left Behind
Ghostbusters Remastered
Until Dawn
Man of Medan
REmake 2 (backlog)
The Evil Within 2 (backlog)

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Are the games labeled (backlog) ones you haven't played yet and the rest revisits? Because if so, drop everything and play REmake 2 right now.

And if not, drop everything and play REmake 2 right now.

 

[Phantom_Snake]

Are the games labeled (backlog) ones you haven't played yet and the rest revisits? Because if so, drop everything and play REmake 2 right now.

And if not, drop everything and play REmake 2 right now.

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Well the backlog games I have played, just never got around to finishing. I only dropped RE2 and TEW2 because things came up then too much time had passed. I'll jump back into REmake 2 after Ghostbusters for sure.

 

[5pectre]

So far, this october, I've only played some Death Road to Canada in coop with my girlfriend. So much fun.
But I have a fair amount to choose from, that I haven't played yet:
Alien Isolation
Ghostbusters The Videogame
Resident Evil VII
Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
The Walking Dead: Final Season
World War Z
Zombi

I will definitely start out with Resident Evil 2 but after that it's anyones guess.

 

[Blackbird]

I'm feeling the Bloodborne itch all over again, which will probably lead me to play it during the Halloween week.

It's definitely not amongst the scariest games i've played, but hot damn, if it isn't the most atmospheric and thematically well executed experience this gen. It goes across so many horror influences and it never stops being effective, just started thinking about that iconic soundtrack and it's already giving me the chills.

Outside of that, i'm also feeling the old Capcom vibes while thiking about Clock Tower 3 and Haunting Ground, tho i'm still going through another playthrough of REmake 2. After that, it's TLoU time and then a quick RE3 run before going back to Yharnam.

For the sake of adding to this giant list, i would 100% recommend DARKWOOD for this beautiful month, it's simply one of the best horror titles in the recent years.

 

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[Fitts]

Going to be starting Outlast 2 soon. I really enjoyed the first one apart from one section where I was stuck for like a half hour because the map layout didn't make it clear where you were supposed to go. I died to the big dude like a dozen times trying to figure it out which in itself wasn't frustrating, but it did take all the tension out of the encounters with him.

Without spoilers, what can I expect from the sequel?

 

[Hampig]

Going to be starting Outlast 2 soon. I really enjoyed the first one apart from one section where I was stuck for like a half hour because the map layout didn't make it clear where you were supposed to go. I died to the big dude like a dozen times trying to figure it out which in itself wasn't frustrating, but it did take all the tension out of the encounters with him.

Without spoilers, what can I expect from the sequel?

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A few great creepy hours, then more of the same to the point where you probably will stop caring.

 

[ActWan]

So far Devotion is the horror masterpiece of the year for me.
Very hyped for Chernobylite.

Going to be starting Outlast 2 soon. I really enjoyed the first one apart from one section where I was stuck for like a half hour because the map layout didn't make it clear where you were supposed to go. I died to the big dude like a dozen times trying to figure it out which in itself wasn't frustrating, but it did take all the tension out of the encounters with him.

Without spoilers, what can I expect from the sequel?

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tons of atmosphere, a batshit insane story and less stealth sections, more chase sequences.

 

[Fitts]

A few great creepy hours, then more of the same to the point where you probably will stop caring.

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tons of atmosphere, a batshit insane story and less stealth sections, more chase sequences.

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Guess I'll just have to play it for myself lol.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Viviette?

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If you got a chance to try this, was it good?

Call of Cthulhu on Switch? I had no idea this was coming out. Is it a new game or port of an existing game?

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It's a port of a game from last year.

Luigi's Mansion but no Ghostbusters?

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Good point, had forgotten about this one.

 

[takoyaki]

If you got a chance to try this, was it good?

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I originally got it because it looked like the game was going for something like the first Corpse Party. It looks lovely, has an atmospheric presentation and the story could be interesting. But there's some annoying puzzle elements and the game can be slow and obtuse. Reviews mentioned that the whole game is like that, so I never finished it. It might work for you if you like old adventure games that don't hold your hand or playing with a guide.

 

[Aaron D.]

P2 has been on my Wishlist forever, but with the recent string of long-form analysis vids coupled with the discount this week, I took the plunge.

Dropped a few hours in last night and man. This thing is the real deal.

It's so...strange. The atmosphere is incredible. Everything feels off. It's not in your face outrageous. It's subtle and unsettling. There's a nuanced mix of reality and otherworldly elements. There's tons of world lore and exposition, but nothing is laid out in strict black & white explanations. You're dropped into a world that's already in motion and no one is sitting you down for a detailed primer lesson. It makes you question what's real or not. Everything is business as usual with the local residents, but the oddities happening all around makes one question if you're crazy or they're crazy.

Is it Lynchian? Is it a fever dream? It's all of that and then some.

This thing feels unique and special, avant garde in a way that takes one by surprise.

 

[BigHatPaul]

Hate to promote my own thing but I've been working on a 2D survival horror project called CONSCRIPT for 2.5 years now and thought I'd share it in this thread, for those interested. :)

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

If you guys are interested, please check out my Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/ConscriptGame

Aiming for a mid-2020 release. :)

As for the current horror game landscape, you cannot get better than RE2. Not only is it my GOTY, but one of my favourites of all time regardless of genre. I say this even as a massive fan of the OG version. If you haven't played it, you absolutely need to. Imo it deserves a spot up there with REmake, RE4 and OG RE2. I don't think there is a better representation of the classic RE gameplay tenets such as ammo conservation and route planning as present in RE2. Playing through Leon B on hardcore right now, and literally every move around the police station needs to be planned to accommodate for MR X's position. It basically turns the the experience somewhat into that of strategy game. Love it.

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Hell yes! Will definitely be on the look out for this!

 

[CannonFodder52]

I originally got it because it looked like the game was going for something like the first Corpse Party. It looks lovely, has an atmospheric presentation and the story could be interesting. But there's some annoying puzzle elements and the game can be slow and obtuse. Reviews mentioned that the whole game is like that, so I never finished it. It might work for you if you like old adventure games that don't hold your hand or playing with a guide.

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Ah alright, I'll keep that in mind. I think I'll give it a shot when it goes on sale since yeah, the atmosphere does look great.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Can't wait to play House of the Dead: Overkill with my SO! One of the best rail shooters of all time.

 

[Hampig]

Guess I'll just have to play it for myself lol.

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I think it's totally worth playing and it has great moments. Just ran out of steam for me before the half-point.

 

[Fitts]

Can't wait to play House of the Dead: Overkill with my SO! One of the best rail shooters of all time.

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I liked the grindhouse aesthetic they went for, but the voice acting was too good. House of the Dead should always have voice acting from people who have no business being voice actors.

 

[Andres]

Sequel to the Coma and Dreadout, I've been following updates on them. Coma 2 is planned for this year still, Dreadout 2 has no date yet.

 

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[airbagged_]

Hate to promote my own thing but I've been working on a 2D survival horror project called CONSCRIPT for 2.5 years now and thought I'd share it in this thread, for those interested. :)

Conscript is basically a 2D survival horror game set during WW1, with mechanics inspired by the early RE's and SH's. I don't say that lightly, as there is limited inventory space, itemboxes, route planning, limited saves, an industrial soundtrack and weird ass puzzles.

If you guys are interested, please check out my Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/ConscriptGame

Aiming for a mid-2020 release. :)

As for the current horror game landscape, you cannot get better than RE2. Not only is it my GOTY, but one of my favourites of all time regardless of genre. I say this even as a massive fan of the OG version. If you haven't played it, you absolutely need to. Imo it deserves a spot up there with REmake, RE4 and OG RE2. I don't think there is a better representation of the classic RE gameplay tenets such as ammo conservation and route planning as present in RE2. Playing through Leon B on hardcore right now, and literally every move around the police station needs to be planned to accommodate for MR X's position. It basically turns the the experience somewhat into that of strategy game. Love it.

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This,... looks... AWESOME