Opinion: Survival-Horror Is Back – And It’s Better Than Ever

Putting atmosphere, vulnerability and psychological-oppression right back at the heart of the experience, a whole new movement of inspired indie games are revitalizing a genre that was thought to be dead and buried. Mark Butler salutes this fresh wave of ‘super-hardcore’ horror titles – and the welcome dose of fear they are trailing in their wake.  It may be renowned as the game that launched a thousand YouTube reaction videos... Read More

Opinion: Ten Terrifying Games You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

Hallowe’en is fast-approaching, and it’s the time of year when ‘greatest horror game’ lists overwhelm the web like an inevitable avalanche. But if you’re after something a little less obvious for your All Hallows Eve celebrations, how about some fantastic fright-frests that slipped under the radar? Here, Mark Butler takes a look at ten cult-classics that demand your attention… If you’re bored of revisiting... Read More

Opinion: What’s The Scariest Game Of All Time? (Part Two)

Continuing his quest to crown the most terrifying game ever made, horror enthusiast Mark Butler spent another nail-biting night in the company of games so frightening they should come with a health warning. Following a fresh bout of shocks, freak-outs and full-on breakdowns, he once again reports on the harrowing experience… Last month I spent an entire night playing through some of the most nightmarish horror games ever created. And it’s... Read More