![]() In 1993, Doom left its blood-splattered mark on the FPS genre by raising the bar for graphics and gameplay. If video games ever get their version of Mount Rushmore, the original Doom deserves a spot on the mountain. Powered by the RE Engine, horror reaches incredible heights of immersion as players enter a terrifyingly new world of fear as they fight to survive. “7” marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. I’m only halfway through the game, and I’m looking forward to finding out what insanity Resident Evil still has in store for me.įear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. The game delivers the same over-the-top story-telling that endeared the series to millions, along with a satisfying stealth-action gameplay loop that puts you square in the hero’s unlucky shoes. But since it’s Halloween season and all, I had to give it a go. I play games to escape into new worlds, and Resident Evil 7’s world is a decrepit tetanus factory that I didn’t want any part of. ![]() While I’m a fan of the series (and horror in general), I was put off by the game’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe. ![]() I was hesitant to dive into Resident Evil 7 at first. 03 - RESIDENT EVIL 7: BIOHAZARD (2020): METASCORE 86 A familiar face also returns to give The Dark Knight a message he cannot ignore. With his back against the wall, Batman turns to his closest allies to help him save Gotham City from the clutches of Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight’s army. This title sees Batman square off with hideous villains like Man-Bat, Professor Pyg, and Hush. It’s not like Gotham needs fear toxins to make residents s#it their pants. It helps that Arkham Knight sees Batman facing off against Scarecrow, a villain who, surprise surprise, wants to lace the city with his nightmare-inducing fear toxins. ![]() And even though it’s technically not a horror game, let’s keep it real: every night in Gotham City feels like Halloween. Featuring full 4-player co-op, fancy new wrestling moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens! 04 - BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT (2015): METASCORE 85īatman: Arkham Knight is my clear-cut favourite game on this list. Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Guacamelee! 2 gets bonus points for its four-player co-op. Step into the Mexiverse as Juan Aguacate and run, jump, and button-mash your way through a series of supernatural adversaries until your fingers bleed. Luchadors, Mexican folklore, and super-powered chickens combine for one of the most addictive and beautifully rendered platformers to arrive on consoles. ![]()
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