Since the 1970s, Konami has been dishing out memorable gaming experiences spanning arcade cabinets and video game consoles. In 2014, it may have delivered one of its most unforgettable and most talked about experiences with a simple tech demo. P.T. was never meant to be a full-fledged title, instead serving as an interactive teaser for …
Whenever there’s a discussion about Silent Hill, more often than not, it’s focused on one of two elements – the distressing and complex narrative or the monstrosities that call the sleepy town home. But the series is more than just its story and malevolent forces. It’s a deeply twisted experience that leaves players emotionally ripped …
Just before the turn of the millennium, one game was poised to change the horror landscape forever. Konami’s descent into the snowy town of Silent Hill took cues from survival horror pioneer Resident Evil to deliver an eerie and atmospheric gaming experience, but there was something different about this unsettling town that separated it from …
The zombie apocalypse is no time to be playing games. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a game about the zombie apocalypse. And enjoy them I do as I love to sneak around the decaying world, picking off shamblers, walkers, runners, and crawlers while avoiding other survivors to ensure I see the next sunrise. …
The undead have risen from the ground, their rotting frames shambling through streets and forcing their way into homes. You have the opportunity to make an escape, but can bring only one weapon with you. Which do you choose? We’ve all contemplated the zombie apocalypse scenario before, forcing ourselves to develop a plan of action …
What’s the most important thing to worry about in a zombie apocalypse? You may want to say “family,” “friends,” or even “food,” but even before all that is what you’re going to use as a zombie-killing weapon. It’s pretty much the cornerstone to Techland’s Dying Light, a game that thrusts players into the heart of …
What’s rule #52 for surviving in Zombieland? “Don’t be afraid to ask for help?” I’d say that’s a rule you should absolutely keep in mind when surviving the zombie-filled world of DayZ. Unfortunately, being available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC means that the people you may want to play with are trapped in their …
It’s a jungle out there. But not a fun one where responsibilities don’t matter and you can build forts and laugh with friends. All of that’s reserved for gaming’s survival genre. These titles, spanning across all consoles and digital game stores, task players with one goal – to survive some sort of hazard, ranging from …
It only takes one moment for things to go horribly wrong. This is never more evident than in the opening segment of The Forest, Endnight Games’ horror-filled survival adventure. But as terrifying as a deadly plummet into the unknown is, the mysterious peninsula and titular forest hide far greater dangers. Luckily for players, the wonders …
Techland’s Dying Light throws players into the middle of a zombie outbreak, equipped with little more than acrobatic skills and a little luck. It doesn’t take long for protagonist Kyle Crane to settle into the undead world, immersing himself in a seemingly hopeless fight for survival. It’s all fairly standard for a zombie-filled FPS. However, …
