Survival Horror
Capcom Wants to Keep the 'Resident Evil 4' Remake Weird
The survival horror classic was funny and scary, an expensive B-movie that let you attack enemies with roundhouse kicks. That's still alive.
The Horror That FromSoftware Lost Between ‘Demon's Souls’ and ‘Elden Ring’
The themes and mechanics are still there in places, but nothing has come close to the bleak religious survival horror of From's 2009 masterpiece.
'Resident Evil 3' Is a Boring Disappointment
Uninteresting design, too much combat, and a boring antagonist add up to a mediocre follow-up one of last year’s best games.
Quick Thoughts on Capcom's Inspired, Scary as Hell 'Resident Evil 2' Remake
For the first time in a long time, a survival horror game that actually makes you feel like you're barely surviving.
An Account of Uncommon Darkness: 'Lone Survivor' on Its Fifth Anniversary
Jasper Byrne’s survival horror remains a singular descent into discomfort. We speak to the solo developer.
Family Matters: How Humans Became the Real Horrors of ‘Resident Evil 7’
We speak to the game’s producer and director about how a less-is-more approach makes for a more relatable and scarier experience.
What Do Survival Horror and 'Dungeons & Dragons' have in Common? Dread.
Tabletop RPGs may not be known for getting the same scares as old Silent Hill games. But 'Dread' gets there.
It’s Remembered for Its Action, But ‘Resident Evil 4’ Was a Superbly Scripted Video Game
RE4 was outstanding of visuals, sound and set-piece variety – but more than that, it was a fantastic example of video game writing.
Here’s What We Want from ‘Resident Evil 7’
Did someone say REboot? They did, and it was us. Because Resi is crying out for some fresh blood to infect with all-new horrors.
Reexamining ‘Silent Hill 3,’ Gaming’s Most Unfairly Overlooked Sequel
Okay, it inspired one god-awful film, and that's unforgivable. But 'Silent Hill 3' remains a great video game, and here's why.
‘Resident Evil,' 20 Years Later: Flawed, Formulaic, but Still a Fearsome Horror Original
Capcom's survival horror followed video gaming logic, but it also subverted expectations, keeping the player thinking anything could happen.
Listen to New Music By Nine Inch Nails’ Robin Finck, From the Video Game ‘Noct’
The NIN and Guns N' Roses guitarist has teamed up with Portuguese producer Wordclock for an enveloping indie game soundtrack.