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Creating Horror Atmosphere with Everyday Objects: Unravelling the Smoking Room Cinematic
CategoriesHorror Game Cinematic

Creating Horror Atmosphere with Everyday Objects: Unravelling the Smoking Room Cinematic

Posted on15 November 202422 January 2025

Horror has a unique power to stay with us, lingering long after the experience fades. In my latest cinematic piece, … Continue ReadingCreating Horror Atmosphere with Everyday Objects: Unravelling the Smoking Room Cinematic

Beneath the surface:  Thinking about crafting suspense in horror games
CategoriesHorror Game Analysis Horror Game Design Horror Game Science

Beneath the surface: Thinking about crafting suspense in horror games

Posted on1 November 202422 January 2025

Watching horror movies or playing horror games makes it easy to forget that horror is one of the most intricate … Continue ReadingBeneath the surface: Thinking about crafting suspense in horror games

Common Horror Game Mistakes: What to Avoid When Starting Out
CategoriesHorror Game Analysis

Common Horror Game Mistakes: What to Avoid When Starting Out

Posted on11 October 202422 January 2025

Although our discussions in this blog have focused mainly on theory, creating a great horror game is more than that, … Continue ReadingCommon Horror Game Mistakes: What to Avoid When Starting Out

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