Tag: interactive storytelling
Research Log
From Dreams to Nightmares: The Role of Surrealism in Horror Games
Surrealism, an avant-garde movement emerging in the early 20th century, sought to unlock the creative potential of the unconscious mind by juxtaposing irrational images and concepts (Gürelli, 2022). While its initial applications were predominantly found in literature and visual arts, surrealism’s influence has permeated various media, including cinema and video games. In horror games, surrealism…
Research Log
Horror Games: Integrating Cinematic Techniques and Player Agency
Horror games, as we have discussed many times on this blog, occupy a unique space in interactive media. They combine storytelling and gameplay with the unashamed goal of evoking profound emotional responses. Achieving this goal often requires the careful fusion of cinematic techniques and player agency, it’s a juggling act where the designer is striving…