[겜ㅊㅊ] Discount is an opportunity, 5 masterpieces of Steam horror games released this year 2023.10.30 17:18 Game Mecca Reporter Kim In-ho
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Horror games have always been popular. This is because the unique pressure felt in an eerie atmosphere cannot be experienced in any other genre. This year, many horror games were released, including masterpieces such as Outlast Trials and Amnesia: The Bunker. As a Halloween celebration discount event is currently underway on Steam, this [겜ㅊㅊ]I would like to introduce some of the well-reviewed horror games released this year. Of course, representative works such as Amnesia: The Bunker, which I mentioned earlier, were excluded because they were too obvious.
1. Amanda the Adventurer
The first work I would like to recommend is ‘Amanda the Adventurer.’ It is a point-and-click horror adventure game that was officially released on Steam in April of this year. Players must solve various puzzles by watching tapes they accidentally find while searching the attic. In the video, a girl named Amanda and a scared sheep named Uli appear and host a children’s TV show.
Of course, this isn’t your average children’s TV show. Unpleasant situations are created, such as forcing Woolly, who is allergic to apples, to eat apples, or showing Woolly cutting meat in a butcher shop. In addition, ‘jump scare’ scenes appear at every turn, creating an atmosphere worthy of a horror game. Of course, since the character design and TV show format have American sensibilities, there may be less consensus among domestic gamers. A trial version is currently being distributed on Steam, so it’s a good idea to give it a try first and then consider purchasing it.
▲ From the character design, it has an American sensibility (Photo source: Amanda D. Adventure official YouTube video capture) ▲ Amanda D. Adventure release date trailer (Video source: DreadXP official YouTube channel)
2. Demonologist
For those who are afraid of playing alone, we recommend the cooperative horror game ‘Demonologist’. It was released last March and received attention due to its reputation as ‘Phasmophobia’, which was produced with Unreal Engine 5. Up to four players must work together to detect and exorcise demonic types from a cursed location. Of course, it often happens that you are startled by a ghost that appears during this process.
Its strong point is its excellent graphics, as it was produced with Unreal Engine 5. In fact, because the gameplay is so similar, many gamers compared it directly to Phasmophobia and left favorable reviews on the graphics. In general, realism and fear are proportional, so you can feel a lot of tension while playing the game. In addition, many people praised the convenient UI and immersive sound effects. As of the 30th, Demonologist is recording a ‘very positive (89%)’ rating on Steam with 9,741 reviews.
▲ It is quite similar to Phasmophobia (Photo source: Game Steam page) ▲ Demonologist official teaser (Video source: Clark Wizard Games official YouTube channel)
3. Bramble: The Mountain King
When it comes to Norse folklore, many people often think of ‘Vikings’. ‘Bramble: King of the Mountains’ is a horror adventure game that deals with little-known Norse tales other than Vikings. The player becomes Olly, a young boy, and sets out on a journey to rescue his sister who has been kidnapped by trolls. In this process, you can encounter many monsters from the folklore of Nordic countries, especially Sweden.
The development team revealed that they were inspired by Unravel, so there are many similarities in the graphic atmosphere. In particular, the background expression using light is very elegant and highly complete. This part creates a twist with the bizarre monster design and adds to the sense of fear. Of course, the boss battles and puzzles that are at the core of the progress are also structured in a way that does not compromise probability. Bramble: King of the Mountains is recording an ‘overwhelmingly positive (95%)’ rating with 1,767 reviews as of the 30th.
▲ The eerie atmosphere is overwhelming (Photo source: Game Steam page) ▲ Bramble: King of the Mountains release trailer (Video source: PlayStation official YouTube channel)
4. Layers of Fear Remake
I recommend ‘Layers of Fear Remake’ to those who prefer psychological horror rather than the so-called ‘pop-and-run’. It is a series compilation that combines ‘Layers of Fear’, its sequel ‘Layers of Fear 2’, which was released in 2016, and all other DLC. Players take on the role of an unknown painter and must progress through the story by exploring their surroundings and solving puzzles.
In particular, as many people choose the subject of ‘hallucinations’ as the reason why the original became famous, this remake also has excellent camera shakes and object changes that express the state of hallucinations. These hallucinatory elements are combined with psychological pressure inspired by ‘Silent Hill P.T.’ Some people who actually played the game commented that the feeling of fear they felt when looking at the pictures in the dark was quite strong. Of course, please note that the gameplay is simple, the voice acting is somewhat disappointing, and some say that camera shake causes severe 3D motion sickness.
▲ The state of hallucination was expressed really well (Photo source: Game Steam page) ▲ Layers of Fear official release trailer (Video source: PlayStation official YouTube channel)
5. World Of Horror
The last work I would like to recommend is ‘The World of Fear’. It is a rogue-lite RPG that was officially released on the 19th, and features bizarre drawings in the style of Japanese cartoonist Junji Ito. Players must uncover hidden secrets through case selection, interrogation, and village investigation. During this process, you will be defeated if your health or sanity level becomes 0, or if your destruction level reaches 100%.
The game doesn’t just have similar illustrations, it even features monsters and ghosts from Junji Ito’s comics. You battle against strange and terrifying enemies, such as fearsome fish, two-faced beauties, and headless statues. Because it is a classic game, the controls and tutorials are inconvenient, but if you are interested in the Cthulhu mythos and black-and-white sensibility, there is a high probability that it will suit your taste. World of Horror is recording a ‘very positive (93%)’ rating on Steam with 6,346 reviews as of the 30th.
▲ Features a drawing style reminiscent of Junji Ito (Photo: Game Mecca) ▲ World of Fear announcement trailer (Video source: Nintendo of America Official YouTube Channel)
