Horror is a
genre that is a surefire hit in any medium of entertainment. We’re living in a
time and place where horror movies are constantly topping the box office,
horror television shows are dominating the streaming market, and we’re entering
a second golden age of horror video games. That last one is super exciting in
my eyes because I remember growing up in the age of Silent Hill, Resident Evil,
Fatal Frame, and Alone in the Dark.
The
landscape of horror gaming was mostly dominated by survival horror experiences
like the games I just mentioned, but now the landscape of horror video games is
a cornucopia for all kinds of gripping and engaging experiences just waiting
for you to find them. Recent releases such as The Quarry and Evil Dead: The
Game are just two examples of this.
This is why
I’m here today, because I’m going to tell you about some cool horror video games that
are coming out in the near future that are sure to quench your horror gaming thirst.
Resident Evil 4
Remake
The original
Resident Evil 4 from 2005 is widely considered a 2000s classic and a bonafide
masterpiece in the eyes of most gamers who have played it. The game is still
just as fun to play today as it was 17 years ago (yes, it was THAT long ago…feel
old yet??), so Capcom has a monumental task on their hands with remaking a game
as praised as Resident Evil 4 is. But even so, it seems that Capcom is up to
the task because they’re bringing back the same team that made the Resident
Evil 2 remake, which was my Game of the Year for 2019.
And with the
powerful technology of the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles at their disposal, I have
faith that Capcom will do a stellar job remaking this classic game from my
childhood. You can play this remake on March 24th 2023 on PS5, Xbox
Series consoles, and PS4.
Killer Klowns From
Outer Space: The Game
Coming completely
out of left field when it was announced at Gamescom last month, 1988’s Killer
Klowns From Outer Space is getting a video game adaptation!
This game is
set to be an asymmetrical multiplayer game akin to games like Dead By Daylight,
Friday the 13th, and Evil Dead: The Game and it also seems to be
shaking up the formula of that style of game too. Typically asymmetrical multiplayer
horror games are 4 vs 1, with 4 people trying to survive against 1 killer but
not in this game. In Killer Klowns, there are 3 killers that will be playing
the titular maniacs and they will be going up against 7 players trying to
survive their onslaught, which is an experimental shake-up of this format that
makes me super curious as to how it’ll feel to play.
Killer
Klowns From Outer Space has been primed for a video game adaptation for years
and I’m so glad that it’s actually happening. With the infectious theme song
from the movie intact as well!! You’ll be able to play this game sometime in
2023.
The Callisto Protocol
Did you play
Dead Space?? If so then you’ll fall in love with the Callisto Protocol, because
this is a survival horror game made by Glen Schofield, one of the creators of
Dead Space. The Callisto Protocol tells the story of Jacob Lee (played by Josh
Duhamel) as he tries to survive a horrifying alien invasion of the prison
colony Black Iron. What’s been shown so far for this game seems to be very
promising, with the game giving me some brutal, dreary, and miserable vibes with
its gory kills and art direction respectively. As a huge fan of the original
Dead Space game and its first sequel, to say that I’m excited for The Callisto
Project is an understatement and you should be excited too if you’re a fan of
Dead Space 1 and 2. You can play The Callisto Protocol on December 2nd,
2022 on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, PS4 and Xbox One.
(Speaking of
Dead Space, the first game is getting a next-gen remake in 2023…weird timing
there EA)
The Outlast Trials
Does anyone remember Outlast? If not, it was one of the first horror experiences of the
PS4/Xbox One generation of gaming and it took the world by storm when it was released in 2014. It put players into a mysterious asylum filled to the brim
with unspeakable man-made horrors and it also bridged the gap between
first-person survival horror and found footage horror. Well, now fans of this
franchise have a new entry to look forward to in The Outlast Trials, a spinoff
game set during The Cold War.
The game
looks like it takes heavy inspiration from both the Bioshock and Saw franchises
and combines them into a mix of brutal traps and creepy atmosphere. In this
game, players will take on the roles of test subjects who have to work together
to survive a gauntlet of deadly traps. I’ll be honest with you since it seems
like Konami isn’t looking into doing more games with the Saw license, The
Outlast Trials seems like it’s the perfect game for fans of the Saw franchise
that are looking to scratch that itch. As of right now, The Outlast Trials is
set to release sometime this year but it may be delayed. If it is, I’ll be sure
to update you all.
Alan Wake 2
Remedy fans
rejoice!! They’re FINALLY making a sequel to 2010’s smash hit, Alan Wake! That
original game saw players take on the role of author Alan Wake (hey look at
that, a tie-in to the game’s title!) as he travels with his wife to bright
Falls, Washington, and starts to experience events from his novels coming to life
around him.
This highly
anticipate sequel is being described by Remedy’s Sam lake, the creative
director of the studio and the man who has brought us classics such as Max
Payne and the original Alan Wake, as Remedy’s first survival horror game ever, as
opposed to being an action game with horror elements to it like the original
game was. After being confirmed to be taking place in the same universe as
Control, another Remedy game that is loved by fans of the studio and one I need
to get back to at some point. There’s no telling how crazy this sequel to a
classic game from the 2010s will get, but I and many remedy fans are excited to
see where it goes.
The game is
set to release sometime in 2023 on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles and if you
want to play the original game, there’s a remaster of it for PS4, Xbox One, and
PC that’s out right now.
Redfall
Last but
certainly not least we have Redfall from Arkane Studios. This game from the
masterminds of games like Dishonored, Prey 2017, and last year’s Deathloop is a
co-op First-Person Shooter about warding off waves of blood-sucking vampires.
Set in the
fictional town of Redfall, Massachusetts, Redfall is the story of said town
falling prey to a vampire invasion due to a failed science experiment with players
taking on the role of would-be vampire slayers trying to survive in a world
that’s gone to hell.
Coming from
a studio that’s known for their top-notch level design and weapon variety,
Redfall looks poised to be more of the same but in co-op form when it releases
next year. So get your garlic, your wooden stakes, and your Holy Water ready
vampire fans, because Redfall sounds like it’ll be a blast to play.
Those are
the upcoming releases in the Horror video game space that are coming up in the
near future. Are you excited for any of these games?? Be sure to let me know in
the comments below!
Thank you so
much for reading, and I’ll see you in the next issue.
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