Summary
Protagonists are just as much a driving force insurvival horrorgames as the antagonists, monsters, ambiance, and the crux of the story. The genre is a rich tapestry of terror tracing its origins back to games such asResident Evil, which many cite as the series that influenced the survival horror genre.
That particular game series features heroes working within organizations such as S.T.A.R.S., Secret Service, or BSAA, and as such, are just as stereotypical heroic as one can imagine. But, what about those who have no formal training, and no desire to combat evil? Those types of characters aren’t safe from the world of survival horror and can get dragged into these scenarios against their will.
Jennifer’s Desperate Attempts to Escape are Thwarted by the Denizens of the Ashmann Inn
Remothered: Broken Porcelain
The award-winning cult classic Remothered returns in Broken Porcelain, the perfect entry point for new fans discovering the franchise as well as series veterans craving additional lore surrounding the events and characters of Tormented Fathers.Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.The truths buried in the Ashmann Inn will not be discovered easily - its many mysteries are intertwined and guarded by the looming threat of the stalkers, powerful hunters trapped in time and the confines of its walls. Survival will take more than just quick reactions as a strategic and resourceful approach will quickly become critical in this haunting adventure. Be smart - knowing the best time to sneak, flee or fight imminent dangers can quickly make the hunters become the hunted.
The prequel toRemothered: Tormented Fathers, Broken Porcelainfollows the trials and tribulations of Jennifer, a young resident of Flemmington’s Girls Institute who was expelled and sent to work at the Ashmann Inn as a maid. But her life will be anything but eventful at the inn, as she finds more there than thehorrors of childlabor.
Other residents at the inn such as Andrea and Stefano, fall into the bots of violent insanity and attack Jennifer mercilessly, forcing her to run and hide from their clutches. She doesn’t wish to harm them or be the hero of the story, and instead just wants to escape with her life, and maybe find out more about herself and her history. But reluctantly, she is forced to take whatever steps necessary to keep herself alive.
7The Closing Shift
An Everyday Barista Becomes the Unlucky Target of a Stalker
Chilla’s Art has become a well-known name in the horror game community, usually placingprotagonists who work ordinary jobssuch as shop assistants, baristas, or delivery drivers in horrifying situations to show that anyone could be the unlucky protagonist in a survival horror situation.
One of the best games they have produced so far isThe Closing Shift. Working late shifts in a cafe, the unnamed female protagonist becomes the target of a local stalker in the area. Small events begin to ramp up with each shift until it all culminates in the final shift, and depending on the choices made, the ending will differ. Showing how any ordinary person can find themselves forced to become the protagonist of a horror story is why Chilla’s Art games are so successful and so very frightening.
Left With No Memories, Daniel is Forced to Follow the Paper Tail
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core. You stumble through the narrow corridors as the distant cry is heard. It is getting closer.Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel’s troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits. A sound of dragging feet? Or is your mind playing tricks on you?By using a fully physically simulated world, cutting edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, the game pulls no punches when trying to immerse you. Once the game starts, you will be in control from the beginning to the end. There are no cut-scenes or time-jumps, whatever happens will happen to you first hand. Something emerges out of the darkness. It’s approaching. Fast.Amnesia: The Dark Descent throws you headfirst into a dangerous world where danger can lurk behind every corner. Your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Waking up in an old,decrepit castlewith no memories is horror enough. Still, when one must contend with roaming monsters and a mysterious flesh-like substance consuming the building, it is enough to drive one into hysterics. Daniel, however, doesn’t have this luxury, as he has been laden with the burden of a survival horror game protagonist.
He is forced to follow a paper trail of journal entries and letters which seem to be penned by his own hand, and vague glimpses into past conversations with the castle’s lord, Alexander Brennenburg. What other choice does he have than to follow his past self’s instructions, even if he balks at the idea of taking another life with his own hands?Amnesia: The Dark Descentfollows the unfortunate story of Daniel as he reluctantly descends into the dark to end Alexander, and hopefully wake from this nightmare.
5Killer Frequency
It is Up to a Night-Time Radio Host to Protect People from a Murderer
Small towns are often thought of as peaceful and uneventful, leaving TV news and radio talk show hosts with thankfully very little to talk about, until something unprecedented happens that has the whole town gripped in terror. This is the reality for the citizens of the ironically named Gallows Creek, asa serial killerhunts down the citizens who turn to the radio station for help as the town is left without police assistance.
Forrest Nash thought he was in for another night of spinning records when the chief of police turns up dead and calls from distressed people in need are put through to his radio. Now, he must do whatever he can to help the people, as he is their only hope, while keeping himself shielded from the killer who likely isn’t all too happy about his interference.
Fiona Awakens into a Nightmare She Must Survive
Haunting Ground
Also known as “Demento”, Haunting Ground has the player take on the role of Fiona Belli, an 18-year-old girl who is the sole survivor of a tragic car accident that has claimed both her parents. When she regains consciousness following the accident, she finds herself locked up in an unfamiliar old castle, with no clear way out. As she makes her way through unsettling surroundings, she encounters an array of strange inhabitants and learns that she has become the heiress of the mysterious castle upon her parents' death.Fiona also comes across Debilitas, a deformed and disturbed man who chases her relentlessly. Luckily, she meets a white shepherd dog named Hewie who has also been trapped in the castle. By saving him from the shackles that imprison him, an instant bond is formed.This spine-chilling survival horror game is set in a mysterious castle that has become a prison for two innocent characters- an orphaned young girl and a white shepherd dog. They must utilize each other’s strengths if they hope to escape from their horrifying surroundings. Haunting Ground combines a compelling ambiance of terror and solitude with challenging puzzles and a unique gameplay approach.
A PS2 horror classic,Haunting Groundis one ofCapcom’s forgotten gemsthat certainly lives up to its name. Taking place in a beautiful yet intimidating castle, protagonist Fiona Belli awakens as a captive in the castle with little memories of how she arrived at this place. Alongside her canine companion Hewie, Fiona explores the labyrinthian castle in hopes of finding a way to escape from the dangerous denizens who seem intent on capturing or killing her.
Having just been on her way to spend time with her family, Fiona had no way to predict the nightmare she would end up in, and as a result, she had to use whatever resources were available to her as she became the prey at Belli Castle. Hiding places and Hewie is the only way this young protagonist can keep herself safe.
Another Night on the Job Becomes a Fight for Survival
The Mortuary Assistant
Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.Late one night, you are called into work to handle some embalmings. Death doesn’t keep day time hours. But there is something different about these bodies because there is something different about you. The phone rings with the Mortician on the other end. The rumors are true, and you can not leave.Perform embalming tasks while keeping demonic forces at bay. Practice occult rituals to identify demonic entities. Piece together clues to banish the demon and save your soul.Uncover the gripping history of Rebecca Owens, the haunting past of River Fields, and a sinister secret that lies just beneath the surface. Ground breaking system makes every playthrough unique, guaranteeing you will never feel completely safe.A story that unfolds through multiple playthroughs. Each demon you banish is just a piece of the puzzle.
Rebecca Owens works as an assistant in a mortuary, as the title suggests, under the watchful gaze of the manager Raymond Delver. She assumes she would just be in for another mundane night on the job embalming corpses, but she couldn’t be more wrong.
One would expect the mind to play tricks working at night with the dead, but the things Rebecca sees are true. There are demons in River Fields Mortuary, and along with completing her tasks, she must find the body possessed by a demon and perform the appropriate ritual lest she become the next one on the embalming table.
Heather Simply Wants to Be a Normal Girl
Silent Hill 3
EVERYTHING YOU NEVER WANTEO TO SEE…Heather Morris lived a carefree existence until her world was suddenly turned upside down. Trapped and alone in the mystenious town of Silent Hill, Heather must fight sickening monsters to survive and uncover a terrifying connection between her past and her darkest fears.Featuring shockingly realistic graphics andra cinematic storyline,Silent Hill 3 brings unparalleled horror to lifes
All-new, terrifying adventure featuring a new female lead character
High resolution PC graphics possess even more disturbing detail
Breakthrough sound technology brings the chilling sounds to life
Frightening new environments to explore, including the Amusement Park, Subway Station, and Shopping Mall Battle grotesque monstrosities with all-new weapons, including a sub-machine gun and katana
Save at any point during the game
In the continuation of the plot from the first game,Silent Hill 3passes the torch from father Harry to his adopted daughter Heather, who is now a grownteenager with all the attitude and angstthat comes with those years. After falling asleep on a shopping trip to the mall, Heather finds herself in a twisted nightmare world on her commute back home and returns to see her father killed.
She didn’t wish to be a hero, nor become a victim to the town, but Claudia forced her hand, knowing Heather would come seeking vengeance if she took away from her the person she loved the most. She finds more than vengeance on her quest, as a cult has chosen her to be the vessel for their god to be reborn, whether she wishes it or not. And all Heather wanted was a normal life with her father.
Resident Evil 7completely shook up the formula of this long-running horror franchise, changing the perspective to first person and kicking off the Winters' storyline with a focus on the horror aspect of the series, which Capcom had placed on the back-burner with titles such asResident Evil 5and6. A normal man and husband, Ethan travels to the backwaters of Louisiana after receiving a message from his wife Mia who has been missing for three years.
As any man would, he travels there himself not expecting the horrors he would find. Thinking it would be a simple manner of going there and finding his wife, he instead tangles with thedangerous and deadly Baker familyand is forced to fight them off himself with whatever weapons he can find.
