Favorite Survival Horror Game? - Page 2

Seil · 01-31-2008, 06:03 PM

Silent Hill 2

Warumono · 01-31-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DFM

Probably the zombies and mutants and the fog and the rain and the dark, irradiated corridors.

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Warumono · 01-31-2008, 06:05 PM

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Seil, Silent Hill 2 is my absolute favorite.
You are officially awesome.

Frostatine · 01-31-2008, 06:58 PM

HOLY FUCK A DOUBLE POST

/break up

I swear I had nothing to do with her, ever. Jesus Christ Fifth have mercy! She's just a kid!

Warumono · 01-31-2008, 08:05 PM

D:

EVILNess · 01-31-2008, 10:13 PM

Clock Tower.

Clock Tower, fucking Clock Tower.

Scissor-man still gives me nightmares.

KotaGreykin · 01-31-2008, 10:17 PM

Dead Rising because it has zombies and a mall. What more to love?

ThunderousWrath · 01-31-2008, 10:57 PM

Rule of Rose.

It bears some striking similarities to Capcom's Haunting Ground, as mentioned by Nikose, but with a few differences. The most obvious similarity is that the story is centered around a helpless young girl and her dog.

The number one difference is that the game was developed by Atlus. So basically, yeah, it's pretty tough to find. Also, like Atlus's more typical RPG fare, it has a high level of polish without the big-dollar scrutiny of a company like Capcom, so the game is more artistic by miles than your typical RE or even Haunting Ground.

The game is pretty difficult to describe adequately... it explores aspects of horror atypical to the more mainstream games in the genre. Things like the cruelty of children, humiliation, and the profundity of sadness.

Basically, it explores the horror genre through the psychological lens rather than relying on the threat of physical violence; you won't jump with fright when chainsaw-bearing psychos pop out in Rule of Rose, it just doesn't happen.

But when the fat girl the other kids reject and haze mercilessly comes to you for comfort and wants only to be your friend, and you recognize that associating with her could lead to abuse... It's unnerving on a level that zombies can just never attain.

Savage Thinking · 01-31-2008, 11:02 PM

Good old fashion Doom is always fun to get back into every now and then..

Ryu Van Burace · 02-01-2008, 04:33 AM

Shaq Fu.

Ohhh Survival Horror.

It's hard to think of any others that's not been included here bar Parasite Eve which freaking rocked.
The first dino crisis had some moments to it especially the battles against Rex.
The first Obscure game (being the only one I played) seems to have some real depth to it, it's just monstrously hard. It's also the only one of the genre I've seen with two player co-op play. Considering my buddy liked running ahead and wasting all the precious ammo, I'm not surprised we sucked. Has a very "The Faculty" feel to it.
Forbidden Siren is an unusual take on the whole thing and really has the difficulty ramped up. It's like Metal Gear Unarmed With Things That Eat Your Face.
I hear good things about Kuon but haven't played it.
As an outside offering, Shadow of Memories. It's more of a suspense thing and it's definitely all about survival as you try to find out why someone keeps killing you every day.

01-31-2008, 06:58 PM	#14
Frostatine Flying Manta Rays With Teeth Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgetown KY Posts: 796	HOLY FUCK A DOUBLE POST /break up I swear I had nothing to do with her, ever. Jesus Christ Fifth have mercy! She's just a kid! __________________ NPF, where the mods are kind and professional

01-31-2008, 10:57 PM	#18
ThunderousWrath I'm a dude. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wisconsin. Yeah. Posts: 336	Rule of Rose. It bears some striking similarities to Capcom's Haunting Ground, as mentioned by Nikose, but with a few differences. The most obvious similarity is that the story is centered around a helpless young girl and her dog. The number one difference is that the game was developed by Atlus. So basically, yeah, it's pretty tough to find. Also, like Atlus's more typical RPG fare, it has a high level of polish without the big-dollar scrutiny of a company like Capcom, so the game is more artistic by miles than your typical RE or even Haunting Ground. The game is pretty difficult to describe adequately... it explores aspects of horror atypical to the more mainstream games in the genre. Things like the cruelty of children, humiliation, and the profundity of sadness. Basically, it explores the horror genre through the psychological lens rather than relying on the threat of physical violence; you won't jump with fright when chainsaw-bearing psychos pop out in Rule of Rose, it just doesn't happen. But when the fat girl the other kids reject and haze mercilessly comes to you for comfort and wants only to be your friend, and you recognize that associating with her could lead to abuse... It's unnerving on a level that zombies can just never attain. __________________ I lost a limb in a fight, but don't worry babe, I'll be cool. The ultimate power of a god is now my secret tool.

01-31-2008, 11:02 PM	#19
Savage Thinking Yeeeah, son. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stranded in the middle of the ocean with no desire to be rescued. Posts: 755	Good old fashion Doom is always fun to get back into every now and then.. __________________ The artist formerly known as 'ZutsuJin'. "It is not necessary for the public to know whether I am joking or whether I am serious, just as it is not necessary for me to know it myself"

02-01-2008, 04:33 AM	#20
Ryu Van Burace The Power is Yet Unknown Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 309	Shaq Fu. Ohhh Survival Horror. It's hard to think of any others that's not been included here bar Parasite Eve which freaking rocked. The first dino crisis had some moments to it especially the battles against Rex. The first Obscure game (being the only one I played) seems to have some real depth to it, it's just monstrously hard. It's also the only one of the genre I've seen with two player co-op play. Considering my buddy liked running ahead and wasting all the precious ammo, I'm not surprised we sucked. Has a very "The Faculty" feel to it. Forbidden Siren is an unusual take on the whole thing and really has the difficulty ramped up. It's like Metal Gear Unarmed With Things That Eat Your Face. I hear good things about Kuon but haven't played it. As an outside offering, Shadow of Memories. It's more of a suspense thing and it's definitely all about survival as you try to find out why someone keeps killing you every day. __________________ My Girl and again Raven: mmmmm clay pot lamb me: mmm made from genuine clay pot cooked in a lamb Raven: There's nothing more delicious than farm-fresh clay pot cooked in a lamb

01-31-2008, 06:03 PM	#11
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	Silent Hill 2

01-31-2008, 06:05 PM	#13
Warumono mu. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sleepy Beach Town - FL Posts: 84	Yes. Yes. Yes. Seil, Silent Hill 2 is my absolute favorite. You are officially awesome.

01-31-2008, 10:13 PM	#16
EVILNess si vales valeo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Where US HWY 59 and 80 cross Posts: 4,470	Clock Tower. Clock Tower, fucking Clock Tower. Scissor-man still gives me nightmares.

01-31-2008, 10:17 PM	#17
KotaGreykin Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Dead Rising because it has zombies and a mall. What more to love?