Author: Jasmine Sali
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water – Switch Review
Although my love for horror games started with the PS1, it truly blossomed with the arrival of the PS2; Silent Hill 2 and 3, Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica, Rule of Rose, and of course, Fatal Frame. I started with Crimson Butterfly, found it amazing, and cycled back to the first game before taking…
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Sunshine Manor: For The 80s Horror-Film Fans – PC Review
I first learned of Sunshine Manor while writing a news article about its release date. The game is a prequel to Camp Sunshine, which admittedly, I have not played. However, upon researching the indie, I found a ton of things I liked about it: pixel art, story-driven narrative, inspiration from classic horror games, and 80s…
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Chasing Static: A Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Story – PC Review
There’s been a resurgent of PS1-style horrors lately: Murder House, Lost in Vivo, and Gates of Ivory, just to name a few. Something about chunky, low poly visuals is more terrifying than modern graphics will ever be. My little 90s heart grows more nostalgic and excited each time I find a new title. Chasing Static…
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My Beautiful Paper Smile: Dystopian Point-and-Click – PC Review
I remember when We Happy Few was announced. The creepy forced happiness in the trailer had me throwing money at my monitor. Then a few years later, the game finally came out. How could such a cool premise be bungled so badly? Even after its changes, the game just didn’t seem to cut the mustard.…
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Cooking Companions: Finger-lickin’ Good – PC Review
Please note: This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. As someone who thrives off all that is unsettling, Cooking Companions made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Please take the time to look over the developer’s warnings before playing. I remember the first time I played Doki Doki Literature Club; the…
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Retro Indie Horror, Sunshine Manor, Gets October Release Date
Fossil Games and Hound Picked Games have officially announced that their new retro indie horror, Sunshine Manor, will be coming to PC later this month. Sunshine Manor was first proposed on Kickstarter in October 2020, and it received such a warm reception that the game was completed funded only 18 days later. With a brand…
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Gates of Ivory: A Descent Into Madness – PC Review
When I first saw the itch.io page for Gates of Ivory, my hopes soared high. The synopsis is cryptic, the pictures are disturbing, and the vibe is unsettling — perfect for a horror addict like me. I eagerly downloaded the game and found the absolutely creepy‘ReadorRot’ file accompanying it. In a very Doki Doki Literature…
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Ikai: Terrifying Japanese Folklore – Demo Preview
This year’s Steam Next Fest had a ton of great pickings, ranging from quirky visual novels to charming puzzle adventures and bullet hell fun. Despite the many exciting genres, I still found myself back at horror. This was my chance to test out the next spookiest game, and being a fan of Fatal Frame and…
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In Sound Mind: Spooky Story, Horrific Lag – PC Review
With titles like OMORI and Silent Hill 2 ranked high on my favourites list, psychological horror is one of my most enjoyed genres. I couldn’t contain my excitement when In Sound Mind was shown to me. The game’s tags are everything I love: horror, puzzles, story-rich, and cats. By definition, In Sound Mind should have…
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Tormented Souls: A True Survival Horror – PC Review
As someone who grew up playing classic horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, I have struggled to enjoy the modern renditions of horror. If you take one look at The Medium, you can immediately notice every problem that accompanies it. Fortunately, Dual Effect and Abstract Digital have come together to develop a true…