1 - Resident Evil Village
2021 (Microsoft Windows/PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and S)
(That gives me big badass energy, I think you know what I mean)
What Is It About: Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action, and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Again, we reconnect with Ethan and now we are in search of his daughter and wife. But I think the most iconic element is Lady Dimitrescu, a vampire lady whom many think is very hot. I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions.
(Resident Evil Village trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- First-Person Action
- Gore and jumpscares
- An immerse and scary/emotional storyline
Fun Factor: 100/100
2 - The Last of Us Part I
2013 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Microsoft Windows)
(Joel looks pretty pissed, but he always looks pissed so)
What Is It About: Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us™, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards.
In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.
Games with a good storyline often make great television shows, says me. But seriously, this game is just the beginning of something amazing and heartbreaking and human to the core. The story is just so investing and the trauma that makes us and the characters bond together is priceless.
(The Last of Us Part I trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Great cinematic filming.
- Characters that you emotionally connect with.
- A variety of weapons for you to chose from.
Fun Factor: 100/100
3 - The Devil in Me
2022 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and Series S/PlayStation VR2/Microsoft Windows)
(Oh, her face has the look of a very excited woman to say at this hotel.)
What it’s about: A group of documentary filmmakers receives a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H. H. Holmes' "Murder Castle." As they film their latest episode, they slowly begin to realize that things are not quite as they seem and that they are being watched and manipulated.
This game will bring you back to an old memory of H.H. Holmes, the first serial killer in the USA, and the gameplay will make you feel like a modern-day victim of a copycat. You’ll play with a lot of charismatic characters and try to make all of them come out of the hotel alive. Have fun trying to save or torture the characters!
(The Devil in Me trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Your choice matters, and you will have to be very careful and attentive; if not, maybe your favorite character will die.
- There are many possible endings, between saving everyone and letting everyone die. Good luck.
- If you’re interested in the story of H.H. Holmes, you’ll love the ambiance and the amazing cinematography of the hotel.
Fun Factor: 100/100
4 - The Quarry
2022 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and Series S/Microsoft Windows)
(That place looks great for Jason to make friends, just saying.)
What it’s about: When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-soaked locals and creatures hunting them is the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
The game starts like any other horror movie cliche: there are dumb teenagers doing teenagers' stuff. And then all of a sudden there’s a crazy dude with an ax trying to murder everyone. For me, this game is like "Friday the 13th," but a lot better and with more realism. So yeah, you can experience what it is to be hunted down and murdered!
(The Quarry trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- There’s a Movie Mode that lets you choose the way the story goes and enjoy it without playing.
- You can play online with your friends and experience real-life in-game horror together.
- The incredible acting and the cinematic filming bring the gameplay experience to life.
Fun Factor: 100/100
5 - The Last of Us Part II
2020 (PlayStation 4)
(She’s definitely her father’s daughter)
What it’s about: Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), the game focuses on two playable characters in a post-apocalyptic United States whose lives intertwine: Ellie, who sets out in revenge for a murder, and Abby, a soldier who becomes involved in a conflict between her militia and a religious cult.
This storyline is definitely one of my favorite ones of all time. Ellie is just so blind by revenge, same as Abby, and they both just want justice for their dads in this horrible world. I really liked the ending. We see that not everything is black and white and we also see Abby continuing the trajectory of taking care of innocent and young children we found in the way.
(The Last of Us Part II trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- In this emotionally charged and complex story, there are a lot of moral conflicts that are going to defy your concepts of wrong and right.
- The world is beautiful; there are a lot of locations to visit, and they are very realistic and detailed.
- It is an intense and addictive action game with advanced battles and challenges.
Fun Factor: 100/100
6 - Resident Evil 2
2019 (PlayStation 4/Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and Series S/Microsoft Windows/Amazon Luna)
(Okay they have such bi-energy, anyone would jump straight into the outbreak for them)
What Is It About: A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh-eating zombies roam the streets looking for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, a gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
In this game, you’re going to play as two characters and find yourself immersed in two different storylines full of action. Be careful or you will spend the whole night awake. You can pick which story you begin with and that changes somehow the ending which is a nice detail since this game is not about changing the game through your decisions. And also be careful not to fall madly in love with the two main characters, they're so charismatic and very hot.
(Resident Evil 2 trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Terrifyingly realistic visuals
- A spine-chilling reimagining of a horror classic
- Engage in frenzied combat with enemies, explore dark menacing corridors, solve puzzles to access areas, and collect and use items discovered around the environment in a terrifying constant fight for survival.
Fun Factor: 95/100
7 - The Walking Dead Telltale Series
2012 (Android/iOS/Kindle Fire HDX/OS X/Linux/Microsoft Windows/Nintendo Switch/Ouya/PlayStation 3/PlayStation 4/PlayStation Vita/Xbox 360/Xbox One)
(Poor A.J looks so scared, within reason, I would be shitting my pants)
What Is It About: The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. With graphical enhancements, behind-the-scenes bonus features, and faithful recreations of classic menus, this is the definitive way to experience Clementine’s journey and find out how her story ends.
This game is for the ones who love to make choices that impact the gameplay and you can have a unique experience, you’ll feel like you’re the one in charge, because you are. Are you ready for that? If yes, good. If not, well good luck. But be sure that you'll definitely get emotional with this amazing storytelling.
(The Walking Dead Telltale Series trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Be a caretaker
- Make difficult decisions
- Very emotional storyline
Fun Factor: 95/100
8 - Resident Evil 6
2012 (PlayStation 4/Nintendo Switch/Xbox One/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/Microsoft Windows)
(Okay every Resident Evil has bi-energy. Look at this cast)
What Is It About: Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Ada Wong are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a new horror, the highly virulent C-virus, as the narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang.
You’ll play 4 different storylines and all of them have a lot of action and a different story for you to get engaged with. And the nice thing is that at some point they cross paths, it is a very smart way of making you anxious to play the next story. It also includes emotional storytelling which just breaks your heart.
(Resident Evil 6 trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Travel to a lot of different locations
- Play with a lot of new characters
- Crossover with your own characters
Fun Factor: 95/100
9 - Half-Life 2
2004 (Android/Microsoft Windows/Xbox/IBM PC compatible/macOS/Linux/Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/Mac OS)
(He seems more interested in the camera than whatever she is scared from)
What Is It About: The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, and its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people he cares about are counting on him.
This game is great for those who like sci-fi and being a scientist.
(Half-Life 2 trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Immersive storytelling
- Startling new realism and responsiveness
- Suspense
Fun Factor: 95/100
10 - The Calisto Protocol
2022 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox Series X and Series S/Xbox One/Microsoft Windows)
(He is acting too collected for this situation; if it were a picture of me, my face would have been worse than the monster's.)
What it’s about: In this narrative-driven, a third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee, a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto.
You are literally living out your future dreams by being in prison. But the prison is on Jupiter’s moon, so, "potato, potahto." So yeah, the prison goes crazy, and there are people turning into monsters. Run for your life and fight your way out of this prison, literally.
(The Calisto Protocol trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- A brutal combat with thrilling animations and unique weapons.
- A story of humanity and struggles that makes you feel immersed.
- Explore Jupiter in the year 2320 and its mysteries.
Fun Factor: 95/100
11 - Undertale
2015 (Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Microsoft Windows/Mac OS/Linux/Xbox Cloud Gaming/Xbox Series X and Series S/PlayStation Vita)
(Such a cute opening. Such a scary game)
What Is It About: Welcome to UNDERTALE. In this RPG, you control a human who falls underground into the world of monsters. Now you must find your way out... or stay trapped forever. (Healthy Dog's Warning: Game contains imagery that may be harmful to players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar condition.)
I remember the first time I played this game….It gave me nightmares. I never really understood everything that was going on in there, mostly because I was too scared to process, you know, children should definitely not play this game. But yeah it will give you the creeps.
(Undertale trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- A lot of puzzles to solve
- A very creppy storyline as promised.
- Many fun mini games.
Fun Factor: 90/100
12 - Dying Light 2
2022 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and Series S/Nintendo Switch/Microsoft Windows)
(We can see that there’s a lot happening in his mind, btw, is his brain being torn open?)
What's It About: The virus won, and civilization has fallen back to the Dark Ages. The city, one of the last human settlements, is on the brink of collapse. Use your agility and combat skills to survive and reshape the world. Your choices matter.
The most fun part of this game is the memories and deciphering them while fighting zombies. Be a badass Sherlock Holmes as well as Blade, The Zombie Hunter. But remember, stay human at any cost.
(Dying Light 2 Stay Human trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- A vast and open world for you to explore.
- Choices have consequences that you have to deal with.
- A creative and brutal combat to test your skills.
Fun Factor: 90/100
13 - Resident Evil 4
2005 (Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4/Xbox 360/Microsoft Windows/PlayStation 2/Wii/PlayStation 3/Xbox One/Android/iOS/Zeebo)
(What can I say about Leon S Kennedy….I think pretty sure everything Ada says)
What Is It About: Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
This game will make you feel like you are a true secret agent, because, in fact you are a secret agent. Or rather, Leon is but you are controlling so… There are some badass fighting because of course there is, with Leon you can be sure there is going to be trouble whenever you go. And you can be a true hero by saving the president’s daughter.
(Resident Evil 4 trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Rescue stories
- Be on a secret mission
- Realistic trades
Fun Factor: 90/100
14 - House of Ashes
2021 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Microsoft Windows/Xbox Series X and Series S)
(That skull sure has a vivid imagination)
What Is It About: At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.
A war is happening which is a scary thing in itself. But the most creepy part is that someone, or something, is trying to kill you. I personally played everything with my eyes closed so I didn’t get a lot of clarity (haha) in the matter. But the storyline is very compelling and made in a way tat will definitely give you nightmares.
(House of Ashes trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- Complex characters.
- A very good cinematic gameplay.
- Act quickly or be killed.
Fun Factor: 90/100
15 - Inside
2016 (Nintendo Switch/Microsoft Windows/Xbox One/PlayStation 4/iOS/macOS/Mac OS)
(That photo is too innocent, doesn’t summarize my trauma of this game)
What Is It About: Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark
project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack, and unsettling atmosphere.
This game will make you come up with so many theories and in the end you’ll be lie “what the hell just happened?”, and that is amazing. The storyline is very creepy and it makes you so uncomfortable and I love it! I’ll never be able to forget that ending…
(Inside trailer)
Choose this game if you like:
- A lot of puzzles to solve.
- A deep storyline that will make your bones jump.
- A creepy scenario that will give you chills.
Fun Factor: 90/100
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