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    Good Survival/Horror games

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MrButterBiscuits, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    I'm looking to play some good survival/Horror games...

    1. Call of Cthulu was cool
    2. I know about Penumbra
    3. Re5 isn't survival horror
    4. I don't mind the older games
    5. preferably PC, although I have both a PS3 and a 360 if need be...

    I've also played Doom 3, DeadSpace...
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 21, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    original Doom

    lol
     
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  3. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    LOL, Loved that game but not scary... I wan't to do a let's play segment... I guess I can do any game but survival horror are much more fun
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 21, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    FEAR 2 was good .... if you realllly get into it it will FREAK u out ...
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 21, 2009
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  5. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    I played the first Fear... The Combat system just bothers me.... Not to mention there was one of the two things that scare the shat outa me... Creepy little Girls... and the other is Clowns
     
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    there is no Little" girls or a clown ...there is a woman though

    what wrong with the combat system? fear 2 reminded me of halo 3
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 21, 2009
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  7. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    That's the problem lol, I can bunny hop kill people... I like a little more realism, and ya there is ALMA!!!! Creepy young girl
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 21, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

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    she isn't that young in this one

    and the combat system was great IMO


    each to their own though


    EDIT: you can get the free demo off steam
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 21, 2009
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  9. Darkness62

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    You sure about that? She varies between Crone, Young, child.

    Creepy little girl

    How about Cryostasis? Pretty cool survival/horror FPS on a derelict ice breaker in the Arctic.

    Cryostasis: Arrival

    Pretty amazing game, and if your computer has what it takes, the physics and visuals are amazing.
     
    Darkness62, Jun 21, 2009
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  10. Shadows1990

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    For survival aspects: S.T.A.L.K.E.R - Shadow of Chernobyl

    For Horror: The Penumbra Series

    Both the games have survival + horror in them, but some are better than others at doing so.
     
    Shadows1990, Jun 21, 2009
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  11. The_Moo™

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    OP already mentioned those
     
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  12. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, but he only stated that he had 'heard' of them. I had to assume that he hadn't played them.
     
    Shadows1990, Jun 21, 2009
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    if you have a xbox360 or ps3 i would recommend Condemned 2.
    if not then Doom, Penumbra Dead Space, Fear and The Stalker are probably all the ones that's more than decent. Fallout 3 has the surviving part, but lacks any scary elements.
    although i do remember there is one game released not long ago called ShellShocker or something, supposed to be scary.
     
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    You are right about Condemned 2, that had some great horror moments.

    I think you mean ShellShock? If so, there was a new one out this year, but it got terrible reviews. Saw it at my local GAME for a few quid though..
     
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    Cryostasis is a recent release and it's getting decent reviews, the game mechanic of playing in a sub-zero environment is an interesting twist.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jun 21, 2009
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    if you dont mind the older graphics,then i would recomend aliens vs predator 2 on the pc,playing as the human soldier.For me it is terrifying if you play with headhones and in the dark.It is almost to much i break out in cold sweats try it if u dare!!!!
     
    rarden30mm, Jun 22, 2009
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    Condemmed 2 is that out on PC yet? It was supposed to be coming out.


    Anyway it made me jump loads :D
     
    ratchetnclank, Jun 22, 2009
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    condemned is a great one. I'd reccomend it to anyone. It would make you pee your pants the first time you got hit by someone.

    Or doom 3. I love that game. NIGHTMARE DIFFICULTY LITERALLY WILL GIVE YOU NIGHTMARES. AND IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY. NO CHEATS ALLOWED.
     
    Melinapayne, Jun 22, 2009
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  19. MrFong

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    Doom 3 on Nightmare's gotta be easier than the older Dooms on... what was it, now?
     
    MrFong, Jun 22, 2009
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    Not that scary nor is it much of a survival game, but bioshock is amazing. It'll get really creepy if you get into it, and there will be many instances where you might be fighting for your life so i guess it sort of meets your criteria?
     
    HellDemon, Jun 22, 2009
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    the scariest game ive ever played was; fear : extraction point.

    but how boout dead space?
     
    souskei, Jun 22, 2009
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  22. MrButterBiscuits

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    Dang I've played every game mentioned except through the new silent hill, and penumbra
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 22, 2009
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  23. Thund3rball

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    Lol than Dead Space will be REALLY scary fro you. Good game you should get it.
     
    Thund3rball, Jun 22, 2009
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