Slitterhead: A Spine-Chilling Adventure Horror Game

Slitterhead for PC | PS5

Slitterhead, developed by Bokeh Game Studio, is a 2024 action-adventure horror game that has taken the gaming world by storm. Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," the game casts players as "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form, whose sole mission is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads". These creatures disguise themselves as humans, lurking in the shadows of a neon-lit cityscape. The game's unique mechanics, including body possession and using blood as weapons, create a chilling and immersive experience. Leave it to the makers of Silent Hill to deliver a new adventure horror to creep us out.

Slitterhead actually reminds me of those J-horror films, especially the way it starts. Japanese horror films, or "J-horror," have a unique style that sets them apart from Western horror. Here are some fun facts:

1. Psychological Horror: Japanese horror often focuses on psychological horror and tension building, rather than relying on jump scares.

2. Ghosts and Spirits: Many J-horror films feature ghosts (yurei) and poltergeists, drawing from traditional Japanese folklore.

3. Cultural Icons: Characters like Sadako from "Ringu" have become cultural icons in Japan, similar to Freddy Krueger in the US.

4. Historical Roots: The origins of Japanese horror can be traced back to the Edo and Meiji periods, with ghost stories known as "kaidan".

5. Influence on Western Films: A number of J-horror films have been remade in the West, such as "The Ring" and "The Grudge".

First 30: Slitterhead

Playing Slitterhead was an unforgettable experience, especially when I had to get away from the initial monster. The game's atmosphere, with its eerie neon-lit streets and unsettling sound design, had me on edge from the start. As Hyoki, I found myself navigating through dark alleys, constantly looking over my shoulder for the lurking Slitterheads. The moment I encountered the first monster, I was gripping the controller a little more as I frantically tried to escape. The game's ability to create such intense moments of chills and adrenaline is a testament to its design and storytelling.

Slitterhead is a game worth considering for fans of horror games, offering a nice blend of action, suspense, and psychological terror. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. This game is rated M for Mature 17+!

 + Sophi 

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FTS: Totalitarian Horror Game THRESHOLD Launches November 19 (PC)

Totalitarian Psychological Horror Game THRESHOLD Launches November 19 on Steam

Be a good worker and keep the trains running on time while confronting existential dread in this oppressive, low-poly, narrative experience

THRESHOLD joins three more games on the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing lineup, including Arctic Eggs and Lunacid

BORDER POST, ???? – Oct. 28, 2024 – Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette, Mouthwashing) and developer Julien Eveillé welcome you to your new job at the Border Post in the dread-inducing totalitarian horror game THRESHOLD, launching November 19 and available to wishlist on Steam now. A free prologue to the game is available to play on Steam now! Blow the whistle, ration your air and keep the train running on time. Don’t speak. Don’t run. Don’t look in the train. Just do your job. It’ll all be over soon…

Breathe in.

High in the mountains, an endless train thunders through a decaying station. This is the Border Post. Your job is simple: blow a whistle to keep the train on schedule. But the air is thin up here. Complete tasks, ration your oxygen, and enjoy the company of your fellow worker. Be a good worker.

Breathe out.

Key Features:

• Keep on Schedule: Your job is simple. Blow the whistle, keep the train on time. Just don’t look inside the train.
• Careful Breaths: Air is thin at the border post. Each step, each whistle blow draws the end nearer. Good work is rewarded with air canisters. Be a good worker.
• Maintain the Post: Deliver the reports, clean the water filter, collect wood. Keep busy. Ignore the smell.
• Make Friends: Call for Mo, your fellow worker, for assistance and to answer your questions. Except that one - don’t ask him that question.
• Your Choices Matter: What country are you from? How could it matter? Experience a semi-linear narrative where every moment could be a new branching path. Or not. Such is life.

THRESHOLD caps off a milestone year for CRITICAL REFLEX’s CR Channel publishing label, designed to focus on more terrifying, mysterious, and otherworldly experiences. After the critically acclaimed releases of Buckshot Roulette and Mouthwashing, THRESHOLD joins the CR Channel lineup alongside three additional titles:

• Arctic Eggs: Launched to overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam in May, this surreal egg-flipping simulator is receiving additional language support and also coming to consoles!
• Lunacid: Lunacid launched last year to acclaim on Steam, inviting players to a unique fantasy world inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field. With the announcement of this new partnership, CRITICAL REFLEX can share that Lunacid’s story isn’t over yet…
• SCP: Valravn: SCP: Valravn is an intense, high-octane shooter mixing action and stealth, set in the SCP universe. CRITICAL REFLEX will publish the game on Steam for its planned release in 2026.

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Camp Sunshine Opens Its Gates To Consoles This October! (PC/XB/PS/NSW)

Camp Sunshine: A Haunting Adventure Awaits This October

October is here, the season of spookiness is ushered in with thrilling games like Camp Sunshine. Originally a cult hit on PC, this blood-soaked, jump scare-filled game is now making its way to consoles. Players are tasked with solving the mystery of the murderous bear costume-wearing killer.

Camp Sunshine launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and Nintendo Switch today! This announcement comes from Fossil Games and Hound Picked Games, who are excited to bring this horror experience to a wider audience.

The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself

In Camp Sunshine, players take on the role of Jez, a kid expecting a fun summer camp experience. However, Jez wakes up in the middle of the night to find the campgrounds stained with blood and a relentless killer on the loose. Survival becomes a nightmarish game of cat and mouse, where every shadow hides danger.

No Tears, Please. It’s A Waste Of Good Suffering!

Jez must uncover the twisted mystery behind the Summer Camp Slasher. As the camp’s blood-soaked history unravels, the truth becomes more terrifying than the killer’s rampage. Confronting these horrifying secrets is the only way Jez can hope to survive the night of terror.

Paul, one half of Fossil Games, expressed their excitement: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that Camp Sunshine is finally making its terrifying debut on consoles. Back in 2016, when our little two-person team unleashed it on Steam, we were blown away by the incredible response. Now, bringing our love letter to 1980s slasher horror to a whole new audience feels like a hauntingly perfect dream come true. The game was born out of our obsession with horror, and we can’t wait for players to dive into the nightmare once again!”

Features

• A deadly game of survival where the killer could strike at any moment.
• Explore the haunting grounds of a fully detailed summer camp.
• Experience a gripping, spine-chilling narrative that keeps you on edge.
• Unique lighting mechanics heighten the tension and atmosphere.
• Discover the dark secrets of Isaac Illerman through hidden diary pages.
• Face the Serial Slasher—survive two hits or it’s game over.
• Packed with jump scares, eerie moments, and tributes to classic horror franchises.
• Test your wits with devious puzzles that add to the terror.

The (teddy) bear is coming—better run!

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