Board 8 > Snake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 4 *RANKINGS*

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Raka_Putra
10/21/19 3:08:50 AM
#152:


Aww it's out.

Hell yeah I love The Hanged King's Tragedy, I love how...unpredictable where it can crop up, as stray copies are still out there.

And as a theater kid I have a soft spot for theater-based SCPs. There was also another one that's about a high school performance of Urinetown and that one is also delightfully creepy.
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trdl23
10/21/19 8:41:07 AM
#153:


Its basically The King in Yellow, right?
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 11:32:41 AM
#154:


Basically yeah (it's mentioned as much in the talk page), but the main difference is the SCP doesn't have to just be read to affect you.
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 12:33:13 PM
#155:


61. Devilman Crybaby (16 points)
Nominated by: Xeybozn (3/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww06yGPM7Kc" data-time="


Importance: 4.5
Fear: 5
Snake: 6.5

Devilman Crybaby was a high profile anime released on Netflix last year, a pretty straight adaptation of the manga and critically acclaimed by many. My only experience with Devilman outside of this anime is the PS1 survival horror game, and this is very different from that. It's a very weird, eccentric anime that juggles a million tones at once and doesn't totally bungle any of them. As soon as you start thinking Devilman Crybaby is one way, it throws a curveball at you, and this is as early as like the first 10 minutes of the first episode. A high-school romance anime quickly becomes a balls-to-the-wall action horror fest, complete with scary flashbacks eventually giving way to a straight-up murder orgy that leads to main protagonist Akira becoming the titular Devilman. Okay, maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself. As mention, Akira is the main protagonist, an overly sensitive high schooler who is best friends with a child prodigy named Ryo, a more adventurous, cold type. Ryo recruits Akira to hunt down demons with him after an experience in the Amazon rainforest, and is actually one the responsible for turning Akira into Devilman due to Ryo calling on a demon for aid. It all makes more sense in context. It's a great set-up and can feel like a drugged out Devil May Cry at times. The art style is a lot more surreal than I expected, and can really be unsettling and can even make you feel dirty at times for watching it. It doesn't ever shy away from violence, and it will linger on the most painful shots, such as in episode 9 when Miki gets brutally stabbed in her back by a gang member, as the blade cuts down her spine in a spray of blood. Then the gang members start parading her body parts around. It's totally disgusting, shocking, and sickening, but it's effective and emotionally serves the story.

I won't say Devilman Crybaby is an anime I'm totally enamored with, but it's bold and fearless in a way I definitely respect, and goes to places you won't wholly expect. Its shock value works for the most part, and it has two great central characters, but it can sometimes forget the subtlety that comes with truly lingering horror, at times feeling more akin to a fever dream. It's a wild ride though that I'm glad I took!
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OracleGunner
10/21/19 2:13:51 PM
#156:


It's also actually faithful to the source manga.

It's one hell of a multiverse, you should check out Violence Jack and Devilman Lady if you want to see the continuation. Just be aware it's pretty damn NSFW in some parts and Violence Jack is a slow burn.
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 2:23:14 PM
#157:


Cool, I will definitely make a note of those for later.
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Gatarix
10/21/19 3:39:22 PM
#158:


Raka_Putra posted...
Hell yeah I love The Hanged King's Tragedy, I love how...unpredictable where it can crop up, as stray copies are still out there.

Same. I love memetic SCPs in general.
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 7:37:47 PM
#159:


60. Junji Ito Collection Ep. 1: "Souichis Convenient Curse" & "Hell Doll Funeral" (16 points)
Nominated by: OracleGunner (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSlGzwRfak" data-time="


Note: Since the nomination was for "any episode", I mainly stuck with the first. However, I will also discuss a little bit of the series as a whole too. The ratings below are also for the series as a whole.

Importance: 3
Fear: 6
Snake: 7

The Junji Ito Collection should've been huge. It should've been the definitive anime adaptation his manga stories deserve, but instead it was a half-assed disappointment for many. I don't know, personally I liked it. Do they hold a candle to the original stories? What can most of the time? Like any comic adaptation, I see it as more a separate entity attempting to stand on its own with its own unique voice and style. That being said, the Junji ito Collection is practically 1:1 translations of the manga stories, and as such, if you're not into the animation and coloring of iconic scenes you probably won't find this series very essential.

Let's take the first episode, adapted from "Souichis Convenient Curse" (part of Souichi's Diary of Curses) & "A Doll's Hellish Burial", a short story. As stated, "Souichi's Convenient Curse" pretty much follows the manga to the T. I think there's some benefit here to it being animated though. Souichi manages to feel creepier and more awkward than the manga, and there was some cool stuff towards the end with Souichi's spider costume hopping around in a way that felt very unreal. The Ito flair can still be felt despite this being more of a comedic horror episode. It's really hard for these stories not to grab you since they're compelling in a very simple way that appeals to our base instincts, paranoias and fears. The coloring and animation of the episode serves as a nice accent on what is really not one of my favorite Ito stories, but a decently well known one nonetheless. "Hell Doll Funeral" is in and out before you even know it, and doesn't benefit as much from this animation translation. The manga's artwork blows this lame by comparison attempt out of the water, and on the final panel, you just weren't quite sure what you were looking at or what happened and that is extremely freaky. The animated version makes things just a bit too clear for my tastes.

Future episodes I think are better, I just focused on the first, since well, it's a very good place to start. It adapts some more stories from Souichi's Diary of Curses, and really well-known stories like Long Dream, House of the Marionettes, and The Neighbor's Window. There's also an OVA that adapts Tomie. I think this series deserves a second look, to me it it's just fun to see these stories in a new light. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but the soul of Ito always remains in each and every one.
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OracleGunner
10/21/19 8:42:33 PM
#160:


Part of me wanted to suggest Uzumaki and drop you in Ito goodness but I figured that the collection would be easier to do. Kinda surprised it got to top 60 tbh.
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 8:51:00 PM
#161:


Uzumaki would've been fine since I've read the manga and seen the film. But I had also seen the Collection too so doesn't really matter. I take it you're not a big fan of it?

Next year you can probably nominate the Uzumaki anime though!
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OracleGunner
10/21/19 8:55:40 PM
#162:


Snake5555555555 posted...
Uzumaki would've been fine since I've read the manga and seen the film. But I had also seen the Collection too so doesn't really matter. I take it you're not a big fan of it?

Next year you can probably nominate the Uzumaki anime though!

It didn't scare me the same way the manga did. Ito for me is like shoving an icicle into my back, cold and creepy. This one just didn't make me feel that creeping horror.
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Snake5555555555
10/21/19 8:59:10 PM
#163:


I definitely get that. Reading it for yourself ends up being a much more involving experience rather than just having it shown to you.
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Snake5555555555
10/22/19 11:44:59 AM
#164:


59. Lima Bean Man (16 points)
Nominated by: jcgamer107 (3/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHWRVXyniK8" data-time="


Importance: 2
Fear: 6.5
Snake: 7.5

"What in the hell...?" was just about my first reaction to seeing this short little music video. This takes such a sharp, jarring left turn out of nowhere, and at first I thought the horror was just going to be about the surrealist claymation. There's a couple of things to unpack here. Why don't Sabrina's parents take her to church with them? Is she troubled? Is she the devil? It almost seems like Sabrina helps the Lima Bean Man at first, tying him to a balloon to get him to the moon to see his wife, but as the Lima Bean Man's joyful tune quickly turns sour, transforming into a depressive wail, we see Sabrina just cheerily snapping and dancing along to Lima Bean's desperate pleas. And this isn't just a one-time thing. This is every day! The implications are so psychotic. The crude animation, melting face of Lima's wife, and choppy VHS quality all serves a deeper narrative that can be seen and interpreted in all sorts of ways. Did Lima Bean kill her? Did Sabrina? Is she even dead at all?! The fact that such a short sub-minute clip can raise such existential, tormenting questions with no answers is pretty superb. Maybe Sabrina just dances cause it's actually kind of a weirdly catchy song? Don't we all do the same thing sometimes, enjoying and singing along to sad songs like My Immortal or Everybody Hurts? Well, I better stop before I drive myself mad.
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Snake5555555555
10/22/19 5:23:33 PM
#165:


68. Ravenholm (16 points)
Nominated by: Xeybozn (2/5 remaining)
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Importance: 4
Fear: 4
Snake: 8

Ravenholm is just about the point in the game where Half-Life 2 goes from action-packed FPS to straight-up survival horror territory. It is one of the most famous horror levels in gaming, and serves as a fantastic example of how to inject a genre shift into your game without ruining the pace or missing a single beat. Forebodingly dark from the onset, Ravenholm is infested with headcrabs and zombies, and armed with your Gravity Gun, you are forced to use your environment against the encroaching threat. There are even barrels and traps to help you along. There's a sense of isolation throughout the area, but you do meet Father Grigori, one of the last remaining survivors in the former mining town. Though there's still a healthy focus on action, ammo can be scarce and the way you advance through the town with perfectly crafted set-pieces reminds you of just how compelling and atmospheric Half-Life 2 can be, with clever puzzles and character interactions that make you feel involved despite Gordon being a silent protagonist. The enemies are just challenging enough to make them scary, coupled with unnatural movements and extremely startling sounds. There are creepy easter eggs you can notice if you're attentive enough, such as a baby's moans, the screams of survivors, and even terrifying monster sounds. After all, as everyone says, there's a reason we don't go to Ravenholm.
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trdl23
10/22/19 5:48:58 PM
#166:


I am surprised the importance only ranked at a 4 there! Its nigh universally known among the gaming community.
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NFUN
10/22/19 5:50:02 PM
#167:


i didnt know it
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Snake5555555555
10/22/19 7:14:25 PM
#168:


Though it is well known, it's actually a bit hard to pin down its influence. In fact, it's more a product of its own influences than anything. Halo's Flood level and Thief's Haunted Cathedral both definitely played a huge role in Ravenholm's creation.
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Snake5555555555
10/22/19 8:42:41 PM
#169:


57. Molly, the Thing of Evil (16 points)
Nominated by: NFUN (0/1 remaining)
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Importance: 2
Fear: 5
Snake: 9

If that face up above doesn't scream pure evil, I don't know what does. Molly is the pet corgi of little-known horror writer Stephen King, though who owns who is up for debate. Molly is close associates with Pennywise the Dancing Clown and enjoys hunting unsuspecting prey, debating killing her owner, planning the destruction of several states, and sleeping with her favorite toys. Now the last one doesn't sound very scary, but that's what Molly wants you to think. Her viciously evil plans run deep. Just when you think she's just a cute, innocent good girl, BAM! you're dog food. Molly comes from a long line of evil canines, from Cujo to Mira, and she is very easily the evilest of them all. It's in her name after all. I guess when you think about it, all pets are sort of evil deep down. Especially cats.
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Johnbobb
10/22/19 9:15:50 PM
#170:


hell yeah Reaper best pet confirmed
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Snake5555555555
10/23/19 12:50:46 PM
#171:


56. MediEvil (16 points)
Nominated by: GavsEvans123 (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZYQdK0saCY" data-time="


Importance: 3.5
Fear: 2.5
Snake: 10

This is a game that means a lot to me. One of those random games my parents got for me as a kid, and that I knew nothing about, but I ended up loving to death. Thinking back on it, I think this was the first fully horror-themed game I had ever played, though even as a kid I didn't find it very scary except for maybe a few levels. MediEvil is a veritable Tim Burton fantasy land, with one of my favorite aesthetics ever in a video game. This is a beautifully realized Gothic horror medieval world, filtered through the lens of twisted whimsy and crooked fantasy. There are so many all-star locations that stick with me even after all these years. The initial trek through the graveyard is the perfect introduction to this world, with stock zombie enemies popping out of the ground in coffins and cool details like an angel statue that opens up different gates, hints to future levels, and some flooded sections towards the end. In just this one level, the things you do and experience are surprisingly varied and this sense of pace and exploration only expands from here. Take the next level, Cemetery Hill, a totally different experience from the graveyard. You can take your chances and rush up the middle hill, as boulders come crashing down, or you can take your time and play it safe at first, exploring paths to the left or right of the hill, discovering a new weapon and a Witch's Coven. These levels are surprisingly sprawling and incredible detailed in their architecture; no place looks the same as any other. I could spend literal hours discussing the nuances of every level in this game, because are just so many damn cool things about them. In the interest of time, I want to discuss some of the more horror-focused levels though.

Scarecrow Fields is the first level you visit in the wider kingdom of Gallowmere. It starts off with a creepy cinematic that sort of shifts the mood a little bit, and this is one of those parts that always scared me replaying this a kid. The rural countryside is a far cry from the crowded and colorful graveyard, and the scarecrows are much more threatening enemies than the zombies. Even the corn fields are hostile, and stepping foot in them incurs the wrath of these unseen demons. The technological monstrosities of the modern era, like the combine and mechs invoke a different kind of fear, a fear of the unknown and a threatening reminder that the old ways don't last forever. The follow-up, The Sleeping Village, is my favorite level in the game. It's a fully explorable town, but the villagers that reside here are possessed, and you have to avoid them since killing them depletes your chalice, making you unable to enter the Hall of Heroes for a new weapon. This creates a neat tension as you run around the town avoiding the villagers while you figure out a way to get what you need to finish the level. The town has a library that gives you a ton of history on Gallowmere, and the puzzles also incorporate Christianity and faith into the mix which is a rare thing to see on display so blatantly. As one of the creepiest and biggest levels in the game, the Sleeping Village is the perfect distillation of what MediEvil does best.
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Snake5555555555
10/23/19 12:50:53 PM
#172:


Make no mistake though, MediEvil is actually a very humorous game. Our protagonist, Sir Daniel Fortesque, with no jaw and a chip on his shoulder, is constantly mocked by Gargoyles and even some of his fellow comrades in the Hall of Heroes. In the lore, Sir Dan is something of a joke, appointed to his position just for being best friends with the king. This does make his hero's journey a satisfying one though. Side characters like the Boatman and a sarcastic, lazy dragon really give this world life and ensure MediEvil remains a light-hearted affair.

In my opinion, MediEvil is one of the most perfect Halloween games. Its rogues gallery of horror tropes and autumn imagery, brought to life with a gorgeous, creative art style, sets the mood of the holiday just right. If you've never played this game, you owe it to yourself this Halloween season. The (2nd) remake of MediEvil comes out in just two days as well, so I guess you could just play that instead, but I will always recommend the original because it has a wonderful atmosphere that is really hard to match and recreate accurately. Whatever you go with, you're in for a macabre treat regardless, and it will always be one of my favorite games of all time.
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GavsEvans123
10/23/19 1:51:00 PM
#173:


Speaking of the Medievil remakes, what do you think of them? Do they compare favourably to the original for you?
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Snake5555555555
10/23/19 2:03:40 PM
#174:


I appreciated that Resurrection was enough of its own thing to stand apart from the original. The art style is very lacking though, I feel the game has no personality in its levels compared to the original. It also leaned too much in the comedic scene, and lost a lot of that Gothic horror atmosphere.

The new remake on the other hand I think looks gorgeous. I played the demo, and I was surprised at just how faithful it is. I got that same feeling from it that the Resident Evil remake gave me my first time. One thing is I just hope there are some notable changes to the gameplay formula in future levels. But, just going by atmosphere and tone, I think it nails it pretty well. However, I will just always prefer that PS1 aesthetic.
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Snake5555555555
10/23/19 7:25:51 PM
#175:


55. Wilder Girls by Rory Power (16.5 points)
Nominated by: Gatarix (0/1 remaining)
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Importance: 4.5
Fear: 6
Snake: 6

Rory Power's first novel, Wilder Girls has received acclaim and a warm reaction from many readers. Billing itself as a survival story about friendship, Wilder Girls is much more than that. Part Lord of the Flies, part Cronenberg body horror, part feminist allegory, Wilder Girls compels with amazing descriptions of the girls' twisted deformities but can also alternate into the beauty and freedom the girls all have. The basic concept is a virus was unleashed, trapping a school full of young girls on an island, where going out beyond their school grounds is toxic and dangerous. The teachers are dead and the remaining girls have become shadows of their former selves. When Hettie's, one of the remaining students, best friend goes missing, she braves the forest to try and find her. I like how each character has their own defining trait; for example, Byatt, one of Hettie's friends, grow an exterior spine. I was not expecting this book to be as gruesome as it was based on the cover, which melds body horror with body beauty. The subtext is mostly pretty obvious, and I think that comes with the YA territory, but when it comes to the details that really matter, it's well-written and never bores, aside from an ending that's left extremely open ended.
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OracleGunner
10/23/19 7:33:24 PM
#176:


Huh, body horror novel... Sounds interesting.
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jcgamer107
10/23/19 11:03:17 PM
#177:


Love the Lima Bean Man write-up Jack Stauber fits amazingly bizarre and profound animations into sub-1 minute videos

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Drakeryn
10/23/19 11:41:24 PM
#178:


Wilder Girls is so good. I love the body horror and the intensity of the atmosphere. It's brutal and claustrophobic and paranoid.

I was kinda disappointed that the girl who could scream at the resonant frequency of bone never really used that power. Like, sure, it would've screwed her up too; but they were killing her slowly, and then killing her quickly, and she could've taken more of them with her.
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Snake5555555555
10/24/19 3:03:32 PM
#179:


54. Superhuman Potion (16.5 points)
Nominated by: Pirateking2000 (3/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzCQqyR6G48" data-time="


Importance: 1
Fear: 7.5
Snake: 8

This scene is just brutal, and there's so much horror to unpack in such a short time. Let's start with the obvious. Firstly, Mayuri's appearance, positioned somewhere between Padme and Pennywise if he were the grim reaper, is a ghastly figure that enhances the terror whenever he's on screen. Then, we have Mayuri's "superhuman formula", which allows one, as it says, to experience superhuman senses. While this sounds good in theory, this formula allows you to experience one moment as if it lasted for a 100 years. When inflicted on Mayuri's enemy Szayel, this allowed Mayuri to pierce Szayel's hand and chest, and for 100 years, Szayel experienced this excruciating pain. Seeing the sword go ever slowly towards his heart is such an anxiety-ridden, agonizing scene, and really makes my own heart hurt! Now, imagine what Szayel is feeling. What makes this scene extra horrifying is that Szayel, being effectively immortal, is able to remake himself through other bodies, which is how the drug was inflicted on him, planned ahead by Mayuri. This level of strategy is cold, cruel, and calculating, and the perfect antidote to Szayel's haughty attitude and feeling of invincibility. It's true what they say, no one lives forever. A real frightening, effective scene!
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OracleGunner
10/24/19 4:48:34 PM
#180:


I can only imagine the living nightmare that must be Superman's existence.
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Snake5555555555
10/24/19 8:40:08 PM
#181:


53. Year Walk (16.5 points)
Nominated by: PumpkinCoach (3/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVz_MhMsAvs" data-time="


Importance: 4
Fear: 4.5
Snake: 8

Year Walk is a critically acclaimed puzzle-adventure game originally released for mobile exclusively, but later ported to PC and the Wii U. It is based on the Swedish concept of "year walking", otherwise known as arsgang. It's a form of divination and includes a series of challenges that involves the "year walker" meeting supernatural/folkoric creatures to gain a chance to peer into the future. This is a really cool concept for a game, especially a horror game! The story involves the main character, Daniel, preparing for his own year walk, despite warnings from his fiance Stina. I think what I love most about Year Walk is the beautiful art style. Despite the game not being particularly scary, I think there are some truly haunting images in here, in a surrealist manner. Nature feels hostile to you throughout in this game; animals will stare coldly at you with deep red eyes, the whole forest is blanketed with snow creating a lonely vibe, and the supernatural beings all have some part of nature incorporated into their designs. The puzzles are simple but satisfying, and the game won't take you too long. The story might seem confusing at first, but I encourage you to read all the encyclopedic entries and make sure take a look at the journal for the game for the true ending. Year Walk is an often overlooked horror game, but one that's sure to grip anyone who plays it. It sometimes feels like you're playing through a companion piece to a cult horror film, such as The Ritual or Midsommar, and I think this is a perfect game for one of those long, chilly, atmospheric winter nights.
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10/24/19 10:33:58 PM
#182:


One thing I loved about the mobile release of Year Walk was that the companion journal was released as a separate app. So you'd have two windows open--one for the journal and one for the game itself--occasionally thumbing between them to read about whatever-the-hell nightmarish thing just showed up in the game.

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Snake5555555555
10/24/19 10:43:37 PM
#183:


Yeah that is something a little lost on the PC version. I can see that making you feel somewhat akin to a year walker yourself.
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PumpkinCoach
10/25/19 12:14:07 AM
#184:


yeah, i missed out on that having only played it on PC

still, a beautiful, haunting game with a great soundtrack
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Snake5555555555
10/25/19 12:14:46 PM
#185:


52. Yuppie Psycho (16.5 points)
Nominated by: Ihatethiscpu (1/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aUESdHCOIA" data-time="


Importance: 2
Fear: 6
Snake: 8.5

Yuppie Psycho is a game with many faces. It's a game packaged in a bright, anime slice-of-life vibe, only to have the graphics be pixel art with an atmosphere best described as "corporate gray". The game balances two realms of horror on a blurred edge, one, the horrors of the business world, and two, the Silent Hill-esque nightmares that take place in the building. Clearly influenced by American Psycho, the game's corporate caricatures are blatant parodies of the cubical realm. There's yourself of course, Brian Pasternack, the stereotypical newbie on his first day at a big job. Then, you have characters like Mr. Chapman, the distillation of every character in the AP business card scene, Mr. Hugo, the all-too-eager first day guide, Ms. Sosa, a caffeine-addled, frizz-haired maniac, and in general, droning employees buzzing around without purpose or direction, all with dead, soulless eyes. Yuppie Psycho makes it clear that this supposedly "normal" world is just as horrific as as the dark secrets you find hidden just below the surface of these office walls. A lot of that corporate atmosphere even carries over to the horror parts of the game, and there's a creepy mundanity to the horror here, such as Brian's blank reactions to dead corpses or the use of photocopiers as save points. Yuppie Psycho is super tight in its messages and presentation, and can charm just as much as it scares. Some of its best secrets are best uncovered for yourself, and this is a game 100% worth your time.
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IhatethisCPU
10/25/19 1:36:26 PM
#186:


Mmhmm! YP's the first game I've bought day one in *yeaaaaaaars*. Absolutely worth playing, if a skosh.... frustrating at times.
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OracleGunner
10/25/19 5:50:35 PM
#187:


All my knowledge from YP comes from a video I saw on it. Real cool.
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jcgamer107
10/25/19 6:12:41 PM
#188:


Snake5555555555 posted...
It sometimes feels like you're playing through a companion piece to a cult horror film, such as The Ritual or Midsommar
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Snake5555555555
10/26/19 12:47:44 PM
#189:


51. Blair Witch (video game) (16.5 points)
Nominated by: Axl_Rose_85 (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m50j3t52TtY" data-time="


Importance: 1.5
Fear: 6
Snake: 9

Blair Witch might be one of the most accurate movie games ever made. You can say what you will about the original 1999 smash hit (which is what this game is based on, not the identically titled 2016 film), but the one thing there's no denying is its huge impact on the found footage genre. The commitment to realism while also crafting a disorienting and claustrophobic feeling is maintained perfectly in the transition from celluloid to the digital space. Just like the film, Blair Witch has the player running around in circles in the forest, clutching their video camera for dear life, encountering effigies, and experiencing hallucinations. Even the plot beats manage to be pretty similar, with things starting off rather unassuming before gradully becoming more and more fucked up as things go on, all culminating at the infamous Rustin Parr house. The story features Ellis, an ex-cop who volunteers to help find a missing kid in the Burkittsville area. He's aided by his pet dog Bullet, who plays a big role in the gameplay and story of Blair Witch. Bullet isn't just Ellis' pet, he's his sanity lifeline, since Ellis suffers from PTSD from his time in military service (it isn't explicitly stated, but most likely the Gulf War considering the time frame). Bullet is an amazing help, and has some of the best partner AI since Haunting Ground. He can follow scents for you, track enemy movements, and make you feel comforted after a good petting, hug, or treat session. Like Elllis, you start to rely on Bullet to get you through the toughest and scariest areas, and if you're anything like me, you'll also be making sure Bullet is safe and still with you in high intensity chases and encounters. This reliance on Bullet will eventually feel like a crutch, as the parts of the game where you do lose Bullet for brief moments can feel like an eternity as you start to panic and wonder how you will ever make it without him. There's even a part near the end of the game where the main antagonist all but forces you to leave a wounded Bullet behind, and it's one of the saddest game moments in years. I've almost never had a virtual pet give me this much emotion and feelings, and the way it ties into the horror of the game is amazing.

Though in my opinion Bullet is the strongest aspect of the game, the more Blair Witch-like elements are fantastic too. You're armed with a video camera like the film, and it incorporates a found footage feature that sees you finding tapes to both piece together the story and to help you solve neat puzzles. You can rewind/fast-forward through the tapes and affect the control of time, which consequently change the enviornment around you. This is like Max's power in LiS transferred to video tape form, and just like in that game, the puzzles are rarely difficult but still satisfying and cool to figure out. Another aspect of the video game camera is the night vision, which may seem a little useless at first, but becomes a valuable asset as the forest plunges you into complete darkness towards the latter portions of the game. These are some of the scariest and tense moments of the game too, since you can only see the monsters through the camera.
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Snake5555555555
10/26/19 12:47:57 PM
#190:


Now, the game is pretty excellent but it isn't all perfect. The game definitely suffers from a few bugs, one I noticeably encountered a lot was my game not saving properly, sometimes forcing me to redo large portions of the game I had already done which really tarnished the atmosphere. I also think the enemy encounters, where you vanish them with a flashlight like Alan Wake, was extremely underdeveloped and seemingly put in only to say the game has combat sections. The ending section also feels rushed and unsatisfying. These don't do much to affect my love of this game though. Bloober Team has really outdone themselves, crafting a fantastic, cerebral, emotionally draining horror game that feels simultaneously retro and modern, and perhaps the best use of the Blair Witch property ever, even surpassing the original film.
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MetalmindStats
10/26/19 6:49:18 PM
#191:


I'm pleasantly surprised Night in the Woods made the top half! I figured it would have fared only slightly better than Edith Finch.

Also, I'll put in a good word for Betrayal at House on the Hill. Much like Terraria, while it's not exactly scary in its own right, it puts horror tropes and imagery to great use to craft a really fun game. Considering you're not a board game player, though, I'm not surprised it fell so low.
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trdl23
10/26/19 7:12:07 PM
#192:


Betrayal is fun. Betrayal Legacy is better for the fear factor
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Snake5555555555
10/26/19 11:52:45 PM
#193:


50. Sinister Soundtrack (17 points)
Nominated by: Place (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4hljsftdhISxCTTCBKsjGynbNceH_gaF

Importance: 2.5
Fear: 6
Snake: 8.5

This soundtrack is right up my alley. Sparse, atmospheric, grating, it's the type of soundtrack that offers up a scart tone for the film but also manages to be strangely relaxing for me. I don't even think Sinister is that great of a film, yet this soundtrack is such a stand-out accomplishment. In typical horror movie fashion, the opening track of "Portrait of Mr. Boogie" is more loud and bombastic when put against the rest of the soundtrack, with sort of a dubstep background accompanied by some atmospheric gurgling and other strange noises to give the track a grimy feel. One of the weirdest tracks of the album comes early with "Levantation", a schizophrenic soundscape that bounces from ear to ear like a disturbed gremlin, with the slightest touches of industrial, ending off with the screams of anguish and agony. Not to be outdone, "The Horror in the Canisters" slowly crescendos into a pulsing, tribal rhythm that feels ancient and urgent, almost goading the listener into action. Jumping ahead, "The Eater of Children" is one of the most harsh tracks on the album, feeling like a scrambled recording from a crashed alien spaceship. Only someone as weird as me could find something like this appealing, but it just surrounds me with a sense of chaos and entropy that I can't quite quantify. "Rot Not, Want Not" meanwhile could be the backing track to a trip hop song, and I like the air of mystery and investigation that comes with it.

I have nothing but praise for this soundtrack, a perfect horror film condensed down to its purest, rawest form. The tracks I laid out here are just the tip of the iceberg, and represent merely what I consider my favorites. It's perfectly paced and is comparable to a Silent Hill soundtrack at its best moments. It could be just the thing you need this year to spice up your Halloween.
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Snake5555555555
10/27/19 11:53:48 AM
#194:


49. The Jester (17 points)
Nominated by: Pirateking2000 (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLHjyGNmm5U" data-time="

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzXVFw17FxU" data-time="


Importance: 3.5
Fear: 5
Snake: 8.5

It's a late Halloween night, and a man walks home alone, the streets mostly empty besides a few stragglers still trying to keep the party going. Then, the man sees him. Seemingly part of the Halloween festivities, there's also a sinister aura to the clown-masked man, someone that stands out apart from the apathetic costumer-dwellers that typically walked the streets at this time. That's the short and simple concept for the Jester, a great short-film starring a character worthy of a full-length production. The Jester's silent performance is vibrant and animated, with a menacing visage always hiding his true feelings at any given moment, ensuring you never quite get a read on him. It almost plays out like a comedy act, with the straight-man being the normal guy just trying to get home, with the Jester refusing to break character and the situation growing ever more awkward and tense until the Jester finally decides to reveal his more psychotic side. He becomes inescapable and omnipresent, but there's always this sense of class and style that goes along with his murderous pursuits. There's a weird sense of smoothness and theatrics that sets him apart from a lot of other on-screen killers, and what's also interesting is he seemingly has his own rules to determine who incurs his wrath or not. Ultimately, what I like most about the Jester is that personal factor, the fact that he gets up in your face and all but forces you to witness his magic just to see how you'll react. It's effective and quick character work for just two 10-minute pieces!
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Snake5555555555
10/27/19 7:50:29 PM
#195:


48. Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace (17 points)
Nominated by: Johnbobb (3/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46cdjzEMV1Q" data-time="


Importance: 4.5
Fear: 4
Snake: 8.5

Holy shit this performance. I've really been sleeping on American Crime Story, the companion anthology series to American Horror Story, and missing fantastic performances such as Darren Criss' Andrew Cunanan, the infamous spree killer who assassinated world-famous fashion designer Gianni Versace. In just the first episode alone, Criss goes through a whole array of masks that make up Cunanan's character, an apex chameleon that can blend into any social situation with very little effort. He's ruled by sexuality and his impulses, but he's able to reign this in when he needs to, to say, pretend to be an author or a careless party boy looking for a fun night on the town. He's the type of person no one would ever truly get to know, since it seems like he has a different personality for everyone he meets. If there's a lie to be told, he'll tell it. The best thing about Criss' performance is how much you feel sucked in and almost hypnotized by it too. Criss sells Cunanan in flashbacks and makes him extremely likable, a defiant rogue cheating his way to high-class, almost like a little "fuck you" to the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Yet, in sort of a Patrick Bateman fashion, the true reality of these scenes remain debatable, Cunanan's grand yarns portraying a higher version of himself that perhaps isn't really the case. It ultimately doesn't matter, since Cunanan, and by proxy Criss, has you hook, line, and sinker, and that's where the true depth and horror of this performance lies.
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Johnbobb
10/27/19 8:07:44 PM
#196:


Yes! I really thought you would like it, and I definitely had that same Patrick Bateman vibe from his performance. It really just blew me away when up until that point I basically thought of Darren Criss exclusively as Harry Potter in A Very Potter Musical. At different times he comes across as sad and pitiable, suave and charming, or downright terrifying
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Snake5555555555
10/28/19 1:16:05 PM
#197:


47. CarnEvil (17 points)
Nominated by: GavsEvans123 (1/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT9OdJ5snoQ" data-time="


Importance: 5
Fear: 3
Snake: 9

To me, CarnEvil represents the pinnacle of arcade shoot 'em ups. Thought not much different in concept from contemporaries like House of the Dead or Time Crisis, CarnEvil brought a lot of attention to itself at the time thanks to a willingness to push the boundaries in arcades at the time. Released on Halloween 1998, its cabinet, guns, and gallows presentation saw players flock to this twisted carnival ride for a chance to peak inside its veritable house of horrors. Bolstered by media attention and hyperbole like "the most twisted video game ever created", CarnEvil was a quick smash hit that came and went like a flash of lightning. Looking back, it's downright quaint, but this was an awesome and interesting time where game companies would just constantly try to one-up each other with shock value and would bank on the media and shocked parents giving it the press for success.

CarnEvil is packaged in a comedic horror wrap, and hosted by a floating jester head known as Umlaut, the most memorable part of the game. His cheesy jokes and Joker-like voice sets the tone for a light-hearted romp rather than horror, but I love this feeling and certainly wouldn't have it any other way. The level designs are incredible detailed, my favorite being Rickety Town, a twisted theme park extravaganza that balances Christmas, an Epcot 1950's vision of the future, and dinosaurs, and it's one of the most hilarious and bat-shit insane shooting galleries you will ever play through. The other levels are just as fun though, the Haunted Hause is exactly what you would expect, with a great Jason-inspired boss with a gatling gun, and Evil Marie, who was controversial at the time for being able to shoot off her clothes. Like most shooting galleries of this type, it's a huge token eater, parodied by the game's main antagonist, Professor Tokkentaker. The best way to experience CarnEvil (well, never mind, the only realistic way these days) played on an emulator to experience all the fun moments this game has to offer. It's a fantastic game that's full of schlocky excess, hearkening back to a time that didn't exist for too long, but left a memorable impression on anyone around at the time. CarnEvil continues to be an influence on modern horror shooting galleries, including the Killing Floor series and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, and many now famous names worked on CarnEvil, including Tim Miller, director of Deadpool. So, step right up, and experience the most dastardly and devilish carnival show this side of Iowa!
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Snake5555555555
10/28/19 8:43:07 PM
#198:


46. 1:06:45 - 1:10:52 of Dear Zachary (17.5 points)
Nominated by: jcgamer107 (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDSgMlVWbfU" data-time="&start=4005


Importance: 4.5
Fear: 6
Snake: 7

Okay so I was little confused about this at first, not being familiar with this story or film. The opening seconds of this clip seemed too fast-paced, and in my mind, I perceived cliches such as the neighbor interviews and everyone talking over each other as almost parodic. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be taking this seriously or not, and at about 1:08 there's even like this stock horror scream and deliberately creepy editing. Just about a minute later, there's this comedic beeping as a ball hits a baby's head and I actually burst out laughing. This had to be a joke right? A satire of those overly dramatic true crime documentaries they seem to pump out by the dozen. Well, boy did I feel like crap when I researched this and discovered that yes, this is a real documentary, and second, there's nothing funny about any of it. Zachary was a real infant, one whose absolutely horrible mother killed him in a murder-suicide jump into the Atlantic Ocean. This documentary, fully titled Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father, was directed by Kurt Kuenne. The documentary was originally supposed to be for Zachary, and the "father" referenced in the title actually refers to Kurt's friend, Andrew, who was also murdered. The doc was critically acclaimed and only slowly and later does it get to the true crime parts. I am highly interested in discovering more about this story and seeing this full documentary for myself. This is a truly despicable story with very little in the way of happy endings.
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Pirateking2000
10/28/19 8:50:25 PM
#199:


Fuck yeah CarnEvil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3gI1Uuk7gM" data-time="

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Snake5555555555
10/29/19 12:22:30 PM
#200:


45. Elfen Lied (17.5 points)
Nominated by: Johnbobb (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgBTBIUVW0M" data-time="


Importance: 5.5
Fear: 5
Snake: 7

Hold on, it's pronounced Leed? Elfen Lied is one of those animes I've always heard a ton about, but never really heard what it's about, and to what extent of a horror anime this is. This is an extremely gory and bloody series, with lots of fucked up moments, while also being a tragic romance story on-top of that. The two central characters are Kouta and Lucy; Kouta is a pretty normal boy for the most part, while Lucy was a girl who was experimented on and sadistically abused, and has the ability to telekinetically kill others, represented by invisible arms. Kouta and Lucy met each other when they were kids, while Kouta was on vacation with his parents and little sister. One of the most horrific parts of this is that, while Lucy seemed like a normal and innocent girl, she suffered from mental breakdowns and felt betrayed by Kouta and murdered everyone at a festival. Lucy would even go on to kill Kouta's sister and family on a train ride home. The most fucked-up part of this whole thing is that despite everything, Kouta still loves Lucy quite a bit, which is where the tragic romance comes into play. Now, this just scracthes the surface as I didn't have the proper time to truly delve into this series and discover all of its nuances, but I'm extremely interested in this twisted version of what is basically Romeo & Juliet. I guess Elfen Lied just continues that weird tradition of cute girls being psychopathic killers.
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Johnbobb
10/29/19 12:23:52 PM
#201:


Snake5555555555 posted...
Hold on, it's pronounced Leed?

is it? I've been calling it Lied for years
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