How to Overcome the Fear of Scary Games
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- 27 Jan 2023
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Plenty of the best games of all time fall into the horror category. Major series like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Dead Space, and (to some extent) The Last of Us pride themselves on suspense and horrifying critters standing between your character and the next story beat. Then there’s the darling indie titles like Amnesia, Little Nightmares, and more ethereal horror titles like Limbo or even Inscryption, which provide intricate stories and unique fears along with their own share of creepy moments and jump scares. So what do you do if you don’t have the stomach for spooks, but you still want to enjoy some of the best horror titles out there? How do you overcome the fear of scary video games?
While any given gamer is dealing with their own thresholds of processing fear, there are a few standard tips and tricks to getting through the panic sweats and enjoying some scary good games.
With Effort, You Can Overcome a Fear of Scary Video Games
Like overcoming any fear, you typically shouldn’t start with the most intense thrill. Sure, some circumstances call for jumping into the pool to get acclimated to the temperature, but at the same time, you don’t toss a water wing-less toddler into the deep end for their first swimming lesson.
That’s why it’s best for gamers who are nervous about scary video games to start on the milder side. This can mean playing through a spooky level in a non-horror game — things like Big Boo’s Haunt with its chomping piano from Super Mario 64 or Queen Vanessa’s Manor in A Hat in Time. These types of spooky moments are colorful and fun, even if there are some oddly out-of-place terrifying encounters, and it can help establish base mechanics like running from a scary enemy. Read More…
