In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually.
| ISBN: | 9780786441976 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 2009 |
| Author: | Clive Barker |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 310 pages |
| Genres: |
Indoor games |
In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually.
Horror Video Games features in the following genres: Indoor games
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Horror Video Games was written by Clive Barker and published by McFarland & Co Inc
Horror Video Games has 310 pages
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