GAME DESIGN DEEP DIVE: HORROR

Joshua Bycer

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The Game Design Deep Dive series examines a specific game system or mechanic over the course of the history of the industry. This entry will examine the history and design of the horror genre and elements in video games. The author analyzes early video game examples, including the differences between survival, action-horror, and psychological horror. Thanks to recent hits like Five Night’s at Freddy’s, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and recent Resident Evil titles, the horror genre has seen a strong resurgence. For this book in the Game Design Deep Dive series, Joshua Bycer will go over the evolution of horror in video games and game design, and what it means to create a terrifying and chilling experience.

FEATURES

• Written for anyone interested in the horror genre, anyone who wants to understand game design, or anyone simply curious from a historical standpoint

• Includes real game examples to highlight the discussed topics and mechanics

• Explores the philosophy and aspects of horror that can be applied to any medium

• Serves as a perfect companion for someone building their first game or as part of a game design classroom

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Paperback		9780367721749	2021	144

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#AHatInTime (A Hat in Time)

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#AloneInTheDark (Alone In The Dark)

#Amnesia (Amnesia: The Dark Descent)

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#AtDeadOfNight (At Dead of Night)

#Bendy (Bendy and the Ink Machine)

#Castlevania (Castlevania)

#ClockTower (Clock Tower)

#Condemned (Condemned: Criminal Origins)

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#GoldenLight (Golden Light)

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#SweetHome (Sweet Home)

#SystemShock (System Shock)

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#TheBeastInside (The Beast Inside)

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#TheSuffering (The Suffering)

#TheLastDoor (The Last Door)

#TheThing (John Carpenter's The Thing: The Game)

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#Undying (Clive Barker's Undying)

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