There are many genres in the game world. Action, adventure, role-playing, simulation, horror and more permeate the game world and attract players of all genres. However, within these genres, the fear that pumps adrenaline to us and causes stress and tension does not appeal to every segment of players. Some players are really afraid to play games in this style and do not want to continue the game because of the tension given by the atmosphere.
I have a lot of magic productions in the horror genre. Players who play and experience them often follow the same cycle within the game. While the content offered by classic horror and thriller games is different, the system is pretty much the same: there’s a creature or a being, you have to discover and solve things without getting caught up in it, find out where the being comes from and what’s happening here, and so on.
There are many actions that players do in horror games: running, hiding (in a closet, room, etc.), recording the game, such as many things that are done at the time of the action. In games with such a high level of stress, players can do different things. But these things usually consist of the same actions. Some players cannot control their screams during stress, while some players are caught up in the running button.
In this list, we will tell you about 10 actions that players usually do in horror games. Here are 10 things we usually do in horror games:
1- Hanging on to the Shift key
In a horror game, the running button (usually the shift key) is one of the most vital keys for the player. With this button, we can sprint and leave them behind to get rid of the dangers in the game. If the game tells you that danger is near and wants you to escape, we do not remove your hand from this button with the tension and stress of the moment.
Whether we were escaping from hordes of zombies or trying to be captured by an evil entity, almost all of us kept hitting the shift button until our characters could no longer run. The Shift key is among the most used keys we use in the game. Of course, some games unfortunately do not allow running.
2- Searching for a hiding place
Hiding places are a must-have in classic horror games. Many popular horror games, such as Phasmophobia or Outlast, have plenty of these hiding places. Already the game suggests that we hide in these places. It is very likely that danger or dangers will appear suddenly in horror games. So these hiding places are very vital for us players. We should not forget their locations.
There are many places where we can be safe and hide in a moment of danger. These include the closet, room, under the table and more. However, we do not have the opportunity to choose such places in the moment of adrenaline. So we try to hide where we first see it and start breathing deeply. When we understand that the danger is gone, we slowly scan the surroundings with our eyes and try to be sure.
3- Whatever we find in the bag
Horror games always keep us on our toes and we think that danger will come at any moment, and it does. In horror games, there are many items that we can resist these dangers other than escaping. Although throwing the items we find in these games into our bag or throwing them in our hands, it does not guarantee survival, although it relaxes us. But we still take whatever comes our way. Because we have no alternative.
In horror type games, we players feel obligated to take whatever is presented to us. For every item we miss, we shoot a “wish for”. These items make us feel a little safer in the game, and it’s always good to have them on hand. These items can include keys, healing items, weapons, notes, and more.
4- Constantly checking our backs
Horror type games are like one of the really hard tests for us as players. Because we both regress and get stressed in the game. Those who can’t play this genre should not be really upset. Because this kind of can be contrary to those who want to have fun. (Of course, horror and capture games played in the environment of friends are different)
Such games can make us look behind us with paranoid degree. Especially in situations where we do not know what will come out and cannot predict when it will come across, we do not hesitate to constantly check our backs. Sometimes we try to turn our backs by closing our eyes, sometimes we don’t look at it at all, and sometimes we turn our backs by saying “oh what’s going to happen”. But it’s obvious that we constantly think there’s something behind us.
Even though it slows down the course of the game constantly looking back, it is a bit of a relief for us players to see that nothing is happening.
5- Swearing and shouting
One of the most common things to do in horror-type games is to swear and shout in response to what suddenly comes across us. This situation appears as a reflex in moments of fear and helps players get over that fear. Shouting or swearing in horror games relieves players after fear and helps them get over that fear quickly.
If you’re someone who plays a lot of horror games, this may have become chronic. You may not even be aware of this situation. Zombies that jump out of a window and beings that end up behind us in an instant can cause players to have an instant heart attack.
Shouting is one of the factors that make players relax in horror games. That is why we can often hear the screams of a player playing a horror game. Shouting is also a sudden reflex. So by shouting, we can have a feeling of pushing that danger away. Although the loud sound allows us to relax, this can cause different situations for those next to us.
6- Record gameplay continuously
Horror games can be punishing in many ways and at times increase the dose of stress. Therefore, one of the most common things to do is to record the game. If the game allows us to record manually, it becomes our savior at that moment. Because dying and living in that moment again can be a really stressful experience.
Constantly recording is one of the must-do things in a horror game. This recording event relieves us of stress and allows us to make our next move more comfortable. But some games do this recording event in specific places or rooms. In other words, we cannot open the menu and save the game to every moment we want. In such cases, running to the safe room or area and recording the game really serves as a savior.
7) Thinking that the character we control is wrong and getting angry with him
We try to do many things in a moment of adrenaline. Running, pressing the specified keys, etc. However, in some cases, the character in the game may remain cumbersome or may not be able to do the things we want. In this case, we always find the blame in the character and start shouting against him. (My son stepped on, but what if. Run now I’ll love your eye.)
In horror games where we are one with the character in the game, every move we make is important. Being able to open doors quickly, perform the specified task as soon as possible and memorize certain combinations allows us to easily overcome certain parts of the game. In some cases, we think we are doing but the character hangs out or doesn’t make that move can infuriate us.
8- Pressing ESC
The pause menu is one of the screens that we constantly turn on in a horror game. This menu can be life-saving in a moment of fear. In moments when we are scared and stress is at its peak, we press the ESC and open the menu. We breathe deeply for a while, come to ourselves and try to give us suggestions.
The pause menu, where we prepare for fear, drink a sip of water and give suggestions that you can do, can work differently in each game. When we open this menu in many games, the whole game pauses, while in some games the game can continue in the background. If the game continues in the background when we open the menu, we can no longer open this screen everywhere. In this type of game, the tension may not result in the way we want to open the menu at the moment.
9- Looking for something around the corner
Exploring games is one of the things that almost every gamer loves. This is also true in horror games. Almost all of us know that survival and learning what happens in the background is through searching around the corner. Searching cabinets, drawers and the back of the door is among the actions we often do.
When we look around, we think that something useful will come out. We look everywhere. Sometimes we forget where we’re looking and look there. Even if things often come up empty or useless, we still don’t give up on this spirit of discovery. Searching for the bottom and knowing that the area is completely searched makes players feel comfortable.
10- I won’t be able to play this
Yes. Although it is commonplace for some players to play horror games, it is not valid for new entrants or those who want to enter this genre. For players who can’t play horror games, this option is among the things that are usually implemented. There are many players who experience the game a little bit and leave it halfway by saying, “I won’t be able to play this.” This applies to players who can’t afford to be overly stressed and scared. Of course, it is not the case that every player can play the horror genre.
As we said, there are many genres in the game world. These genres don’t appeal to every player. So for a player who doesn’t like the horror genre or can’t play it, this option is only natural.
We come to the end of our list here. In this section, we have compiled 10 things that players usually do in horror games. If anyone comes to your mind or says that I am doing something other than these, they can specify them in the comments section.
Popular horror games, on the other hand, include Amnesia: Rebirth, Dead Space, SOMA, Outlast, Silent Hill 2, Alien: Isolation, Layers of Fear, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Visage, Until Dawn, Phasmophubia, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, and more.
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