Not simply one of the best horror games, but one of the best works of horror fiction ever crafted.
Its story is rooted heavily in horror tropes of the past but ascends past its typical dead wife plot line thanks primarily to its restraint and self-respect. It takes the time to cultivate a unique atmosphere inspired by its filmic cousins (Jacob’s Ladder primarily) not interested in just scaring the player but forcing them to endure truly horrifying environments. All of this aided by one of the greatest soundtracks ever composed for a video game.
A high mark in the medium that all studios should be aiming for.
Its story is rooted heavily in horror tropes of the past but ascends past its typical dead wife plot line thanks primarily to its restraint and self-respect. It takes the time to cultivate a unique atmosphere inspired by its filmic cousins (Jacob’s Ladder primarily) not interested in just scaring the player but forcing them to endure truly horrifying environments. All of this aided by one of the greatest soundtracks ever composed for a video game.
A high mark in the medium that all studios should be aiming for.