Horror Video Games: Essays on the Fusion of Fear and Play
Bernard Perron
Jan 2014 · McFarland
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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.
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June 19, 2019
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December 31, 2023
I hate it its so bad
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September 7, 2013
A nice collection of matieral
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About the author
Bernard Perron is a professor of film and game studies at the University of Montreal. He has edited, co-edited and written many essays and books on film and video game theories as well as on horror films and horror video games.
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