Horror Video Games: Essays on the Fusion of Fear and Play
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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.
Author: Bernard Perron
Format: Paperback, 310 pages, 152mm x 229mm, 408 g
Published: 2009, McFarland & Co Inc, United States
Genre: Hobbies, Pastimes & Indoor Games
Interest Age: From 18 years
Description
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: Essays on the Fusion of Fear and Play