Horror Video Games: Essays on the Fusion of Fear and Play

Horror Video Games: Essays on the Fusion of Fear and Play

by Bernard Perron (Author), Bernard Perron (Author)

Synopsis

A theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games. It includes 14 essays that explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of 'survival' themes. It individually examines the techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 312
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Published: 15 Nov 2009

ISBN 10: 0786441976
ISBN 13: 9780786441976