Surrealism
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Leave It To Control Resonant To Make City Buses Scary
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant masterfully transforms mundane objects, like city buses, into terrifying enemies through its unique blend of horror and surrealism. This approach, inspired by David Lynch, challenges player familiarity and creates a sense of dread, exemplified by the Hiss Transporter enemy. The game builds upon the concept of Altered Items established in the original Control, recontextualizing everyday items into sinister tools of destruction.
BECROWNED Brings Its Surreal Horror To Consoles In 2027
BECROWNED, a surreal horror game from Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q1 2027, alongside its PC release. The game has evolved significantly since its initial reveal, now drawing inspiration from grindhouse cinema, surreal French horror, and Russian cultural influences, promising a unique and unsettling experience.
Militsioner: The Surreal Immersive Sim Featuring a Colossal Policeman, Coming to XBOX Game Pass in 2027
The surreal immersive sim Militsioner, featuring a colossal policeman, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Game Pass in 2027. Players will navigate a mysterious town under constant surveillance, with gameplay focusing on creative escape methods and moral choices. The game will also support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing play on both console and PC at no additional cost.
Inside INFERIUS: How a Canadian Indie Team Is Reimagining the Underworld
Lucid Rain Studios, an indie team from Canada, is developing INFERIUS, a debut title blending first-person horror, surreal creature design, and roguelike deckbuilding, inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Game Director Rosche Rheeder and Technical Director Ricardo Rheeder discuss the game's origins, its unique underworld interpretation, and the challenges of building a new horror universe. The game features a demo available on Steam, with a full release date yet to be announced.
Final episode of surreal bodycam psychological horror game Dreamcore launches today on all platforms
The final episode of the surreal body-cam psychological horror game Dreamcore, titled Dead Mall, has launched today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. Developed by Montraluz and published by Tlön Industries, this episode takes players through an abandoned 1980s shopping center with a focus on open exploration and atmosphere over puzzles. The game has received positive reviews since its initial launch in January.
Review Film: Salmokji
Salmokji: Whispering Water, a South Korean horror film, boasts strong technical elements like cinematography and sound design that effectively build tension and deliver jump scares. However, its potential is hampered by a weak narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of exploration into its supernatural elements, ultimately resulting in a surface-level horror experience.
PowerWash Simulator Gets Alice in Wonderland DLC on Apple Arcade | Invision Game Community
FuturLab has released the Alice's Adventures Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator on Apple Arcade. This new downloadable content transforms the game's satisfying cleaning gameplay into a surreal Wonderland experience with five unique, bizarre locations. The DLC also includes new cosmetic items and promises further content for the platform.
Fallout star's new mermaid horror-comedy with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is an eerie, endearing must-watch
Mermaid, a new horror-comedy directed by Tyler Cornack and starring Johnny Pemberton, has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows Doug Nelson, a drug-addled bar worker who rescues an injured mermaid, leading to chaotic and darkly comedic events. The movie is praised for its blend of surrealism, endearing characters, and unique take on the mermaid myth.
Inky Blinky Bob Lets You Pilot a Weaponised Balloon and Battle a Giant Octopus Monster
Indie studio Eldelic Games has released the surreal action-adventure game Inky Blinky Bob on Steam for PC. Players pilot a weaponized hot air balloon across a hostile archipelago, investigating biotech experiments and battling a monstrous octopus-like creature. The game features exploration, airborne combat, resource management, and a stylised horror aesthetic.
Romeo is a Dead Man Review: More Lynchian lunacy from one of gaming's most uncompromising studios
The review of Romeo is a Dead Man highlights its ultra-violent and stylish action, blending real-life miniatures, VHS, comic books, and 16-bit graphics with Unreal Engine set pieces. While drawing inspiration from David Lynch, the game offers a challenging action framework with some frustrating mechanics like button-mashing mini-games and opaque puzzles, alongside engaging combat and a variety of weapons. Despite some rough edges, its unique touches and boisterous action make it stand out.
