Survival Horror
Ongoing coverage on Survival Horror.
Latest coverage
Roblox Movie 99 Nights In The Forest Brings On Oscar-Winning Toy Story 4 Director
The Roblox survival-horror game 99 Nights in the Forest is being adapted into a movie by 20th Century Studios. Josh Cooley, director of the Oscar-winning Toy Story 4, has been hired to write the script. The game's developers will serve as executive producers for the film.
Resident Evil movie review: "The best Resi movie by a distance, and the best video game movie full stop"
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie is lauded as the best video game adaptation to date, blending frights, humor, and gore effectively. It captures the spirit of the games with a straightforward plot and intense survival horror elements, featuring a standout performance from Austin Abrams.
Resident Evil Finally Captures The Breathless Terror Of The Games
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie successfully captures the breathless terror and survival horror elements of the original games. The film follows a medical courier named Bryan who finds himself in a race for survival in Raccoon City, offering a relatable, non-heroic protagonist. The movie is praised for its breakneck pace, awesome monsters, and effective blend of humor and body horror, making it a satisfying entry for fans.
When is Resident Evil on streaming? Speculation on when it could hit Netflix
The new Resident Evil movie is set to release in theaters on September 18, but a streaming release date has not yet been announced. Following a deal between Netflix and Sony Pictures, the film is expected to debut on Netflix approximately 120 days after its theatrical run, potentially by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
Silent Hill: Townfall Could Finally Restore Survival Horror’s Missing Mystery
Silent Hill: Townfall is poised to revive the classic survival horror formula by emphasizing genuine mystery, a quality often lacking in modern entries. Recent survival horror games have successfully captured the genre's mechanics but have held players' hands too much, detracting from the terrifying sense of the unknown.
Silent Hill Townfall – Everything To Know
This article provides information about the upcoming game Silent Hill: Townfall. Details regarding its genre and potential release information are discussed.
PS Store Drops Intriguing PS5 Action Game in Time for Halloween
The PlayStation Store has released the VR action game Drop Dead: The Cabin for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. Originally launched for Meta Quest in early 2023, the game supports solo play and up to four-player co-op, tasking players with surviving waves of creatures in a cabin. It is priced at $24.99 and has received positive early reviews.
'Part of the motive was making the player feel immersed in the experience and exposed' — Rebellion says '90s cassette futurism' inspired Alien Deathstorm with an engineer protagonist who 'felt like a natural fit'
Rebellion Developments discussed the inspirations behind their upcoming survival horror game, Alien Deathstorm, highlighting '90s cassette futurism and their own comic series for a grounded sci-fi atmosphere. The studio chose an engineer protagonist to enhance player immersion and vulnerability, aiming to create a more exposed and fearful experience compared to a traditional soldier character.
The Games That Changed How We Play
This article celebrates National Video Games Day by highlighting games that have significantly impacted gameplay and the industry. It covers titles like Pong, PAC-MAN, Super Mario Bros, DOOM, and Minecraft, detailing their innovations in genres, mechanics, and player interaction.
Rebellion says Alien Deathstorm is a 'dynamically generated' survival horror game with sandbox elements and 'not another corridor shooter' — 'It's a rare beast'
Rebellion Developments describes its upcoming survival horror game, Alien Deathstorm, as a "rare beast" that is not a linear corridor shooter. The game features dynamically generated content, sandbox elements, and unscripted enemy encounters designed to enhance replayability and player freedom. It is scheduled for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Blood of Dawnwalker's troubled power fantasy has me yearning for a more desperate, systemic vampire survival sim
The author finds The Blood of Dawnwalker's portrayal of vampirism to be a power fantasy that misses the mark, lacking the desperation and systemic challenges of a true vampire survival sim. They express a desire for games that focus on the drawbacks and vulnerabilities of being a vampire, citing examples like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and Ghost Master as partial inspirations.
Zach Cregger admits 'I was naive' and pre-apologises for his upcoming Resident Evil film, but I don't…
Director Zach Cregger admits to being naive about fan expectations for his upcoming Resident Evil film and apologizes for not focusing on Leon Kennedy's story. The author argues that while Cregger's intentions are good, focusing on Leon in a live-action film would be a mistake, and that the best way to experience Leon is through playable game content.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct recap announcement
Nintendo has released a recap of its September 2026 Nintendo Direct, detailing numerous upcoming game announcements for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include new titles like Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond, along with enhanced editions of existing games and remakes across various genres.
New PS5 Action Game in Hit Franchise Gets Great PlayStation Store Rating
Halloween: The Game, a new PlayStation 5 action title from Illfonic, has received a strong player rating of 4.34/5 stars on the PlayStation Store within its first day of release. The game combines survival horror and stealth elements in an asymmetrical multiplayer format, similar to Illfonic's previous titles.
Resident Evil Movie Director Reacts To Backlash, Says He Was “Naive” To Think Gamers Would Embrace Him
Director Zach Cregger acknowledges backlash from Resident Evil game fans regarding his upcoming movie adaptation, admitting he was "naive" to expect immediate acceptance. He expresses understanding for the frustration that his film doesn't retell a specific game's story but hopes the movie's "love for the games" will be evident. Cregger feels the press tour has become an "apology tour" but believes the film will ultimately speak for itself.
Metroid Ravenous Announced for January 28th, 2027: “It’s Eat or Be Eaten”
Metroid Ravenous is set to launch on January 28th, 2027, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game appears to build upon the gameplay of Metroid Dread, featuring directional aiming and parrying mechanics, but introduces a new "eat or be eaten" survival element where Samus must feed on enemies for power. The game also showcases a more bug-like suit design and an energy blade.
Why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Already Being Forgotten
Despite positive reception for its predecessors, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has failed to garner significant attention since its release. The article speculates that a shift to a prequel focusing on a side character, a departure from the expected modern-day continuation, and a combat system that deviates from the series' stealth roots may have contributed to its low player counts and lack of buzz compared to other recent releases.
Fear The Timeloop Brings a Deadly 15 Minute Loop to XBOX
Fear The Timeloop, a third-person survival horror game featuring a 15-minute time loop mechanic, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. Players control Sheriff James Cooper, who must survive a deadly loop by managing his health and time, with progress carrying over between attempts. The game emphasizes learning from each death to overcome challenges within Saint Heritage Hospital.
Silent Hill Townfall Isn’t Even Out Yet, But You Can Already Pre-Order It For Less Before Halloween
The upcoming horror game Silent Hill: Townfall, which features a first-person perspective and is set in Scotland, is available for pre-order at a 25% discount, bringing the price down to $37.49 / £33.73. This new entry in the Silent Hill franchise aims to deliver a tense atmosphere reminiscent of games like Alien: Isolation, building on the recent resurgence of the series with titles like the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f.
New horror game The Well Is Not Empty combines photophobic monsters with timer light switches and a lot of frenzied digging
The Well Is Not Empty is a new horror game from tweakEra that combines photophobic monsters with timed light switches and a digging mechanic. Players must manage light sources while avoiding creatures in a PSX-inspired 3D environment. The game is available on Steam.
