Survival Horror
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STALKER 2: Cost of Hope review: An expanded Zone that begs to be explored, even as its faction war fizzles
The Cost of Hope expansion for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl revisits iconic locations like the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and introduces new areas such as the Iron Forest and the town of Lymansk. While the expansion excels in exploration, atmosphere, and tense combat scenarios, its faction conflict storyline feels underdeveloped and lacks meaningful player choice.
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope pushes The Zone to new heights
The Cost of Hope DLC for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers a focused narrative experience, while Update 2.0 significantly enhances immersion with improved visuals, AI, and extensive customization options. The update is free for all players and introduces new weapons and gear, encouraging exploration of the revamped Zone.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have confirmed that Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival will launch on October 8, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. This story-driven survival horror action game features players battling Pinhead and the Cenobites. The game allows players to wield supernatural powers and earthly weapons to fight against Hell's armies and rescue a loved one.
MCDM's New TTRPG, Crows: Fortune or Death, Brings Dungeon Crawling Terror
MCDM Productions, led by Matt Colville, has announced its new tabletop role-playing game, Crows: Fortune or Death. This survival-horror dungeon crawler is now available on Backerkit, offering a terror-filled dungeon crawling experience.
PS5 Action Game Sequel Out Today on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews
Frogwares has released The Sinking City 2, a survival horror RPG, on PlayStation 5. The sequel, which features semi-open-world detective gameplay set in 1920s Arkham, has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmosphere, narrative, and technical ambition, though some criticized its combat and dialogue.
The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it
The Sinking City 2 is transitioning from its predecessor's investigative focus to a more traditional survival horror experience, shifting from detective gameplay to increased combat and resource management. While the change is a gamble for developer Frogwares, the article suggests the new direction is proving successful, with impressive visuals and an atmospheric setting complementing the retooled gameplay. The game retains its 1920s Lovecraftian setting but introduces a new protagonist and location, Arkham.
How The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror While Keeping Its Investigation Roots
Frogwares has detailed how The Sinking City 2 shifts from its predecessor's open-world detective adventure to a focused survival horror experience, while retaining its investigative roots. The sequel emphasizes exploration, combat, and horror elements, set in a Lovecraftian 1920s Arkham that is now flooded. The developers explain that investigations now run alongside exploration, rewarding players with upgrades and resources rather than gating progress.
How to turn on immortality and invulnerability in The Sinking City 2
The Sinking City 2 offers players the option to enable immortality and invulnerability by setting the combat difficulty to 'Sweet Dreams'. This mode allows players to survive all damage, making it easier to focus on the game's investigation and story elements without the threat of death.
How to fix the gate mechanism in The Sinking City 2 - Reach the Miskatonic Library Annex Quest
This guide explains how to fix the gate mechanism in The Sinking City 2 to progress the 'Reach the Miskatonic Library Annex' quest. Players need to find fuses to repair a fusebox by matching colored wires, which will then open the blocked gate.
Baptiste’s New Trailer Proves You Should Never, Ever Trust A Creepy Doll
A new trailer for the upcoming psychological horror game Baptiste has been released, showcasing its creepy doll antagonist and oppressive atmosphere. The game, set after a family tragedy, tasks players with guiding the protagonist Tom to safety while uncovering secrets and solving puzzles. Baptiste is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Talking trees, flying witch heads and an unsettling rabbit man await in the shrubbery of cursed woodland ranger sim I Hear the Forest
Podoba Interactive has announced I Hear the Forest, a new folk horror survival game set for a 2027 release on PC. Players will take on the role of a cursed forest ranger dealing with supernatural threats like talking trees and dryads, while also managing survival tasks like foraging and cooking. The studio also noted their use of AI for localization and in previous game development.
The Sinking City 2 Trailer Celebrates Worldwide Launch
Frogwares has launched The Sinking City 2 worldwide, featuring a new trailer that showcases the horrors protagonist Calvin Rafferty will face. The game shifts to a survival horror perspective with over-the-shoulder shooting, limited ammo, and evasive dodging, alongside investigation elements. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The Sinking City 2 Review – Horror Unheeded
The Sinking City 2 offers a compelling Lovecraftian survival horror experience set in the desolate city of Arkham. While the gameplay loop can become repetitive and inventory management is tedious early on, the game excels in its atmospheric presentation, environmental storytelling, and engaging narrative. Performance on the PlayStation 5 is consistently smooth, making the unsettling atmosphere and challenging encounters a highlight.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Stormind Games has announced that Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026. The survival horror game features voice acting from Cissy Jones and Maggie Robertson, and a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka. Players will utilize hypnosis powers and limited melee weapons to survive against relentless Stalkers.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy Gets An October Release Date
Stormind Games has announced that Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy will be released on October 27th, 2026, concluding the survival-horror trilogy. The game will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It introduces new mechanics allowing players to fight back and explore, with voice acting from Cissy Jones and Maggie Robertson, and a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka.
The Sinking City 2 Review | TheXboxHub
The Sinking City 2 shifts from investigative adventure to a more focused survival horror experience, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil. Developed by Frogwares amidst the war in Ukraine, the game features a new protagonist, Calvin Rafferty, and a supernatural flood-ravaged Arkham. The review praises its Lovecraftian atmosphere, engaging narrative, and tight combat, despite a potential dampening of the first game's detective elements.
The Sinking City 2 Review – Farewell, Arkham!
The Sinking City 2 offers a tense survival horror experience with a strong Lovecraftian narrative, shifting focus from investigation to combat and resource management. Despite clunky combat and occasional cryptic puzzles, the game excels with its atmospheric sound design, engaging story, and rich world-building, making it a worthy successor to the original.
I screamed more through The Sinking City 2 than Resident Evil Requiem, and that's a survival horror marker I have to respect
The Sinking City 2 is a confident survival horror game that successfully blends Lovecraftian themes with modern genre conventions, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Despite some issues with gauntlets and boss battles, its unpredictable moments, polished design, and emphasis on resource management create a compelling and terrifying experience. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
The Sinking City 2 review
The Sinking City 2 shifts from its predecessor's open-world approach to a more focused survival horror experience, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil. While it streamlines gameplay and offers improved combat, the sequel downplays investigation elements and features a rushed conclusion. Despite these criticisms, it's considered an incremental improvement over the original, offering around 15 hours of gameplay.
FEED IT Review – Real horrors linger
FEED IT is a short, disturbing psychological horror game where players must feed a creature in a house while dealing with themes of abuse and trauma. The game features simple mechanics, a grimy PSX-inspired presentation, and impactful storytelling that leaves a lasting impression despite its unsettling nature. Its focus on psychological distress and survival makes it a challenging but meaningful experience.
