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Dreadout
Platforms: Windows PC, Mac, Linux
Dreadout is a combination third-person and first-person
perspective horror game set in an abandoned town in
Indonesia. You play the character of Linda who fends off
or interacts with ghosts through use of a Smartphone
and digital video camera.
Linda has to contend with hostile ghosts and puzzle
solving in order to survive her journey through the town.
The Smartphone comes in handy for “shooting” ghosts
with the camera, which defeats some of them, as well as
allowing Linda to obtain items needed to complete
puzzles. Some of the ghosts are relentless and very hard to vanquish, leaving one with the best option of just running away. If she
dies during game play she will find herself waking up in a room that is just barely illuminated by candles. To come back to life she
must run towards the bright light in the distance.
Although not as wet-your-pants scary as Outlast, this game still has some pretty nerve-wracking, chew-your-fingernails moments
that will leave you feeling edgy. It puts me very much in mind of those ultra creepy movies, The Grudge and The Ring, neither of
which I will ever watch again due to their ability to make me fear the dark and refuse to sleep with the lights out. Come to think of
it, Dreadout had the same effect!
Fear Factor – 9+
Graphics – 9
Playability – 8
Price - $14.99
Dreadout is developed and published by Digital Happiness, a crew of wic ked programming geniuses based in Bandung, Indonesia
who obviously enjoy scaring the crap out of unwary gamers. This Indie game development company is well worth watching for
future releases of other games. http://dreadout.com/ . Available as digital download through Steam.

Paranormal
Platforms: Windows PC, Mac
Paranormal is a first-person camera perspective horror game similar to the movies The
Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. Due to the randomization programed into
the game no haunting is ever the same, making for a new experience with each game
play. Nowhere near as scary as Outlast or Dreadout, this game is still well worth it,
especially for the more faint-of-heart who prefer to have a few spine-tingling moments
instead of an all out fright fest. The game is still in beta mode but overall a great game.
Fear Factor – 8
Graphics – 7
Playability – 8
Price - FREE
Paranormal is being developed by Indie programmer Matt Cohen. It is available for free as a download in both Windows and Mac at
http://www.indiedb.com/games/paranormal/downloads
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