Since then, home console horror games have tended towards more action-packed set-pieces (such as those seen in the later Resident Evil titles) but on handhelds they’ve stayed more grounded which has worked incredibly well thanks to the ability to be able to play in the dark with headphones to offer a truly immersive experience. First appearing in the early 80’s, the horror design template saw an explosion in popularity in the late 90’s (particularly with the shift to 3D graphics) establishing many mega-successful franchises such as Corpse Party, Fatal Frame, Resident Evil and Silent Hill that de-emphasised combat and focused on puzzle solving and avoiding enemies. Survival horror is a genre that has never really worked for me (I scare far too easily), but for many gamers it’s a firm favourite thanks to the creepy atmospheres, tense gameplay and twisting narratives on offer.
from the EU or NA stores), as well as some commentary on how well those games run on Vita and whether they fill any missing gaps in the library. The articles will highlight all Vita-native games, as well as any backwards-compatible PSP and PS1 titles which can be downloaded in English (i.e. The twelfth in a series of articles I’m writing, looking at all the games available in a particular genre on Vita.
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