What makes good outer space horror games these days?

[padmedog]

What could make a great horror game in outer space, as in what things does it need.

[Ad Bot]

[Stocking]

1. infinite ammo
2. cover-based shooting
3. regenerating health bars
4. lots of jump scares and loud noises
5. spooky monsters

[Tokthree]

1. infinite ammo
2. cover-based shooting
3. regenerating health bars
4. lots of jump scares and loud noises
5. spooky monsters

You didn't need to be so graphic, I've wet myself already :(

[Muslim]

Atmosphere. Very rare guns + ammunition or weapons. The feeling of isolation. Less jump scares, more creepy scares.

[Anti-Block]

so far Routine looks forgetin cool

[childofdarkness016]

1. infinite ammo
2. cover-based shooting
3. regenerating health bars
4. lots of jump scares and loud noises
5. spooky monsters

I'd say the near opposite. Being defenseless is very important in actual horror, as it adds to the threat of what ever is trying to kill you. The most you should give the protagonist is either a mediocre pistol with little ammo, or a melee weapon. It should also be effective on very few monsters, as the game would turn from horror to FPS very quickly. Regenerating health is OK, but it should not be overpowered. And, personally, I think jump scares should be used sparingly, but I know not everyone likes subtle horror, so it's really up to you.

[Anti-Block]

MY brotherS
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iAcAd1fUiy8

[dkamm65]

1. Extreme isolation and loneliness.
2. Helplessness.
3. Fear of the unknown.
4. First person perspective.

[Stocking]

I'd say the near opposite. Being defenseless is very important in actual horror, as it adds to the threat of what ever is trying to kill you. The most you should give the protagonist is either a mediocre pistol with little ammo, or a melee weapon. It should also be effective on very few monsters, as the game would turn from horror to FPS very quickly. Regenerating health is OK, but it should not be overpowered. And, personally, I think jump scares should be used sparingly, but I know not everyone likes subtle horror, so it's really up to you.

wow im so glad you were here to tell me that thank you for very informative post 10/10

[dkamm65]

When are people gonna realize just about everything Stocking says is facetious?

[childofdarkness016]

wow im so glad you were here to tell me that thank you for very informative post 10/10

Excuse me for not picking up on your sarcasm immediately. What if the OP didn't catch it, either?

When are people gonna realize just about everything Stocking says is facetious?

I didn't see it was Stocking. I'm still used to her old avatar.

[Tokthree]

wow im so glad you were here to tell me that thank you for very informative post 10/10

I don't think you can trust his information. Seems a bit far-fetched to me...

[Night Fox]

make it however you want bc who cares what other people think, if you like it then it's perfect

[padmedog]

I'd say the near opposite. Being defenseless is very important in actual horror, as it adds to the threat of what ever is trying to kill you. The most you should give the protagonist is either a mediocre pistol with little ammo, or a melee weapon. It should also be effective on very few monsters, as the game would turn from horror to FPS very quickly. Regenerating health is OK, but it should not be overpowered. And, personally, I think jump scares should be used sparingly, but I know not everyone likes subtle horror, so it's really up to you.

I was thinking of the same thing, I don't like horror FPS's so much for example dead space. But I don't think anything against you should be able to die (of course with an exception for and ending).

MY brotherS
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iAcAd1fUiy8

That looks awesome...

[Frontrox]

MY brotherS
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iAcAd1fUiy8

Oh god yes