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Before Jill Valentine had Nemesis chasing her through Raccoon City, Resident Evil 3 was supposed to take place on a luxury cruise ship. HUNK would be the star, trying to bring back a sample of the G-Virus. Capcom was planning to put the next numbered Resident Evil on a boat. It’s a pretty good place for something to go horribly wrong. In a mansion, you can at least dream about reaching the… Read more

A creak in the next room, a pursuer you cannot fight, a town that seems to know your secrets: the best retro horror games found very different ways to make us afraid. This countdown follows fifteen that still unsettle us, from the Famicom to the PlayStation 2 and PC. Our ranking is subjective. We weighed atmosphere, vulnerability, sound, unforgettable scenes, and the way each game keeps its fear alive after the controller… Read more

Arcade gore, cursed mansions, fog-covered streets, and ghosts that force you to look them in the eye: retro horror took many forms. Our top ten follows the games that left the deepest mark on us, from the arcade shock of Splatterhouse to the psychological power of Silent Hill 2. Which ones still haunt you? Would you rather watch than read? Settle in with our video countdown below, then return to the write-ups… Read more

The PlayStation 1 was more than just a console. For many of us who grew up in the late 90s, it was the beginning of a brand new chapter in gaming history. Sony’s first entry into the home console market brought cinematic storytelling, massive 3D environments, and unforgettable soundtracks that felt light years ahead of what we had known before. With Nintendo and Sega still dominating the industry, Sony arrived and carved… Read more

Before Resident Evil, There Was Sweet Home When you think of survival horror, chances are your mind jumps straight to Resident Evil. Released in 1996 on the PlayStation, it defined the genre with its tense atmosphere, limited resources, and unforgettable scares. But what many fans do not know is that Resident Evil owes its existence to a little-known NES game from Japan called Sweet Home. Released in 1989, Sweet Home was based… Read more