Andrew Agress
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Andrew Agress

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It’s been a great season, let alone a good year, for retro-inspired horror games. The latest is Fear the Spotlight, a PS1-visual-toting horror taking place at a haunted high school. The first-ever horror game published by horror juggernaut Blumhouse, immediately caught my eye at September’s PlayStation State of Play. So,…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·November 5, 2024
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It’s finally happened. Alan Wake and Control have combined to form the Remedy Video Game Universe. Okay, so both games have referenced each other before. But with the release of the Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC, the two properties come closer than ever. While it’s not Remedy’s most…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·November 4, 2024
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Ah, the 90s; a simpler time for games and horror storytelling. Crow Country, a short 2024 horror game paying homage to 90s titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, aims to recreate the vibes of that era of survival horror. And with its polygonal figures, lo-fi soundtrack, and old-school puzzles,…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·October 30, 2024
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As the temperature slowly drops and the leaves change in the Western Hemisphere, fall marks a great season for cozy games (and spooky games). And it's the perfect season for Neva, a game that's more cozy than spooky. Although it does have some eerie moments. And that said, any season…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·October 29, 2024
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Last year, Remedy Entertainment brought to light Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2010 action-horror game. And it was just as weird and wild as folks expected, with Alan Wake trying to find a way out of the Dark Place while an FBI agent investigated a cult. Now, those…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 13, 2024
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has its work cut out as the middle chapter of a trilogy, but our review explains that it's more than up to the task.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·February 22, 2024
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Drawing from horror authors and their creations, World of Horror builds its own web of eldritch beings and cosmic occurrences. The roguelike nature of mysteries in the game ensures that no two runs remain the same. Though certain mechanics rise above others, World of Horror keeps things fresh with creepy...

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·December 31, 2023
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Step into our Slay the Princess review to uncover what we thought of the latest indie horror game by Black Tabby Games. You'll have some choices to make.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·October 19, 2023
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What is 2023's Layers of Fear, and is it good? Check out our Layers of Fear review to learn what we thought of this re-framed bundling of the original games.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 15, 2023
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Layers of Fear serves as a kind of director’s cut for the horror series. With lavish visuals, new content, and a new framing device, it proves the definite way to experience the series. Those who’ve already played the games won’t find much they haven’t seen before, but The Final Note...

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 15, 2023
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How well does Meet Your Maker fulfill the dream of becoming a master treasure raider? Find out in our review of the dungeon-delving title.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·April 15, 2023
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With an engaging story about urban legends bolstered by a branching storyline, Paranormasight hovers over other visual novels with its many interactive elements. It suffers from the curses of certain puzzles that prove arbitrary and a story that gets spread too thin. But the captivating characters and central mystery keep...

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·April 10, 2023
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