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The Horror tag refers to a genre of games that aim to evoke feelings of fear, suspense, and unease in players. These games often incorporate themes and elements commonly found in horror movies, such as supernatural entities, psychological terror, or survival against menacing creatures.

In horror games, the primary objective is to create a sense of dread and tension, immersing players in unsettling environments and confronting them with terrifying situations or threats. The gameplay mechanics and narrative focus on evoking fear through various means.

Some common characteristics found in horror games include:

• Frightening Atmosphere Horror games employ atmospheric techniques such as dim lighting, eerie music, grotesque imagery, creepy sound effects, and disturbing ambiance to create an unsettling environment that keeps players on edge.
• Tense Gameplay Horror games often utilize mechanics that heighten anxiety. This may involve limiting resources or ammunition to induce a feeling of vulnerability, emphasizing stealth elements where avoiding combat is crucial for survival or incorporating jump scares when unexpected terrifying moments occur.
• Narrative-driven Experiences Many horror games incorporate strong storytelling elements that immerse players deep into the game's world. Deeply engaging narratives can range from psychological explorations into the human mind, supernatural investigations involving ghosts or monsters, or survival against unknown entities.
• Puzzles and Exploration Solving puzzles and exploring intricate environments are common gameplay features found in horror titles which further contribute to creating suspenseful experiences.

Examples of popular horror game titles include:

• Silent Hill series A widely acclaimed horror franchise known for its psychological horror and atmospheric storytelling.
• Resident Evil series Known for pioneering survival horror, it focuses on combating various types of biological mutants.
• Amnesia: The Dark Descent It emphasizes psychological horrors and relies heavily on creating a sense of helplessness in players as they explore a grim castle while being pursued by an unseen entity.
• Outlast Set in a psychiatric hospital, Outlast makes players rely solely on running, hiding, and using their camera's night vision to survive encounters with deranged patients.

Horror games offer unique experiences that test players' nerves while immersing them in thrilling narratives and tense gameplay. These games are intended for those who enjoy being scared or seek adrenaline rushes from facing the unknown.

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