April 15, 2021
Full Horror
Looking for something spooky to play on those days where it’s all rainy and storming? Well, we got you with these creepy games sure to get your blood pumping.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Editor’s Verdict: All-Around Winner
Imagine this: you’re a new security guard at this old pizzeria called Freddy Fazzbear’s Pizza. The animatronics—Freddy, Bonnie, and Chica—that usually sing on the stage during the day are allowed to wander during the night. And they think that you’re an exoskeleton without its suit. See where this is going? Your tasks in Five Nights at Freddy’s are simple: watch them over the cameras, close the doors when they get too close, don’t lose power, and survive until 6 a.m. As an amazing first start to the FNAF empire, this game features crazy jumpscares, creepy audio, and an underlying plot story that is goosebump-inducing, which earns it the “All-Around Winner” verdict this week. Available from Scott Cawthon on Steam, as well as PS4, Xbox One, Android, IOS, and other platforms.
Editor’s Verdict: COVID-Approved
Three words: Zombie Survival Game. You’ve just landed on Banoi—a tropical island that is infested with zombies, and you have to do your best to survive. Dead Island: Riptide offers interesting quests that have you delving into the overgrown wastelands, upgrading your skills to have a better chance of survival, and just killing some zombies. With different classes of infected that offer their own challenges, beautiful graphics, an interesting storyline that will have you playing for hours on end, and an option for co-op, this game earns the “COVID-Approved” verdict for this week. Available from Techland on Steam, as well as Xbox 360, PS3, and other platforms.