Within the horror game genre, there are many distinct sub-genres, one of which is the found footage horror game genre. These are games in which players operate a camera as part of the gameplay, such as to solve puzzles or defeat ghosts.
The events in the found footage game are usually viewed through the eyes of one or more of the people involved, with their real-time, off-camera comments often accompanying them.
The cinematography of found footage games may be done on set by the actors themselves for increased authenticity, with shaky camera work and genuine acting.
In The Survey, players take on the role of Marcus Walker, who wakes up in an apparently deserted house. As players unlock the phone and begin playing the found footage horror game, a succession of prior events resurface to haunt them.
This brief horror experience incorporates riddles, as well as a mysterious plot, told through audio cassettes and the protagonist's diary entries.
The spooky atmosphere generated within the home is one of The Survey's strengths. Sound is scarce throughout, and darkness pervades every room. The existing illumination gives the gamer a false sense of security.
The game achieves a good mix between the comfort of light and the safety of hiding in the darkness from what comes next.
The concept of this game is about a VHS tape found in the woods. Harmful: The Second Tape is the sequel to Harmful. The FBI recovers a couple of VHS tapes found in the woods, which are corrupted and unplayable.
In the trailer for this film, there are a few still pictures, including one of a spectator standing in an open doorway while a garbled voice informs the cops that she murdered three people.
Something about the trailer is unnerving right away, almost
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