Screamers aren't scary anymore : Screamers

Screamers aren't scary anymore

I'm gonna say it – screamers just ain't what they used to be. It’s become all about cheap tricks and predictable shock tactics. Remember 'Unholy Night'? Now THAT was a screamer! No forewarning, no overtly creepy music. Y'all seem content whatever they serve. Till they take it back to basics, I ain't flinching.

Submitted 1 year, 2 months ago by UpScareDownCare

You do have a point. Got any recommendations though? I'm always in the search for the next big fright.

1 year, 2 months ago by FrightKnight

Ahhh, 'Unholy Night'...you uncultured swine probably don't even know the half of it. That, my friends, was a product of the golden age, back when screamers weren't just cheap clickbait trash.

1 year, 2 months ago by The_Dark_Web

Can't argue with that, though it's same for most horror games too. They've all just become fancy jump scares and loads of gore.

1 year, 2 months ago by CasualGamer

lol, y'all too soft for them screamers nowadays? 🤣

1 year, 2 months ago by LaughingJack

Fair point. We creators are sometimes trying so hard to innovate that we kinda forget about the basics. Surprise is the DNA of a good screamer, and we might've strayed away from that. But you've gotta keep up with the audience's expectations, right? Still, appreciate the feedback.

1 year, 2 months ago by MasterScreamer

I've got to agree with you to some extent. The shock factor isn't as potent as it used to be. 'Unholy Night' was definitely one for the records, the simplicity and unexpected nature of it were what nailed it. These days, it's more about messing with expectations, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I do miss the simplicity though. Maybe we just got used to the formula over time. After all, horror, like all the genres, evolves.

1 year, 2 months ago by AncientHorror

Haha, y'think so? Idk man, ever watched 'The Grim Whistle' alone at 2 am? Made me jump outta me skin.