Horror video games: essays on the fusion of fear and play
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786441976
Date de publication :
29 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
408 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
A theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games. It includes 14 essays that explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of 'survival' themes. It individually examines the techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill.