Do you hold off playing Survival-Horror videogames until nightfall? (I do)

I dont know about you guys.. but I tend to hold off playing survival-horror games until nightfall. Namely, Alan Wake.. which I find to be a very engaging and entertaining psychological thriller (as it says on the box!) or a survival-horror game as some would categorize it (generally).I feel that playing it in the daytime/daylight defeats the whole purpose and it takes away from that "creepy" atmosphere.

So, is it just me or do you guys do the same? If so, name some games that you play during the night.... (queues in spooky-eerie music)

I played during night and day. Generally seen absolutely no difference.

No, I don't usually have enough free time to where I can dictate when I actually play my games, so I just play them when I get the chance, day or night.

I do

Oh definitely.

I just started Dead Space, turned the music off, and I wont play it unless I'm alone,its night, all the lights are off, and I can turn the sound up.

The whole point of these games is to be 'tense' and 'scary', so you're compromising this goal by playing during the day.

I just play them when ever

Yes, definitely. It sets the mood. I also don't mind playing them on rainy days.RoslindaleOne

Oh definitely.

I just started Dead Space, turned the music off, and I wont play it unless I'm alone,its night, all the lights are off, and I can turn the sound up.

The whole point of these games is to be 'tense' and 'scary', so you're compromising this goal by playing during the day.

I'd love to, but that's a waste of time for me.

I prefer to wait until the end of the night, I feel it creates a certain sense of realism between you and the character.

I feel each Resident Evil continues to raise the bar on the zombie killer genre, but that there are probably scarier games out there. I do remember being younger and refusing to play the first Silent Hill.

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ofcoarse, thats the best way to play them. RE4, silent hill 2, 3... fatal frame

I only do it when its dark windy and cows walking in the woods in my backyard. Cows sound like people walking.

Yes I do I think it helps with the atmosphere.

always play at night with headphones on especially

always play at night with headphones on especially

Rafalski_d

Well since a lot are just becoming action games, there's becoming less of a reason to hold off for the twilight hours. Sepewrath

I play them whenever I have the time. I see no reason in playing them at night because I see no difference. Most games are just jump out from a corner scares and I see no reason in experiencing those at night.

I just play them when ever

dudebot12345678

I try to play during the day. I'm too much of a scaredy-cat to play at night :P

But if Alan Wake is as good as everyone says then that won't stop me from playing it at night. I'm looking forward to playing it in a couple weeks.

I play them whenever I have the time. I see no reason in playing them at night because I see no difference. Most games are just jump out from a corner scares and I see no reason in experiencing those at night.

craigalan23

Its not justabout the 'scares', though. Its about the atmosphere. The tension. The loneliness and bleakness of the situation your character is in.

I hear people say all the time, "No way is Resident Evil scary. Seriously, if you're scared by that, then you're a wuss", or something along those lines. And I think these people miss the point. Its like going on a rollercoaster, and then sitting there with a straight face during the ride and acting unimpressed afterwards. Its not a test of your braveness,its about letting yourself get lost in the moment and ENJOYING the thrill. Some people just think they're cool by saying they dont ever get scared. Not saying thats you, necessarily, just that I think too many people ruin the fun for themselves because of some insecurity about looking good in front of other people.

I try and make games like this as atmospheric as possible, as that seems to be the developer's intentions with the game in the first place. I mean, why else do people play survival horror games anyways?

[QUOTE="craigalan23"]

I play them whenever I have the time. I see no reason in playing them at night because I see no difference. Most games are just jump out from a corner scares and I see no reason in experiencing those at night.

seankane

Its not justabout the 'scares', though. Its about the atmosphere. The tension. The loneliness and bleakness of the situation your character is in.

I hear people say all the time, "No way is Resident Evil scary. Seriously, if you're scared by that, then you're a wuss", or something along those lines. And I think these people miss the point. Its like going on a rollercoaster, and then sitting there with a straight face during the ride and acting unimpressed afterwards. Its not a test of your braveness,its about letting yourself get lost in the moment and ENJOYING the thrill. Some people just think they're cool by saying they dont ever get scared. Not saying thats you, necessarily, just that I think too many people ruin the fun for themselves because of some insecurity about looking good in front of other people.

I try and make games like this as atmospheric as possible, as that seems to be the developer's intentions with the game in the first place. I mean, why else do people play survival horror games anyways?

[QUOTE="craigalan23"]

I play them whenever I have the time. I see no reason in playing them at night because I see no difference. Most games are just jump out from a corner scares and I see no reason in experiencing those at night.

seankane

Its not justabout the 'scares', though. Its about the atmosphere. The tension. The loneliness and bleakness of the situation your character is in.

I try and make games like this as atmospheric as possible, as that seems to be the developer's intentions with the game in the first place. I mean, why else do people play survival horror games anyways?

It's rather sad because for a while it was an amazing experience but now it's not the same. I just wish Dead Space was pitch black and the enemies would use that to their advantage. I guess I just prefer barely being able to see my enemy so it's more difficult and scarier.

Edit: I am going to try and turn down the brightness for Dead Space to see if that helps.

of course, i like to get a good scream at night lol

[QUOTE="craigalan23"]

I play them whenever I have the time. I see no reason in playing them at night because I see no difference. Most games are just jump out from a corner scares and I see no reason in experiencing those at night.

seankane

Its not justabout the 'scares', though. Its about the atmosphere. The tension. The loneliness and bleakness of the situation your character is in.

I hear people say all the time, "No way is Resident Evil scary. Seriously, if you're scared by that, then you're a wuss", or something along those lines. And I think these people miss the point. Its like going on a rollercoaster, and then sitting there with a straight face during the ride and acting unimpressed afterwards. Its not a test of your braveness,its about letting yourself get lost in the moment and ENJOYING the thrill. Some people just think they're cool by saying they dont ever get scared. Not saying thats you, necessarily, just that I think too many people ruin the fun for themselves because of some insecurity about looking good in front of other people.

I try and make games like this as atmospheric as possible, as that seems to be the developer's intentions with the game in the first place. I mean, why else do people play survival horror games anyways?

That was sweet poetry. Well said my friend. I tried playing a little bit of Alan Wake today, and it just wasn't the same as I do at night. Just an observation. ;) Indeed. It is all about the atmosphere.

Survival horror games should say on box "for best results PLAY AT NIGHT" makes them 100x better.

nope, a game is a game, i feel no difference during what time i play, except early in the morning or late at night when im tired, then i suck