What makes your heart pound when you play a horror game? Is it the chilling atmosphere, the sudden jump scares, or the terrifying monster that stalks you from the shadows? Games like Amnesia and ...

Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over ten years ago. She tends to enjoy musical theater, ...

Unlike core game elements like combat, exploration, or graphics, atmosphere isn’t as easy to describe or pin down. It’s a blend of intricate elements that shape the game’s overall vibe, often tied to ...

Vlad Mazanko is a list writer from Ukraine, and a passionate gaming enthusiast. One who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, ...