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These Are the Horror Games of April
This could change, but from the looks of it, April seems like a somewhat slower month for new horror releases than the last three months have been. I say that with no small amount of joy, because while I love getting spooky new games to play, March was insane. If I wasn’t burdened with immortality, it surely would have killed me.
Here’s a look at what’s to come in April.
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Edition
One of the most unforgiving dark fantasy RPGs of all time is making the leap to current-gen consoles complete with a title that promises to be as difficult to remember when reciting it to a confused GameStop clerk as it will be to beat. Dark Souls II will be bringing its unique brand of mercilessness to anyone who thinks they’re ready for it in a week.
Release Date: April 7 (PS3, PS4, 360, XBO)
Mortal Kombat X
I have a weird relationship with the Mortal Kombat series. I’m not a fan of the fighting genre of video games, I’m almost entirely void of any skill with them, and yet, I can’t wait to play Mortal Kombat X.
I wish I could say that my excitement for this game has nothing to do with the fact that both Jason Voorhees and the Predator have joined its kast, but then I’d be lying.
Release Date: April 14 (PC, PS4, XBO) / Summer 2015 (PS3, 360)
The Evil Within: The Consequence
The post-launch support for Shinji Mikami’s survival horror game The Evil Within continues with The Consequence. This DLC will conclude Juli’s story, so you’ll want to make sure you beat The Assignment within the next few weeks.
Release Date: April 21 (PC, PS3, PS4, 360, XBO)
Killing Floor 2
The wait is almost over, Killing Floor 2 arrives this month, bringing with it arguably the most advanced gore system in any video game. Get ready, it’s going to be glorious.
Release Date: April 21 (Steam Early Access)
Forgotten Memories
Forgotten Memories looks like the perfect game if you’re looking for something spooky to play while on the go. Survival horror hasn’t seen much success on mobile, so it’ll be interesting to see how this one turns out.
Release Date: April 23 (iOS)
State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition
When the State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition releases on Xbox One, it will come bereft of the magnificent genitalia that plagued the original game. That’s not to say you shouldn’t get it — because you should — I merely wanted to mention those well-hidden penises one last time.
State of Decay used to have dicks in it. There, I’m done.
Release Date: April 28 (XBO)
Uncanny Valley
Cowardly Creations calls Uncanny Valley a “survival horror game, focusing on a bone chilling story, exploration and heart pounding action.” It also comes with a delightfully old school aesthetic that ought to please longtime fans of the genre.
Release Date: April 23 (PC)
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that actress Daveigh Chase has passed away at just 35 years old. The news was first reported by TMZ this afternoon.
The outlet reports, “The actress’ boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, tells TMZ … Daveigh died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.” The website’s report continues, “We’re told Daveigh had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month because of malnutrition.”
Here in the horror world, a young Daveigh Chase memorably played Samara in Gore Verbinski’s 2002 horror movie The Ring, the American remake of the Japanese horror hit.
Far outside the horror world, Daveigh Chase voiced Lilo in the 2002 animated movie Lilo & Stitch, a character she continued to voice in various animated spinoff projects.
Chase also appeared as Samantha Darko in the 2001 classic Donnie Darko, later returning to play the sister of Donnie Darko in the 2009 spinoff movie titled S. Darko.
Daveigh Chase’s resume also includes roles on the TV shows “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “Charmed,” “ER,” “Touched by an Angel,” “CSI,” “Cold Case,” and 32 episodes of “Big Love.”
Chase appeared in the films The Rats, Silence, Carolina, Beethoven’s 5th, Yellow, Little Red Wagon, Transference, Killer Crush, Jack Goes Home, and American Romance.
We send our deepest condolences to Daveigh Chase’s family, friends, and fans.
Pictured: Daveigh Chase in ‘Killer Crush’ (2015)
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