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This Generator Has No Shortage of Ideas for Horror Games
The guy behind the ridiculously addictive Cookie Clicker browser game has released a new project called Orteil’s Game Idea Generator. It’s essentially video game themed Mad Libs, as it connects seemingly random nouns and situations, resulting in some surprisingly interesting ideas for video games. Because we’re all fans of horror here, I figured I’d dick around with it for awhile and see what horror games it could come up with.
The results were… intriguing.
First up, we have a robot brawler set on an island. I imagine this would play out like Dead Island, if you replaced the zombie hordes with a gaggle of angry robots.
I just realized there aren’t enough games (i.e. any) that let us experience the horrifying majesty of bears firsthand. Remember the cabin in Condemned 2? Now you’re the bear.
How does one “fondle” black holes? Also, gross.
Much like bears, the elderly is a demographic not often tackled by horror games. Could be interesting.
I’m not surprised that a cave man dating simulator would be scary as hell.
Those are just a few examples of the things this generator can come up with. If you like, we can turn this into a game. Head on over to the Game Idea Generator, find something amazing, and return to share it with the rest of us. The best idea gets all of my respect, and that’s priceless.
GSC Game World will be bringing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl fans the first expansion next month when “Cost of Hope” launches on August 20. The release will coincide with a new 2.0 update for the game. The devs will release more info on the expansion and the update in the coming weeks.
In Cost of Hope, players once again step into the role of Skif — the protagonist of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — as a mysterious PDA signal draws him into events unfolding alongside the main game’s story. Players will explore uncharted locations, encounter unexpected allies and enemies, discover powerful weapons, and experience a new story. With dozens of hours of content, your choices will shape the future of the Zone in this major new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga.
Launching in line with Cost of Hope will be a “massive” Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Available as a free update to all owners of the game, the update will upgrade the game to a new version of Unreal Engine 5, as well as bring a variety of new content and improvements.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch for PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG.com, the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.
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