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What setting works best for a horror game?

Started by Kyle VOltti, March 02, 2006, 08:51:38 PM

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Ygaragyr Xyagyxa

Modern works best, at least for me. Something something makes it feel more tangible something.

xoriel77

Modern works best as it's more relatable. Can really psyche players out with current news stories escalating wildly. I also have to tip my hat to a criminally underused sub genre of horror which is the 'horror western'. With its desolate pockets of civilization, savage outlaws all around, exploring unknown lands, meeting indigenous people who view you as trespassers, god-fearing sermons and superstitions, the setting is perfectly ripe for it.