The Rise of Narrative-Driven Horror: How Story Became the Scariest Weapon of All

He was able to play with the fears of his audience like no other: Alfred Hitchcock is considered an unmatched master of cinema. His films have lost nothing of their effect even today.His name is still synonymous with exciting entertainment even 45 years after his death: Alfred Hitchcock, like no other, dominated the game with the emotions of his audience, which he confronted with ever new human abysses. Today he is considered the greatest direct…

The Rise of Narrative-Driven Horror: How Story Became the Scariest Weapon of All

Fear has always been the goal in horror games, but how creators get there has evolved. Where once it was enough to throw players into the dark with a gun and dwindling ammo, today’s most impactful horror games are different. They’re built around narrative. They’re driven by emotional stakes. And more than ever, they prove that the most haunting weapon a game can wield isn’t a monster or a jump scare, it’s a story you can’t forget. Narrative-driv…