![]() ![]() The actual horror in this game is as simple as it gets (it’s a very “innocent” game in that respect), but the true star here is the gameplay variety. Chaos these days, which is quite surprising given that this, admittedly obscure, title had a lot of great ideas that were arguably ahead of their time. I almost never hear anyone talk about Dr. The music is also quite good (if incredibly repetitive). Like the films it’s based on, the horror of Friday the 13th’s NES game is based on the idea that you’re never entirely sure where Jason is (outside of specific moments) and you’re never entirely sure you can survive your next encounter with him. Yes, we included Friday the 13th on our list of the worst NES games, but as I mentioned in my retrospective on the title, Friday the 13t h can always boast the rare distinction of being a true NES horror game that’s actually fairly scary in its own right. It’s tough to defend as a game, but it does prove that the humble, family-friendly NES was more than capable of producing a blood and gore horror experience worthy of the most notable ‘80s shock and schlock fests. Essentially an NES version of a torture porn movie, Chiller asks you to use early light-gun mechanics to torture a variety of (presumably innocent) victims as well as a couple of monsters. Still, there’s something to be said for just how shocking this game is. It was one of the most controversial games of its time, and, to be honest, there’s almost no real merit to any version of this game beyond shock value. This unlicensed NES port of an obscure arcade game was only spoken of in hushed whispers during the ‘80s and ‘90s (when it was spoken of at all). While “scariness” is usually a horror measuring stick, this list also includes games with horror themes that aren’t necessarily meant to be scary. ![]() In order to pay respect to the most notable NES horror games, this list also includes games released for the Famicom as well as a notable unlicensed NES game.Because there are so few stone-cold classics from that time, you’ve really got to dig deep into the unconsecrated ground of early horror games to find the titles worth talking about a little more.Ī look at the best horror games from that time is less of a total celebration of every early experience and more of a necessary look at the early days of this genre and why it’s important to pay respect to the titles that were bold enough to be horror games at a time when everyone was still figuring that whole thing out.īefore we get into the list, though, here are a couple of notes to consider: In a way, though, that makes it that much more interesting to look back at the NES era of horror games and try to find the gems. While the popular narrative that horror gaming didn’t properly begin until Resident Evil was released in 1996 obviously isn’t accurate, it’s safe to say that the ’80s and early ’90s were a strange time for the genre. This particular game is not a real jewel – it seems much like any other Bianco Bianco games, but that also means that it has some real quality.Īdd to that some neat visuals and a kind of spooky ending, and you’ll have some reasons to play today’s free flash game of the day, Mystery House in Japan.There’s no getting around the fact that the NES era isn’t generally considered to be the best time for horror games. The entire game is not very difficult: there are four parts of the room that can be explored, there’s quite some pixel hunting involved, the classic and rather difficult puzzle and some more searching in a 100% Japanese setting… and you’re done. It is quite difficult to revolutionize the genre or even innovate it, but at least Bianco Bianco tries: you have to turn on the lights before being able to actually start playing, and that is a nice addition, even though not a real challenge. Today’s Mystery House in Japan is a short escape the room game and quite easy, but nevertheless fun to play. Developed by Bianco Bianco, the devs of another past game of the day, Escape from Dr. I am a huge fan of escape the room games and if you are too, that’s exactly what you’re going to get: a really high quality escape the room game, Mystery House in Japan. ![]()
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