Essays about: "Horror games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words Horror games.

  1. 1. Uncanny Sound Design : How can voices in horror media be designed to sound uncanny, and are these effects perceived as being associated with fear?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Rasmus Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Sound Design; Sound Engineering; Fear; Scary Games;

    Abstract : Emotions of fear have long been the driving factor towards the appeal of the horror genre. Since beingpopularised in mothern years due to the ever growing development of technology, the Uncanny Valley hasfound its way into the horror genre. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using a bio-metric feedback device to enhance player experience in horror games

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Ted Hedlund; Olof Norrlind; [2023]
    Keywords : affection; biofeedback; biometric; game; horror; heart rate; experience;

    Abstract : This paper is aimed at investigating whether a biofeedback device can positively increase a player's experience of thrill and suspension in a horror game. To facilitate this, two versions of the same horror game were created with a connection to a heart rate monitor. READ MORE

  4. 3. Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Tension Inducing Experiences in Horror Games

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Rivindu Wickramarachchi; [2023]
    Keywords : AI; Atmospheric Horror Elements; Emotions; Machine Learning; Physiological Responses;

    Abstract : The video game industry is evolving day by day with new technologies being introduced to enhance the player experience. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in games can be seen as one of the major areas that many game companies focus on due to therapid technological development that it has seen in recent years. READ MORE

  5. 4. Examining the role of soundscapes for player experience : A Case Study of Darkwood

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Sam Aziminejad; Alexander Agfemalm; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study is about audio design in horror games, by looking at the horror game Darkwood. Its goal is to answer the questions on how the soundscape of Darkwood affects player experience, what sounds Darkwood utilizes, and what emotional registers it evokes. READ MORE

  6. 5. The effect of red-light sources on the player experience of a horror game level

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Irma Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Horror games; 3D modeling; lighting in video games; color study; color psychology; red;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how the color red can potentially affect the player’s perception of horror game environments. The test was conducted by asking participants to play through a horror level made in Unreal Engine 4 which used realistic-looking assets. READ MORE