Sometimes, it's not about atmosphere in a horror game — it's about the perfect time to ambush you with a jump scare.

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Lights off. Headphones on. This is how I usually play horror games and enjoy giving myself some genuine scares. From Resident ...

The effectiveness of jump scares in a horror movie relies on many factors, especially atmosphere. Just shoving a shocking image in the face of the viewers might terrify them for a moment, but it won't ...

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