Scary Video Game Gift Ideas for the Horror Fan and Video Game Junkie
It takes a certain type of person to play scary video games. As a horror movie junkie, even I don't have what it takes to combat zombies, ghouls, radioactive abominations, aliens and other downright terrifying characters. Good, scary video games take the horror
fan to a new level of excruciating terror with their intense interactive platforms. This holiday season impress your horror fan with one of these scary video game gifts.
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead is the ultimate scary video game holiday gift for horror fans. Designed for co-op play, in order to survive this horror game, 4 players must work as a team, defeating terrifying zombies. One awesome feature to Left 4 Dead is that players can also play as zombies. Set for release November 17,, 2008. Left 4 Dead retails for $59.99. Rated M
Gears of War
This highly rated third-person shooter would make an excellent gift for any horror fan. Gears of War propels players into an epic battle against a terrifying race of creatures hell-bent on destroying mankind. Highly centered on teamwork, this video game employs voice recognition, voice chat, player statistics and more to encourage players to work together with human players and Artificial Intelligence partners. Gears of War retails for $59.99. Rated M
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark is an action-packed, fully interactive thriller that will leave any horror fan eager for more. Players can control even the minutest details in each real-time world, including when and how to blink. Broken up into 30-40 minute nail-biting episodes, this scary holiday gift is a great video game pick for the truly macabre. Alone in the Dark retails for $59.99. Rated M
Silent Hill: Homecoming
Silent Hill: Homecoming is the latest in the scary video game series. Play as Alex Shepherd, who returns to his hometown to investigate his brother's disappearance. Featuring new graphics and a new combat system, players must battle terrifying monsters, solve deadly puzzles and more. This intensely creepy game would make an excellent holiday gift. Silent Hill: Homecoming retails for $59.99. Rated M
Dead Space
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead is the ultimate scary video game holiday gift for horror fans. Designed for co-op play, in order to survive this horror game, 4 players must work as a team, defeating terrifying zombies. One awesome feature to Left 4 Dead is that players can also play as zombies. Set for release November 17,, 2008. Left 4 Dead retails for $59.99. Rated M
Gears of War
This highly rated third-person shooter would make an excellent gift for any horror fan. Gears of War propels players into an epic battle against a terrifying race of creatures hell-bent on destroying mankind. Highly centered on teamwork, this video game employs voice recognition, voice chat, player statistics and more to encourage players to work together with human players and Artificial Intelligence partners. Gears of War retails for $59.99. Rated M
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark is an action-packed, fully interactive thriller that will leave any horror fan eager for more. Players can control even the minutest details in each real-time world, including when and how to blink. Broken up into 30-40 minute nail-biting episodes, this scary holiday gift is a great video game pick for the truly macabre. Alone in the Dark retails for $59.99. Rated M
Silent Hill: Homecoming
Silent Hill: Homecoming is the latest in the scary video game series. Play as Alex Shepherd, who returns to his hometown to investigate his brother's disappearance. Featuring new graphics and a new combat system, players must battle terrifying monsters, solve deadly puzzles and more. This intensely creepy game would make an excellent holiday gift. Silent Hill: Homecoming retails for $59.99. Rated M
Dead Space
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