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BLAIR WITCH
Loosely based on the original Blair Witch
film for the late ’90s, Blair Witch 2019 was
an unexpected release that many did not see
coming and yet it turned out to be one of the
most terrifying games of the year. Very similar
to the Outlast series, you play as Ellis a former
cop and soldier going into the dreaded forest
to find a lost child. Discovering Ellis’ troubled
past and the often relatable demons it left him
with grounded it all and made each eerie or
excruciatingly frightful moment personal. It’s
a superbly constructed horror game offering
more scares and tension than the original movie
ever did.

BLOODSTAINED: RITUAL OF

THE NIGHT
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was
released way back on the original PlayStation
and it was one of the greatest games ever made.
Series creator Koji Igarashi returns with a
brand-new series that truly captures everything
that made the greatest Castlevania ever made
into a legendary game. Exploring the castle’s
many secrets is a delight, and there is a dizzying
array of weapons and powers waiting to be bent
to your will. If you’re seeking a true successor to
Symphony of the Night then Bloodstained will
satisfy that need and more.

CONTROL

From Max Payne to Alan Wake to Quantum
Break, Remedy games have also been uniquely
special and their brand-new franchise Control
continues that rich tradition. Control is set in
an engrossingly weird paranormal world that
begs to be explored. Playing as Jesse, you’re
armed with versatile psychic skills as your
main weapon which makes for thrilling ranged
combat. And thanks to a strong supporting cast,
a well-written script, and plenty of intriguing
breadcrumb trails Control proves to be
Remedy’s best game yet.

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