https://stayclose.social/Carlos63265062214/ Latest updates from Carlos Dudgeon https://stayclose.social/blog/70918/dead-by-daylight-switch-review/ There is quite a bit of enemy variety to keep you entertained throughout The Evil Within . The artwork and story are praiseworthy for certain. In this case, you can't beat the original, and it certainly is scar


When it comes to the killers specifically, it has to be a tie. Sure, Daylight has more variable options, but Friday has to be given a nod for the sheer fact that it's given each version of Jason something original, with different strengths and weaknesses. The fact the killers vary in both games means that you can switch around and they're both endlessly


From a gameplay perspective, Eyrie of Crows has some strong loops for survivors, with long walls on the upper level of the main building. However, the killer also has some advantages in this map, with the main building offering a bird's eye view of the entire map to locate surviv

Until Dawn is one of the few games that use the framework of a classic horror story. With cameos from famous actors such as Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere and Peter Stormare there are too many reasons to play Until D


Still, this is a minor issue, and it is great to be able to say that the biggest issue with this port lies in that slight inconvenience which has nothing to do with the core gameplay of Dead by Dayli


Something that can get incredibly frustrating in Daylight is the lack of ability to fight back. The only way to fight the killer is to drop a pallet on him while running or shine a flashlight directly in his flash, both of which taking timing and/or aim that's often impossible. All you can really do when he's on your tail?


From a gameplay perspective, it is not the strongest of all, but some killers can avail themselves of the long corridors, such as the Gunslinger or the Huntress . The survivors will have to rely on their quick reflexes or multiple classrooms to avoid de


The other major point of interest is the circus, including a circle of tents, typical circus music players through a crackly speaker, a trailer players can run through, and even a cardboard character cut out players can put their face in for a bit of fun. But the star of the show is Maurice , the undead three-eyes horse that has become much love among f


The main building is distances enough from the shack that survivors may struggle to chain them together without taking a single hit at the very least, and the survivors are given some strong palettes within the building to earn an easy stun and make their quick escape. There is also a chance for vault points to spawn on some of the ramps outside to keep the chase going for longer or for killers to double back and catch the survivor off gu


For the best effect, play one of these horror games alone in a dark room at 1:00 am. Whether they are jump scares or frightening images, these video game are sure to freak you out. Just don't play them alone; they are not for the faint of he


Outlast 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. In this sequel, you play as a cameraman. As such, the footage from Outlast 2 comes out brighter and more vivid. Also, features of the tools of your trade (such as a sensitive microphone that allows you to hear footsteps) make the experience of Outlast 2 much more inte


Claudette is the healer of the game and very, very useful for surviving whatever the killer throws at the players. With Empathy she can see the auras of Dying or Injured allies so she can rush to their rescue. Her Botany Knowledge will transform the plants found by the Campfire into medicines that can slow bleeding and her healing speed and item efficiency is dramatically impro


Like most ports to the Switch, the graphics are not as detailed as they are on a PC, but the Adventure Game DLC still looks great in both docked and handheld mode. During development, Behavior Interactive discussed what to expect in terms of visuals compared to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and they stated , "We will offer the highest level of quality possible to maintain a good balance between performance and quality while respecting the hardware capabiliti


Originating from the movie Saw, the map comes from the meat packing plant that Amanda uses as a base of operations in the third movie, including a room full of monitors, a frozen body, and bloody torture devices designed to twist unfortunate victims' limbs. Excellently designed, with some challenging loops for survivors to zone killers, the Game stands as one of the stronger in the maps but certainly is not the strong


The Nintendo Switch release comes with nine killers, ten survivors, and three cosmetic packs. Other characters are available for purchase in the game, while more will be available in future releases. Note that Steve Harrington from Stranger Things in the image below is an example of a character that must be purchased in the in-game store. Oddly enough, some DLC is not available for purchase, namely Leatherface and Fre


Once upon a time, this map was the bane of all killers, presenting the greatest challenge they would face. Swf's, or even solo players, could make a mockery of killers by chaining chases through the closely gathered houses until all generators pop
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70918/dead-by-daylight-switch-review/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:44:39 +0000 Carlos Dudgeon https://stayclose.social/blog/70886/which-horror-game-you-should-play-based-on-your-myers-briggs®-type/ It’s considered one of the least popular maps and neither the killer nor the survivor has been able to make up for that. It’s a shame considering how popular Japanese horror is, but this DLC just didn’t st


Dead by Daylight has built a dedicated fan base thanks to a constant stream of creative new killers, including famous ones like Jigsaw from the Saw franchise , as well as some original creations from the developers. Dead by Daylight succeeds in creating some genuine tension as players attempt to outsmart the killer, but with the killer controlled by a human player instead of AI, that's a lot easier said than d


Aside from "Man of Mettle", most of his attributes don't contribute much to the game. He places a little higher than some other single-character DLC since it comes in the form of a paragraph DLC, rather than taking up a whole chap


What should be a relatively uneventful job takes a turn for the demented, as the player is harassed and pursued by animatronic animals that appear to be possessed. It may rely heavily on jump scares, but there's no denying Five Nights at Freddy 's ability to genuinely scare its fans, and it's all backed up by some interesting, expansive, and surprisingly deep l


Graveyard Keeper is what would happen if Stardew Valley embraced its subtle horror undertones. As the keeper of the graveyard you are tasked with maintaining the town’s cemetery and expanding your business into other ventu


In this post-apocalyptic horror game you are tasked with keeping the remaining survivors alive by repelling the hostile factions and eliminating the hordes of zombies. Days Gone is a game that has you accomplishing a lot of the tasks on your own for the good of every


Originally announced in 2020 and forecast for release in 2021, the game went dark for long enough for fans to worry it had met its end. An announcement from Paradox finally admitted they had taken the project away from Hardsuit Labs, and that its development would be undertaken by a different studio. After a few more years of radio silence, fans gave up hope until another announcement in September 2023 proved that the game has awoken from torpor and will release in 2


However, the poor design of the AI is problematic because it truly makes this game require an online community to be viable. The unfortunate reality is that when Dead by Daylight releases in September, there is likely a large number of players who would prefer a game with a variety of playstyles and continued content upda


With numerous companies and indie game developers churning out horror titles every year there are now a lot of creepy titles for gamers to dive into. No matter what type of player you are there is almost guaranteed to be a horror game out there that can scratch whatever itch you h


Mikaela may not be the best survivor in the game , but her abilities can provide some much-needed healing for all players in the adventure game crafting guide, along with some powerful aura-reading abilities. Though, considering it was released as a chapter rather than a paragraph, it would've still been nice to see an equally creative and powerful adversary to go along with Mika


But even though the concept of the game itself is pretty simple, there are a lot of mechanics to the game that take some practice, such as the skill checks required to repair generators. And if we dig even deeper, there's a lot that can be done in the game that players actually have no idea ab


Dead by Daylight is set to release for the Switch on September 24th, less than six weeks from now, at a similar price point to Friday the 13th and with all current DLC included. Comparisons of the quality of the two games aside, the player base for Dead by Daylight is large and healthy, where the one for Friday the 13th is not. The question is, will Friday the 13th have an adequately sized player base following the release of Dead by Daylight to maintain online p


Players take on the role of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series of horror films, while up to seven other players take on the role of camp counselors. Jason’s sole objective is to kill each of these players, and they meanwhile attempt to survive by waiting out the timer of twenty minutes, escaping by use of a vehicle, being rescued by police, or by having Thomas "Tommy" Jarvis, a protagonist from some of the films, arrive with a shotgun to save the


This music-themed DLC isn't the greatest in terms of its content, though it still offers a memorable survivor and killer for players to play as. Ji-Woon Hak isn't the most interesting villain to play as; the Entity helps him out with most of his special skills. However, his popularity among Dead by Daylight fans essentially makes him a must-have for play


PT sees players moving through an endlessly looping hallway as they attempt to solve its complex, vague puzzles and avoid the disturbing, ghost-like woman that occasionally attacks them. It's unfortunate that the full game will never be released, but PT is still a landmark horror release that has gone on to inspire countless copyc
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70886/which-horror-game-you-should-play-based-on-your-myers-briggs®-type/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:14:57 +0000 Carlos Dudgeon https://stayclose.social/blog/70872/dead-by-daylight-10-tips-to-level-up-fast/ This is something that really only improves with practice, so make sure you’re taking on as many repairs as possible in the early days. You’ll never learn if you avoid them for fear of making a mistake and the killer finding


Premiere Picks: Helix (Syfy) from Battlestar Galatica creator Ronald D. Moore; True Detective (HBO), starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson; Sherlock (PBS) season 3; Black Sails (Starz); and (A&E) and BBC America’s Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond mini-ser


For players looking for a role focused on healing and support, Desperate Measures is what they're looking for. Belonging to Felix Richter, Desperate Measures will increase the action speeds in both healing and unhooking Survivors by up to 14% per injured Survivor, which can total up to a 56% incre


PT sees players moving through an endlessly looping hallway as they attempt to solve its complex, vague puzzles and avoid the disturbing, ghost-like woman that occasionally attacks them. It's unfortunate that the full game will never be released, but PT is still a landmark horror release that has gone on to inspire countless copyc


The ability to heal one's self is a rare thing without the use of a med-kit after nerfs to perks such as Boon: Circle of Healing, but the ability to automatically heal is even rarer. But this is one of the perks that is arriving at the game with Trevor Belmont from the upcoming Castlevania collaborat


Daylight , however, has a level per character as well as player, and then a prestige level after that. This means that when you max a character out, you're not left asking yourself what the point of playing even is any m


February starts off slow, as far as television premieres goes, thanks to the Winter Olympics; however the second week of month brings both the return of The Walking Dead season 4 on AMC and the premiere of House of Cards season 2 on Netf


It's clear from the games listed here that the horror genre has enjoyed a successful resurgence, but the future of the genre is looking bright as well. Until Dawn studio Supermassive Games is currently working on an ambitious new horror anthology series , and Capcom is hard at work on the Resident Evil 2 remake, which looks like it's sticking close to the franchise's horror roots. With games like the Resident Evil 2 remake on the horizon, the horror gaming genre that was once in danger of going extinct is now showing no signs of slowing d


Survivors are sure to feel it when they run out of charges. Exultation allows them to recoup some of their losses while also upgrading the rarity of their item. As such, this perk can definitely see use in trials, but the only caveat is that players must land a pallet stun in order for the perk to w


It may be tempting to leave someone who got hooked to their fate, but if the killer has left after hooking them, it’s worth pulling down for the Bloodpoints alone; even if they didn’t do the same for you at some po


If you're looking for something light-hearted, you're probably going to want to go with Friday. Although the game can be a bit tense the first time you're dropped into a match, it's definitely a little more fun in terms of not taking itself too seriously, so if you're cosying up on the couch with a controller to play against your friends — this may be the one for


Dead By Daylight is a horror Adventure game Tips where four survivors and one killer are loaded into a match and there is a goal for each of them: the survivors must escape, and the killer must prevent them doing so. Although it’s four vs one, it’s pretty evenly matched, but it can be tricky for beginners on either s


Some quick ways of earning a few Bloodpoints are to break the pallets that have been thrown down and damage generators in the process of being fixed. As the killer, if someone throws a pallet down, you can pause to kick it and break it. You can also pause by generators that are not completely fixed and damage them, making it take a little longer to repair them. In the grand scheme of things, it’s unlikely either of these will win you the game, but every little bit helps when it comes to filling out those Bloodwebs, ri


Generators are the main objective for Survivors to complete, and the key to their escape. A previous patch raised how long it takes for Survivors to fully repair a generator to try and avoid 'gen-rush' games for more fun trials for every


March and April may not hold as many options as previous months, but there are still quite a few good picks available. Suits returns to USA; Whose Line Is It Anyway? proves what works, works (even on the CW); PBS finally premieres the BBC mini-series Mr. Selfridge starring Jeremy Piven; Orphan Black returns to BBC America; and Game of Thrones season 4 premieres… at some po


The first Outlast successfully translated the found footage horror genre to video game form, and Outlast 2 delivers a similar, yet arguably even scarier, experience. Outlast 2 changes the setting from a mental asylum to rural Arizona, where players are chased down by insane cult members. Its dark religious themes help to make Outlast 2 especially unnerving, and while the first half is a bit slow, the second half is a dizzying rollercoaster of shocking scenes and moments that will be drilled into the minds of anyone brave enough to play through
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/70872/dead-by-daylight-10-tips-to-level-up-fast/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:23 +0000 Carlos Dudgeon https://stayclose.social/blog/70822/6-reasons-dead-by-daylight-is-better-than-friday-the-13th-3-y-friday-is-bet/ Tallying up a total of twelve years of development, most fans gave up hope of ever seeing Mother 3 released, but the developers Brownie Brown and Www.Adventuregamesplus.Com HAL Laboratory eventually managed to finish development, and Mother 3 was released in 2006, awarding fans for their patie


Therefore, it's good for players to have an idea of some of the most powerful survivor perks in Dead by Daylight and their primary uses. While perks like Sole Survivor are immensely powerful for the individual, it doesn’t benefit the team so it doesn’t make the list, after all the goal is to get everyone out al


Aura reading is a powerful mechanic on both sides of the match, as being able to see the opponent offers a big advantage. Killers can see their next prey instead of hunting them down the old-fashioned way, and Survivors can see any mind games they might play around lo


You might be surprised by the amount of detail contained in this budget-friendly game. You should be able to pick up Slender: The Arrival for less than $10. The story revolves around the Slender Man, a mythical figure that originated as a creepypasta m


One of the base maps for the game, intended for the killer known as the Trapper , Coal Tower is one of the more balanced maps of the game. With strong loops, including the main building that survivors can easily chain to the nearby T and L walls, survivors can give killers a run for their money, but that's not to say it's overly survivor-si


Until Dawn is a horror game with a deeply unique cast of characters. It's similar in tone to movies like Cabin in the Woods and Friday the 13th. It is recommended to play this with a friend, as it really enhances the experie

The second game brought back the same protagonist, Gordon Freeman, who awakens 20 years after the events of the first title, having to save Earth from what Black Mesa unleashed. It was seen as a definite improvement on the first, but the development process that created it wasn't exactly painless. Valve spent half a decade creating prototypes and outlines before scrapping and cutting content, resulting in a more delayed game than fans expec


A balanced and quite stylish map, Family Residence is the Spirit's version of the Yamaoka Estate, of which there are currently two variants. With nods to traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as a typical Japanese-style building with tatami walls and gazebos with ritual-like altars, Family Residence is well-desig

The other major point of interest is the circus, including a circle of tents, typical circus music players through a crackly speaker, a trailer players can run through, and even a cardboard character cut out players can put their face in for a bit of fun. But the star of the show is Maurice , the undead three-eyes horse that has become much love among f


Another Macmillan Estate variant, the Groaning Storehouse, is one of the stronger versions, boasting a large main building with a central generator and multiple wall and crate loops to keep gameplay fresh and interesting. As one of the base maps, it saw an overhaul in recent years to improve the graphic fidelity, and the fresh coat of paint really did improve the interest of this


The other variant of the Crotus Prenn realm is Father Campbells Church, the dedicated map for the Clown, introduced into the game upon his release. This variant sees the asylum in the centre of the map replaced by a church which can be a strong loop point for survivors, but with a bit of mind-gaming and cutting survivors off from vaults, killers can catch out survivors h


Desperate Measures is a simple perk but one that will certainly come in handy, as Survivors are being injured and hooked all the time. Even with multiple injured Survivors, players with this perk will end up being a huge savior to the other Surviv


Fans were given an ephemeral look into Cyberpunk 2077 in 2013, treating them to a short trailer that certainly worked up appetites for this futuristic game, which would not be released for another seven years. Unfortunately, this ambitious project was left to the wayside, as the studio was also working on The Witcher 3 , which took priority. The development hell continued long after the release, as developers were put under a major crunch to reach the game's deadline, resulting in a game that was largely unfinished with bugs galore and even downright unplayable for some console gam


Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight has detailed characters and killers, and the graphics are just a lot more seamless. If you want to play based on visuals because that's what keeps you invested, you now know which game to cho

Outlast 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. In this sequel, you play as a cameraman. As such, the footage from Outlast 2 comes out brighter and more vivid. Also, features of the tools of your trade (such as a sensitive microphone that allows you to hear footsteps) make the experience of Outlast 2 much more inte
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Graveyard Keeper is what would happen if Stardew Valley embraced its subtle horror undertones. As the keeper of the graveyard you are tasked with maintaining the town’s cemetery and expanding your business into other ventu


Overall, the pattern of Wizards Unite 's gameplay looks to be borrowing heavily Pokémon GO 's. Players walk around to find collectibles, monitor their resources, and are eventually forced to visit real-world locations to replenish those resources. Then again, most mobile games have some sort of resource system. Even if Wizards Unite handles resources similar to GO, the latter still has very Pokémon -specific features like gyms and legendary battles. Surely Niantic wouldn't give us some Polyjuice Potion version of that, right? Wel


If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, this game will absolutely feel like it was made for you. In many ways, Wizards Unite seems to expect that people playing will have some awareness of Harry Potter and the world. There are countless references, links and nods to the franchise's expansive wo


As a small studio, however, Niantic could only do so much. It made sense, then, for Pokéstops to be in the exact same locations as Ingress portals. It even used a lot of the same systems for things like spawn rates and item product


Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has just released, much to the delight of many Harry Potter fans. The game is made by Niantic, site web the same people who made Pokémon GO. The two games function in similar ways in that they both use mostly the same locations to gather supplies and participate in battles. They both also encourage collecting items and exploring the world around you through walk


Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight has detailed characters and killers, and the graphics are just a lot more seamless. If you want to play based on visuals because that's what keeps you invested, you now know which game to cho


However, the poor design of the AI is problematic because it truly makes this game require an online community to be viable. The unfortunate reality is that when Dead by Daylight releases in September, there is likely a large number of players who would prefer a game with a variety of playstyles and continued content upda


This is the perfect game for INTJ types who enjoy accomplishing their goals in solitude but know that their work is going to help others. It also incentivizes players to be self-sufficient as a single-player survival game with RPG elements which is a big deal for INTJs who favor personal growth and independe


INFJ types will get a kick out of Control as it requires significant out of the box thinking to adapt to new powers as they become available, negotiate the twisting labyrinth of the of the facility, and come up with clever strategies for putting down bosses. There are also a lot of secrets that INFJs will enjoy digging i


You can create a private match in both games to just play with your friends but Friday is just better set up for it. You can create a private match entirely or you can buddy up in a party system and be loaded into a lobby with other random people to be set up for a full match. Daylight didn't have this feature for a long time and although they now have a party system, it's still bringing up a lot of bugs and lagging for some peop


With Wizards Unite , however, the items you collect don’t seem as relevant. These items are anything from magical creatures to artifacts and more, so it just feels a little more random and less cohesive. There's a bit less of a push to get out there and nab everything, as a res


Of course, Niantic is a lot bigger now. It should have the means to make Wizards Unite more varied and deep than Pokémon GO -- but will it? After all, why spend development time changing the systems of a game that made billions of dollars? The smart move, at least from a business standpoint, is for Niantic to make Wizards Unite a Pokémon GO clone with enough references to keep Harry Potter fans placated. If the information revealed about the game so far is any indication, that's exactly what it


Players take on the role of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series of horror films, while up to seven other players take on the role of camp counselors. Jason’s sole objective is to kill each of these players, and they meanwhile attempt to survive by waiting out the timer of twenty minutes, escaping by use of a vehicle, being rescued by police, or by having Thomas "Tommy" Jarvis, a protagonist from some of the films, arrive with a shotgun to save the


There are even three teams. This seems particularly odd since the Harry Potter franchise has four perfect teams built into its story with the Hogwarts houses. Instead, it seems we're getting Valor, Instinct, and Mystic repeated in the form of three Professions. Wizards Unite players can choose to be Aurors, Magizoologists, or Professors, which totally fit the theme of the aggressive one, the offbeat one, and the smart one. One nice difference is that the three Professions are encouraged to work together, unlike how Pokémon GO emphasizes competition between the te
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