trivard676Anyone who enjoys the medium of video games could tell you that despite the claims of certain critics, video games are indeed art. However when gaming fans are quick to retort the claims and offer solid evidence, those same critics tend to downplay whatever we bring to the table.
In a recent article on the subject, author Mark Butler fleshes out his argument and cites the survival horror genre as a prime example of how video games can be considered art.
Video games do horror exceptionally well. So well in fact that the medium’s achievements in this regard are worthy of genuine acclaim and celebration. The best horror games are infinitely more terrifying than anything cinema or literature can offer – putting the individual at the heart of a nightmarish scenario rather than having them simply observe or read about others in peril – and this is something that is rarely acknowledged or published.
Butler takes readers on a journey through the history of survival horror from its roots, discussing groundbreaking classics, blockbuster titles and unsung heroes along the way in his new work “Interactive Nightmares.”
You can purchase Interactive Nightmares through Amazon’s Kindle app, or head over to the official page and take a look at it there. A good primer for someone who’s just getting their feet wet, or are up to their ears in survival horror. It’s extremely well-written – you won’t be sorry you picked it up.
