The article discusses the evolution of horror games from familiar settings to those that explore diverse cultural landscapes, enhancing the unsettling experience. Game examples include 'Still Wakes the Deep', set on a Scottish oil rig, and 'Mundaun', which utilizes Swiss folklore with a hand-drawn art style to create ominous atmospheres. Additionally, the writer highlights 'Detention' and 'Devotion' from Red Candle Games, which incorporate Taiwanese history and religion, illustrating how cultural contexts can add depth to horror narratives.
"Many classics pull on the American zeitgeist, which provides a level of stability and security before the horror kicks in."
"Still Wakes the Deep begins on a crumbling Scottish oil rig... Just when I started feeling comfortable, the oil rig drilled a little too deep and unleashed some unknowable horror."
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