10 Exceptional Horror Video Games That Deserve A Comeback

3. Obscure

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Hydravision Entertainment

There's the obvious joke that Obscure really has itself faded into obscurity, however when looking at the gameplay on offer and the brilliant concept of switching party members on the fly to utilize their own unique strengths, this school-based horror title really should have been on everyone's radar.

Using a similar tactic as Alan Wake in that light sources break down enemies in order for you to deliver the killing blow, Obscure's lighting direction is impeccable, creating a sense of dread when you move to poorly lit areas and realise you'll have to rely on what meagre supplies you have with you.

You can even play obscure with a friend, making the experience infinitely more fun as now both of you race around the school, avoiding monsters and solving puzzles. It's a dynamic that works so much better than the tosh AI you were lumbered with in Resi 5 and adds in a tonne of replayability.

The setting, atmosphere, campy dialogue and ability to play with a friend would all translate perfectly to a modern audience. Fingers crossed it gets the passing grade in the near future.

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