10 FORGOTTEN Video Games That Deserve More Love
1. Rule Of Rose (2006)
From iconic heavyweights like Silent Hill and Resident Evil to the cult favourites of Siren and Fatal Frame, Japanese horror games are some of the most intriguing and frightening genre outings that players can experience. One title that likely hasn't appeared on most horror fans’ radars is Rule Of Rose.
Released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2, this psychological horror saw 19-year-old orphan Jennifer wake-up on an airship after being attacked by a group of masked children at the start of the game.
Her assailants are a group of cruel kids who call themselves the Red Crayon Aristocrat Club. It’s the teenager’s job throughout each chapter to explore the claustrophobic airship alongside her canine companion to find gifts for each of the other girls.
Despite some unruly controls that made combat more frustrating than scary, this title was a genuinely unsettling portrayal of abuse and trauma laced with a chilling atmosphere. Rounded out with a beautiful soundtrack and stellar visuals, Rule Of Rose is one of the best game most people haven’t heard of.
With a moral panic causing the game to be banned in the UK shortly before its release, some players may never get the chance to play this overlooked masterpiece.