Horror Game Ideas?

[newbchu]

Hi there people!
This is my first project I'm creating and I wanted some suggestions eg. cinematics and probably some models would be great!

 

[DarkAngelAzazel]

The most important thing about horror is the atmosphere.
And a main part of it is the music. So i suggest you look for some scary music
e.g. the epic resident evil one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBGvtkVVas0&feature=related&hd=1

 

[Spartan-117]

Left 4 Dead 2 music themes are also good for that kind of stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl6zl70eVok

 

[newbchu]

The most important thing about horror is the atmosphere.
And a main part of it is the music. So i suggest you look for some scary music
e.g. the epic resident evil one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBGvtkVVas0&feature=related&hd=1

Left 4 Dead 2 music themes are also good for that kind of stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl6zl70eVok

mmm mm thanks for the music ideas but I've already prepared them

 

[DkD_Killer]

what about kinda like what Werewolf trans. does and u dont know whose the killer till night time or something kinda like that?

 

[newbchu]

what about kinda like what Werewolf trans. does and u dont know whose the killer till night time or something kinda like that?

Lol bro go look up silent hill on google or wiki then you'll understand my project

 

[cleavinghammer]

I'd suggest limiting the number of jump scares, as that gets old fast.

 

[-W3SK3R-]

Wc3 is not really good for scary cinematics, i have watched lots of horror cinematic and i didn't get scared.

 

[newbchu]

Wc3 is not really good for scary cinematics, i have watched lots of horror cinematic and i didn't get scared.

Mmm true wc3 is going to be hard ._.

I'd suggest limiting the number of jump scares, as that gets old fast.

and yes i agree but i still need to keep the tension high

 

[cleavinghammer]

Here's a good way to maintain tension: Make an enemy invisible, and the only way to detect it is through the sounds it makes. So as your character moves on, hearing the noise get closer and closer... THEN it attacks, preferably from behind.

If it's a first-person view, even better.

Alternatively, only its footsteps are heard.

 

[newbchu]

Here's a good way to maintain tension: Make an enemy invisible, and the only way to detect it is through the sounds it makes. So as your character moves on, hearing the noise get closer and closer... THEN it attacks, preferably from behind.

If it's a first-person view, even better.

Alternatively, only its footsteps are heard.

mmm the classic invisible man lol i like
and my camera is 3rd person i think

 

[cleavinghammer]

Another one: if the hero has the ability to fight back (or affect the monsters, say distract them or turn invisible), have a part of the map were those abilities are taken away, forcing stealth. But include the option to return at some point and blast the hell out of them.

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

If you want something scary in warcraft, create quality models, stuff like HD ones, very cool terrrain, like good use of fog, etc. and most of all is the background music and storyline.

 

[A-Mexican-Taco]

mmm the classic invisible man lol i like
and my camera is 3rd person i think

Hmm i might be able to do a first person Camera for you? Though i must admit, first person isn't that great in warcraft. The reaction time is limited therefore making a "tense game" hard because of the limited view of sight. I mean admit it, even in oblivion you had to use third person to really grasp the whole scene. Anyhow im getting off topic, if you would like a first person camera, i have been working on a camera that would allowed first or third person view as well as regular game camera. The third person is pretty good, first person is hard to grasp because people want to see the weapon in the hand, shield, etc and to do that, it requires the camera to be very close to the model which shows the insides of the face during attacks. First person without the hands, weapon, shield, etc. is very easy but you don't get the same feeling as if you saw them but it looks better.

 

[newbchu]

Hmm i might be able to do a first person Camera for you? Though i must admit, first person isn't that great in warcraft. The reaction time is limited therefore making a "tense game" hard because of the limited view of sight. I mean admit it, even in oblivion you had to use third person to really grasp the whole scene. Anyhow im getting off topic, if you would like a first person camera, i have been working on a camera that would allowed first or third person view as well as regular game camera. The third person is pretty good, first person is hard to grasp because people want to see the weapon in the hand, shield, etc and to do that, it requires the camera to be very close to the model which shows the insides of the face during attacks. First person without the hands, weapon, shield, etc. is very easy but you don't get the same feeling as if you saw them but it looks better.

hahas i think the 3rd person camera fits my game better
and my camera can eventually shift itself to 1st person if the area is too small

 

[A-Mexican-Taco]

be wary with first person cameras though, the turning can be quite difficult to figure out haha. Click with the mouse can momentarily mess up the camera if the unit turns too fast and using the arrow keys can be tricky. But good luck in any case
If you want some feedback or help with the camera pm me. More then willing to help (seem to have a lot of free time when having no project xD)

 

[Darkt3mpl3r]

create a weak character you play in third person view. This way, you're forced so flee from evil spirits.

 

[Ken-E]

The best way to create something horrifying in Warcraft is to have an up close and personal experience to the ghoulies or whatever you call them. 3rd person camera would do great since first person camera could cause War 3 to project stuffs to the slowest degree. And put some creepy and eerie sound set to keep things tense and finally enemies should be rarely encounter to prevent spoiling the horror and when they pop out you should insert a terrifying scream or shriek.

Good Luck on your project and don't give up....

 

[cleavinghammer]

Maybe put a lot of rooms with little light except from torches. Then have something invisible extinguish them one by one...