Why Are These Games So Scary? The Science of Fear in Gaming

Ever played a game so scary you had to pause and take a deep breath? 😨 What really makes a game terrifying—cheap jumpscares or something deeper? From eerie soundtracks and creepy enemy AI to the mind games developers use to mess with us, we’re breaking down the science of fear in gaming. 🎮💀

From Silent Hill and Resident Evil to modern horror nightmares, let’s figure out why these games haunt us long after we turn off the console. 😱🔥

Which game scared you the most?

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0:00 Intro
0:07 The Psychology of Fear in Gaming
1:07 The Role of Sound Design
2:28 Mid-CTA
2:46 Level Design & Environmental Storytelling
4:08 Terrifying Enemy Design
5:38 What's the SCARIEST Game Ever?
7:38 Outro