While I appreciate the lengths that developer Blue Isle went to flesh things out, The Arrival relies far too heavily on the rudimentary game mechanics of the original, which was only ever meant to last for a few minutes.
These parts, at least, are done pretty well. Like all great horror games, Slender is best served in a dark room with a pair of headphones. Boards creak, children whisper, and there are some truly terrifying moments that wouldn’t exist without the impeccable use of audio. Some impressive sound design surrounds you with an ambient soundtrack and jarring noises, and it really adds to the already creepy atmosphere. Trekking through autumnal forests and rummaging through homes that actually feel lived in make the world of Slender an interesting environment. Some of the better-lit areas look genuinely great. Instead of a dark forest, you’ll wander through abandoned homes, creepy mines, and sunbaked hillsides. The world he haunts is larger and denser, as well. You can't fight him, only run from him, and that in of itself makes him more frightening than most game monsters. Though his iconic design may be simple, I still got freaked out every time I spotted his silhouette in the distance.
The Slender Man himself still stalks you with the same terrifying persistence he has in the original, exuding a menacing presence that evolves throughout the story in some unexpected ways. The Arrival features a brand new storyline, improved visuals, great replay value, and most importantly, survival horror at its best.Most importantly, The Arrival remembers that the core of any good horror lies in its boogeyman. Slender: The Arrival is the official re-imagining and expansion of the original game created by Mark Hadley, teamed up with the writers behind the Marble Hornets series and the development team at Blue Isle Studios. Slender: The Eight Pages was a short, experimental first-person game that helped breathe new life into the horror genre through its use of unadulterated tension and fear.
Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaption of Slender Man, developed in collaboration with Eric "Victor Surge" Knudson, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios.īack in 2012, Mark Hadley ( AgentParsec) created a game that captivated gamers around the world.
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