Horror Play
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJohn, Robert, and guests are in search for the scariest game ever made. The group reviews the game and rate it on it's overall scare factor.
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HP Bonus 4 (Horrific Moments in Non-Horror Games)
June 27, 2017 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.6 MBJohn and Robert each pick a non-horror game with a horror moment. The games they choose are not horror games, but each have a moment within the game that turned out to be quite scary.
Horror Play 56 (The Park)
June 13, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 42.6 MBHow scary are abandoned amusement parks? In this game, quite scary. On this episode of the Horror Play podcast, we review the indie horror game The Park, and search for our son as we ride scary swan rides, flashback to eletro-shock therapy, and talk to a weird demon dude. Follow @sharkdropper
HP Bonus 3 (Guests)
June 06, 2017 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBAt the time of this recording the HP crew had played 47 games. If you're a frequent listener of Horror Play you know there are four reviewers per game, but the reviewers aren't always the same. On this bonus episode, John and Robert get together to discuss the amount of guests that have appeared to help rate the horrific games of Horror Play. Follow @sharkdropper
Horror Play 55 (Firewatch)
May 23, 2017 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42 MBThe HP crew gets together this week to discuss and rate the indie lookout game Firewatch. Not a horror game persay, Firewatch still packs on some tension throughout its short narrative campaign as the lead character Henry uncovers the mysteries of the surrounding Wyoming woods.
HP Bonus 2 (IGN's Top Ten)
May 16, 2017 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.4 MBIn the second bonus episode of Horror Play, the HP crew gets together to discuss IGN's Top Ten Horror Games list. Do we agree or disagree? Listen to find out.
Horror Play 54 (Resident Evil 7)
May 02, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBResident Evil 7 is a true return to horror for Capcom's famous franchise. After three action-based installments, Capcom decided to reign it in and focus solely on the horror aspect of the series. Imagine the first Resident Evil game, but in Lousiana, and replace zombies with monsters. Resident Evil 7 is truly terrifying and we couldn't wait to play. So listen here as John, Adam, Robert, and Amber discuss their likes and dislikes, and decide whether this game belongs in the top ten. WARNING!...
HP Bonus 1 (Intro)
April 25, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBOn the inagural episode of Horror Play Bonus, John, Robert, and Adam sit down to discuss what will become of the newly released bonus episodes. In an effort to release more content, expect more episodes with reviews, horror game topics, trailers, playthroughs, discussions, and erratic banter. Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes. If you would like to help donate you can do so on our website www.sharkdropper.com, or through Patreon. Just search Shark Dropper Studios. Enjoy!!
Horror Play 53 (Emily Wants to Play)
April 13, 2017 16:00 - 46 minutes - 41.4 MBEmily wants to play with her creepy dolls, and she wants us to play with her creepy dolls as well. For this episode of the Horror Play podcast, John, Robert, Adam, and Amber review Emily Wants to Play, a hide and seek, spot the clown, run from dummies, type of horror game. Follow @sharkdropper
Horror Play 52 (Siren)
March 06, 2017 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.2 MBEver hear of the Playstation Classic Siren? No? Us either... until it was recommended by a fan. We decided to try our luck against the evil gun-toting monsters as we try to solve puzzles..? Siren is a game that's hard to classify and we go to great depths trying to figure out exactly what type of game it is. Some may think that having 10+ main characters would be confusing, but luckily Siren comes with a handy spreadsheet before every chapter!
Horror Play 51 (Layers of Fear)
January 13, 2017 01:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBWhat is it about mansions that make them so creepy? For this episode of Horror Play, the HP crew gets together to discuss a game that goes a little mad. Winding corridors, blood splattered paintings, and a room full of crazy dolls are just some horrific things they experience. This is a game like no other. Follow us: @sharkdropper www.sharkdropper.com
Horror Play 50 (Notes of Obsession)
December 15, 2016 17:00 - 45 minutes - 40.8 MBWe play a mom haunted by her legless monster kid in the Swedish school project known as Notes of Obsession. It may be a short game, but the HP crew has a lot to talk about including the amazing graphics, the grotesque monster, and whether blueberry Redbull is the best flavor of Redbull out there. Also! This is our 50th review!!!!! Follow @sharkdropper
Horror Play 49 (Cry of Fear)
November 30, 2016 16:30 - 52 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we review a game Adam hates and everyone else thinks is okay. Cry of Fear was a mod based off the Half-Life engine. Many seem to think it is one of the scariest games out there, often appearing on Horror Game Top Ten lists. We take our crack at it and see if it holds up as a truly terrifying experience. One day we'll review the sequel Cry Harder. Follow @sharkdropper
Halloween 2016
October 31, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 43.2 MBAs usual the Horror Play crew mixes it up for Halloween. Rather than rating another game, Robert, John, Adam, and Amber get together to rerate both Slender: The Arrival and P.T. Both games are tied atop the Horror Play Scariest list and that must finally come to an end. Through general discussion and some point/counter-point arguments, find out which game will be crowned the true winner (so far...) of the scariest games that the HP crew has played.
Horror Play 48 (Left 4 Dead 2)
October 12, 2016 04:30 - 51 minutes - 46 MBZombies, everyone loves them! Well at least everyone in 2009 did. Value brings up the sequal to the successful Left 4 Dead franchise. Where does it stack up to the original? Is the a quality sequal or just another re-skin of the original? How does the Source engine hold up to this day? Find out on an all new HORROR PLAY. www.lootcrate.com/shark promo code: SHARKDROPPER
Horror Play 47 (Ghostbusters)
August 31, 2016 10:30 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MBSome call it the unoffical 3rd movie, some call it a disappointment. We've played the 2009 Ghostbusters video game so you don't have to. How does it stand with the rest of the Ghostbusters titles? Is the game scary? Find out on an all new Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 46 (Dino Crisis)
July 30, 2016 01:00 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MBWelcome to dinosaur island! This week we sit down and discuss the newest game on the roster-- Dino Crisis! It's like Resident Evil, but with raptors. We take control of Regina, the red-haired protagonist, as she explores a creepy facility that's been overrun with big-ass lizards. This ain't no walk in the park. Let's see how it ranks against some of the great survival horror games. Tune in to see!
Horror Play 45 (Alan Wake)
July 05, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBA Horror Play in the making for almost as long as the game itself. Well, not quite. Alan Wake from Remdy Entertainment took almost 10 years to make. This Stephen King/Twin Peaks love letter sets you in a rural town in the upper north west. You play Alan Wake, a writer who's is hunted by a mysterous presence in the town known as "the Darkness." Alan suddenly awakens without his memory for the last week, and his wife missing. Find out just how scary this game is as we discuss it on a new Horror...
Horror Play 44 (Claire)
June 06, 2016 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBHistorically 16 bit games have not fared well on Sharkdropper. We know that a lot can be done with a little technology but, not every game can pull this off. This week we look at an offering from Hailstorm Games, Claire. Claire tells the story of a young woman who wakes up alone in a hospital. From there its up to the player to decypher why she is there, and more importantly how to get out of there. Where does the game stack up for us? Find out on a new Horror Play Podcast. www.sharkdropper...
Horror Play 43 (The Evil Within)
April 27, 2016 01:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MBThe Evil Within was supposed to bring horror back to its roots. This was the game that was supposed to be for fans of the original Resident Evil games; a game for fans of true survival horror. John, Robert, Adam, and Amber sit down to discuss their likes and dislikes for the game. Spoiler alert: There are more dislikes. But listen in to find out if they thought the Evil was Within or Without.
Horror Play 42 (Limbo)
April 04, 2016 01:00 - 46 minutes - 41.8 MBLimbo may not be a true horror game, but it definitely has moments that exude creepiness and tension. We play as the lost boy looking for his sister, exploring the forest, mines, and broken-down buildings. Is this the scariest game we've played so far? Is it supposed to be scary? Listen and find out what we think!!
Horror Play 41 (Misao)
March 12, 2016 04:30 - 47 minutes - 42.1 MBThe HP crew decides to once again go indie for the Horror Play podcast by playing the free downloadable RPG Misao. We explore a haunted school, find dead girl body parts, and choose between killing a hot boy crush or a creepy teacher. We also break down the most important question: Can an indie game like this be scary? We'll let you know.
Horror Play 40 (Dead Space)
February 15, 2016 05:00 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MBIn space no one can hear you scream, but in your room with the lights off they can. The HP crew welcomes a new guest as they rate and review this insta-classic and determine whether it ranks among the elite when it comes to pure terror.
Horror Play 39 (Five Nights at Freddy's 3)
January 28, 2016 01:00 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MBGood things come in threes, right? Well we put that to the test this week as we review the third installment of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Where does it stack up to the first two? More cheap jump scares, or are there some neuanced horror elements at play? Find out on a new Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 38 (Calm Time)
January 06, 2016 01:30 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MBAnother indie pixel game?! Thats right! The horror play guys are back to bring you though this pixelated nightmare. Is it scary? Boring? REALLY boring? Find out as we talk about Calm Time.
Horror Play 37 (Outlast: Whistleblower)
December 05, 2015 01:00 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MBNew guest Amber Simpson (Snubbed, Dopple Avenue Hurt) joins the HP crew to review the Outlast DLC known as Whistleblower. We take control of a voiceless tattletale as he tries to escape the craziest of asylums. It's been a while since we stepped foot in Mount Massive Asylum when we first played the original game... Now it's time to return to see what evil awaits.
Halloween 2015
October 30, 2015 02:00 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBRobert, Kyle, Adam, Tyler, and John sit down to talk three classic video game turned horror movies: Alone in The Dark, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill. We use the word "classic" loosely.
Horror Play 36 (Paranoiac)
October 14, 2015 22:00 - 52 minutes - 47.1 MBParanoiac, a game that's hard to say, but not hard to play. This free download comes to us by way of indie developers Uri & Vgperson and follows the story of Miki Takamura as she stays in her aunt's masion for some well deserved R&R. But unfortunately for Miki, everything is not as it seems in this old house. Find out how this 16-bit indie game stacks up as we unlock all the doors to bring you a new Horror Play Podcast. Also, we delve into the intricacies of a Purge Day, a totally unrelated t...
Horror Play 35 (Resident Evil 2)
September 30, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWhen Resident Evil 2 came out in 1998 it garnered tons of praise, and rightfully so. The game was a sequel to a classic, and eventually became a classic itself. This week the HP fellas sit down to discuss their playthroughs of this haunting survival horror. Did they play as Claire or Leon? Did they have to fight a Tyrant? Did they suffer through the classic tank controls? Were they scared? Answers to all these questions and more on this episode of Horror Play.
Horror Play 34 (Spooky's House Of Jump Scares)
September 12, 2015 12:30 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the surface, Spooky's House Of Jump Scares appears to be an audible romp though a haunted mansion. But something dark and mysterious lurks beneath this game. Lag Studios brings us a unique take on the indie horror genre as the player is tasked with nagivigating 1,000 rooms in Spooky's haunted house. Find out if jump scares were enough to scare the HP crew, or if it was just another dud?
Horror Play 33 (The Walking Dead: Season 1)
September 01, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBTelltale's The Walking Dead won many awards when it came out, including Game of the Year. We play the entire first season of this story-driven experience to see, not only if it's scary, but also if we can truly classify it as a video game. John, Robert, Adam, and Tyler get together to discuss the zombie apocalypse, hard choices, and Clementine's hair.
Horror Play 32 (Dream Of The Blood Moon)
July 23, 2015 04:30 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBIndie horror games tend to be hit or miss. Is Dream Of The Blood Moon just another Slender knock-off? Or can it stand up on its own? John, Robert, Adam, and Kyle play Dream and determine if this game brings anything unique or new to the horror table. See how it stacks up against the likes of Slender and White Noise on this episode of the Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 31 (Friday The 13th)
July 10, 2015 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MB1989 gave us so many things: Paula Abdul, Micheal Keaton as Batman, and everyone's favorite killer in his very own video game, Friday the 13th for the NES. This horror addition to the Nintendo may give you nightmares, but not in the way you're thinking. Find out just how well Jason's video game debut went on an all new Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 30 (Kraven Manor)
June 24, 2015 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49 MBOn this episode of the Horror Play podcast, the guys discuss a student created game known as Kraven Manor. Listen in, as we walk through the dark halls of an eerie mansion, solve simple room-moving puzzles, and play hide-and-seek with a bronze man. The Steam game has some cool tricks up it's sleeves, but is it scary enough to hold our attention throughout it's short campaign? Listen to find out!
Horror Play 29 (Left 4 Dead)
June 06, 2015 00:00 - 54 minutes - 48.7 MBAh the age old question, is it a Horror Game, or is it an action game? Valve's Left 4 Dead blurs the line between them to offer you a unique experince with every playthrough. But where does it stack up with the likes of P.T. or Outlast? Find out on the Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 28 (P.T.)
May 20, 2015 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBWe know you're all a little bummed after the cancellation of Silent Hills, we are too. Whats even worse, is the playable teaser was also taken off the PSN network. Luckily our very own Adam Jetmore still had the P.T. downloaded on his playstation. So you know what that means. We're playing and reviewing the 2014 Playable Teaser to Silent Hills.
Horror Play 27 (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)
May 12, 2015 00:00 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MBWell, here we are, back again. Back at the wonderful Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and yes, the animatronics are still acting up. This time there are no steel doors to give you that false sense of security. We play Five Nights at Freddy's 2, the first true sequel we play for the Horror Play Podcast.
Horror Play 26 (Serena)
April 22, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBThe HP crew explores a desolate cabin for their wife serena. Serena is a Kickstarter-funded PC game that brings back the old method of point-and-clicking. Will we find Serena? Why can't we leave the cabin? Why is it so dirty? Find out here!
Horror Play 25 (DreadOut)
April 08, 2015 17:26 - 45 minutes - 41 MBHow well versed are you in Indonesian culture? Not so much? That's okay. You can still play this game. DreadOut is a mixture of Silent Hill and Fatal Frame. You take control of a school girl as she explores a desolate town and haunted school. We won't tell just how scary this game is, but let us just say Robert and John jumped out of their seats a few times.
Horror Play 24 (F.E.A.R.)
March 21, 2015 03:50 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MBFirst Encounter Assault Recon. That's what F.E.A.R. stands for, not that the title has to be an acronym for anything. Fear could easily be the word used to describe this scary first person shooter. Released in 2005, this scary shooter became an instant hit and spawned several expansions and sequels years later. We play F.E.A.R. to give us a break from all the indie and third person horror games we have recently been playing. Join us as we rate and review this classic.
Horror Play 23 (Imscared)
March 07, 2015 07:07 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBImscared: A Pixelated Nightmare is a free to download game where you take control of a character who explores pixelated worlds, but is constantly followed by a scary skeletal face. Consistently breaking the fourth wall, Imscared is a unique gameplay experience that makes you question if the game is playing you. We play this pixelated gem and try to find out whether graphics matter when it comes to playing something truly terrifying.
Horror Play 22 (Year Walk)
February 24, 2015 20:08 - 46 minutes - 41.3 MBYear Walk isn't the easiest game to describe. It's cartoony, it's creepy, it's part side-scroller, it's first-person, it's adventure, it's full of puzzles, it breaks the fourth wall, and to acquire the full back story you must beat the game. If you're looking for a short indie game that's haunting this is the game for you. We play it this week to find out if it's haunting nature is truly scary.
Horror Play 21 (Among the Sleep)
February 14, 2015 05:19 - 50 minutes - 44.9 MBThanks to Kickstarter, this horror game was able to see the light of day. We take control of a baby in Among the Sleep and run away from a giant alcoholic monster. Hurry up and find those memories, and then tune into Horror Play as we rate and review this unique indie.
Horror Play 20 (White Noise)
January 23, 2015 21:09 - 44 minutes - 40 MBWhite Noise is a game that sees a player running around a map, looking for eight items. In this game, you look for eight tape recorders. What could be considered a fun Easter egg hunt, is actually much more menacing, since a monster is hiding in the shadows, ready to pounce. We try not to compare this game to the highly regarded Slender series, but it turns out to be tougher than we expect.
Horror Play 19 (Silent Hill)
January 12, 2015 05:17 - 49 minutes - 44 MBHarry Mason is searching for his adopted daughter in the creepy, foggy town of Silent Hill. One of the original survival horror games, Silent Hill came out in 1999 on the original Playstation. When people think horror games, Silent Hill is usually one that comes to mind. It has spawned tons of sequels and spin-offs and the franchise continues to thrive to this day. On this podcast we take a look at the one that started it all. Is it as scary as it once was? We'll let you know!
Horror Play 18 (Five Nights at Freddy's)
December 28, 2014 22:14 - 45 minutes - 40.9 MBA purple bunny, a yellow chicken, and a brown bear highlight this game... But don't be fooled. This isn't some walk in the park. It's a sit down in the dark. Five Nights at Freddy's is an indie horror game that has been getting rave reviews. We decide to see if it lives up to the hype.
Horror Play 17 (The Stanley Parable)
December 05, 2014 17:49 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBYou are Stanley. You work in an office. You decide to leave the office one day and explore. The narrator helps guide Stanley around, but it's up to you whether you want to listen to the narrator or deviate off course. You end up finding that the office is more than just an office. The Stanley Parable is a popular indie game that some may call more an experience rather than an actual game. There are no wrong choices. We play this experience, and while not truly horrific, we rate it anyway!
Horror Play 16 (Alien: Isolation)
November 15, 2014 06:43 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBAlien: Isolation is the newest Alien game to hit shelves, and with the Alien franchise having a shitty track record when it comes to videogames, we proceeded cautiously. We took control of Amanda Ripley (Ellen Ripley's daughter) and made her traverse dark hallways full of baddies, from androids to face huggers! But let's not forget the biggest threat: A full-grown Alien! Join us as we dissect what could be the scariest game we've played yet. All aboard the Sevastopol!
Halloween 2014
November 04, 2014 03:18 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn this special Halloween bonus episode, John and Robert get together to discuss all the games that have been reviewed so far. A speedy recap leads the guys through the entire catalog of Horror Play games. They discuss their favorite horror games, their least favorite games, and what games they are looking forward to playing in the near future.
Horror Play 15 (Dear Esther)
October 28, 2014 05:53 - 44 minutes - 40.1 MBDear Esther has been classified as more of an experience rather than a game. Waking up on some uninhabited Hebridean island with nothing but a flashlight, you lead your character toward a distant radio tower. This is the first, and probably only, walking simulator we will play, and while it's not necessarily a horror game, its eeriness was enough to land it a spot on our review list. Also! There are ghosts!
Horror Play 14 (Home)
October 14, 2014 18:29 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBHome can best be described by its subtitle: A unique horror adventure. This is unlike any game we have played. The game could be considered more a mystery than a horror game, but it still has the ability to instill a sense of dread when exploring the different horror-inspired environments. A side-scrolling adventure that sees players taking control of a nameless man who awakens with no recollection of what has happened around him. Finding clues and weapons helps the protagonist draw conclu...