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Funcom’s Halloween Multiplayer Hide and Shriek Goes Free to Play
If you’re looking for a free, spoopy game to play with your friends this Halloween, look no further than Funcom’s own Hide and Shriek.
Hide and Shriek was originally released as a small multiplayer spin-off game based in Funcom’s MMO The Secret World for $5.99, but Hide and Shriek turned free to play as of yesterday. The goal of Hide and Shriek is to either gain as many points as possible, primarily by completing various rituals or tricking other players into activating traps, or by scaring opponents three times in a row for an instant win. How do you scare rival players? Well, you have to find them first, because everyone is invisible. The only way to know where anyone is on the map is to look for telltale signs of activity: doors opening, magic traps activating, etc. Only the trickiest and sneakiest of players will win this friendly competition of scares.
You might wonder how you scare your opponents in Hide and Shriek, and the answer is with jumpscares. Yes, the tried and true method of having a scary face pop up on someone’s screen accompanied by a musical sting. It’s cheesy, but so is the game, so it kinda works. Also, players can customize their jumpscares and are given countless options to make anything from a horned skull with flaming eyes to a floating scarecrow head in a viking hat. And, if politics scare you, the game also comes with terrifying Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump masks.
Hide and Shriek is the perfect game to get into the Halloween mood. It’s the right amount of spooky and corny and is ideal for aspiring YouTubers looking for something to play for a Halloween stream. While the game is free, it comes with $3.99 DLC that gives players some extra masks to customize their jumpscares. Regardless, Hide and Shriek will provide players with the ultimate trick and treat experience (no or here). Good luck and happy haunting.
On October 25, 2023, THQ Nordic’s Alone in the Dark reboot will star Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Stranger Things’ David Harbour. Comer will play Emily Hartwood, while Harbour will play Edward Carnaby.
The demo, loosely based on the 1992 original, is available for download from the PS Store. This prologue, starring supporting character Grace Saunders, is inspired by Alone in the Dark 2’s Jack in the Dark demo and allows you to explore the Derceto Mansion.
The showcase didn’t focus on combat, but previous showings have shown a frantic over-the-shoulder shooter, and developer Pieces Interactive promises a variety of puzzles. Depending on how much guidance you want, you can adjust the difficulty.
We’re excited about the final product. Alone in the Dark hasn’t been respected in recent years, despite its huge influence. A compelling reboot that updates the 1992 classic looks to put the franchise back on track.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, a new real-time strategy game where players command one of four warring factions, is coming to PS5 in the grimdark future.
PlayStation’s strategy gaming renaissance makes us feel like we’re living in the best possible time for console gamers who love command. Realms of Ruin could be a cool addition if it succeeds. As fans know, Warhammer games are unfortunately inconsistent in quality, so we’ll reserve judgment until we see some gameplay.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin: your thoughts? What do you think of Age of Sigmar’s controversial rebranding in general?
According to Metacritic, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is the worst-rated game of 2023, setting a new low for AAA releases. OpenCritic’s story is similar. See our video or written review to understand why.
Only eFootball was more universally hated. Balan Wonderworld and Babylon’s Fall are other villains in that awful rogue’s gallery.
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