Nothing gets the blood pumping like a good horror game. From “Five Nights at Freddy’s” to “Silent Hill,” there are so many great ways to get your fill of fear. Unfortunately, some people wish that they could play through these games, but are just too afraid of the imagery and spooks that come with them. What they don’t realize is that there is a way to play these horror gems without having to witness the horrifying imagery. All you have to do is just cover your eyes while you play.
If that sounds impossible, we are here to tell you that it is way easier than you might think. First of all, we are not merely talking about blindfolding yourself while you play. What we mean, is you play the game normally. All you have to do is just hide behind your hands or controller while completing these spooky tales. With only three steps, you can complete a horror game like anyone else, but within your level of comfort.
Step 1: Positioning
One of the most important things to note is that you must find the right position to beat these scary games. There are many different positions to choose from, but here are just a couple of popular ones to try. The Upright Fetal Position is always a classic. Merely bring both knees up to your chest while sitting in a chair. Be sure to use your arms to hug your knees into position. Next, whether it be a mouse and keyboard or just a controller, bring them close to your face while still lying on your desk. They will act as a visual shield for you. Another position is what I like to call “The Human Turtle.” This one only requires a single, but critical, item of clothing. Make sure to have an adjustable hoodie. And there you go! Just simply adjust it to have enough visibility to kinda see the game, but not enough to fully make everything out.
Step 2: Audio Cues
A horror game isn’t complete without immersive audio. And with that, comes ways for you to avoid any frights. All you have to do is wait for the game to get really quiet. Once this happens, be sure to assume whatever position suited you best from step 1. (Note: At the time of writing this tutorial, some sadistic game devs decided to subvert our expectations and just scare people regardless of audio queues. While this doesn’t make step 2 all that effective, we still recommend it).
Step 3: The Quick Peek
This step is pretty straightforward. After a while, you will need to look over your shield and see where you are going. However, this doesn’t mean you must continuously watch the screen. Simply look at the screen once you’ve felt like you aren’t making progress. If you are running at a wall or constantly being hit by an enemy, just look at the screen to adjust for about 2 seconds. What game developers don’t tell you, is that this is actually the best way to play their game. But you now may be asking, “How does this work for minor interactive games like FNAF?” This method actually works even better with those games. Since the only option is to do a simple task or die, you just need to keep dying until you beat it. Occasionally peeking to make sure you are hitting the right buttons. As the rule of probability goes, eventually you will beat it.
And like that you’ve beaten the game! Sure you may have missed some incredible animation or became connected with the characters you were playing; but who cares! You got through it champ, with what we like to call “Brave Cowardice.” Besides, if the devs really wanted you to appreciate the game, they wouldn’t have made it so spooky. All that matters is you got your money’s worth by simply bragging that you’ve beaten the game. In the end, that’s all that really matters.
