In horror games, sound design is more than background noise—it’s the heartbeat of fear. From the echo of footsteps in *The Last of Us: Part 2* to the oppressive ambience of *Amnesia: The Dark Descent* ...

I was recently watching a scene from the 2025 film Weapons for a monograph I’m writing and noticed a familiar sound: a low, unsettling drone as a character walks down a hallway. It’s the same kind of ...

Cling to Blindness is a horror audio game where you must rely solely on audio cues to complete a ritual. In this ritual, being blindfolded is a must and not just a suggestion. Playing with headphones ...

Why horror game audio hits deeper than visuals In horror games, sound isn’t just background—it’s the heartbeat of fear. From subtle ambient noises to AI-crafted dynamic soundscapes, audio manipulates ...