Is this game scary?

[iceice]

Like will there be some jump scares or something? Or is this some sort of Horror/creepy thing? LOL!
Planning to buy the entire season 1, since I liked the first episode. Though it gave me some chills.

[MarcoCash]

Don't warry, no jump scares or something like that. But it has really strong thematics and some strong images. Also, be prepared to be devasted...

[bryrk]

The nightmare scene was the only real scary part, however there's some very heavy topics so if you don't want to see instances of depression/suicide then I advise you avoid the game.

[iceice]

Originally posted by OverthinkingPigeon:

The nightmare scene was the only real scary part, however there's some very heavy topics so if you don't want to see instances of depression/suicide then I advise you avoid the game.

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. How did you take those kinds of scene? I mean is it still enjoyable to play or does it affect you or anything?

[Shanbalileh]

"Season 1"?

[iceice]

Originally posted by ≺αяιуα≻:

"Season 1"?

The entire episode 1-5.

[Brewski]

I found the game very good, and these (and other disturbing topics covered) were all handled with care by Dontnod. They cover a lot of topics usually considered off limits for your average video game, but in each case I thought they handled it very well. There's nothing gratuitous, for example, and where things might get that way, it's mostly handled off camera an by insinuaton rather than right in front of you.

There are two sections of the game that I would consider "creepy scarey" while playing. One would be the final scene in Episode 4, and then the nightmare scene referred to above, which occurs in chapter 5. Neither are "jump scare", although both feel like they could be.

The following spoiler area contains a list of often taboo topics covered in LiS. I suggest anyone who hasn't played not necessarily read it, but I'm providing it in case you want to look through it to mentally prepare yourself. It's almost certianly not a complete list, but I tried to hit all the ones I can think of.


Bullying
Depression
Suicide (Both self and assisted)
Mental illness (multiple instances all along the spectrum including psycosis)
Drug use (both casual and overuse)
Date rape (implied but not shown)
Kidnapping/Slalking
Teen sexuality (again, implied and discussed, but not shown)
Violence (not new to video games, but at a very personal level) inclolving physical abuse, knies and guns.

Despite all of the above, it's stil a great game.

[bryrk]

Originally posted by Merc with a Mouth:

Originally posted by OverthinkingPigeon:

The nightmare scene was the only real scary part, however there's some very heavy topics so if you don't want to see instances of depression/suicide then I advise you avoid the game.

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. How did you take those kinds of scene? I mean is it still enjoyable to play or does it affect you or anything?

For the nightmare scene, I'd say just grit your teeth. It gets pretty tense, and if you have some sort of anxiety from hiding/chasing (not sure if that's just me lol) then maybe just watch a playthrough on YouTube and skip that scene. For the mental illness-type scenes, if you're sensitive to that kind of topic, take the same advice. There are plenty of youtubers who take sensitivity into account and will add content warnings and times in the description. I hope I've helped :)

[talemore]

Merc with a mouth won't survive, best I give a manual what to do after 5 episodes
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=543978479

[Woodstock|Blackwell]

There's actually a jump scare near the beginning of ep 3 that got me good, nothing to worry about.

[gab]

Originally posted by Woodstock:

There's actually a jump scare near the beginning of ep 3 that got me good, nothing to worry about.

BOO!

[Brewski]

Originally posted by Woodstock:

There's actually a jump scare near the beginning of ep 3 that got me good, nothing to worry about.

I actually forgot about that one. One of the better moments in the game imo.

[willowisp]

Originally posted by Merc with a Mouth:

Originally posted by OverthinkingPigeon:

The nightmare scene was the only real scary part, however there's some very heavy topics so if you don't want to see instances of depression/suicide then I advise you avoid the game.

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. How did you take those kinds of scene? I mean is it still enjoyable to play or does it affect you or anything?

The affect that heavier topics have are what makes the game enjoyable (that's not really the right word- it's what makes the game meaningful- it's what the game is). I'm not sure that the game really is enjoyable, persay- but it is definetly worth playing, and the best game I have ever played.


As someone who has trouble/has friends who have trouble with some of the topics covered, the game feels like a well of empathy- something I can relate to.


Anyway, I'm not sure if that was an answer to what you were trying to ask, but I hope it was.



Best of luck out there.

[DiamondPugs]

Originally posted by Merc with a Mouth:

Originally posted by OverthinkingPigeon:

The nightmare scene was the only real scary part, however there's some very heavy topics so if you don't want to see instances of depression/suicide then I advise you avoid the game.

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. How did you take those kinds of scene? I mean is it still enjoyable to play or does it affect you or anything?

It is enjoyable to play, and it does affect you quite a lot. How anyone handled those kind of scenes? Like the picture that was posted above. Now don't get me wrong. This game doesn't have cheap jump scares like a cheap horror movie, and it isn't a horror game. It is a suspense/drama/thriller. It is actually really well written. One of the best thrillers I have ever experienced, and that is including movies and TV shows. About the adult themes, the game actually treats them with respect.

I didn't expect this game to be soo damn good. Just play it and tell us how you handled it. That would be a more interesting topic.

[J']

Originally posted by ≺αяιуα≻:

"Season 1"?

Yes. Season 1. You can see in the main menu also, that said "Welcome to Season 1".
As for the OP. Nope. This game don't have to do with fear but with grief.