jump scares

[camronmays56]

i strongly believe that there should be jump scares in this game examples are when the ghosts whispers or when u get caught by it and it also wouldnt be too bad if the ghost screamed when it chased u.

[HoneyDrake]

If it stays in a reasonable range and actually only when he hunts you.

I quit games when they force me to lower the volume too much. It's not scary, it's just annoying. My opinion on that kind of topic.

Ghost starting to sing/hum a song while looking for you, could also be an option to increase tension. Or faking going away slowly in one direction and then stomp running in the opposite one for a second or two would also be interesting.


But honestly: just wait for the big update they have planned. I am looking forward to it, considering how much great work they have done till now.

[Eguzky]

No. I don't want ghost screaming ear-screwing. Loud noises are not scary and, to some people, (Like me) loud or high-pitched noises (and screaming tends to be both) are akin to physical pain.

Also; jump scares are cheap and lazy. They are not actually scary.

[Kelrycor]

This game does not need cheap jumpscares. It will ruin the atmosphere if they would use these to just scare people.

Though it can happen that a ghost does that sometimes. I had a ghost spawning for a spook only 1 meter away of me. Together with the heartbeat it made me screaming shortly (play in VR though).

With a screaming ghost I would also see the same issues like Honey Drake. It would annoy me more to lower the audio volume and can't hear other ghost noises instead.

The new ghost noises (singing, humming, laughing, crying) are quite good actually. We had the singing one walking around in Asylum searching for us. That was spooky :)

Let's see. The Horror 2.0 changes are yet to come. With halluzinations based on your own sanity. I see forward to.

[SiEgE]

Originally posted by camronmays56:

i strongly believe that there should be jump scares in this game examples are when the ghosts whispers or when u get caught by it and it also wouldnt be too bad if the ghost screamed when it chased u.

This game has many environmental jumpscares, or just spooks, if you will.
The ghost often appears out of nowhere, hushes at you, interacts with items you're using, clicking doors, blinking lights, menacingly stomping during hunts to make you scared and run for your life.

I think you're just not trying to immerse enough to even start to care about things like those.
When you're immersed enough, those things will become more startling.

[StaticR]

more random ghost events that can surprise you as well as interactions like stuff being thrown, doors slamming etc. which can potentially jumpscare you if the situation turns out just right? Yeah gimme more of those!

A single jumpscare-ish death animation when the ghost kills you among a variety of others? Maybe.

A sudden animated ghost.png right in your face accompanied by a loud noise or anything sort of like that? HECK NO

This game is about tension, a creepy atmosphere where buildup and payoff are typically longer and more gradual. Jumpscares are immediate, and usually over just as quick as they started. Even when the ghost "jumpscares" you by appearing suddenly at least it gives you some time and personal space. The ghost always has a physical presence in the game and I don't think it's really possible to add proper jumpscares without detatching from that.

[Pepper Pimienta]

Another Thread Asking for Freaking Jump Scares No Thank You I am growing Tired of ignorant and cheap Jump Scares in every single freaking Horror game I Play it Ruins any damn Atmosphere that is built up when you get a Sudden Startle that is not Scary its just startling Which is Cheap and Not even Scary. If you want Jump Scares go back to FNAF this game Derives off of Atmospheric Horror not Cheap Jump Scares and I hope it Stays this way because Jump Scares would just make this another lame generic Horror game and Not unique in anyway.

[Nameless]

No thanks.
One of the reasons I love this game is that there is almost no jump scares like other horror games and you don't have to wait until someone/something screams at you or a ghost face appears on your monitor.
This game relies on atmosphere and that's the best part.

[Ginsu]

The dev has already put this one to rest, no jump scares. But that said, I do like the idea of screaming or visceral noises..as well as door slamming as long as it's done rarely and unpredictably. The magic formula to fear is creating uncertainty.

[Eguzky]

Originally posted by Ginsu:

The dev has already put this one to rest, no jump scares. But that said, I do like the idea of screaming or visceral noises..as well as door slamming as long as it's done rarely and unpredictably. The magic formula to fear is creating uncertainty.

I disagree with screaming. No loud noises just for the sake of loud noises, since they just fall under 'jump scare'.

And ghosts that scream the entire time they're visible would just be painful for some people.

[Karmotti]

I wouldn't be surprised if you are one of people who pours ketchup on perfectly seasoned steak...

[MingoStarr]

I mean it depends on how you play it, I suppose, but I've come across quite enough jump scares throughout the game. If you really immerse yourself, even the whispers and D.O.T.S. suddenly going off or the ghost just randomly showing itself for a second or two can scare you plenty.

[DavesBarbaricCookie]

no. jumpscares without build up are not scary, but startling. I could scream into your ear randomly around the day, and it would startle you, but it wouldn't be scary, just annoying.

[JackieTheDemon]

The dev already said no jumpscares.

[Logan Oak Worm]

the game will never be scary and jumpscares won't correct that

[Emurinus]

Jumpscares aren't scary. Never have been. Adding more won't suddenly change that.