Because visuals are not important in horror

Because sound creates atmosphere and delivers scares

Because sound is more intense than visuals

Because horror games are played alone

It adds depth to the visuals

It enhances the gameplay experience

It creates a sense of being lost or small

It makes the game more scary

By using large convolution reverb

By focusing on clothing and footsteps sounds

By using the same reverb settings in every room

By using unexpected sounds

To make the game more difficult

To create a false sense of control

To confuse the player

To make the game scarier

They create iconic sounds

They add depth to the visuals

They enhance the gameplay experience

They make the game more intense

Start with pen and paper instead of the computer

Use pre-made sound effects from a library

Focus on technical aspects of sound design

Derive sounds from existing horror games

Find concept art of a horror environment

Create a looping atmospheric design for a horror environment

Tweet the designs to the author

Purchase waveform t-shirts

Sound designers

Horror game developers

Grade 10 students

Artists

Creating sound effects for horror games

Exploring the impact of sound in horror genre

Teaching sound design techniques

Reviewing horror games