FromFriday the 13thtoResident Evil 7, these five games have the most potential to deliver the scares out of all the horror titles releasing in 2017.
2016 was set to be a banner year for the horror genre. Sadly, many of themost anticipated horror games of 2016were delayed to next year, and others were cancelled before they could even finish development. However, 2016’s loss is 2017’s gain, and unless there are more delays, horror fans have plenty to be excited about next year.
There are many horror games scheduled to launch in 2017, including the likes ofAllison Road,Overkill’s The Walking Dead, andWe Happy Few, but out of all the horror games eyeing a 2017 release, we think these five have the most potential.
5Days Gone
The first new IP fromSyphon Filtercreator Sony Bend since 1999,Days Goneis an open world zombie game where players have to deal with massive hordes of brutal undead that sprint full-speed at the player.Days Gone’sE3 2016 trailerwas a surprise treat at the show, and had PlayStation fans excited for what is shaping up to be one of the console’s most promising upcoming exclusive games.
Days Goneis expected to release in 2017, exclusively for PS4.
4Friday the 13th
Originally slated for release in 2016,Friday the 13thwas one of the many horror games delayed to 2017. However,Friday the 13th’s delay seems like it will be worth it, as the developers will not only have extra time to polish the multiplayer experience, but they are also adding a full-fledgedsingle player story campaignas well. Whether working together with friends to survive Jason’s onslaught or battling the invincible monstrosity in the story campaign,Friday the 13thlooks like it will be delivering plenty of thrills and chills for horror fans.
Friday the 13this scheduled to release in the first quarter of 2017 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
3Hello Neighbor
One of the more unique horror games scheduled to release in 2017 isHello Neighbor. This creepy game takes inspiration from films like Alfred Hitchock’sRear Windowand the more recentDon’t Breathe, with players suspecting that their neighbor is up to some nefarious deeds. Featuring dynamic AI that becomes smarter over time, players are tasked withinvading their neighbor’s homeand discovering his secrets, all the while avoiding detection in what is sure to be an intense blend of the stealth and horror genres.
Hello Neighborwill release in 2017 for PC.
2Outlast II
Any doubts thatOutlast IIwould be able to deliver the same level of scares as the original were put to rest for anyone that bothered to play through itschilling demo.Outlast IIretains the found-footage style of gameplay from the original, but has a focus on religious horror and trades the cramped asylum of the first game for more open environments.
Outlast IIwill be available in the first quarter of 2017 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
1Resident Evil VII
Arguably the most high profile horror game releasing in 2017 isResident Evil VII. The game’s announcement came as a shock to fans at E3 2016, especially when it was revealed thatResident Evil VIIwould be a first-person exploratory game, which is quite the departure from the third-person action seen in previous entries.
Capcom has launched an aggressive marketing campaign to ensureResident Evil VIIreturns the franchise to its former glory, an effort that has included a number of trailers and TV spots, along with the disturbingBeginning Hour demothat gives a player a taste of what’s to come in the full version of the game.
Resident Evil VIIwill be available on January 24th, 2017 for PC, PS4, PlayStation VR, and Xbox One.
From the looks of it, 2017 will be a great year to be a fan of the horror genre. However, something that could be scarier than any of the games on this list is if all of them are delayed again. For the sake of horror fans, here’s hoping they won’t have to deal with even more delays of their most anticipated horror games.
Which 2017 horror game are you looking forward to the most? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
