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Little Nightmares: The Uncanny in Video Games

The world of Little Nightmares is——frankly——disturbing. With every open door, players are forced to uncover the secrets of this uncanny world for themselves——all while facing grotesque enemies and environments. As we work our way through this analysis of Little Nightmares, we will take a closer look at its disturbing fictional world, distorted sounds and graphics, grotesque characters and settings, and darkness——allowing a fresh focus on stealth——to give players a truly horrifying experience.

RiME: Guiding Players Through Grief

In the 2017 indie game RiME, developed by Tequila Works, players experience one of life’s sorrows—grief. RiME is a progression game focusing on challenging puzzles and narrative. The game follows a young boy, Enu, as he journeys through the five stages of grief.