Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social

Part-Time lecturer @Uni_Lancashire. Writing monograph on Early Modern Horror. Contemp horror/Gothic/games. Reviewer for @thesixthaxis Garth Marenghi Stan.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

'We play and know that we play, so we must be more than merely rational beings, for play is irrational.' Johan Huizinga, 'Homo Ludens' =)

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo is pretty lit. There is a big difference in difficulty between the standard enemies and the included boss so it took me 3 or 4 goes to take the latter down... Gonna have to make time to play the whole series before September now.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@MV_Raffa Ha! You got me checking between my toes several times.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@ItsToriGalvin Yep. It's how I replayed the original PS2 games. Plus the two decent PSP versions. Then PS4/5 for God of War 3 Remastered and the Dad of War duology.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

Quite a few games with no confirmed release dates but that was a pretty strong State of Play. TBH with my backlog and wishlist I could do with some time before anything more comes out ;P

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@VulturesGame @krufs @SPINAStudio @TaintedPact @MalformationAB Classic survival horror fans are eating so good right now.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@FaerunSiren @podricksbutt I kinda feel represented by Frank as a gelatinous old dude myself ;P

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@SomethingClassc Like others have said, FFVI for setting and vibes, Octopath for character setups. With a hint of Radiant Historia in the later game. Pretty lofty company but well deserved :)

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@ValorMortis

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@OlTexa Love the atmosphere and setting. Nice that you haven't made it any easier either... Gonna have to get good at dodging enemies I think.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@OlTexa Downloading right now. Will include in my Horror Showcase writeup :)

[🖤QuinnieXoXo🖤 @QuinnieXoXo_]

Here's the breakdown of the games that were shown during the @HorrorGameAward showcase. Even mentioned whether there's a demo for it. Have fun wishlisting! 💜

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@MidnightForge_ @HorrorGameAward

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

Just played through the demo for Silver Pines and this is something truly special. Silent Hill and Alan Wake meets Twin Peaks with a beautiful artstyle. Cannot wait for the full release.

[Silver Pines @SilverPinesGame]

"Here for the show? I wouldn't want to miss this for the world."

Play the Silver Pines demo now on Steam! The search for Eddie Velvet has begun.

Silver Pines launches on PC and consoles on October 8th 2026.

Play the demo and wishlist Silver Pines now:
https://t.co/qgZJ69X6Rq

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@beernotbabies Likewise. Very different vibe from the EA one (which I love but is not really very Dante) ;p

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@skunx_rik @Horror_Skunx

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@lanabeesfw

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@SuspendedDoll1 I was but downloading a barrage of horror game demos to get me out of the doldrums.

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

Great news for an excellent indie horror game. Check out my review if you need further persuading ;P https://t.co/eQcIhbV7dB

[FYRE Games (Conner Rush) | PROJECT SONGBIRD @FyreGamesReal]

Let’s get PHYSICAL 💪

I’m pleased to announce that, in collaboration with @SelectaPlay, PROJECT SONGBIRD is getting a physical release on PS5!!!

This collector’s item is available to preorder NOW (🔗 in 🧵)!

#horrorgames #indiegames #ProjectSongbird #indiehorror #gaming

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@Project_Gaiden @HorrorGameAward Totally understandable. Congratulations on the new arrival. Nothing provokes horror like newborn nappy changes!

[Dr Stephen Curtis - @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social @EarlyModBlood]

@DomainDead National Geographic(scenes of horror and gore) :) Totally dig this idea.