Best for horror tension
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
4.8 feature score
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Best Sony Interactive Entertainment Video Games for horror tension
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Saros
4.7 feature score
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
3 supporting reviews
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Horror tension was praised for causing anxiety, dread, and memorable scare sequences.
Pros: core gameplay loop, level design
Cons: family friendliness, puzzle design
Horror tension was supported through praise for dread, anxiety, cosmic horror, and the unsettling eclipse-driven world.
Pros: value for money, fun factor
Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth
Horror tension is mixed to weak because BTs can still feel tense, but several reviewers say the sequel reduces their fear factor.
Pros: animation quality, facial animations
Cons: quest design, AI behavior