TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
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TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

10.0 / 10
2025
1 season
5 episodes
Documentary

TerrorBytes explores the rich history of horror in the video game world, unravelling the stories behind everything from its pixelated past to its newest nightmares.

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Seasons

  • Enter the Survival Horror

    1.Enter the Survival Horror

    01-03-202560m

    We explore the survival horror genre, examining the early titles like 3D Monster Maze and Project Firestart, its explosive popularity in the 90s – where titles like Alone in the Da...

  • Lethal Licenses

    2.Lethal Licenses

    01-03-202560m

    We explore the good, the bad, and the ugly, including early Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre games, bizarre obscurities like Ringu: Infinity, and successes like the brilliant...

  • Narrative Nightmares

    3.Narrative Nightmares

    01-04-202560m

    From the surreal and unique to the kitsch and campy, we celebrate and explore cinematic horror games and the now-obscure world of full motion video horror games, exploring "so-bad-...

  • The Indie Revolution

    4.The Indie Revolution

    01-04-202560m

    We shine a light on indie development in horror gaming, from breakout hits like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Amnesia to the many unique and one-of-a-kind experiences like Yume Nikki...

  • Cursed and Controversial

    5.Cursed and Controversial

    01-04-202560m

    We dive down the rabbit hole of controversy and explore the games - like Doom, Manhunt, and Saw - that people wanted banned. Along the way, we'll also take a look at the unusual wo...

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