Horror games have been making something of a comeback after the success of Resident Evil 7. Capcom did a great job revamping the Resident Evil franchise while keeping all the elements fans know and love from the original games, and other developers would be smart to follow in Capcom's footsteps and bring back some great horror classics with a modern twist.

Horror games are scarier and more immersive than ever, and the technical advancements made since the creation of the genre is truly amazing. Plus, with the next console generation coming later this year and many horror games (including Resident Evil Village) in the works, it would also be the perfect time for some underrated or dormant franchises to return. Here are a few we'd like the see.

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Fatal Frame

During the sixth generation of consoles, many gamers viewed Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Fatal Frame as the three biggest games in the horror genre. But while Resident Evil and Silent Hill are still viewed as the reigning kings of video game horror, Fatal Frame has slipped into obscurity. The first three games in this Japanese horror series used to be considered some of the scariest games ever made. Players would have to wander through haunted locations with nothing but a special camera to fend off evil spirits.

Fatal Frame had a unique approach to horror. Instead of shooting enemies into oblivion, players had to let ghosts get as close to them as possible before taking a picture of the spirit. The flash from the camera would vaporize the ghost just before it attacked the player. This created an enormous amount of tension and some very scary moments. Bringing the classic horror series to next-gen consoles would amplify Fatal Frame's experience to the maximum degree. Whether that's through a completely new title, remakes or upgraded ports, Fatal Frame would give even the scariest horror game a run for its money.

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Clock Tower

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The Clock Tower series has been around almost as long as the survival horror genre itself. The first game came out for Super Famicom in 1995 but never made it to the United States. The second game in the series, Clock Tower (Clock Tower 2 in Japan), debuted on the original PlayStation in 1996 and received a sequel in 1999. Both games are among the few point-and-click horror games for the PS1. This might sound like a strange way to play a horror game, but Clock Tower manages to pull it off in a terrifying way.

The whole point of the Clock Tower games is to escape the murderous Scissorman as he tries to hunt you down. Players must either hide or run away from the killer before he finds and kills you. Although this might not sound very exciting, the Clock Tower games are full of thrills and chills. Players have no way of fighting back against Scissorman, and this helplessness creates a petrifying feeling that few other games have.

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A third Clock Tower game came out on the PS2, as did an underrated spin-off called Haunting Ground. These games get rid of the point-and-click experience and have more of a Resident Evil vibe. A next-gen sequel with this style would be fantastic, as would an updated third-person reboot of the first two games. Clock Tower is a highly underrated series that any survival horror fan should check out

Dead Space

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Dead Space fans have been demanding Dead Space 4 for quite some time. While the first two games became instant classics during the seventh generation of consoles, Dead Space 3 disappointed most fans of the series. Although Visceral Games shut down in 2017, another developer could take control of the franchise and make a sequel worthy of the Dead Space name.

The Dead Space series captivated audiences with its scary sci-fi storyline and graphic gameplay. Having to dismember enemies in order to kill them became a staple for the game. If a developer created a sequel that focused on the horror elements rather than the shooting aspects, the game could do extremely well. So far, the future looks bleak for the Dead Space series, but many loyal fans are still holding out hope.

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Dino Crisis

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Long time horror fans will remember Capcom's forgotten horror series Dino Crisis. Often referred to as Resident Evil with dinosaurs, Dino Crisis offers a rewarding experience in a Jurassic Park style environment. Dino Crisis is similar to Resident Evil, but stands out enough to separate it from Capcom's other horror franchise.

Dino Crisis' plot is a bit generic by today's standards. It centers around a special forces team trying to escape a facility that is swarming with prehistoric dinosaurs. But what the game lacks in story, it makes up for in gameplay. Exploring the infested facility while solving puzzles and executing dinosaurs is an extremely enjoyable experience.

Dino Crisis received two sequels, but both moved away from horror and focused on action. If Capcom remade or created another sequel, it could potentially find the same amount of success as the Resident Evil remakes. It's been over 15 years since the last Dino Crisis game, and it's time for this horror classic to return.

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Silent Hill

It's no surprise gamers want a new Silent Hill on the next-gen consoles. Fans keep getting teased by things like P.T. just to find out it's been canceled later on. While there have been a handful of spinoffs and sequels, most horror fans agree that the first three games are the best in the series. There is something extremely creepy about the original trilogy that the other games simply don't have. Silent Hill's psychological horror elements are deeply disturbing and full of strange symbolism. This might be why the game is considered one of the scariest video game series of all time.

One would think that a massively popular video game series like Silent Hill would already have a modern sequel or update. Unfortunately, it's been over ten years since the last installment of the iconic horror series, P.T. excluded. If any horror franchise deserves a remake or sequel, it's Silent Hill.

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