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Humorous elements in a horror games

A topic by RATASOFTWARE.INC created 72 days ago Views: 160 Replies: 6
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How do you feel about the inclusion of humorous elements in a horror game? Do you think they help relieve tension and add personality, or do they break immersion...?

In my game, there are many elements or references that are meant to be funny, but I'm not sure if I'm going too far...

Thanks in advance and have a nice day! 


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It's kind of hard to say as just a general rule of thumb, instead I'd ask if it fits any of the rules of comedy instead! Keep in mind the audience of your joke too

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I'd reserve jokes for sections in the game, where the player is in a calm environment. Contrast between a happy place and darker scary places. Or only add most jokes in new game+. This would encourage replaying the game. Because they really can break the immersion.

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Humour and horror are opposite of each other. It is possible to use them in same game but not in same object or scene.

You could use one to twist player's expectation to bring the other. A scary monster chasing you stumbled or getting slipped is funnier than a cute creature.

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I think its a good thing. You need some contrast or else you just get used to it. 

I think it's important, it breaks the tension and then If you add some easter eggs it's even better!

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