Powerlessness in Gaming: Stalker 2, Resident Evil 7, The Last of Us

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In this riveting analysis by GamingBolt, we dive headfirst into the spine-chilling world of games that leave players quivering in their virtual boots. From the heart-pounding terror of Stalker 2's mutant menaces to the relentless survival challenges of The Forest, these games are not for the faint of heart. Resident Evil 7 takes the crown for making players feel as vulnerable as a snowflake in a flamethrower factory, while Silent Hill 2's eerie atmosphere will have you checking under your bed for monsters. And let's not forget The Last of Us Part One, where every step in the post-apocalyptic wasteland feels like a dance with death.
Shadow of the Colossus plunges you into a desolate world where loneliness is your only companion, while A Plague Tale: Innocence turns a seemingly breezy gameplay experience into a nerve-wracking journey through perilous threats. Heavy Rain ramps up the tension by putting your decisions on a knife's edge, where one wrong move could spell disaster. Meanwhile, What Remains of Edith Finch weaves a tapestry of haunting tales that will linger in your mind long after the game is over.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice delves deep into the harrowing struggles of mental illness, immersing players in an emotional rollercoaster ride like no other. Alien Isolation amps up the fear factor with its relentless xenomorph pursuit, leaving players feeling utterly defenseless. Subnautica submerges you in a world of breathtaking beauty and suffocating claustrophobia, while Death Stranding presents a post-apocalyptic landscape teeming with otherworldly threats. Limbo and Little Nightmares round out this lineup with their unique blend of dread-inducing atmospheres and spine-chilling encounters.

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Viewer disappointed Outlast is not on the list
Some games mentioned do not make the player feel powerless
Far Cry 5 using the "good night cinderela bullet" multiple times
Preference for playing games for fun rather than torture
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Mention of Scorn and Agony
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The Last Of Us Part 2 making the player feel powerless for obvious reasons
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