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I think one of the most effective parts about Faith that doesn't get much mention because it's overshadowed by the incredible presentation is the fact that for 95% of the game your only means of defense is a crucifix, which makes for a really nice balance. You're almost never completely helpless and thus prone to frustration from what feels like unavoidable deaths when something pops up unexpectedly, but at the same time you almost never have the means to permanently kill any demons you come across and can only drive them off temporarily, which gives you just enough agency without removing the tension. I wish more horror games were designed this way.

Faith: The Unholy Trinity A friend gifted me this as a late birthday present around Halloween (I think the final chapter had just come out) but I only played the first two chapters then and sorta forgot about it until now. I only got around to playing the last chapter last night and holy fuck, this game is kinda nuts. If the name doesn't ring a bell, this is that horror game with Atari-like graphics but incredibly well-done animations. You've probably seen gifs of it online: Anyway, for a game with such low-fi graphics, it is insanely atmospheric. This is usually the kind of pre-NES graphics where I nope out. It's too visually hollow for me, I just can't get into it. Not this game, though. This fucking Atari-ass game actually got me with some of its jump scares and some sections had me more nervous than actual AAA horror games. I'm honestly kind of impressed. I may give it a replay next Halloween or whatever and try to get different endings.