MAKING A HORROR GAME WITH NO THREAT? Here's How to scare players anyway and the neuroscience behind it!

Pain Points:

• Difficulty maintaining player engagement in walking simulator horrors
• Balancing tension without causing boredom

Problems to Solve:

• Creating sustained tension without jumpscares
• Keeping players engaged in threat-free environments

Potential Solutions:

• Using sound design and subtle visuals
• Creating narrative through default mode network
• Providing tension release through environmental changes