Rachael Phillips-Contributor

Staff Writer

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May, 2024
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
Horror, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, PS4
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About Rachael Phillips

Rachael is a University of Lincoln graduate and Writer on The Best War Games! During her time at uni she was able to research and write her dissertation on psychological horror video games - Outlast, P.T. Demo, Doki Doki Literature Club  are all super interesting in terms of how they generate fear via body horror, narrative style, and design. The relationship between the game and the gamer is something that really interests her, especially the way that games address and reflect real world issues.
She also loves horror films; raised on 80s slashers, creepypasta, and urban legends, it's no surprise that Halloween is her favourite holiday.
Her proudest gaming achievement is getting 100% on Assassins Creed 2; it was the first game she ever fully completed. Her next goal is to finally 100% Metallica's 'One' on expert difficulty on Guitar Hero 3 - she refuses to believe it's impossible without double tap!

Favorite Games

My favourite game has to be Skyrim - I went from watching my older brother play to playing it myself and it never seems to get old. A close runner up is Assassins Creed but I also have an affinity for horror games (particularly Outlast). Of course Minecraft  and Mario Kart  go without saying.

Favorite Movies

My favourite movie is The Lost Boys, well dressed vampires and the beach? What more could you want! 70s/80s horror films in general are my jam, but Sinister  deserves an honourable mention. Despite this I'm not adverse to a romcom or a Dreamworks film every now and then!

Favorite Console

My favourite consoles are the PS1/PS2, perhaps not performance-wise but definitely nostalgia-wise; I have fond memories of playing Xena Warrior Princess and Spyro and I love the potatoey aesthetic! Since then I've jumped to Xbox 360 and PS4, as well as dabbling in the PC world (I still favour controller over mouse and keyboard though).

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12 Best Horror Games Set On A Farm

Farm settings can be fertile ground for more than just crops. These titles pack plenty of scares into their experiences.

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10 Most Gory Horror Games

For players looking for the best of the best when it comes to gore, these horror games are by far the goriest out there.

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10 Best Horror Games With Difficult Moral Decisions

Some horror games are all about jump scares and gore, while others are about deciding who lives, who dies, and what it really takes to survive.

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10 Best Horror Games With Difficult Moral Decisions

Jump scares are frightening, but sometimes the moral decisions horror games force on players can be far scarier.

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8 Best Horror Games With Evil Gods

Not all video game deities are purely good. Here's a look at some of the best horror games that feature evil gods.

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9 Best Animal Companions In Horror Games

Sometimes the protagonist of a horror game has an animal companion to help them face the terrors that lie ahead.

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Bethesda Games With The Best Character Creation

Bethesda has developed and published plenty of games with in-depth character creators, though these games offer the best character creation tools.

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Every Horror Game Published By Bethesda, Ranked

Bethesda involvement as a publisher has resulted in many games reaching players, especially some horror games.

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10 Games With The Most Dangerous Open-Worlds

While these games give players a lot of space to explore, they are also filled with no small amount of danger as well.

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10 Best Horror Games With An Ambiguous Ending

Not all horror games feature a clear ending. Here are some examples that embrace vague and ambiguous climaxes.

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10 Least Scary Horror Game Villains

While many horror games thrive on the scare factor of their villains, these great horror games have remarkably unscary villains.

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10 Best Open-World Games About Fighting Monsters

Take on giant, intimidating monsters in these excellent open-world video games.

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10 Scariest Zombie Designs In Horror Games

Zombies come in all shapes, sizes, and horrifying designs in these games.

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10 Best Games That Let You Grow A Garden

Whether getting comfortable in a cozy life sim or diving deep into underwater survival, these games let players grow their very own garden.

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13 Best Games That Let You Customize Your House

These games allow players to customize a house of their own to their hearts' content.

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10 Best Open-World Games With Realistic Ways To Fast Travel

These open-world games don't just impress with their incredible stories and gameplay, but their dedication to realism when it comes to fast travel.

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10 Best Open-World Games With Flying Mounts

These exciting open-world games all feature flying mounts, allowing players to soar through the skies and travel across the lands with ease.

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10 Best Southern Gothic Horror Games

These Southern Gothic horror games delve into the dark side of the American South, mixing post-Civil War decay with occasional supernatural threats.

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14 Best Horror Games That Explore Mature Themes

These excellent horror games explore dark and mature themes, sticking with players long after credits roll.

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The Best Horror Games That Manipulate Time

The unstoppable flow of time is a constant in our world -- so twisting and manipulating it can result in some effective scares.

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