Okay, I'm kind of excited about this one

I finished my last game review which should get posted early next week and I'll just say that it was a pooper of a game.

But the next game actually looks kind of interesting in that it's outside of any type of game I've played before. It came out this summer and is based on the Japanese horror film series that gave us The Grudge called Ju-on: The Grudge. It's described as a "haunted house simulator" which doesn't sound all that exciting but the description of game play sounds pretty cool.

Ju-on: The Grudge is sparse on game controls. The Wii Remote is used to direct the player character's flashlight. The player is pressured not to remain in the same place for too long as it will cause the onryō to come find the player. While the game isn't multiplayer in the most literal sense, if there is a second Wii Remote synced to the console, each of the buttons on that controller can be used to instantly trigger a unique scenario for the main player to experience, heightening the tension. The game also features mechanics that measure the Wii Remote's movements during gameplay, the result being that the more the player flinches, the worse their success rate becomes.

As evidenced from the game's few teaser trailers, there are five stages expected to be playable in Ju-on: The Grudge: a warehouse, a hospital and a mannequin factory, in addition to an abandoned apartment complex and the Saeki residence. In most cases, the flashlight provides the only means of visibility for the player, so it is necessary to replenish the power of the tool using batteries found throughout the level, which do not spawn in the same location with each play. This battery power is displayed in the form of a meter on the lower-left corner of the heads-up display. If the game's lead specter Kayako Saeki takes hold of the player, the Wii Remote can be shaken to break her grip. Furthermore, when in Kayako's grip, her death rattle can be heard through the Wii Remote's speaker.

I'm gonna make Carrie play it with me this weekend since she loves scary shit. Me, I'm a pansy, so I'll probably be blogging about having to wash my pants after playing.