In horror games such as Silent Hill 2 or Alien: QuarantineThe protagonist is someone you wouldn't expect to find yourself in a dire situation. However, some games require players to step into the shoes of a member of the police force, tasked with rushing towards danger.

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As the protagonists become investigative police officers, police detectives, and FBI agents, they gain a different perspective on the horrors unfolding. Rather than simply surviving monsters and killers, playing as a law enforcement officer gives players a sense of responsibility while also providing different kinds of stories and personalities.
7 a fatal premonition
An open world horror game where you become an FBI agent.
- released
- February 23, 2010
- developer
- access games
- ESRB
- M Rated for adults 17+ due to gore, intense violence, partial nudity, and suggestive themes
It is heavily influenced by the bizarre horror thriller style. twin peaks, a fatal premonition Enter Francis Morgan, an FBI agent investigating a grisly murder case. While most horror games stick to a mostly linear path, Deadly Premonition is one of the few that offers an open world to explore.
The open world mechanics allowed players to explore, complete missions, unlock Morgan's cosmetics, and fulfill the character's needs. Food, sleep, etc. become important or Morgan starts to lose his health. Add supernatural enemies and a villain known as the Raincoat Killer. a fatal premonition It's not like most games.
6 saw
Detective Tapp returns in the movie sequel.
- Developer: Zombie Studio
- Release date: October 6, 2009
- System: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
- Genre: Survival Horror
Games based directly on horror movies are rarely good, though. saw It was a rare gem in that subgenre. It's helpful to those who work. saw The movie helped create the game, including Tobin Bell reprising his role as John Kramer, AKA Jigsaw. Also, rather than trying to dramatize the events in the movie, saw It is a sequel to the first film with an original story.
in sawThe obsessive Detective Tapp, previously played by Danny Glover, is the protagonist who finds himself caught in a maelstrom of traps and puzzles. Playing as a legacy character helped create it. saw The film's visual style is captured almost perfectly, especially the fast-paced editing and transitions, giving the film a sense of authenticity.
5 Blame: Origins of Crime
A shockingly realistic crime horror featuring a framed agent.
Blame: Origins of Crime


- released
- November 22, 2005
- developer
- Monolith Productions
- ESRB
- M Mature 17+ // Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language
The goal is to disrupt the player. Blame: Origins of CrimeThey play Ethan Thomas, a framed FBI agent tracking down the mysterious Matchmaker Killer. It leads the agents on a first-person deep dive through the grimiest of places and features many twisted and gory surprises that are still relevant nearly 20 years later.
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Blame: Origins of Crime It is often praised for being a dark, gritty location that combines vicious enemies and a fear-inducing atmosphere. Everything in Condemned is grounded, helping with a sense of realism that reinforces the horrors Agent Thomas must endure to clear his name.
4 inner devil
Resident Evil's Spiritual Successor Will Warp Your Mind
like inner devil At the start, the player controls police detective Sebastian Castellanos as he arrives at a strange location to investigate a phone call. From there, Castellanos dives headfirst into a world of gory, psychological horror that pays homage to several horror films of the past.
In many ways, Sebastian is your typical gruff middle-aged detective character, but as the story progresses and more is revealed. inner devil It becomes a gem of a horror game. It is helpful as it was developed by the creator. resident evil It's about taking what he's done very well in the past and bringing something new to the table.
3 Resident Evil 2 (2019)
The remake makes Leon Kennedy even better.
text resident evil 2 Classic but also hardcore resident evil Fans agreed that the remake, with its modern visuals and third-person perspective, made for an undeniably superior game. There are two characters with two different stories: Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy. Leon is a new recruit to the Raccoon City Police Department, joining on one of its worst days.

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As Raccoon City becomes the center of a T-Virus infection, Leon and Claire must fight to escape the police station. The abandoned police station where the new cops take their place adds to the eeriness while making it one of the most memorable locations in the series. In particular, zombies, Ricus, and the mysterious Mr. Umbrella created. This is especially true when being chased by X creatures.
2 alan wake 2
New characters add more perspective to your bizarre adventure.
Not all long-awaited sequels live up to expectations, however. alan wake 2 It surpassed them and became a huge, award-winning success. Remedy Entertainment has dialed up what they did so well with the first game to create a cerebral horror experience starring a Stephen King-inspired writer.
But Alan Wake isn't the only playable character, as the game also features Saga Anderson, an FBI profiler caught up in a dark and bizarre world. alan wake 2. A sequel that most would say is better than the original, mixing together sci-fi, fantasy, and psychological elements.
1 Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Leon is back with one of the best remakes of all time.
Leon Kennedy returns with a victory. resident evil 4A sect infected with a new strain of the virus is sent to the Spanish countryside to search for the missing president's daughter. The remake of the beloved horror game maintains the action-packed style of the original while adding more fear and suspense to its predecessor. resident evil The remake was so good.
From chainsaw wielders to regenerators, those infected by Las Plagas keep players on their toes because they aren't traditional zombies. They can wield weapons, use tactics, and have more abilities than just scratching and biting, but thankfully Leon continues to be one of the best protagonists, even after the events of Raccoon City.
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