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Modern horror games use a remarkably sinister mechanic to guarantee you feel maximum panic when a monster is chasing you.

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Modern horror games use a remarkably sinister mechanic to guarantee you feel maximum panic when a monster is chasing you.

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Modern horror games use a remarkably sinister mechanic to guarantee you feel maximum panic when a monster is chasing you.
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