Navigating the forest, players must collect eight randomized pages whilst being stalked by the controversial, Creepypasta-born Slenderman.

These detriments to your vision make the fleeting encounters in combat increasingly isolating and amplify any feelings of helplessness.

This real-timesurvival horrorforces players to prepare for nighttime, and consequently limited visibility if youre not ready.

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Whilst some exercise caution, others merely watch from afar, making nighttime encounters constantly unpredictable and terrifying.

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Its always a celebratory moment when a game adaptation of a movie lands successfully.

It’s one of the ultimate found-footage-style videogames.

An imposing Slenderman in Slender: The Eight Pages against a dark background.

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