"Embracing Fear: Overcoming My Fear of Horror Games"

TL;DR
The author, a horror movie enthusiast, struggles with playing horror video games due to the level of control they offer, causing anxiety and fear. Despite enjoying scary movies, the author finds it difficult to derive enjoyment from games like Alan Wake and Control, and contemplates whether to power through the fear or let the games collect dust.
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