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5. Little Nightmares II
Little Nightmares, developed by Tarsier Studio, provided a unique and exciting experience when it was released in 2017. It was a short game with a limited budget, but it attracted players thanks to its beautiful and terrifying art style, and its story that was told visually without dialogue.
In the first part, the main character Six, a young girl wearing a distinctive yellow coat, is trapped on a dark and bleak sea ship, pursued by its terrifying inhabitants. When Little Nightmares II was released, it brought back all the basic elements of the series, but introduced larger, more diverse environments, and a new main character named Mono, who is assisted by Six returning from the first game.
One of the big changes added by the sequel is the combat element, which was not present in the original game. Mono can pick up and use a range of melee weapons in some stages, but this may be the weakest element in the game. Weapons are heavy and difficult to control (reflecting Mono’s weakness and inexperience), and while some players find enjoyment in being able to fight back and resist enemies, this element is perhaps seen as somewhat contradictory to the core concepts of Little Nightmares which are based more on escape than combat.
4. Dead Rising
Unlike most survival horror games, the Dead Rising series isn’t known for being serious. Rather, she was known for her craziness, such as using a water gun and swinging a golf club, and she was not serious in any way.
When the first installment of Capcom’s beloved series was released in 2006, it introduced the character of Frank West who finds himself trapped in the Willamette Parkview Mall, surrounded by hordes of the undead. Frank was not an experienced soldier, and had only what he could find at the station to defend himself.
Fortunately for him, he’s actually in a huge shopping mall, and the developers had a cruel sense of humor. The result, as fans of the series know, is a wealth of hilariously improvised weapons to try out.
Said water gun can be modified to be more lethal than it initially appears, so it’s not an entirely bad weapon. Each player will have their own favorite picks from Dead Rising’s arsenal of absurdity, but nothing quite like taking out an enemy or two with a calculated throw to the hot dog racks in the Meat Processing District.
Although the weapon is completely impractical as it is destroyed after a single use, making it difficult to use and easy to waste. But it sure is funny.
3. Bendy And The Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine is one of the most visually distinctive modern horror games. With its cute cartoon graphics and quirky appearance, plus the terrifying but charming character of Bendy, this episodic adventure is as much style as it is ink.
In terms of gameplay, it’s fairly traditional. First-person games that offer light puzzles and some combat are not uncommon. But the array of ink-covered enemies at least feels unique, even if the arsenal of weapons available to Henry lacks variety.
In the game’s third act, Henry finds an unexpected weapon: a bathroom plunger. It’s more of a tool than a weapon, but it can actually be used as a weapon.
It is much weaker than other melee weapons, and its comical appearance reflects its weakness to the point that an “Unlikely Victory” achievement award is awarded upon completing Chapter 4 using it.
2. Dead By Daylight
A game that revolves around hunting down and killing survivors, like a gruesome killer from a horror movie, makes bear traps terrifyingly effective.
However, The Trapper is considered one of the weakest killers in the game, and it’s easy to understand why.
Bear Trap is The Trapper’s strength, and with smart use, it can be crucial to victory. Survivors who fall into the trap can become easy prey. The problem, however, is that The Trapper can only hold one trap at a time, which greatly limits its performance even for experienced players.
In a game like Dead By Daylight, time is always important, and because of Bear Trap, the killer spends a lot of time facing his own limits.
In addition, survivors can escape the trap or free each other, and even The Trapper himself can fall into the trap if he’s not careful. This makes the trap ineffective and jarring compared to the tools some other killers bring in the game.
1. Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow 
The storied Castlevania series isn’t typically known for its comic flair. Granted, there is some exaggerated dialogue such as “miserable little piles of secrets,” but the series about hunting Dracula tends to maintain a serious tone.
Gothic horror is no place for fun. However, there is always room for a melee weapon or two. Terror Bear, who appears in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, is one example. The description in the game in the latest version is sufficient: “A game stuffed with iron and sand.”
Players are given the sight of Soma Cruz waving this childish toy above his head to attack enemies. This weapon gives a very weak attack boost, and is only distinguished by its speed and frequency of hits. It’s just a comic weapon that Soma doesn’t need in his adventures.
