History VideoGame / RiseOfNightmares

* BladeBelowTheShoulder: Most of the zombies have mechanical arms, some with large, sharp blades, others with ''[[ChainsawGood buzz saws]]''.

* HenpeckedHusband: Viktor by Mary. Subverted with Josh, as Kate does not want to be the "nagging wife" about his drinking.

* BlondesAreEvil: [[spoiler: Mary]].

* StupidityIsTheOnlyOption: In the opening, if Josh goes after Kate, he comes upon a train car spattered with an obscene amount of blood and a large, mysterious figure shuffling away. The only option that progresses the story is to follow after this deranged, monstrous murderer with no weapon and no plan for survival. [[SubvertedTrope Then again]], there's nothing stopping the player from doing what any sane person would do, conclude that Josh's wife (who was [[AssholeVictim kind of a bitch anyway]]) is almost certainly dead and run as far away from this madness as possible. The monsters do not pursue the player, so the player can flee to the rear car and turn off the game right then, satisfied that Josh wisely hid until the train reached its destination, reported the incident to the proper authorities, and then went about his newly-single life.

''Rise of Nightmares'' is the first survival horror game and the first Mature rated game for the XBOX360 {{Kinect}}.

* TheBigBad: Viktor.

* WickedCultured: Viktor. His EstablishingCharacterMoment is torturing a victim to the cheerful strains of "[[IAmSong Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja]]" from ''Theatre/TheMagicFlute''.

The nightmares rise.

* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Josh's arms seem to be MadeOfIron, given the things they can deflect.

* KillEmAll: [[spoiler: Every survivor of the train crash ends up being killed (most pretty quickly once the zombies start to rise), or turned into an Altered and then killed. By the end of the game the only ones left alive are Josh and his baby.]]

* HairOfGold: Monica.

-> ''Basically, it's ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' as directed by Creator/EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: A few instances, but some of the most inconspicuous occur in the design of the tarot cards. Play through the game and then look at "The Fool." You'll see it.

-> ''Basically, it's ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' as directed by EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.

* ApocalypticLog: The tapes you discover journal the experiences of a British private detective who is searching for Viktor. The guy turns out to be a bit of an [[AssholeVictime ass]]. Cue his eventual demise.

* ApocalypticLog: The tapes you discover journal the experiences of a British private detective who is searching for Viktor. The guy turns out to be a bit of an ass. Cue his eventual demise.

Since the game requires the {{Kinect}}, gameplay requires use of the entire body. Putting one foot forward moves Josh forward, putting one foot behind moves Josh backwards. Turning the shoulders turns Josh around. To fight, simply put the fists up in front of the body and put them down to exit combat mode. Kicking is also possible at anytime; good for putting distance between yourself and enemies.

* MultiRangeMaster: Throwing weapons, such as [[StuffBlowingUp volatile test tubes]] and scapels can be found throughout the game. Just flick your wrist and watch the weapon fly. [[spoiler: One you find Azoth, you can fire energy blasts.]]

The nightmaresrise.

* BladeBelowTheShoulder: Most of the zombies have mechanical arms, some with large, sharp blades, others with FREAKIN' BUZZ SAWS!

* TheBrute: Ernst. Just...don't...move.
* CantTakeAnythingWithYou: Remember that AWESOME meat mincer that you got that ground zombies into chunky salsa? Well guess what, YOU LOSE it at the next save point! No matter what condition your current weapon is, you must quickly find a new one once you pass a save point.

* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Some for others, some for you.

* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler: Marchosias]]. Asshole.

* GoodThingYouCanHeal: There is no health bar per se, no life potions, hell, there's not a single first aid kit to be found. Good thing, indeed.

* HighPressureBlood: Dismembering or [[OffWithHisHead decapitating]] a zombie will cause it spew a fountain of blood.

* MultiMeleeMaster: Melee is the only means of combat in the game [[spoiler: except for Azoth, an seemingly eldritch relic which shoots energy blasts, and Ernst's chain-bolts]], so be prepared to have very sore shoulders. From crappy old pipes to bloody chainsaws to a surprisingly effective pair of hedge clippers, there is no end to the hacking and slashing.

* PuppeteerParasite: [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vessel for a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beast gets ''very'' personal with Josh later, stealing his identity.]]

* VomitIndiscretionShot: There are some zombies who vomit green sludge at quite a distance. Normally, not a problem. In Torture Mode, where EVERYTHING can be a problem, it's one of the grossest and most embarrassing ways to die.

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Ernst]]. Sad, really.

* HighPressureBlood
* ImplacableMan: Ernst is apparently this game's version of Mr. X / Nemesis.

* InterfaceScrew: If a zombie vomits on you, it will obscure the screen. Fortunately, you can clear the screen faster by mimicking your face.

* MagicMusic: Pretty music in a hellhouse is a ''bad sign''. Plus, the Banshee. My god the Banshee.

* MultiMeleeMaster: Melee is the only means of combat in the game [[spoiler: except for Azoth, an seemingly eldrich relic which shoots energy blasts, and Ernst's chain-bolts]], so be prepared to have very sore shoulders. From crappy old pipes to bloody chainsaws to a surprisingly effective pair of hedge clippers, there is no end to the hacking and slashing.

* ScareChord: This happens when you must stand perfectly still in order to remain unnoticed by Ernst, but YMMV.

* UnwittingPawn: Happens a few dozen times. It will piss. You. Off.

* JumpScare: YMMV, but Ernst's "Don't move or die" music can cause this effect.

-> ''Basically, it's ''DonkeyKong'' as directed by EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.
-->-- ''ZeroPunctuation''

''Rise of Nightmares'' is the first survival horror game and the first Mature rated game for the {{XBOX360}} {{Kinect}}.

While vacationing in Europe, specifically Romania, Josh and his lovely wife Kate themselves on an elevated train going through the stormy mountains. Their trip gets even bumpier after a discovery is made by Kate when she tries to tell Josh something important.

* TheBigBad: Viktor.

* CantTakeAnythingWithYou: Remember that AWESOME meat mincer that you got that ground zombies into chunky salsa? Well guess what, YOU LOSE it at the next save point! No matter what condition your current weapon is, you must quickly find a new one once you pass a save point.

* CreepyCrossdresser: [[spoiler: Viktor's]] insanity and grief over [[spoiler: his accidental murder of his wife Mary led him to dressing as her]].

* TheDragon: [[spoiler: Marchosias]] to Viktor.
* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed [[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.
* EldritchLocation: A couple of places in the game where you do battle. Could also be percieved as a [[DreamLand Dream Land]].

* GoodThingYouCanHeal: There is no health bar per se, no life potions, hell, there's not a single first aid kit to be found. Good thing, indeed.

* ImplacableMan: Ernst is apparently this game's version of Mr. X[=/=]Nemesis.

* LoveMakesYouEvil: [[spoiler: Viktor's]] love for [[spoiler: his deceased wife Mary]] made him do monstrous acts to bring her back. This includes killing countless victims and using their bodies as experiments in order to further study the art of raising the dead.

* PuppetPermutation: Josh meets up with [[spoiler: two of the original survivors, Max and Monica]], now held up by strings controlled by Mary's Jester Dolls.

* TheWallsAreClosingIn: Among the plethora of deathtraps in the mansion, this perennial favorite makes a pointed appearance early on.

* DefiantToTheEnd/{{Determinator}} Even when turned into one of Viktor's experiments, [[spoiler: Jane was still kicking and trying to fight the parasite within her, even during her boss fight.]]

* {{Determinator}} Even when turned into one of Viktor's experiments, [[spoiler: Jane was still kicking and trying to fight the parasite within her, even during her boss fight.]]

[[HighOctaneNightmareFuel The nightmares]] rise.

* TwistEnding: During the post ending cutscene, we see a man covered in bandages boarding a train with Josh and Kate. He sits besides Kate and opens a bag to reveal parasites. It is left up to debate whether this is either Viktor or Marchosias. This could also fall under TheEndOrIsIt.

* BlondesAreEvil: Mary.

* CreepyCrossdresser: Viktor's insanity and grief over his accidental murder of his wife Mary led him to dressing as her.

* FanDisservice: The zombie nurses, eldritch females, [[spoiler: the altered Monica and Jane]], and Viktor dressed as Mary. Eugh...

* LoveMakesYouEvil: Viktor's love for his deceased wife Mary made him do monstrous acts to bring her back. This includes killing countless victims and using their bodies as experiments in order to further study the art of raising the dead.