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From Ants To Zombies: Six Decades Of Video Game Horror

Dive deep into six decades of spine-chilling video game horror with this comprehensive hardcover masterpiece from Bitmap Books.

Explores 130+ horror games across 70 platforms from the 1970s to 2020s
Features exclusive interviews with legendary developers like Keiichiro Toyama and Ken Levine
664 beautifully illustrated pages with edge-to-edge lithographic print
Unique glow-in-the-dark cover logo and text
Premium hardback with sewn binding and colored bookmark ribbon
Thematically organized chapters covering every shade of gaming fear

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The ultimate journey through horror gaming's darkest corners awaits you

Think horror games started with Resident Evil? Think again. From Ants to Zombies takes you on an epic exploration of interactive terror spanning six incredible decades. This stunning 664-page hardcover from Bitmap Books showcases how video game horror evolved from pixelated nightmares on the ZX Spectrum to photorealistic terrors on modern consoles.

You'll discover over 130 meticulously analyzed horror titles organized across thirteen thematic chapters, each exploring different aspects of digital dread. From rail shooters to open-world RPGs, from haunted mansions to infested space stations, this book covers the full spectrum of horror gaming. Whether you're revisiting beloved classics or uncovering forgotten gems, every page reveals something fascinating about how games have mastered the art of fear.

Hear directly from horror gaming legends

What makes this book truly special is the exclusive commentary from the visionaries who shaped horror gaming. Get insights from Keiichiro Toyama (Silent Hill), Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight), Ken Levine (System Shock 2), Sandy White (Ant Attack), and many more pioneering developers. Their stories and creative processes bring each game's development to life, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite nightmares were crafted.

Premium presentation worthy of your collection

Bitmap Books delivers their signature quality with edge-to-edge lithographic printing on premium paper that makes every screenshot and piece of artwork pop. The hardback features thread-sewn binding so you can lay the book completely flat for those gorgeous double-page spreads. The cover, featuring custom artwork by Vasilis Zikos, includes a glow-in-the-dark logo and text that's perfect for late-night reading sessions. Complete with a colored bookmark ribbon and protective shrink-wrap, this 2.5kg tome is built to last in your retro gaming library.

Whether you're a horror gaming veteran or discovering the genre's rich history, From Ants to Zombies offers an unparalleled deep dive into the games that have been keeping players up at night for over sixty years.

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