Animation and cinematics are often treated as visual polish in games. In horror games, however, they can directly affect gameplay.
The way a character moves, opens a door, hides, runs, or reacts to danger can change how the player experiences fear.
Animation Can Teach Mechanics
Good animation can explain a mechanic without using text.
For example, if an enemy raises its head when the player makes noise, the player immediately understands:
Sound matters.
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