Summary
Generally speaking, in the modern age of superhero pop culture,Marvelis considered a fairly family-friendly brand, while DC is often generally believed to have the more mature content. But that’s not necessarily true. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has remained PG-13 for pretty much its entire 15-year existence,Marvel’s comics have ventured into more adult-oriented grounds many times in the past, with many well-known comic runs and graphic novels leaning into horror and violence.
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe,Old Man Logan, andPunisher Maxare just a few of the best examples of Marvel’s most gory comic book outings, and while the 2000-2010s edginess of these books hasn’t aged too well, many fans are still hoping for faithful movie adaptations of these stories. Unfortunately, while the MCU seems to be experimenting with anR-rating forDeadpool and Wolverine, it probably isn’t going to full NC-17 anytime soon, but there might be room for that in the video game space, and there’s one Marvel character who’d be perfectly suited for aSilent Hill-like game.
A Silent Hill-Like Marvel Game Has The Perfect Blueprint
Moon Knight Is a Character Haunted By His Own Mind
Debuting back in 1975, Moon Knight is one of the most complex heroes in the entire Marvel universe. Though his character changes slightly between comic runs and different artist interpretations, Moon Knight is often portrayed as a man who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder, unable to control when he shifts between one personality and another. While Marc Spector is his main identity, Moon Knight’s mind is also home to personalities such as the detective Mr. Knight, the violenttaxi driver Jake Lockley, and the savvy entrepreneur Steven Grant.
No matter what version of Moon Knight the comics are going for, the common thread between them all is that Marc Spector’s mind is constantly self-destructing in one way or another. The2006 HustonMoon Knightrunis a great example of this dynamic and the perfect setup for a Marvel horror game featuring the Fist of Khonshu. At the start of the run, readers are introduced to Marc alone in his apartment, both physically and mentally broken, and abandoned by Khonshu, the Egyptian god who granted him his powers.
It’s soon revealed that Marc was crippled in a fight with his archnemesis Bushman, who he was forced to kill by brutally ripping off his face. Now disabled, Marc grows angry with the world, which slowly pushes all of his friends and loved ones away, leaving him completely isolated. With nothing left to live for, Marc begs for Khonshu to return to him, and the god obliges, but not before tormenting Marc by taking the form of a mutilated Bushman, and torturing him with images of his loved ones dying.
During the first volume of Huston’sMoon Knightrun, he’shunted down by the Taskmasterand the Committee. After murdering the Committee’s board members and terrifying Taskmaster into submission, Moon Knight returns home, where Khonshu reveals that he was the one who organized the entire thing in an attempt to force Marc to return to him. Marc destroys his statue of Khonshu, and the god retaliates by briefly killing him, and bringing him back to life, hammering home the notion that Marc is no more than a mere puppet.
A Moon Knight Horror Game Could Work Really Well
While the Marvel Cinematic UniverseMoon Knightshow wasn’t perfect, it did a really good job of setting up the character of Marc Spector and Moon Knight and left a lasting impression on many fans thanks in large part toOscar Isaac’s incredible performance. Regardless of the show’s reception, Moon Knight is more popular than he ever has been, to the point where he could probably carry his very own video game.
Though it would still need plenty of action, aSilent Hill-like Moon Knight gamecould work surprisingly well. A series where the character’s inner psyche manifests as horrifying monsters,Silent Hillholds the perfect blueprint for a Moon Knight game, particularly one heavily inspired by Huston’s run, where Marc could be trapped inside the Othervoid, where he’s tormented relentlessly by Khonshu’s psychological attacks.
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
