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YouTube in 2020:

Protagonists in horror games then: Interesting, relatable characters that had names and personalities of their own and were unique and stood out. Protagonists now: Generic, self-insert character with no name, non-existent personality or even a canonical appearance. Expect them to be a silent protagonist.

Monsters in horror games then: Deformed, grotesque monsters, demons, and sometimes aliens that were all really freaky and terrifying, and in some cases were manifestations of fear itself. Monsters now: Incredibly mundane thing (usually based on something intended for children) that is now Evil™ for some reason (pizza animatronics, toys, classic cartoon characters, etc.).

Characters in horror games then: An ensemble cast of diverse characters, both allies and enemies, ranging from other survivors, evil cults, evil corporations, demons, monsters, etc. Characters now: Only one asides from the monsters, being the player. If there is another character, expect them to be killed off, usually off-screen.

Settings in horror games then: Numerous maps that include diverse settings such as abandoned buildings, cities, fields, forests, caves, etc. Anything to make you feel like you’re not alone in a desolate area. Settings now: Only 2-3 maps at best, often indoors, limited mobility.

Gameplay in horror games then: 30-50 hours of playtime, lots of content, many things to do, many places to go, memorable story, puzzles, strategy, etc. Gameplay now: Can be completed in only 2-3 hours, requires no strategy at all, very boring and repetitive gameplay that gets old quickly (and somehow people find this fun), forgettable story, puzzles are simple, and no strategy.