# Horror-Laced Video Games Slender: The Arrival Revolves Around the Legend of Slender Man By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slender-the-arrival References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/14/slender-man-game-wii-u/) & [slenderarrival](http://www.slenderarrival.com/) Slender: The Arrival is a new video game that is set to spook the living daylights out of gamers this [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th). This video game is based on the legend of Slender Man, the tall, lanky, faceless humanoid who wears a sharp suit and stalks innocent children in the forest and in hallways by dark. This is a story that's perfect for a [horror game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-chaos), and Slender: The Arrival proves as much. The game is about a young woman searching for her missing friend, a known Slender Man fanatic. The game is equipped with special [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) remote capabilities. Players can use the Wii remote to control a flashlight, the most important item in the game. If you thought online fiction based on Slender Man was creepy, you need to try the Slender: The Arrival game -- if you're brave enough. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Horror Video Games:** Creating horror-laced video games based on urban legends or folklore can offer a new gaming experience to players. - **Interactive Controls:** Using innovative technologies like Wii remote capabilities can enhance gamers’ experiences during gameplay. - **Digital Horror Stories:** Transforming online horror fiction into games presents an opportunity for digital storytelling and entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Developing horror video games based on urban legends can attract a niche audience and provide them with a unique gaming experience. - **Technology:** Introducing new interactive features, like Wii remote capabilities, presents an opportunity for technology companies to innovate and improve gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Adapting online horror fiction into video games offers a new medium for entertainment companies to engage with audiences and create immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Contemporary Classic Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-wakes-the-deep.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Horror Media Creation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/content-warning.md) - [Horror Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep.md) - [Halloween Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-mansion-experience.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Open-World Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-of-the-forest.md) - [Horror Franchise-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranormal-activity-game.md)