The Perfect Horror Protagonist - Writing a Character for Fun & Terror - Extra Credits

For All Hallow's Eve, we're reviving an old episode from the dead: How to make a proper horror protagonist! It's been six years since we've talked about horror protagonists and the games industry has given us more examples of prime horror examples. So let's talk about the main points you should follow to write up a great horror protagonist. Now be warned, there are costume spoilers ahead!

Costume List (In Order of Appearance):
Matt as Squall Leonhart from FF VIII
Jac as Venom Snake from Metal Gear V
Joe as Pihrana Plant from Mario
Arthur as a Tragedian from Pathologic 2
Ali as Matt (and Zoey) from Extra Credits
Zoey as Cactaur from Final Fantasy
Rob as Goose from Untitled Goose Game
Nick as Galo Thymos from Promare
Scott as the Tethered from Us
Geoff as Indiana Jones from Indiana Jones
James as Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses
David as the Blasphemous from Blasphemous
Sam as Erik from Dragon Quest XI
Will as Ironclad from Slay the Spire

And that's it! Happy Halloween one and all!

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♪ Intro Music: "Halloween Intro" by Tiffany Roman
http://www.tiffanyromanlouk.com/

Music:
“The Last Schala Mix Ever”
By: Brandon, Strader, Halc
https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02253