Penumbra: Overture
The Ranking
| 73.74% | Overall Rank: 5063 PC Rank: 1284 2007 Games Rank: 326 2007 PC Rank: 77 Score based on 31 reviews |
Description
Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.
Played from a first person viewpoint, Penumbra is very different from other adventure games. Not only is it powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, it also has an advanced physics system which allow for a never before seen environment interaction. Fighting enemies is not something best done with brute force though, in most situations fighting is a last resort and the player is often better of using his/her wits. The AI of the enemies will also do its best to hunt and scare the player. The creatures encountered can break down doors, use group co-ordination, interact with the physics and more. Penumbra: Overture keeps players on the edge as they have to explore scary and immersive environments never knowing what is behind the next corner.
Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre. The unique physics system allows for true environmental interaction in a way not possible in other games. The player can open drawers, pull levers, pick up objects and now manipulate those objects in 3D space - all using natural mouse movements, creating a highly interactive and immersive game world.
Penumbra will put players on edge like never before as they explore ominous and mysterious environments, the unknown awaiting them behind every corner. The world is detailed both in terms of graphical fidelity and narrative character - Penumbra is a horrific experience that will grip players from its opening thrills to its chilling denouement.
- Detailed and atmospheric environments.
- State of the art interaction system.
- Thrilling blend of puzzles and action.
- Dark secrets to be discovered. Latest Articles
| Site | Date | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| HonestGamers | 02/20/09 | Review ![]() |
6 out of 10 |
| play.tm | 04/01/07 | Review | 81 out of 100 |
| ComputerGames.ro | 06/06/08 | Review ![]() |
80 out of 100 |
| CPUGamer | 05/08/08 | Review ![]() |
7.5 out of 10 |
| Adventure Classic Gaming | 03/21/08 | Review ![]() |
4 out of 5 |
| GameDaily | 04/01/07 | Review | 7 out of 10 |
| Pelit (Finland) | 08/01/07 | Review | 83 out of 100 |
| Just Adventure | 07/17/07 | Review | B+ |
| PC Gamer | 08/01/07 | Review | 74 out of 100 |
| IGN | 06/01/07 | Review ![]() |
7 out of 10 |
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