Penumbra: Overture Review (PC) @ GameZone

Vikingod · May 13, 2007, 04:37 PM

Source: GameZone
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Penumbra is an adventure game on the lines of the old Shivers, which was a creepy adventure game from about 10-15 years ago. In Shivers, players were constantly on the seat of their pants, waiting for the next startling moment. Another similar game in terms of edgy atmosphere was a Tex Murphy game, from about the same time frame. 7th Guest and others also come to mind. Penumbra compares well to these types of games in the “scare” department, but the weak and largely unexplained back story takes away from some of the effect.

May 13, 2007, 04:37 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Penumbra: Overture Review (PC) @ GameZone Source: GameZone ______________ Penumbra is an adventure game on the lines of the old Shivers, which was a creepy adventure game from about 10-15 years ago. In Shivers, players were constantly on the seat of their pants, waiting for the next startling moment. Another similar game in terms of edgy atmosphere was a Tex Murphy game, from about the same time frame. 7th Guest and others also come to mind. Penumbra compares well to these types of games in the “scare” department, but the weak and largely unexplained back story takes away from some of the effect. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*