Penumbra - Independently Developed Horror Game

242 on 25/3/2009 at 15:44

Quote Posted by catbarf

It oscillates between compelling puzzles with sheer horror, and a somewhat-dark, unpolished tech demo.

I would prefer such tech demos rather than highly polished bioshocks any day.

Jason Moyer on 25/3/2009 at 16:02

I wish that liking Penumbra and Bioshock weren't mutually exclusive, I'd really like to give the Penumbra games a try.

sNeaksieGarrett on 25/3/2009 at 16:08

Then try them. At the very least, try the demos to get a taste of them.

(http://www.penumbra-overture.com/demo.php) Penumbra Overture Demo

(http://www.penumbrablackplague.com/site/demo.php) Penumbra Black Plague Demo

There's also the (http://frictionalgames.com/site/penumbra/) 2006 tech demo, which is what started penumbra in the first place. It's actually a rather cool tech demo.

Jason Moyer on 25/3/2009 at 16:19

I already own all 3 of them.

Rogue Keeper on 25/3/2009 at 17:11

Quote Posted by Jason Moyer

I wish that liking Penumbra and Bioshock weren't mutually exclusive, I'd really like to give the Penumbra games a try.

What do you mean... I hope you don't miss exploitation of little girls!?

june gloom on 25/3/2009 at 18:38

Quote Posted by Jason Moyer

I wish that liking Penumbra and Bioshock weren't mutually exclusive

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Jason Moyer on 25/3/2009 at 22:19

Quote Posted by Rogue Keeper

What do you mean... I hope you don't miss exploitation of little girls!?

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saatana on 25/3/2009 at 22:41

Even with their flaws and some bad design choices Overture and PB are the best horror games I've ever played. The upcoming game from frictional is the only game I'm actually looking forward to.

sNeaksieGarrett on 25/3/2009 at 23:06

Quote Posted by jason moyer

I already own all 3 of them.

Quote Posted by jason moyer

I'd really like to give the Penumbra games a try.

then why did you say this then, jason?

june gloom on 25/3/2009 at 23:29

Don't be dense. Not all of us have time to play the games we want.