Posted on: March 18, 2025
TheRealBort
Jeux: 102 Avis: 13
Nearly had a heart attack,but I'm ok now
Disclaimer: I've finished all 3 Penumbra games on steam. In fact, I own all Frictional Games on steam except for Amnesia: The Bunker. The Penumbra games are a fantastic series of story-driven, horror-themed, first-person adventure games. It's got a bit of lovecraft and plenty claustrophobic psychological horror, none of which would feel as good if they didn't come with excellent sound effects and music. The story is brilliant, and as the player solves puzzles, more bits of it will unravel, keeping you engaged from start to end. Without spoiling anything, Overture starts when you receive a letter from your unkown, long-lost father telling you to get some documents from a bank safe. Looking at these, you decide to go to Greenland and see if you can figure out what happened to him and why he vanished. Soon you'll find yourself trapped in an old mining complex where very insteresting things are happening... The sequel, Black Plague, resumes right were the first one left and adds a couple changes in the game mechanics: there's no combat & you can now rotate objects, both of which are very welcome since the combat in the first game was clunky and trying to be precise when putting down objects was mission impossible. There's a bigger chunk of the story in this second game and it brings the whole plot to a closure. Unfortunately, the third game, Requiem, is a toothless Penumbra. They stripped the game out of any stress, tension, and horror, and proceeded to leave the player with a puzzle solving game. Now, it's not terrible, but it's a huge disappointment considering the legacy that preceeded it. I do not recommend this last entry, as it's a waste of your time. Overall, the game stands the test of time, the graphics never put me off, and while the controls beg for a remastered version, you're going to love this. This trilogy pack is an absolute bargain. If you're into horror you can't go wrong with this. Even at full price it's a no-brainer. Final score: 9/10.
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