Pros : + Great Atmosphere + Compelling Story & good pacing + Doesn't overstay it's welcome (~4 hrs) + Some brilliant "WTF" moments + Monsters are modelled and animated well + A bunch of subtle creepy moments (my favorite part) Cons : - Lacks the level of visual polish you'd expect - Main character Voiceover (not as bad as other reviews led me to believe, but felt a little hack) (English) - Uneven presentation (some parts feel really great, others seem hastily thought out) - Human character models feel stiff and lifeless All in all I enjoyed my playthrough. Sometimes this feels like a mod of another game, sometimes like a brilliant indie title. I recommend it for anyone that enjoys story driven experiences & can complete it in a sitting or two.
Ok, so I haven't played the Penumbra series, but have played Amnesia, as well as Machine for Pigs, and did enjoy them both. This one is SO MUCH BETTER! My big problem with both A & MFP was that I never quite knew what to do. This game solves this most of the time, and when you feel lost, it only adds to the terror. The setting & graphics are fantastic, the "hide from bad guy moments" are memorable and feel central to the story, and speaking of, the story is amazing. Asks many fundamental human questions for a modern world. All in all, my favorite Frictional game so far. Scary, intriguing, funny at times, and with the best setting so far.
I loved it. Didn't think I would. The story is short (2-3 Hrs), but beautifully told, simple and touching. The game starts out as a child-like fantasy world, but staggers darker and darker towards its climactic end. Also a truly innovative use of a controller, not only as input but as a story-telling tool.
