Penumbra: Overture

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 222 Ratings

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  1. Christian_TV
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    Probably,the best horror game of all time.It's not based on jumpscares or creepy monsters that chases you.Cool Puzzles and deep storyline
  2. EyeGuy619
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    My favorite series of games is Stalker, and I've never hidden it. But there is a special place for penumbra in my heart
  3. SilentLev
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    Скромный шведский коллектив из нескольких человек создал одну из самых мрачных и погружающих в себя адвенчур в видеоигровом искусстве. До сих пор давящая атмосфера дилогии Penumbra не устаревает и воспринимается свежо и, я надеюсь, будет оставаться таковой и много лет после. Пускай проект не содержит какие-то прям свежие идеи, однако тут скорее решает грамотная подача, особенно через звукСкромный шведский коллектив из нескольких человек создал одну из самых мрачных и погружающих в себя адвенчур в видеоигровом искусстве. До сих пор давящая атмосфера дилогии Penumbra не устаревает и воспринимается свежо и, я надеюсь, будет оставаться таковой и много лет после. Пускай проект не содержит какие-то прям свежие идеи, однако тут скорее решает грамотная подача, особенно через звук и эмбиент.… Expand
  4. DJKrimson
    Nov 11, 2020
    6
    Pretty entertaining puzzling game for sure, but it's not scary at all and the story is lame. The game encourages you early on to stealth, but you pretty much need to fight all the enemies and the combat controls are terrible.

    Also, all lightsource items are pretty much useless (you'll never run out because it's so bright everywhere anyway) so you're never forced to be strategic with them.
  5. Broyax
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    Ils ont fait un effort, dis donc: un jeu d'aventure tout en 3D avec des textures et tout et tout... en vue subjective en plus ! ça se veut horrifique mais c'est juste chiant et tout là-dedans est si mal fait qu'on arrive pas à croire que tout soit aussi mal fait... à part les graphismes tout-à-fait potables quand même.

    Mais tout le reste... ça reste un jeu d'aventure à la    Ils ont fait un effort, dis donc: un jeu d'aventure tout en 3D avec des textures et tout et tout... en vue subjective en plus ! ça se veut horrifique mais c'est juste chiant et tout là-dedans est si mal fait qu'on arrive pas à croire que tout soit aussi mal fait... à part les graphismes tout-à-fait potables quand même.

    Mais tout le reste... ça reste un jeu d'aventure à la mords-moi-le-noeud, scripté, dirigiste et chiant. L'interface est juste horrible et bien plus terrifiante que tout le jeu entier : une interface cauchemardesque boulottée par une bande d'incapables, oui ça fait vraiment peur...!

    Le personnage a deux de tension ou un peu moins, la moindre action est d'une pénibilité extrême ; m'est avis qu'il devrait partir en pré-pré-retraite dès maintenant parce que c'est trop pénible et lent d'ouvrir un tiroir... ou alors, il devrait arrêter le Prozac. Donc en résumé, ça m'a à moitié soûlé et à moitié endormi, car cette torpeur est contagieuse... de toute façon, j'ai pas trouvé le script suivant permettant d'avancer comme l'on décidé la bande d'incapables qui ont démoulé cet étron de jeu.

    J'ai trouvé la poubelle par contre et j'ai fait un panier avec le boîtier et le disque : du premier coup ! c'était la partie la plus amusante du jeu (avec la désinstallation).    … Expand
  6. AstiX
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    So easy to get immersed into. Great atmosphere, gripping mystery, wonderful voice acting and a soundtrack that sends chills through your bones with the very first note. Puzzles that aren't just running around fetching things, but require you to stop and think, maybe do some reading and make use of the brilliantly implemented physics.

    The beginning of something amazing.
  7. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    8
    This game is very spartan and that is why I like it even more than it's successor Amnesia. There is pretty much only one enemy in the game and it is a dog, but the atmosphere is oppressive throughout. I found that brilliant and the conclusion thrilling. A great game for it's time.
  8. russiangamer
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    Поиграл в пенумбру уже после амнезии, поэтому на протяжении всей игры не отпускала мысль, что эта игра - ее черновик. Но мысль эта грубая. Есть какие-то пересечения, схожести, но игра совершенно другая по механике.
    Сюжет вполне интересный, но подача не такая сильная, как в той же амнезии. (простите за частые ссылки) например, главный герой практически не озвучен, информацию также мы    Поиграл в пенумбру уже после амнезии, поэтому на протяжении всей игры не отпускала мысль, что эта игра - ее черновик. Но мысль эта грубая. Есть какие-то пересечения, схожести, но игра совершенно другая по механике.
    Сюжет вполне интересный, но подача не такая сильная, как в той же амнезии. (простите за частые ссылки) например, главный герой практически не озвучен, информацию также мы черпаем практически только из записок, пусть и не скучных; вот Рыжий на славу получился! Одним словом, это все на хорошем уровне.
    Играть тоже интересно, только наскучивает то, что где-то половину времени пришлось блуждать по каким-то большим локациям - у этого есть две проблемы, первая, наверное, не такая уж и проблема, скорее придирка, но вторая таковой безусловно является:
    1. На этих уровнях карты расположены в каком-то излишне большом количестве, отчего заплутать почти невозможно, порой они, грубо говоря, за каждым углом находятся.
    2. Собаки. Чёртовы собаки. Сначала они пугают, как без этого. Потом многие наверняка - я в их числе - ввязывались с ними в драку и обнаруживали эту кривую боевую систему. Хотя в ней даже есть шарм, на мой взгляд. Потом этих собак раскидывают по обширным уровням, отчего их быстро не пробежишь, если чертовка заметит, то выбирай: корявая, скучноватая драка или бежать прочь, зная, что собака бегает быстрее главного героя и убивает его с 3-4х ударов на среднем уровне сложности. Если не хочется бегать и драться, придется красться, что тоже очень скучно, потому что собаки привязаны к конкретному квадрату на местности, который довольно мал. И вот приходится ждать пока она отвернется или кинуть им мясо, что немного ускорит процесс.
    Ну и, к слову, фонарик абсолютно бесполезен, доставал его пару раз за игру.
    В целом интересно. Даже не знаю, порекомендовать ли идти сразу в амнезию или поиграть сначала в эту игру. Наверное, все таки в амнезию, а если та уж очень сильно понравится, то можно, но всё-таки не обязательно, поиграть в эту игру.    … Expand
  9. Mobile
    Nov 20, 2018
    6
    ENG RU
    It is interesting to play, to use the engine to work his way or to zapin doggie another barrel, there are uncomplicated puzzles that do not strain much, but it is nice to be solved, although sometimes not quite logical. I liked the map, on which everything is clearly visible and written, where you are and where you can go, slightly puzzled by the presence of signs that every 1-2    ENG RU
    It is interesting to play, to use the engine to work his way or to zapin doggie another barrel, there are uncomplicated puzzles that do not strain much, but it is nice to be solved, although sometimes not quite logical. I liked the map, on which everything is clearly visible and written, where you are and where you can go, slightly puzzled by the presence of signs that every 1-2 meters, show the direction. At the expense of the enemy, is himself, they are repeated them here not so much, but it's better than any of the ghosts or the unknown **** that you stupid to escape. When I played, I thought that the game 2004-2005, but it was 07, in General, for the first experience of the developers is quite worthy. I do not like these endings as in this game, it is quite risky to do so, not to answer clearly the questions that arise during the passage and leave not clear ending, because it may happen that the continuation and will not work and the game will eventually be simply merged and have no weight, but everything worked out.
    Играется интересно, использовать возможности движка, чтобы проложить себе путь или запинать песика очередной бочкой, есть незамысловатые задачки, которые сильно не напрягают, но вполне приятно решаемые, хотя иногда и не совсем логичные. Понравилось карта, на которой все четко видно и написано, где ты и куда можно пойти, слегка озадачили наличие знаков, которые через каждые 1-2 метра, показывают направление. На счет врагов, такое себе, они повторяются их здесь не так много, но это лучше чем какие нибудь призраки или неведомая хрень, от которой нужно тупо убегать. Когда играл, думал, что игра 2004-2005, но оказалось 07, в целом для первого опыта разработчиками вполне достойно. Не люблю подобные концовки как в этой игре, довольно рискованно делать так, чтобы не отвечать четко на вопросы которые возникают при прохождении и оставлять не понятную концовку, ведь может сложится так, что продолжение и не выйдет и игра в итоге будет попросту слита и не иметь веса, но здесь все обошлось.    … Expand
  10. RagingPoet
    Feb 2, 2018
    8
    Penumbra: Overtureis great first-person horror/adventure game, it's very atmospheric and engaging.
    Horror part has almost no jumpscares at all, but still manages to frighten, despite 10+ years old visuals. Puzzles and inventory interactions are very simple and logical, items behave mostly like they do in real life. Although sometimes it feels like the game is lacking alternate solutions    Penumbra: Overtureis great first-person horror/adventure game, it's very atmospheric and engaging.
    Horror part has almost no jumpscares at all, but still manages to frighten, despite 10+ years old visuals. Puzzles and inventory interactions are very simple and logical, items behave mostly like they do in real life. Although sometimes it feels like the game is lacking alternate solutions for issues (like you can break certain stuff only with a saw, when in real life it could easily be broken with hammer, etc.). Stealth part is a bit repetitive but it's short enough. The ending is a cliffhanger that encourages to play the second game in the series right away.
    Overall it's a great experience for fairly low price(game often comes in bundle with all Frictional games releases).    … Expand
  11. cosworth
    May 12, 2017
    4
    I really tried to finish this game but it ended up with rage quit. The reason of my rage against this game is, it has some stupid puzzles which that good horror-puzzle genre shouldn't have. In one of the late game puzzle you need to escape from the worm that chases you and at the same time you need to shut the door after you pass, turn the valve on to access the gate. You cannot open theI really tried to finish this game but it ended up with rage quit. The reason of my rage against this game is, it has some stupid puzzles which that good horror-puzzle genre shouldn't have. In one of the late game puzzle you need to escape from the worm that chases you and at the same time you need to shut the door after you pass, turn the valve on to access the gate. You cannot open the door fast enough no matter how fast you turn the handle. You need to solve the puzzle and it will opens so fast. I'm playing video games for 20 years and this is definitely annoying.… Expand
  12. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.4 - A very definitive game for the survival-horror genre. Although controls and environments are not the best, music and atmosphere is done excellently here. Probably one of the best games to do a eerie and gloomy level-design.
  13. Squeze
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Another wonderful gaming experience. (TL DR VERSION BELOW!)

    Penumbra: Overture is not properly a game as we are used to play, is more like an immersion into deep abyss of horror and mystery. This is to say you are not buying this game for his gameplay, his longevity or his action. If you played Amnesia, Soma or the other Penumbra you know what I'm meaning. If you don't, well think    Another wonderful gaming experience. (TL DR VERSION BELOW!)

    Penumbra: Overture is not properly a game as we are used to play, is more like an immersion into deep abyss of horror and mystery.

    This is to say you are not buying this game for his gameplay, his longevity or his action.
    If you played Amnesia, Soma or the other Penumbra you know what I'm meaning. If you don't, well think twice before buying it even if the price is low.
    Those kind of game are not much appreciated by the average gamer who looks for a couple or more hour of FUN.
    When you buy Penumbra you want to live a different experience, a journey into mistery and creepy stuff.
    It's quite short, graphic are still ok in my opinion if you don't mind too much (you don't really have to if you are wishing to play this graphic are the least thing to mind)

    When you finish it you feel that feeling of satisfaction as you survived a 7hrs trip into this game.
    It's something games like Fallout,Skyrim or whatever call of duty or battlefield could never give to you. Even if they might be good games, they are nothing in terms of deepness and peculiarity.

    TL DR:

    PROS
    -Atmosphere, deepness, peculiarity, horror. You really are yourself as a normal human being would, trying to escape from a mine, you don't fight unless if really you have to (and you will die trying), you don't have superpower. Only your mind and your notes. That's it.

    CONS
    -Only English language, it's not a problem if you are reading this but there is a lot of stuff to read if you want to understand more the story, and even some dialogue with the only human (?) you "meet" are quite hard to follow because it's not a simple english. I really had some problems too as is not my mother tongue.    … Expand
  14. SergioVM87
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    Lo que más me gusta de este juego es que se aleja de los tópicos de fantasmas y armas de fuego. Es un juego que te hace pasar miedo de verdad porque no llevas armas para defenderte, sólo un pico. Además tiene una historia que te intriga cada vez más. Recomendado si estás cansado de juegos de terror con munición de sobra y quieres pasar angustia.
  15. GolovA
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    Played all three parts. Can definitely say - this game is not for anybody or anytime. You really need to be in the right mood and dedicate proper amount of time to engage fully into the atmosphere of the setting - and that is what this game is all about - atmosphere! You creep in darkness, discover pages of someone's diaries written in the style of H.P. Lovecraft, explore mysteriousPlayed all three parts. Can definitely say - this game is not for anybody or anytime. You really need to be in the right mood and dedicate proper amount of time to engage fully into the atmosphere of the setting - and that is what this game is all about - atmosphere! You creep in darkness, discover pages of someone's diaries written in the style of H.P. Lovecraft, explore mysterious forsaken mines, and holding your breath brave the next corner while crapping your pants at every screech you hear! Awesomeness of horror! :))… Expand
  16. JayLightBar
    Apr 8, 2015
    8
    Penumbra Overture was one of the best things to come out of Pewdiepie. Anyhow, after saying **** like that let me go on with the review.

    So of course a lot like anyone else who knows about Frictional Games, the first one I came to now about was Amnesia: The Dark Decent. Not from pewdiepie, the obvious place to have heard about it from. I found out a bit later that they had an already    Penumbra Overture was one of the best things to come out of Pewdiepie. Anyhow, after saying **** like that let me go on with the review.

    So of course a lot like anyone else who knows about Frictional Games, the first one I came to now about was Amnesia: The Dark Decent. Not from pewdiepie, the obvious place to have heard about it from. I found out a bit later that they had an already other established series titled Penumbra. I bought Penumbra: Overtue a long while before I ever had the bravery to go near Amnesia, and so with it came my first ever REAL adventure into survival horror.

    The game spooked the ever loving **** out of me, but the good thing about it was, that I was actually eased into the settings of Fritcionals games by it. It was really scary yes, however, I was able to push forward almost always and never got to the point where I simply couldn't move forward from my fear. The game looks really good for what is technically a indie title, and the sound design is PERFECT for the setting, mechanical, yet some how creepy and off putting. The story is also a strong part of Overture, intentionally confusing and not completely filled in, yet enough information if given for there to be a real deep understanding of what you want to know over what is going on, and why the place you are in is in the state that it is. The game does a great job of making you feel isolated. And because of this, you really end up liking the character of Red, the only survivor down in the tunnels with you. Overall, Overture is an under appreciated game that deserves all the under rated credit that it gets. I absolutely loved it, and it only goes up from here.    … Expand
  17. bumblebee
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    This game is incedible it's scary and the story is amazing. There are so many puzzels and thats a good thing. I rate this 10/10 because of the amazing story and how horrifying it is. It makes you want to play the sequal Black Plague right away.
  18. Dune_Jumper
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    My favorite horror game ever made.
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  19. rogermorse
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    Ok, after so many years I was finally able to play the whole chapter. I am very sensitive to horror games....I was never able to go past the first level, I tried many times and I always stopped. Once I got used to the 'fear' system of the game, the game stopped being too scary for me and I started enjoying instead of seeing it as a torture (this is a message to the chicken people like meOk, after so many years I was finally able to play the whole chapter. I am very sensitive to horror games....I was never able to go past the first level, I tried many times and I always stopped. Once I got used to the 'fear' system of the game, the game stopped being too scary for me and I started enjoying instead of seeing it as a torture (this is a message to the chicken people like me who are scared by such games).

    Anyway, the game is cool enough. First of all, keep in mind that this is a Chapter. The game has no end, it is a cliffhanger ending so if you are one of those (like me) that hate unfinished things, keep in mind that even if you don't like the game so much, you will have to play all three chapters (overture, black plague, requiem) to see the end of the story.

    This chapter is quite short (6 hours are enough). Puzzles are nice, physics serve well that purpose. Graphically it is pleasant. Sounds is also still good enough for today's standards and controls are interesting. Can't say about the story because I have to play 2nd and 3rd chapter yet, but what can I say....so far so good ! 75/100    … Expand
  20. devenlg
    Mar 1, 2014
    9
    Some people say this is a copy of Amnesia, but that's not true. In fact, it's made by the same people, and even was made before Amnesia. Although, Amnesia is scarier, the Penumbra series is still a great series.

    The game has clever puzzles, interesting characters, and a great story. It may not be that scary, but it still keeps you on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere is pretty good    Some people say this is a copy of Amnesia, but that's not true. In fact, it's made by the same people, and even was made before Amnesia. Although, Amnesia is scarier, the Penumbra series is still a great series.

    The game has clever puzzles, interesting characters, and a great story. It may not be that scary, but it still keeps you on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere is pretty good for a survival horror game, and area in which you can explore is pretty big. Overall, this game is pretty good, but what about the bad parts? Well, the game is short, the notes you collect through out the game can sometimes be a bit confusing, and the graphics aren't amazing. Although, for its time, the graphics aren't to bad. It's enough to live with, but not so bad that you'll quit playing the game instantly.    … Expand
  21. cryptid85
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    Truly a masterpiece in horror gaming, Overture is full of quality atmosphere and genuine emotion. While Black Plague is better, Overture is a great first Penumbra game and deserves to live on.
  22. Aberzanzorax
    Jan 28, 2014
    4
    For its time this game may have been of quality...I can't say. I'm playing it in 2013/2014 and finding it lacking. The dogs (the primary antagonists) don't provide the appropriate tension. They're boring and binary...you kill them or they kill you and you try again (or you just run past them). They're a horror mechanic gone wrong. The rest of the game is clunky, big on "mystery" but smallFor its time this game may have been of quality...I can't say. I'm playing it in 2013/2014 and finding it lacking. The dogs (the primary antagonists) don't provide the appropriate tension. They're boring and binary...you kill them or they kill you and you try again (or you just run past them). They're a horror mechanic gone wrong. The rest of the game is clunky, big on "mystery" but small on "experience" or even "wonder".

    All in all...I played 3/4 to 7/8 of this game and didn't want to bother finishing. I used walkthroughs to get to the end, and it wasn't satisfying at all (would have been more frustrating without walkthroughs).

    I do plan to play the later editions in the series though. It was compelling and interesting if outdated and flawed. I'll have to see (and probably review) how the next iterations go.    … Expand
  23. squidgee
    Jan 6, 2014
    7
    A decent game with an intuitive control scheme, but a little bit lacking in its visuals and a clunky combat system that didn't quite work. While sound effects were used to great effect to instil terror, some of them just sound unrealistic and mediocre. Besides from all that, every other aspect of Penumbra: Overture is fairly solid. The atmosphere in particular was quite immersive and theA decent game with an intuitive control scheme, but a little bit lacking in its visuals and a clunky combat system that didn't quite work. While sound effects were used to great effect to instil terror, some of them just sound unrealistic and mediocre. Besides from all that, every other aspect of Penumbra: Overture is fairly solid. The atmosphere in particular was quite immersive and the puzzles were implemented well for the most part.… Expand
  24. diezlwolf
    Sep 16, 2013
    8
    This is a worthy addition to the survival/horror genre with its clever storyline and puzzle-solving mechanics. Add to it the danger of monsters and an inventory system that entices you to explore every dark corner and you've got a solid game. I enjoyed Penumbra: Overture and would recommend it!
  25. nopedotjpeg
    Jul 25, 2013
    7
    This game was very interesting. I loved the atmosphere's and how the game played out. You'll find yourself backtracking some, but not enough to be a nuisance. The worst part of the game is the combat. It's very clunky and I found myself raging for quite a bit until I learned certain tricks for certain mobs (no spoilers here.) I picked up all three games in a steam sale some time ago andThis game was very interesting. I loved the atmosphere's and how the game played out. You'll find yourself backtracking some, but not enough to be a nuisance. The worst part of the game is the combat. It's very clunky and I found myself raging for quite a bit until I learned certain tricks for certain mobs (no spoilers here.) I picked up all three games in a steam sale some time ago and have just recently played them.
    I'm very glad I did. I actually read each piece of lore/journal/note that I found and became engrossed in the story.

    If you're looking for an adventure game, then try this one out, the controls take some getting used to, but once you do you'll find their very intuitive and clever.    … Expand
  26. LonePiper
    Apr 17, 2013
    8
    Not quite as good as the series' successor, Amnesia, Penumbra: Overture is still a worthy horror title. The atmosphere was spot on and there were a few genuinely frightening moments. The story too was enticing, if a little bit uninspired.
    I wasn't really a big fan of the monsters, at least the dogs which looked like some kind of halloween pinata and the spiders which looked equally as    Not quite as good as the series' successor, Amnesia, Penumbra: Overture is still a worthy horror title. The atmosphere was spot on and there were a few genuinely frightening moments. The story too was enticing, if a little bit uninspired.
    I wasn't really a big fan of the monsters, at least the dogs which looked like some kind of halloween pinata and the spiders which looked equally as comical, but it could have been worse. I didn't mind the combat as much as most people, but I understand that what they were trying to do with it ultimately failed.
    The goal, obviously, was to make the combat cumbersome and difficult to make encounters all the more frightening, but unfortunately it just came off as frustrating and tedious. Luckily the developers took this on board and removed it completely from the next title.    … Expand
  27. suneater
    Dec 13, 2012
    7
    Builds a great sense of horror through simple design choices; no weapons, complete isolation, and immersive atmosphere. A survival horror game that requires a lot of forethought and skill to actually survive. Very unique experience with great puzzles and a story that continues straight into the sequel, Black Plague. If you're looking for something to scare your pants off for a few eveningsBuilds a great sense of horror through simple design choices; no weapons, complete isolation, and immersive atmosphere. A survival horror game that requires a lot of forethought and skill to actually survive. Very unique experience with great puzzles and a story that continues straight into the sequel, Black Plague. If you're looking for something to scare your pants off for a few evenings then this and it's sequels are worth getting.… Expand
  28. xZippy
    Dec 2, 2012
    7
    Unlike most games out there, Penumbra: Overture isn't exactly "packed to the brim" with content, but it's still pretty damn good. I played Amnesia: The Dark Descent before this one, and I still find Penumbra just as enjoyable. The writing is unarguably clever, and does nothing but add interest and atmosphere to the game while taking away absolutely nothing. The psychological and physicalUnlike most games out there, Penumbra: Overture isn't exactly "packed to the brim" with content, but it's still pretty damn good. I played Amnesia: The Dark Descent before this one, and I still find Penumbra just as enjoyable. The writing is unarguably clever, and does nothing but add interest and atmosphere to the game while taking away absolutely nothing. The psychological and physical horrors in this game are well done. The graphics are a bit simplistic and lazy, but don't do any damage to the game as a whole. The puzzles are well done. Even if you're a Halo/Mass Effect/Half-Life 2 kind of player, you still might find yourself loving the Penumbra series.… Expand
  29. Nerung
    Nov 22, 2012
    8
    A great introduction into the Penumbra series, the game has very original puzzles to solve, especially the design of the various areas to explore was very diverse and well executed. To horror is mainly due to physical threats but the story unfolds mysteries as well and thus adds a new layer to the experience. Short but good game.
  30. MagicHAT
    Jul 21, 2012
    9
    just play this game and see for yourself story, gameplay, everything is good with this game but maybe too short but it's cheap and it's a trilogy I like it
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Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best PC Game of 2007
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#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. PC Format
    79
    It's not beautiful, it's not that long, but it's spooky and well worth a look. [Apr 2007, p.71]
  2. games(TM)
    60
    The good does outweigh the bad, because as a horror game it successfully horrifies. It’s also one of the darkest games we’ve played since the original "Silent Hill." [Apr 2007, p.106]
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    If you're interested in a serious relationship with gaming rather than purely out for a good time, please do take a look at Penumbra. It does some truly clever stuff, has an effectively creepy atmosphere and there's a few signposts in it that action and adventure games alike would do well to follow.
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