Cursed Mountain

 Wii
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
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  1. Sea
    Sep 16, 2009
    8
    I have waited for a while for some gloomy games on the wii, so i had expectations about this. I must say that it's good. It's visually stunning, with a very good dark atmosphere, and nicely directed. Sounds are very good and in-the-right-place, and I must admit the thrilling is very well rendered. Many people say it's slow paced, and it's true, but again, it's a I have waited for a while for some gloomy games on the wii, so i had expectations about this. I must say that it's good. It's visually stunning, with a very good dark atmosphere, and nicely directed. Sounds are very good and in-the-right-place, and I must admit the thrilling is very well rendered. Many people say it's slow paced, and it's true, but again, it's a survival horror, not a shooter. I found it refreshing, and a nice way to show what the wii is capable of doing.… Expand
  2. Echolocating
    Sep 22, 2009
    9
    I'm one of those grumpy, aging gamers who is slowly becoming disenchanted with video games. Why? Because the medium doesn't seem to be evolving and maturing with me. I'm tired of playing childish games that pretend to be mature. Cursed Mountain is exactly what I needed. The game is thoughtful, has an amazing atmosphere, and a story that doesn't cater to an adolescent I'm one of those grumpy, aging gamers who is slowly becoming disenchanted with video games. Why? Because the medium doesn't seem to be evolving and maturing with me. I'm tired of playing childish games that pretend to be mature. Cursed Mountain is exactly what I needed. The game is thoughtful, has an amazing atmosphere, and a story that doesn't cater to an adolescent intellect. It has a slower pace that actually supports the immersion of climbing a mountain alone. The game isn't perfect (the motion controls could have been a bit more forgiving), but it's been one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a very long time. Hopefully, Deep Silver opened a few developers' eyes to the concept that there's a whole other level of "mature" that has yet to be truly explored in video games.… Expand
  3. Broyax
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Apparemment, il s'agissait d'un jeu Wii à l'origine, ce qui explique sa relative laideur -même sur PC- les animations d'un autre âge et les niveaux minuscules. On ne s'explique pas par contre l'absence de support pour la manette... se taper un jeu aussi lent au clavier et à la souris, c'est carrément bien pénible. Même s'il peut "courir", le personnage semble toujours au ralenti !

    A    Apparemment, il s'agissait d'un jeu Wii à l'origine, ce qui explique sa relative laideur -même sur PC- les animations d'un autre âge et les niveaux minuscules. On ne s'explique pas par contre l'absence de support pour la manette... se taper un jeu aussi lent au clavier et à la souris, c'est carrément bien pénible. Même s'il peut "courir", le personnage semble toujours au ralenti !

    A part ça, il ne s'agit que d'un petit jeu linéaire, un jeu-couloir moitié aventure, moitié horrifique ou plutôt ésotérique à dire vrai avec des fantômes très vindicatifs... le combat est d'ailleurs très mal fichu et la maniabilité générale en plus d'être lente et laborieuse s'avère incontestablement l'une des plus mauvaises en matière de TPS.

    ça sauvegarde automatiquement et pas très souvent et l'espèce d'histoire qui sert de vague prétexte à ce navet foireux nous laisse au mieux de marbre ou au pire nous ennuie fortement. Et rapidement. En conséquence de quoi, ce jeu clairement minable ne dispose pas de la moindre once d'intérêt. Même la désinstallation est ennuyeuse et lente : tellement de fichiers (plein de... WAV ! on hallucine...) que ça met plus d'une minute à dégager.

    Allez, va escalader la poubelle pour voir, je suis sûr que tu peux y arriver, misérable petit jeu de merde !    … Expand
  4. Ryan
    Dec 20, 2009
    9
    Criminally underrated adventure game that challenges players to take a real hike up a beautiful and mysterious mountainside. Moody, atmospheric and superb graphics make this game a stand-out. It's certainly it's own genre on the Wii at the moment.
  5. MoritzBibendorf
    Aug 26, 2009
    9
    great Wii game, first real gamers game for Wii, amazing atmosphere. Graphics are OK, but sound is a new dimension when it comes to Wii titles. Controls are a bit dull and the pace is way to slow to make anything scary per-se but through the sound and atmosphere it really does deliver!
  6. HarvS
    Sep 12, 2009
    9
    I can't believe that so many reviewers haven't been able to get the hang of the controls. The thrusting motions that they've all messed up are easily done: Move the remote or nunchuck from the horizontal to the vertical position and jab forward keeping the remote or nunchuck in the vertical position. It works 100% of the time once you get the timing right unless you panic I can't believe that so many reviewers haven't been able to get the hang of the controls. The thrusting motions that they've all messed up are easily done: Move the remote or nunchuck from the horizontal to the vertical position and jab forward keeping the remote or nunchuck in the vertical position. It works 100% of the time once you get the timing right unless you panic lol. Back to the game itself, in places the views are breathtaking and overall the graphics are top-notch. The music and sound effects combined with the pacing of the game create a great deal of tension and there will certainly be a few moments where you'll be made to jump by some well placed stingers. The storyline is excellent and the Buddhist elements are a nice addition, making the game very different from alternative survival horro titles. The only complaint I have is that the game is a little too easy, although replay value is certainly there for completists as you're likely to miss a few documents on the first playthrough. I'd highly recommend this game, with around 20 hours playthrough time and a few scares on the way you'll certainly get your money's worth.… Expand
  7. RobG
    Jan 10, 2010
    7
    This game certainly has a lot going for it: Unique storyline, creepy atmosphere, and beautifully haunting scenery. It also suffers from several disappointing flaws: Occasionally unresponsive controls(you WILL swear at the game when this happens), overly dark graphics(even with all the lights off in my room, I sometimes still could not make out objects on the screen), and subpar This game certainly has a lot going for it: Unique storyline, creepy atmosphere, and beautifully haunting scenery. It also suffers from several disappointing flaws: Occasionally unresponsive controls(you WILL swear at the game when this happens), overly dark graphics(even with all the lights off in my room, I sometimes still could not make out objects on the screen), and subpar instructions. If this game was $50, I would never recommend it. I purchased it for $20, however, and I would call it a fairly good gaming value. If Deep Silver can work out a few control issues in a possible sequel, they could have great game on their hands.… Expand
  8. Ech0ez
    Oct 18, 2009
    9
    Cursed Mountain is a great game, with a few annoying but minor faults. The presentation is simply astounding, the fantastic art direction and graphical engine mix with the amazing audio to create a fantastic world for you to explore, and the sense of immense isolation and thick atmosphere the game has are practically unmatched. The story is amazingly well written and genuinelly Cursed Mountain is a great game, with a few annoying but minor faults. The presentation is simply astounding, the fantastic art direction and graphical engine mix with the amazing audio to create a fantastic world for you to explore, and the sense of immense isolation and thick atmosphere the game has are practically unmatched. The story is amazingly well written and genuinelly interesting, although it flaters slightly near the end, it's one of the best stories a Horror game has had in a long time. The gameplay mixes slow paced exploration, tense action sections and an amazing atmosphere really well, this game is truly a unique experience. Very few games can genuinely make me sit back and go "wow" but Cursed Mountain's simply astounding blend of fantastic atmosphere and effective gameplay really create one of the best games on the Wii. However the extremely slow pacing will put off gamers who want an Action-filled title, and the Quick-Time-Events become plain frustrating as the game goes on. Despite this though, Cursed Mountain's biggest fault is the lack of direction regarding the motion controls. The controls themselves work perfectly, but the game never really explains how you're meant to perform them, and it's the 'trial and error' that this forces upon you that is off-putting for a lot of people. Even so, the faults barely hinder what is easily among the best titles on the Wii, and one of the best Horror games released in this whole generation of video games. If you're a fan of Survival Horror and own a Wii, there's no excuse to not pick this up.… Expand
  9. Justin
    Sep 26, 2009
    10
    This is the best survival-horror game on the Wii. A must buy for any survival-horror fan.
  10. MasajaMasta
    May 3, 2023
    9
    I played it on pc but according to metacritic this version doesn't exist so...

    It is really one of a kind game. Definition of a hidden gem. Maybe it's not scary but it is atmospheric as f*** :) But if you want action, you have many other games to choose from, this one is slow. The combat is also kinda slow. That is not where the focus went (even thou it is also quite unique). The main    I played it on pc but according to metacritic this version doesn't exist so...

    It is really one of a kind game. Definition of a hidden gem. Maybe it's not scary but it is atmospheric as f*** :) But if you want action, you have many other games to choose from, this one is slow. The combat is also kinda slow. That is not where the focus went (even thou it is also quite unique). The main focus went on the feel of the game and I absolutely love it. You won't find a setting like this done this tastefully anywhere else.

    I also like very much here that they respected the culture with their religion and history (mostly - the ending boss had very americanise things to say which was disappointing). But definitely overall respect it and Not americanise it with their ideology and so on like the current gold standard of western production (done with Chinese culture for example).    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#92 Best Wii Game of 2009
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#44 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#8 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 51
  3. Negative: 1 out of 51
  1. Gamervision
    60
    The problems that can't really be forgiven, however, come from the slow pacing. True, slow pacing on its own doesn't necessarily mean bad pacing, but Cursed Mountain's molasses speed doesn't work in the game's favor.
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  2. Meristation
    75
    Eric has to find his brother. There's nothing more for him, just the fearless phantom figures that follow him all his way up to the Himalaya's mountain. Deep Silver had made one of their greatest games so far, with a very interesting storyline mixed with an even more interesting graphic engine. There's nothing to lose in here; it's a must-have for all terror-lovers that are looking forward to buy a good adventure for their favourite console.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    82
    A great setting and lots of top shocks - Cursed Mountain is chilling in every sense. [Oct 2009, p.78]
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