Obscure

 Xbox
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Juanchesco
    Aug 2, 2004
    9
    fantastico juego, ideal para adolescentes, una historia genial, en español doblaje profesional.... la unica pega.... es algo corto.... pero merece la pena.... graficos soberbios, ambientacion perfecta. recomendable.
  2. JonB.
    Aug 2, 2004
    9
    This game looks so sweet. The videos and images of this game look awesome. This game is going to have good graphics. Although this game looks a little like the Resident Evil games, this game is going to be alot different and alot more scarier then the Resident Evil games. Its story will be different and maybe alot better then the Resident Evil games. So if you love the Resident Evil games This game looks so sweet. The videos and images of this game look awesome. This game is going to have good graphics. Although this game looks a little like the Resident Evil games, this game is going to be alot different and alot more scarier then the Resident Evil games. Its story will be different and maybe alot better then the Resident Evil games. So if you love the Resident Evil games you will probably love this game. Can't wait for it to come out.… Expand
  3. James
    Jan 11, 2006
    8
    what a top game!! it may not stack up to the likes of resident evil but its got it where it counts. fun, compelling gameplay, decent graphics and sound and some good plot twists, though the story had a bit to be desired. one major letdown was the fact that it was all over WAY too quickly. i finished it in 5 and a half hours on normal mode!!??? however there are some extra unlockables if what a top game!! it may not stack up to the likes of resident evil but its got it where it counts. fun, compelling gameplay, decent graphics and sound and some good plot twists, though the story had a bit to be desired. one major letdown was the fact that it was all over WAY too quickly. i finished it in 5 and a half hours on normal mode!!??? however there are some extra unlockables if you can manage to finish it on hard mode. despite the shortness of it i still reccommend you buy it. if you are new to the genre you should probably rent it. happy gaming!… Expand
  4. Dylanmc12
    Mar 13, 2011
    8
    Good 'ol Studio turned bad with games like Alone in the Dark and Fairy-tale-fights. Back when this studio was good.

    Voice acting needs work though...
    I won't call it scary, that's what the Wii spin-off succeeds in (Hey! The Wii is good after all!)
  5. Gamegriller
    Jul 28, 2004
    4
    Mediocre german Resident Evil wannabe. Don't even bother when it comes out in U.S. or U.K.
  6. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Best game series EVER. Instead of surviving the horrors of zombies and monsters as typical police or war veterans, you play as un experienced students who need to survive the horrors of Fallcreak. Great story, great graphics and great fun factor. Highly recommend it. We need a third game@!
  7. SunSpectrum
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    I don't know why the video game "press" mistreat this game a lot, until a few days ago I had the opportunity to play this game and its sequel and they seemed to me to be very good games in general.

    in short, if you are not called silent hill you are destined to fail, very unfortunate what you see from the "specialized" media.

Awards & Rankings

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#91 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#36 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    The cheapness of the visuals and lack of convincing delivery from the voice actors ultimately knocks off a few marks, but on the whole it's a decent package that true aficionados of the genre will welcome as an interesting departure. ["Obscure"]
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  2. Thunderbolt
    70
    Like good frosting on a slightly stale cake. It's good and it's sweet at times, but it's awfully dry and hollow.
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  3. AceGamez
    70
    A solid survival horror game that takes the classic formula and adds a couple of cool innovations. It's more of an upgrade than an evolution, but the American high school setting feels fresh and is very well put together, with smooth graphics, a nice balance of shooting and exploration and a story that, while very generic, just about holds your attention.
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