- Publisher: Frictional Games , Strategy First
- Release Date: Mar 30, 2007
- Summary:
- Developer: Frictional Games
- Genre(s): Action Adventure
- # of players: 1 Player
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 28
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Mixed: 12 out of 28
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Negative: 0 out of 28
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87The highs definitely outweigh the lows and this game breathes new life into an old genre.
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How you react to Penumbra depends entirely on how, uh, adventurous you are feeling when you load the game up. If you are a hardcore traditionalist, you could quickly get turned off by the game's 3D engine, sluggish controls, occasional combat and drab environments. However, if you are open to a new experience and are willing to take the game as it is, you could have a spooky and rewarding gaming experience that could even stretch your idea of what an adventure game can be.
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A creepy and atmospheric horror adventure. The advanced physics engine makes the experience truly immersive. On the minus side, combat is a bit cumbersome and the plot could use some polishing. Still, very promising. [Aug 2007]
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74It may not be Best in Show, but it's slavering in the top dogs' general direction. [Aug 2007, p.66]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 21 out of 27
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Mixed: 4 out of 27
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Negative: 2 out of 27
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