Obscure

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  • Summary: As many highschools, Leafmore High is no longer the highschool it used to be. Its walls are mouldering, its books are outdated, its teachers have lost their faith... Following the disappearance of one of their friends, a group of students decide to investigate their high school. This braveAs many highschools, Leafmore High is no longer the highschool it used to be. Its walls are mouldering, its books are outdated, its teachers have lost their faith... Following the disappearance of one of their friends, a group of students decide to investigate their high school. This brave step will lead them into a hell they will never forget. But, no matter what happens, they must stick together if they want to throw light on the dark and sordid history of their school. Play five different students, alone or in cooperation, every one of them having their own special aptitude, and use them wisely to defeat the monsters creeping around. [Hydravision]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Game Chronicles
    85
    For a game that relies on teamwork and the use of light as a weapon, you can't go too wrong with a budget priced title that looks and sounds as good as this one even without the online component.
  2. IGN
    76
    The co-op mode is almost worth the price of admission alone, while the hidden bonuses you'll receive for beating the game add even more to its overall value. Just don't expect anything too enthralling when it comes to plot advancement or puzzle solving.
  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    71
    While we found Obscure to be a very reasonable addition to the genre, it has to be said that there isn’t really a great deal to get excited about.
  4. Xequted
    66
    The graphics are purty, the control is decent, the voice acting isn't half bad, and the story's even pretty good. And two player co-op, come on! What more do you people want?
  5. IncGamers
    60
    If you are sceptical of games that feature co-operative multi-character play, you needn't worry too much; it's handled reasonably well.
  6. GameZone
    60
    It doesn’t even have those pop-out-and-say-boo moments that the first two Resident Evil games were famous for. That, combined with clunky gameplay and lame monsters, make for one obscure game.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    Maneuvering and combat are both very clumsy, and the whole game leaves you wondering about the choices the game designers made. [June 2005, p.95]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Moge4579
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Aquí estamos con una de las Joyas de Terror de la playstation 2, muy opacado por los Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Fatal Frame, Etc. RecomendadoAquí estamos con una de las Joyas de Terror de la playstation 2, muy opacado por los Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Fatal Frame, Etc. Recomendado Jugar en Playstation 2 con un amigo sobre todo! ya que es un survival Horror para jugar de a 2 personas aunque de a uno tambien se puede disfrutar, la historia esta genial y la verdad recontra recomendado!!! no puedo creer que la prensa le allá dado un puntaje tan bajo, al menos jugaron al titulo? la banda sonora genial!!… Expand
  2. AdamSchulzkump
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    this game is very suspensful the horror game of the year for me it is actually pretty damn good it gave me and my friend a good fright. tothis game is very suspensful the horror game of the year for me it is actually pretty damn good it gave me and my friend a good fright. to the creator damn nice job and make another one everyone needs a good scare every now and then ...yours truly adam :):D:P;)… Expand
  4. 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 experiencedBest 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@!… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    Jul 22, 2005
    9
    This is a very cool game it plays like Resident Evil and it has a taste of Silent Hill.
  6. The_GamingFan01
    May 25, 2019
    8
    Obscure is A good and classic PS2 game wich expands the horror genre on a console wich lacks that. The Controlles are very responsive, TheObscure is A good and classic PS2 game wich expands the horror genre on a console wich lacks that. The Controlles are very responsive, The Story one of the better ones and the Visuals aged very well. It lacks of Horror Elements, wich makes it not perfect but if you want a good game for your PS2 you should buy this game… Expand
  7. Kristine
    Mar 5, 2005
    8
    I totaly agree with Cole that "The Faculty meets Resident Evil"! But this game is too short! It could be more difficult like Resident Evil!!
  8. drlowdon
    Feb 17, 2013
    6
    Its budget price origins are clear to see but its high school setting and co-operative survival horror gameplay make for an enjoyable, ifIts budget price origins are clear to see but its high school setting and co-operative survival horror gameplay make for an enjoyable, if rather short, experience.… Expand

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#69 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005