Obscure

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Inspired by recent "teen slasher" movies and TV shows, Obscure takes you to a deserted high school rife with tortured screams and faceless creatures. In single-player mode, you'll play as one of five students teamed with a computer-controlled character. In cooperative mode, yourInspired by recent "teen slasher" movies and TV shows, Obscure takes you to a deserted high school rife with tortured screams and faceless creatures. In single-player mode, you'll play as one of five students teamed with a computer-controlled character. In cooperative mode, your friend can play as your partner. As you explore the school, you must combine your weapons with artificial or natural light sources to drive away the monsters.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    80
    The gameplay's got certain unavoidable flaws, but with a player-controlled camera, some more evocative set design, and another few hours' worth of gameplay, Obscure could've been one of the greats.
  2. Extreme Gamer
    75
    The subject matter has been done before, but Obscure manages to keep it fresh.
  3. TeamXbox
    75
    It's engaging but too short. It's pretty but not beautiful enough for its genre. Its gameplay is innovative but it doesn't function as well as it should. There's a lot to like here, but just as much to dislike.
  4. Into Liquid Sky
    67
    For those who want a cheap horror fix for a weekend, Obscure is sure to fit the bill. Just don't expect anything outstanding and you might just enjoy yourself.
  5. TotalGames.net
    65
    Obscure is well worth playing all the way through, and if you can stomach the characters and their irritating forced American idiosyncrasies then this title could well be one of the best £20 price-tag games out there.
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  6. GameSpot
    64
    Lives up to its name. It's competent enough as far as blatant rip-offs of the great-granddaddy of survival horror go, and the co-op mode certainly adds appeal, but so much has been cobbled together from remnants of other games that Obscure has no distinct identity of its own.
  7. Kombo
    50
    One of the dumbest and least scary survival horror games I have ever played. Obscure is truely destined for obscurity within bargain bins around the nation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. 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
  2. Juanchesco
    Aug 2, 2004
    9
    fantastico juego, ideal para adolescentes, una historia genial, en español doblaje profesional.... la unica pega.... es algo corto.... 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.… Expand
  4. 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 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
  5. 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 sequelI 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.    … Expand
  6. 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    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!)    … Expand
  7. 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 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
  8. Gamegriller
    Jul 28, 2004
    4
    Mediocre german Resident Evil wannabe. Don't even bother when it comes out in U.S. or U.K.

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