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Penumbra Collection (PC, 2009) - European Version
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Penumbra jump started today's first person suspenseful horror game style, although it was borrowed more directly from Amnesia: The Dark Descent which uses Penumbra's formula. Penumbra is one of very few games I consider scary, and it is one of few Lovecraftian games and perhaps the only great one. It can be terrifying on a surface level, being alone and near-defenseless in a dark, detailed/believable and spooky location with dangerous creatures surrounding you. It also attempts to be horrifying on an existential level. The existential horror is done well especially for a game, but the best writing aspects come from its characters, even characters you never actually meet. It's very tough to write unique, memorable characters that you never meet, but this game is a master at it. Then there is Clarence... one of the best characters and antagonists in video game history. Obviously, play Overture first. It's around 4 hours. Then play Black Plague, which is about the same length but ramps up the intensity tenfold yet never loses coherence or craft. You might as well give Requiem a try after it all but beware that it is absolutely nothing like the rest, and it is a completely unnecessary expansion created only to try and deliver a less ambiguous ending. But Black Plague's ending is wonderfully ambiguous, Requiem actually damages the story slightly and it isn't even a horror game, it's a puzzle game but a good one actually.Read full review
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You receive a letter from your father, who was presumed dead. Journeying to Greenland in search of answers, you find yourself in a nightmare where every answer leads to more questions. This game helped me develop a love for adventure/horror games, of which plenty exist if you know where to look. Penumbra is not about fighting enemies, it's about realizing you're not some super-human killing machine and that it's okay to run for your life. This is a story-driven game where, to progress, you have to find ways to circumvent the threats, not face them head-on. It includes puzzles, searching through a complex underground network for particular items to move on, and a tense, nerve-racking stealth component that will keep you on your toes, yet screaming for more. This collection includes the first game, Penumbra: Overture; the sequel, Penumbra: Black Plague; and the sequel's expansion, Penumbra: Requiem. The expansion does not add much story-wise, but includes more puzzles to enjoy. Also recommended: Amnesia (by the same developer), Scratches, Still Life.Read full review
After playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent, I discovered these games by the same maker. These games are amazing for anyone who likes games that will make you scared when there is nothing there.
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