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Penumbra: Overture
 

"Step into the hatch and step into the shadows of the unknown where only your wits will unravel the mysteries of this cold catacomb! Following clues in a mysterious book, Philip is led to Greenland. Caught in a deadly snow storm, he finds refuge – or so he thinks – in a strange metal hatch in the snow. Stepping into the hatch, Philip steps into the unknown where he must use his wits to solve puzzles and unravel the mysteries of his past."


Developer Frictional Games
Publisher(s) Got Game Entertainment

Lexicon Entertainment

Platform PC , Mac
Perspective First-Person
Presentation Realtime 3D
Control Keyboard
Gameplay Hybrid - Action
Graphic Style Illustrated realism
Action (compulsory) Combat, Stealth
Red flags Game-over events
Genre Horror


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Penumbra: Overture is available for direct download from GOG
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Penumbra: Overture is available at Amazon


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Penumbra: Overture review
Austin is thrown to the wolves (or mutant dogs, at least) for his AG debut in this genre-blending horror adventure.
Score: ***1/2
May 15, 2007




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