Clive Barker's Undying Review

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(More customer reviews)I have played many, many FPS games.Doom.Doom 2.Quake. Duke Nukem. Half Life.Aliens vs. Predator just to name a few.And none of them, not even Half-Life or AvP could have prepared anyone for this.
This game is terrifying beyond all belief.Not since Silent Hill has there been a game so utterly nerve wracking.I have played games that were designed to scare you, but this, from the mind of horror master Clive Barker, will have you trembling in your seat.Unexpected occurences, such as monsters bursting through walls, the ground suddenly falling out from under you, terrible shrieks that sound like they came from right behind you....you walk into a dark room and see nothing.The door slams shut, you turn around......the beast standing there will take your head off if you aren't fast enough!
Crisp, beautiful graphics that look great even on older video cards (such as Voodoo 3), and incredible sound effects make this game what it is.Very cool weapons, such as the Tibetan War Cannon which shoots a blast of ice at your enemies, and amazing looking spells, such as the ectoplasm, which fires bolts of pure energy at your enemies are just some of the weapons you will use.There is 'duel-weilding', where you hold your weapon in your right hand, and your left hand is free for spell casting.Spell power can be upgraded through 'Mana Wells' found throughout the game.Helpful items such as 'Ether Traps' can keep monsters at bay while you try to find your way out!
The story is rather good, but there are many events in the game that will get you sidetracked while you are trying to perform a task asked of you by one of the NPC's, and then all of a sudden you find yourself being led one way by something else when you are trying to go the other way.
There are some other annoying aspects, such as being unable to backtrack, so if you miss something, thats it, you've missed it.Doors will often shut behind you, and will be unable to be opened again.There are also many doors throughout the game that cannot be accessed until much later in the game, where you will find yourself scrambling around the many beautifully detailed areas in the game, trying to find them again.There are quite a few monster types in the game.However, at some parts, these monsters respawn at an overwhelming rate, and some of these creatures are VERY difficult to kill because of their unique skills.
The inventory system and weapon selection systems were rather annoying as well, with the '1' and '2' keys cycling forward and back through weapons respectively, and '3' and '4' to cycle through spells.There is a button that allows you to access a 'weapon wheel' where all weapon icons are displayed on screen, allowing you to pick which one you want.However, if you have to quickly switch weapons in a tense situation, both methods are rather difficult to pull off.
Despite those gripes, the game itself is very good.The monsters are scary, the ability to cast a spell that shows you things that are not normally there, such as ghosts and alterations in the scenery, which will help you understand the story, or just plain terrify you, add to the atmosphere and mood of the game.If you are a fan of horror and FPS games, this one is for you!Not for the weak of heart!Difficult controls, but all in all a good game!
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Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem Review

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(More customer reviews)There have been quite a few attempts at video games based upon Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, but they never seem to make it to the market.Although Eternal Darkness is set within its own little universe, it borrows heavily from the mythos, and Lovecraft's influence is readily apparent.
The game begins when your character, Alexandra Roivas, decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather's death at their ancestral mansion.Through an absolutely brilliant plot device, the player is able to take control of many of Alex's ancestors from ages past and several other characters from all over the world.Each of these chapters help the player piece together the mystery and reveal the hidden agenda of a group of extremely powerful and malevolent entities.
Gameplay is very smooth.Holding down one controller button allows you to lock on an enemy target, and with a flick of the control stick you can aim at specific body parts.Some baddies fall when they are decapitated, some you have to take apart limb by limb before they will fall.As with most third person games, camera angles are fixed and sometimes problematic, as you may find yourself being disembowled by some horror just off screen.
Combat is relatively well balanced, and the puzzles in the game find a way to be interesting without being terribly difficult.the graphics are quite good, many monsters can be on the screen without any noticeable slowdown.The monsters themselves are quite detailed and look great, but they don't vary a whole lot towards the earlier part of the game.
The magic system is very cool.You must find runes of power hidden throughout the game (often inside of monsters).Each rune corresponds to an alignment, an effect, and a target.By mixing and matching the runes, you can create many different spells.There's also a large variety of mundane weaponry to collect and to toss a beating with.
Each of the characters you control seem to have their own strengths and weaknesses.Some are excellent melee fighters, some excel at throwing spells.Some have a ton of health, while others are quite fragile.
By far the coolest aspect of the game (and the part that perhaps owes more than a little to Chaosim's Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game) is the sanity system.Everytime you undergo something hideously supernatural, you lose a little bit of your mind as you struggle to grasp the situation.This manifests as hallucinations, both visual and audial.You may get an unexpected phone call, or have a horrible vision of your own demise.This effect is truly very creepy.I've already had statues come to life and watch me cross an empty hallway.I've seen walls bleed, and bugs crawl across my television screen.There are several ways to regain your sanity, but sometimes it's just fun letting it fall a little bit to see how creepy things can really get.
Resident Evil may have been an inspiration for Eternal Darkness, but it is a poor comparison.This game is truly a wonder to experience, and definitely a killer title for the GC.It's worth every penny.

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Resident Evil Code Veronica Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the most unbelivablegame I have ever played in my life.The amazing lighting the sound the graphics are all 5 Stars in my book.The only trouble that I had in the game was the seven painting room puzzle, andthat the game was in Japanese.I love thisgame every second of it isaction packed with more and more surprises as the story unfolds.It evenhas some characters from the first Resident Evil, but I'm not about to givethose away. This game absolutely blew me away.I said this about Nemesisbut Code Veronica is the best game in the series.

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