Penumbra: Overture (2007)

Frictional Games

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.51 from 270 ratings

1885 members have it in their collection · 16 playing now · 1123 backlogged · 63 wish listed

How long? Main story 6h · with extras 8h · 100% 6h (from 4 logged playthroughs)

Penumbra:Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore. Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre.
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Details

Developers
Frictional Games
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Horror, Stealth, Survival
Series
Penumbra
Steam
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Release dates

  • Mar 30, 2007 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • May 08, 2007 (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • May 25, 2007 (Worldwide) Linux
  • Jan 10, 2008 (Worldwide) Mac

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Rating distribution

5 stars
40
4 stars
102
3 stars
90
2 stars
31
1 star
7
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Community All Reviews Statuses

MyChaos

Status MyChaos Jan 14, 2020

A game with an interesting story and puzzles that help the brain to think a little. I found interesting the feature in which the player can interact with the environment around him. The game however could have had more vocal interaction in the documents and protagonist's thoughts, in my opinion. The downside of this game is undoubtedly the controls in …

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A game with an interesting story and puzzles that help the brain to think a little. I found interesting the feature in which the player can interact with the environment around him. The game however could have had more vocal interaction in the documents and protagonist's thoughts, in my opinion. The downside of this game is undoubtedly the controls in combat to kill the enemy found them a bit frustrating.

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