I'm Always a bit worried when I boldly proclaim that a game is frightening -I hate trotting out the old 'Play it in the dark! On your own!' adage. Enemy vocals are also handled superbly, with thugs screaming obscenities and other incomprehensible noises of indignation before they attack. The absence of any real soundtrack in the background amplifies any environmental noises too, so there's no distraction from the muffled sounds of someone coughing round the corner or footsteps on the floor above designed to freak you out. The entire title bristles with atmosphere, from the level design (dilapidated buildings to subway stations) to the in-game characters, and the overall feeling of unsettling tension is helped along nicely by some of the best use of sound we've heard. Plus, rest assured that if they manage to find a sufoerior weapon before you, they'll be sure to get their grubby little mitts to it. They also make good use of the creepy surroundings, from hiding behind pillars to ripping makeshift weapons off the wall. This means that just when you thought you had a fight in the bag, you have ten bells of crap beaten out of you by a goddamn hobo. Your opponents are no slouches with weapons either they block, feint and counter, affording at least one surprise per level. Thanks to this physical side of combat the fighting's especially harsh, with blood splattering the screen, thugs being twirled around by the force of blows and superb fighting animations. Enjoyable as these CSI-style parts are, they're pretty spaced out and don't offer much in terms of gameplay, feeling more tacked-on to make the story work than an integral part of the game. All evidence is then sent through your mobile to your only real help in the game, Rosa, who explains the situation a little more. Using a variety of weird-looking objects taken straight from the screens of CSI, you have to pinpoint areas of interest and then capture them using another bizarre implement.
Condemned superbly combines a massive dose of unsettling suspense, some brutal melee combat and the occasional bout of forensic investigation as you attempt to unravel the clues left by the serial killer. The game revolves around you tracking this strange figure, trying to clear your name and catch the bad guy at a time when the entire city's lowlife population seem to be picking up weapons, starting fights and generally causing some major mischief. Tilings soon start to go a bit wrong though, and before you know it, the serial killer's not only shot your boss and another police officer, but has also framed you for their murders, putting you as high on the wanted list as himself. Play Act 1 and 2 of Linda's terrifying journey along with Act 0 (previously released as DreadOut Demo).Condemned puts you in the shoes of Ethan Thomas, an FBI officer sent to investigate the latest grisly death perpetrated by a serial killer.Switch between first person and third person view.Solve mysterious puzzles that block your path.Battle against terrifying beings from a supernatural realm.Explore a haunted environment in an Asian - Indonesian setting.These new found abilities might just be the only way she can save her own life and those of her friends. She will experience stirrings of unfamiliar powers, emerging from within her. The presence of sinister forces from beyond their realm of existence. And what seemed like an innocent stroll turns into disaster as the secluded town reveals its dark and terrible secrets.
What they did not realize was what lurks within. A town long forgotten trapped in a peaceful state of slumber. When a group of high school students went astray from a field trip, they came across something totally unexpected.
Help her overcome the challenges that will stand before her. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone and an SLR camera, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate. Where darkness reigns.ĭreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town.