Obscure

by DreamCatcher

Product Features

• Choose from 5 playable characters - 5 lives you can live out in any way, unless one of them dies
• Imminent dangers are visible on screen through real-time graphic changes, like the hideous Black Aura
• Dynamic camera settings allow characters total freedom of movement
• Use light as a weapon - combine conventional weapons with sunlight strategically to destroy the monsters pursuing you

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008G2BVM
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: April 1, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,877 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC

From the Manufacturer

Survival horror hits the high schools--the first action-adventure in the style of American teen slasher movies. Tortured screams echo through Leafmore High's deserted corridors. Faceless creatures lurk in the shadows. Five teenagers set out to bring light into the darkness--and experience a night that will scar their souls forever.

Features:

• Teen horror-movie setting: all characters and environments are inspired by recent movies and television shows such as "Scream," "Buffy." and "The Faculty."
• Five playable characters; five lives: you are free to play as the character of your choice and change at any point throughout the game, unless one of them dies...
• Single or team play: In solo mode, your teammates are controlled by A.I. In cooperative mode, a second player can take control of another student.
• Black aura: imminent dangers are visible on screen through real-time graphic changes (black aura), intensifying the players stress level.
• Total freedom of movement: character movements are achieved through dynamic camera settings making it possible for players to shoot and move at the same time.
• Physical interaction with the environment: elements in the environment react realistically to players’ actions intensifying the feeling of being immersed in a real world environment.
• Light as a weapon: the presence of artificial or natural light sources increase the vulnerability of monsters and intensifies game-play combat levels as players must combine conventional weapons with light for better results.

Product Description

What haunts the halls at Leafmore High?Product InformationStaying late after class takes on a whole new meaning in the first action gamecreated in style of teen horror movies.  Something is very wrong atLeafmore High...Students have been disappearing with no explanation and teachersare behaving very strangely.  Tortured screams echo through Leafmore High'sdeserted corridors.  Faceless creatures lurk in the shadows.  Fiveteenagers set out to shed light on the terrifying nightmare that plagues theirschool and experience a night that will scar their souls forever.  And youwere worried about detention?Product Features Teen horror-movie setting: all characters and environments are inspired by recent movies and television shows such as "Scream" "Buffy." and "The Faculty." Five playable characters; five lives: you are free to play as the character of your choice and change at any point throughout the game unless one of them dies... Single or team play: In solo mode your teammates are controlled by A.I. In cooperative mode a second player can take control of another student. Black aura: imminent dangers are visible on screen through real-time graphic changes (black aura) intensifying the players stress level. Total freedom of movement: character movements are achieved through dynamic camera settings making it possible for players to shoot and move at the same time. Physical interaction with the environment: elements in the environment react realistically to players’ actions intensifying the feeling of being immersed in a real world environment. Light as a weapon: the presence of artificial or natural light sources increase the vulnerability of monsters and intensifies game-play combat levels as players must combine conventional weapons with light for better results.Windows Requirements Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 1 GHz Pent

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This game has StarForce in it, March 12, 2006

By 

Chris & Gin (Kentucky, United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Obscure (CD-ROM)

StarForce is a malware copy protection that installs itself silently with the game. After it is installed you will most likely find that your DVD-RW drive doesn't work - it disables pretty much any means by which it might be possible to distribute copies of the game. StarForce remains on your system even after you uninstall the game. Go to http://www.glop.org/starforce/ to learn more.

In other words, just don't.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Game, June 29, 2007

By 

AmazonShopper - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Obscure (CD-ROM)

This game does NOT use the version of Starforce that everyone below is freaking out about. I used both Spybot Search and Destroy and searched my system registry for Starforce and found nothing. My DVD drive is working fine.

This game doesn't really need a mouse because there weapons automatically target the nearest enemy- similar to Resident Evil: Code Veronica. The graphics are very well done and game play is both spooky and fun (especially with the lighting and sound). A second person playing on a second keyboard, in my opinion, makes this game even better than Resident Evil. I only payed $6 for this game via a discount brick-and-mortar store, and am very satisfied with my purchase. I finished the game in 3 days with a friend, putting in approximately 4-5 hours of play per day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Survival Horror title, July 7, 2007

By 

S. Dewey (Phoenix) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Obscure (CD-ROM)

Obscure, combining a few new and interesting concepts with a proven formula delivers fun, yet linear survival horror game play.

Game play: I find myself continually trying to discover flaws in this respect and can only come up with one. The play is far too linear for a survival horror. More often than not when you discover a critical plot item it is used almost immediately afterward. This does limit the amount puzzle solving action significantly. Besides that, the combat sequences are entertaining and the item management is standard. I would have liked to have seen a resident evil style menu system as opposed to the quick menus. The 2 player mode is mostly well done but on the PC will not be utilized much. The 5 characters are cliche teen stereo-types and are completely swappable. Some of your characters can be killed off, which takes away their special talents. The consequences of losing a teen are limited though, which is unfortunate. The monsters smashing through walls is also a nice touch.

Visuals: I can't find much fault in Obscure's eye candy because it is a console port; I feel blessed enough that I get to play this game on PC. For a port though, this game delivers excellent graphics. Unfortunately there is no advanced graphic configuration but wide screen is a available. The mood and tone of the campus where your characters are stuck is exceptional. It is, as expected, dark and creepy. The cut scenes sport good cinematography and help keep your interest as well as develop plot.

Sound: The sound in Obscure is adequate. The voice acting is a bit exaggerated and over the top as scene in most games. The ambient noise is also good enough to set the mood of the game. I find the weapon effects to be somewhat fake sounding but not so much to where they are distracting.

Controls: Thankfully its not a straight port, you CAN map your controller settings for both player 1 and 2. The 2 player game play however is limited to only one Game pad so one person must use the keyboard.

Starforce: Generally if you have a problem with starforce you are doing something against the terms of service anyway.

Survival Horror fans looking for a good quality copy of a RE should look no further than Obscure. Unfortunately the game is probably only about 10 hours long for a moderately experienced gamer. Good game play is all that should matter, and obscure delivers. If you are upset about the direction that the RE team has decided to take, then look for alternatives like Obscure, can't wait for the sequel.

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