Penumbra launches
written by: James Cooper on 4/9/2007 10:41:32 AM
Software Publisher Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSTR), and the Swedish Independent Developer Frictional Games, announced today that “Penumbra: Overture” is now available for purchase online.
“Penumbra: Overture” will follow up with two sequels over the course of one year. The first person horror/adventure game has already generated a strong following and is sure to leave fans looking forward to the future sequels.
Penumbra: Overture is an innovative first person survival horror game using advanced physics interaction. Instead of relying on combat as the main gameplay, Penumbra focuses on puzzles and exploration, using wits to fight off enemies, rather than brute force, creating a unique experience and surreal atmosphere of a scary game world.
Penumbra tells the story of Philip, who while in search of his presumed dead father, uncovers a dark world. Trapped in an underground complex below the icy wastelands of Greenland, Philip fights for his survival and sanity.
Features:
* Dynamic lighting and shadows
* Next-gen graphical features such as Motion blur and Depth of Field
* Innovative physical interaction system
* Dynamic music handler / mixer
* Advanced AI with an ability to sense its surroundings.
* Environmental sound system using physics to mix realistic sounds.
* Detailed and atmospheric environments.
* State of the art interaction system.
* Thrilling blend of puzzles and action, with various solutions.
* Dark secrets to be discovered.
* Over 8 hours of gameplay
