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Penumbra: Overture

by Frictional Games·published by Paradox Interactive

30 March 2007M17
LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Reader score

7.5/ 10

97 votes

How long to beat

only 2 reports

3h

Rushed

main story only

11h

Normally

story and some extras

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

6

Screenshots

Key art

About

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.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Engine

HPL

Included in

The Penumbra Collection

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—

Also known as

Penumbra: Overture Episode One

penumbra.exe — Windows Executable

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Facts

Released

30 March 2007

Series

Penumbra

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Age ratings

ESRBM

Standing

Top 10% by 24hr peak players

Tags

ActionHorrorSurvivalStealth