Video Gaming News - January 2005
Toronto, Ontario (January 17, 2005) - DreamCatcher Games today
announced that it has joined with MC2 to publish Obscure in North America. This
survival horror game will be available for the PlayStation 2, the Xbox, and for
Windows in March 2005.
From DreamCatcher Games:
In the style of Hollywood’s popular horror movie genre, Obscure
tracks a group of five all-American high school students who discover the halls
they walk each day are anything but safe from their most horrifying nightmares.
A string of mysterious disappearances and unexplained events set the stage for a
night more horrifying than any trip to detention...
“A captivating thriller can spark fear in the heart of anyone,” said Byron Gaum,
Product Manager for DreamCatcher Games. “But books and movies just can’t compare
to the fully interactive scare one will experience when they play Obscure.”
Obscure offers a wide range of gameplay options to see gamers through their
night of terror. Players customize their action experience, interchanging
between any characters at any time, utilizing the unique skills and abilities of
each student. Controlled AI settings of defense, attack and help, allow
characters to assist each other during combat and while solving puzzles.
The game also offers single or team play, with a second player able to enter or
exit the game at any time for a unique co-op experience. Obscure is also one of
the first survival horror games to propose a full cooperative mode: a second
player can take control of another student and work together to fight monsters
and resolve puzzles, adding a new level of challenge to the game.
Stress runs high as players are constantly vulnerable to attack, even when they
least expect it! Monsters also face their share of vulnerability when players
combine conventional weapons with natural and artificial light, exploiting their
weak spots. A “black aura” feature intensifies stress, making dangerous elements
visible on screen through real-time graphic effects. To keep the player fully
immersed in virtual panic, dynamic camera settings allow for complete freedom of
movement, making it possible to shoot and move simultaneously.
Developed by Hydravision, Obscure has an ESRB rating of ‘M’ for Mature. For more
information visit the official website
www.obscure-game.com
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