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Title: Obscure: The Aftermath
Format: Video Game
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Platform: PlayStation2
Publisher: Ignition Entertainment Ltd
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Review of Obscure: The Aftermath

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Comments for Obscure: The Aftermath

• Posted on 2009-10-21
  Not Resident Evil
  
  The game started off promising. The backgrounds and scenes are good. It's just the game play is impossible. I had to stop at one point because I couldn't get the character to actually walk up to the roof. Might be a glitch.
  
  I found Resident Evil 1 to be way more entertaining. This game is trying to be that game, but it fails miserably. Not for me. I'm glad to see some people got it. lol.
  
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• Posted on 2009-08-08
  This game rocks!
  
  If you are into two-player co-ops, you definitely need to check this game out. It's like a two player "Resident Evil". It's a little cumbersome without the split screen, but there are lots of puzzles to figure out and tons of monsters to try and not get eaten by. We really enjoyed the first Obscure, as well.
  
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• Posted on 2009-03-21
  Obscure
  
  What lies around the next corner in the Dark ? Just one of the suspensful emotions of Obscure the aftermath.Great game hours of enjoyment
  
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• Posted on 2009-02-28
  Obscure 2 The Flowers
  
  This horror takes place in a college in Fall Creek. There are characters Corey, Amy, Sven, Mei, and Jun. Also joining are a few survivors from the previous Obscure from Leafmore Highschool. There are strange flowers that produce dark mist cause ill effects in people turning them into mutants.
  
  In this game you can switch out your characters for another one, partnering with the AI or a friend. Each of the characters has a special attribute, like acrobatics, computers, strength, etc. It does get annoying when you don't have the right character and have to go all the way back to where your group is to switch out.
  
  The combat is a little better than the first Obscure, the enemies seem to actually get stunned with hits. They can damage you a great deal, but not as crazy as Obscure 1. You use blunt weapons from hockey sticks, bats, gold clubs, and chain saws. You do get some guns in this game from
  pistols, shotguns, flare guns, and stun guns. A bit more variety of weaponary this time around. Combat is more satisfying here.
  
  The characters themselves, there are alot of them that are not very likable. There are maybe 2 or 3 I like out of the bunch. They all tell alot of jokes, or insult eachother during your survival. Their reaction should be a bit more when killer monsters are hunting after them throughout the campus.
  
  Throught the game there will be a good number of puzzles to get through to the next room. This can be fun at times and challenging. You cannot use the same save point twice, so you have to be careful not to waste it.
  
  This is a decent game, and sequel which I think is better than 1.
  The game is only $20. If your really into survival horrors, and have beaten Resident Evils, Silent Hills, and Fatal Frames you might want to pick this up for the good price it's selling at.
  
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• Posted on 2008-10-29
  Recommended for survival-horror fans and younger players
  
  The other reviews here are all accurate -- it's a decent game, and worth $10-$20, but that's about it. My first couple hours with the game were great. It looks good, sounds good, and had a promising set-up. I was psyched with what I saw and excited to find out where it was going. Unfortunately, it wasn't going anywhere. By the end of the first Boss battle, I thought I'd seen all there was to see, and I was right. The game doesn't get much more difficult or creepy, and there is no character development. The AI is surprisingly bad considering you MUST have two characters with you at all times. I had a horrible experience with weapon selection -- I can't count the number of times I armed my sidekick with a gun, only to see them whacking away with a golf club.
  
  Still, I have to admit I enjoyed playing it to the end! It's an easy game. You will never throw your controller down in frustration, and the save points are well-placed and frequent. Although I didn't give a hoot about the overarching plot, I was always compelled to finish the chapter. It keeps you going in little spurts, which may be a blessing in disguise for this title... it's a great game to put down for awhile and pick back up again.
  
  I recommend this to any survival-horror fan who wants a game to tide them over between Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Fatal Frame releases. Also recommended to anyone who may find those titles too scary or gory -- this is horror that would be appropriate for younger players.
  
  Pros: Pacing, Ease, Save-Point Locations, Music, Graphics
  Cons: Horrible Camera, Bad AI, Boring Story
  
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