Penumbra: Black Plague is Golden

by: Elliot - posted: 1/28/2008 11:08:00 PM

Paradox Interactive has sent word that Penumbra: Black Plague has gone gold. The action/adventure/horror title will be ready for it's February 15th release date in the US. The game should also hit Europe around the same time. Make it a Back Plague valentines day!

Penumbra Black Plague gone gold
Publisher Paradox Interactive announces gold master with two new videos

New York, USA (January 28, 2008) Paradox Interactive announced today that their much anticipated horror adventure title, Penumbra Black Plague, has gone gold. The title is shipping to stores in the US on February 15 and will be in most stores in Europe on February 15.

Simultaneously, the publisher is releasing two more videos, Atmosphere and Flow, demonstrating the importance of audio and lightning to create a horrifying atmosphere as well as an insight to puzzle solving and the physical interaction needed.

The videos can be downloaded from the official website, www.paradoxplaza.com/penumbra.

For review copies, please contact pr@paradoxplaza.com

Features in Penumbra Black Plague:

Cutting-edge game engine featuring modern 3D and physics technologiesAdapted motion blur effects and a new unified lighting system with real-time lightning create great depth with a realistic atmosphere of psychological horror.

Compelling and detailed storyFinding the answers to questions of the mystery of Philip's lost father throughout the game, with new explanations and a complete storyline wrap up.

Highly interactive environmentsYou can interact with any object not nailed to the ground! Focus on, pick up and move around objects through a simple drag and drop interface.

Environmental sounds systemThe sounds of the different environments are contributing to the atmosphere and give the player scaring hints of dangers.

Puzzle solving challengesHorror adventure game in puzzle-like style with bonuses and incentives to challenge the player throughout the game.