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more funny than scary

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: September 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I rented this game instead of buying it, and I'm glad I did. It was probably worth my two bucks just because I laughed so much. The thing that's supposed to make the game scary is this: a killer nicknamed the Scissorman (now *that's* original!) appears every now and then and takes tiny steps toward you while opening and closing a giant pair of scissors to the accompaniment of cheesy scary music. I didn't read the instructions carefully, so I didn't figure out how to run until about an hour into the game. During that time, I ran into the Scissorman several times and had no trouble getting away from him. If you just turn and walk calmly away, you're putting distance between you and him. The graphics were all right, but the point and click interface was clumsy and made gameplay dull. Also, the character's don't actually talk; the words are just printed on the screen. All in all, it's like I said: maybe worth renting it just to laugh at Scissorman. If you're looking for a good game, don't bother.

Turn back the clock and try Clock Tower!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If you can find a copy of this game going cheap, by all means get it, as it's a great little shocker - but be prepared for some seriously lame graphics. And I do mean primitive. This was one of the earliest PS1 games, and it shows, which is a shame because the actual idea and concept are great. A crazed killer is on the loose with giant scissors and it's up to you to unravel the mystery and find out who he is and what he's up to.
There are plenty of good points to this game. One of them being that is really does present you with a mystery, and if you don't follow the clues provided, your investigation goes straight to a dead end and all your hard work ends up in a Game Over scene complete with credits that tells you that you have failed to solve the case. Quite brutal in a way, and daring, even, to treat the player so harshly. It happened to me, and I had no choice but to begin again and this time try and make some more well informed choices when given the chance. Once you get it right, the game takes you on the full journey to the climax of the story, which is well worth the effort.
So how is this story brought to life?...well, with the dreaded words "point and click". Yes, it's sad but true, the action in "Clock Tower" is completely mouse click operated, which means that you will be moving a cursor arrow around on screen with your D pad and clicking the X button when it's on hotspots to start action and make choices. For the WHOLE game. Be warned that if this sounds like something you have moved on from, you might want to think twice. However, then think a third time, because...hey, whaddya know, it works! The exploration, the combat, in fact all character movements and interactions are done by clicking somewhere on the screen, and once you get the hang of it, you're away.
So let's get onto the gameplay. This is a game of fear and surprises. The villain of the piece, "Scissorman" can leap out at you at random points in the game and pursue you relentlessly until you either hide, run far enough away, or find something to stop him with. (Or get killed). Combat such as you may be used to does not exist in "Clock Tower", but it really doesn't matter. If you make it through to the last level, set in a sprawling castle, you'll have the gameplay mechanics well and truly in hand. It's by no means easy, though, and towards the end you'll still be in danger of blowing it all and getting one of the several endings other than the one "good" one, if you're not super observant and quick witted.
But castles, shock tactics and gruesome deaths alone do not make a game, and as I mentioned, you're going to have to work with truly dated graphics to play this baby. I'm not complaining, after all, we're talking about the earliest days of the Playstation here, but I really must make it clear how primitive it looks - especially now that we have moved up to the sophistication of it's PS2 third incarnation which allows full directional movement and 3 dimensional areas to run about in.
But hey, "Clock Tower" is the father of them all, and it deserves it's dues. Checkout screen shots on the internet first (if you can still find any), so you know what you're in for, and then brace yourself for an exciting dip into retro territory. And yes, it will STILL make you jump!

A good game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There are a few "Dead Ends" in this game. (That's funny if you've played it.) What I mean is that you find yourself cornered by the madman Scissorman and killed. However, the point of the game is to evade the killer while picking up clues that will reveal his identity. Is he just a sick human being? Or is Scissorman some supernatural evil?

Sometimes the game will have you begging for a save point where you must successfully run from Scissorman several times before you can escape or find help.

Overall, the game will probably satisfy people who enjoy thrillers and games like Resident Evil or Fatal Frame. It is a race to find the critical clues. However, it is a cursor-moving game. You do not have free three-D movement as I thought you would. Rather, you use a cursor for movement.

It's not that bad a game.

Not for everyone

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I liked this game a lot. It is somewhat similar in looks to Resident Evil. But as opposed to the resident evil games, there is no fighting. It is also a pretty easy game. When your enemy, the scissorman is near, creepy music starts to play and you have to hide or do something to make him retreat. It takes place in Norway, and there are several settings, including an office building, a library, and an old mansion. there are (i believe) 8 possible endings. It has some gore, but if you're really into challenging games and shoot-em-ups, this game will probably disappoint. But if you like a more nonviolent (but still scary), puzzle solving game like D, you'll like this.

obscure little title

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Not many people have played this game, which is a shame as it's one of the best horror games on playstation. Definitely superior to the Resident Evil series in terms of fear. Probably the 2nd best "scary" game after Silent Hill. The graphics aren't anything special...there's rarely music,and there's only a couple cut scenes, but who cares? It's a solid point and click game. Good list of characters, and you'd be surprised at who Scissorman turns out to be. There's some really cool scenes in here like when you're in an abandoned office building and it's all quiet and suddenly all the computers flash "DIE" and you see the killer at the end of a long hallway. You should probably put on a David Bowie CD or something while playing this because of the lack of sound. The cover is wrong.

A cult classic!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First off, this definitely is not a game for everyone. If you're looking for mindless(albeit nice-looking) blow-up-some-zombies action, go play Resident Evil. But if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of smooth graphics rendering for an unforgetable psychological experience(also known as get-under-your-skin-and-mess-with-your-head-until-you're-so-paranoid-that-every-little-sound-makes-you-jump), look no further than Clock Tower.

Your main characters are a young girl, the 15-year-old orphan Jennifer Simpson, and her guardian, the 30-year-old psychologist's assistant Helen Maxwell. Jennifer has survived unmentionable horrors in the past, blocked out of her memory. But as her memories are brought to the surface through hypnosis, she will find that her past is not so far behind her as she would like...

The point and click interface may seem bungling to some, but to others it makes for a unique approach to solving the puzzles presented to you. Music in this game is practically non-existant, only really there to let you know when your killer is coming close. However, sound effects are used to the fullest extreme(sounds that should not be where they are, sounds that should be there but aren't...), which makes the atmosphere dark and very tense. Graphics are decent, although a bit choppy at times. Gameplay and replay value are FANTASTIC. The villian AI will search you out if you wander for too long, and he has more hiding places than you'll know how to deal with. There are ten possible endings, five playable characters, and seemingly endless ways to see people murdered...this is a guaranteed fright-fest. So turn out the lights, grab your baby blanket, and get ready for a ride you'll never forget. And bring a spare pair of undies.

Pretty original

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I love survival horror games, and well,I wouldnt say that Clock tower is like resident evil, or whatever else,because its just original in its own way.This game is something quest-action horror game,close to reality, the character doesnt run around the house with a big bunch of shotguns/rocket launchers, but just acts as any of you would act- hide from the follower, or use what comes to your mind to stop him.The follower in this game is a bad guy?creature(not gonna spoil that for you) with a giant pair of scissors;)A must try for a horror fan.The only bad thing in it Id say- the long conversations between parts of the game, which you cant skip and they really bore me when I play it again and again=)))
There are 2 main characters (sometimes being replaced by another char) multiple endings,all of that depends on your actions and your walkthrough.So it makes more fun (scare:) to play it over and over again.The saving system is also good for that- you can save anytime and anywhere,trying out different things and watching the results.
Despite the graphics (come on ,this game didnt come out yesterday;) Clock tower is pretty challenging and innovative in the horror games department.

Next best thing to RE and Silent Hill!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a very awesome game. LOL i am fifteen but i got this game when i was about eight when i first started playing these horror games and boy was i scared. Being a RE freak and a horror game freak, this game is the mother of all....

Well basically you run from a killer with a giant pair of scissors which is scary thinking about it. EEK!! gives me the creeps... LOL anyway, the game is really scary especially since scissorman can jump out at any time and attack you. You either run away or hide somewhere to stop yourself from a horrible death. You try to figure out who this guy or what this thing is but now i know what it is... basically i thought at first it was professor barton and boy was i right...

Yet like every good game, all games have their pros and cons but the good news, this game only has two cons...

Pros: 1. The game is very freaky, do what i did, wait until ngith, close all windows in your room, your door, turn off the lights, and crank up the tv stereo. the music itself that plays when scissorman is near will make you jump out of your ksin literally....lol....
2. The game plot is very nicely done, it has very cool and unique characters and the scissorman is a very freaky character...
3. The environments are great, i love this freaking game!!!!

Cons: 1. Sometimes when scissorman jumps out, you sometimes dont really have any hiding places and have to run through ten million doors to find one...
2. Having to use a cursor instead of walking with the d pad, my cursor on the game sometimes screwed up and the character wouldnt run and she kept goign all over the place, i foudn out you have to click it a certain way but dont worry its easy, i was being stupid and not noticing it... lol....

well there ya go, only two cons and a handful fo pros. This a very great game and it started the horror game franchise. If you find this game somewhere definitely buy it!!! trust me it will scare anyone and i mean anyone.... no matter how brave you are...HEEHEH :D

Clock Tower Part One

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

OK, First off, the game is soo cool! It is an excellent horror/strategy game and is so much fun playing.

The story is a monsterous murderer is on the loose even after his own death(this is actually a sequel to a Japanese game) and it is up to you to find the killer story behind him, then track him down.

The game is indeed jolting.The killer or "Scissorman" is VERY surprising and you never know what to expect. The gameplay is never the same , no matter how much you play.

I highly suggest this game to the adventurous types or anyone that loves Horror games. So please, if you don't have this awesome and exciting game adventure, GET IT! And Remember to turn OFF the Light...

lost Playstation gem

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Clock Tower is an interesting horror strategy game that requires you to complete many tasks in order to figure out the bad guy who is after you. It's a really good game because you have to really use your head to avoid being caught. While the graphics and music aren't anything incredibly memorable, the gameplay makes up for it. I wouldn't say it's anywhere as good as the Resident Evil series, but what you have here is an above average game that you will be coming back to for sure.

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