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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games out there. Its one of a select few that i have found to be scary, and intriguing at the same time. The plot thickens with every turn. You never know what to expect around the next corner. I highly recommend this games to anyone who loves a good scare, and a good game.

One of the most frightening game experiences ever...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Yes, I know what you're all going to say: "THIS GAME'S TOO OLD FOR ME! I ONLY PLAY BRAND NEW GARBAGE WITH FANCY-SHMANCY GRAPHICS AND LOTS OF ACTION! YAHHHHHHHHHH!"

But please don't let the age of this product get in the way of your dull sensibilities (come on, kids, it's not even 10 years old!) First of all, the graphics are very good (not amazing, mind you, but still very good). The only graphical thing I wish was different is the way they did the sky and backgrounds. The first-person environment is incredible but the distant skies and backgrounds look very still and cruddy.

As for the rest of the game, I have no complaints. The enemies are all varied and frightening in their own right. Whenever your health hits zero, you get a lovely animation of the opposing force killing you in their own unique fashion, whether it be by stabbing, decapitating, ripping, sucking, or eating you to pieces.

Seriously, though, Clive Barker's Undying is enough to make the most stouthearted of folks look over his or her shoulder while playing.

The game's atmosphere is the scariest part of the whole experience. Without unearthly sound effects, the whole thing would be startling but not frightening. When I first started playing, I admit I was scared, not because of the game itself but because I was expecting really sudden and disturbing things to happen that would shake me up. In the beginning, things were pretty tame...but as I progressed through the story, the enemies and environments definitely become a lot more jarring.

I finally came to the realization that the reviews I had read were right: This game was indeed quite frightening.

If I had to categorize this experience, I'd say it feels like an Indiana Jones game. There are supernatural elements, period weapons, and a very exploration-centered gameplay (however, the thought of dead relatives coming back to kill a sibling is certainly NOT Indiana Jones). I got stuck several times before I realized that I hadn't explored enough and that the answer was right next to me the whole time.

Speaking of period weapons, since it takes place in the twenties, the weapon technology isn't great. The supernatural weapons are interesting and powerful but I kept feeling the urge to whip out a machine gun or something similar and blow everything to hell. But then again, this isn't your typical first-person shooter. It requires patience and a keen sense of knowing your surroundings.

All in all, I'm giving this one a solid 5 stars. Excellent story, excellent environments, simple controls that work well, and fairly good graphics (a bit flawed). I don't consider it a classic...but it comes pretty damn close. A worthwhile, disturbing experience that will haunt you for years to come.

For a real unsettling evening, play this thing by yourself at night with the lights off and the volume turned up. I promise you won't be bored.

Remember, this game is not going to be readily available one day.

If you're up for a good scare and smart gameplay, get it now.

The closest thing I've played to an interactive movie

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I really love this game. Unlike other FPS which usually rely on a really shallow plot ( caught in a dungeon, spaceship etc must shoot my way out ), it lives on a very deep story that draws you in and makes you want to find out what happens next. The graphics are amazing and creepy and so is the sound. another thing I like is that the characters in this game both the good and bad guys comes across as three dimensional and not cardboard cutouts only good for cannon fodder. So if you really want something different from all the other mindless millions of FPS out there then try this.

Reminded me of the Exorcist. WARNING: SCARY!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game along with American McGee's Alice. Alice wouldn't install correctly, so while I got my technical support I played Clive Barker's Undying. This game is scary beyond belief. I STARTED GETTING NIGHTMARES AFTER ONE NIGHT OF PLAYING. This is a sign of a great game. I haven't finished, but this game almost makes my not want to play the game. The atmosphere, music, and the edge-of-your-seat suspense make this scarier than any movie I have seen except for the Ring and the Exorcist. One thing that really scares you especially is when you hear a little voice that whispers "look" and you use your scrye spell. When you use your scrye spell, you see.... I won't tell you, but it's creepy. Overall, recommended for horror buffs. If you buy the game, don't play it in the dark.

its creepiest game i ever played

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

well after the novels it had to come on cd and man it came in a good way.the storyline is good and the video and graphics are awesome.its more of a shooter game rather than rpg

A great game to lose yourself in for days

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Patrick Galloway, adventurer, set out to become a debunker of superstition and the supernatural. Instead, he becomes a believer- and a highly sought after expert at combating hostile forces from beyond this plane. It is for this reason that he returns to his native Ireland in 1923. His former commanding officer during the Great War, Jeremiah Covenant, has summoned his old friend to free his family of the ancient curse that threatens to destroy its every member.

Barker truly created a superb atmosphere in this game. It reminds one of a Lovecraft or Hodgson story, but with a generous helping of Barker's trademark creepiness mixed in. The overall plot, the main characters, the monsters, and above all, the level design are all first rate. The covenant mansion is probably the most intricately designed building that I've ever seen in a game, but you also have a huge monastery (which exists in two times), the family mausoleum, catacombs, lighthouse, pirates' lair, Oneiros (a dream dimension), the Land of Eternal Autumn, etc. The environments are incredibly large, detailed, and elaborate- you have entire worlds in this thing.

I somehow missed this game when it first came out in 2001. That is just as well. If, like me, your system will not run the latest games, then this is a chance to run something first rate that an older system can handle (you might also like to check out Heretic II- another overlooked gem.)

My only complaint is the load times. When you play this game you might like to keep a book or magazine handy. I've never seen so much loading in a level- or such long load times. It is almost like they tried to do too much with the technology available at the time.

Too much blood, not enough game play

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 17
Date: March 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was difficult to play because the character was hard to maneuver (you see through his eyes), the controls were not user friendly, and at the drop of a hat, monsters are ripping your head off. Yuck! There are no fun puzzles and clues to figure out, it is just a bunch of running around chasing "bad guys". This is ok for the blood thirsty teen-ager, but not for someone who genuinely loves a good thought inspiring interactive game. If you are like me, get "The Longest Journey". That was the best game I have ever played. This one is a waste of money.

Fun game, with some flaws

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: January 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Scary as hell. Absolutely a blast, the first time through. I haven't been scared this much since System Shock 2. I love the combat system.

I can see why the game tanked, though.

The fact that the game holds your hand to get you from one event to the next is completely lame. Having all the doors mysteriously locked, except for the ones you're supposed to go into, is a kludgy solution at best. A multilinear plot would have worked much better, so the player could explore the house.

The game's way too easy in Normal difficulty (I ended with eighty health packs) and quadruples in difficulty in Nightmare. Wish the game was scaled somewhat better. I can't imagine what Easy is like.

The included book "Jeremiah's Journal" doesn't make sense after you've completed the game. You'll understand when you finish.

Clive Barker: games are not novels. Undying should have been multilinear in design; if I want to tackle Aaron first I should've been able to. In fact, since that jerk pestered me from the start, I figured he'd be the first I fight. Result: confusion.

Good game, but not worth the cash. ...

Great game, but too many installation problems

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I was given this game by a friend who bought it off the website, and although my computer was new at the time, I was missing several of the "reccomended" components, making the game hard to view and play. It only worked after I brought it to a school's public site computer which has a faster connection, and infinite space and programs. The game is absolutely fabulous: great storylines, graphics and challenging, however, if you are buying this for a friend or child, make sure that person's computer has the necessarry programs to run it.

Only two words needed...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

SPOOKY FUN!!

And, yes, the game really is THAT scary. I cannot recommend this FPS enough. It is THE overlooked gem of 2001.

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