Penumbra: Black Plague

February 12, 2008 Frictional Games Paradox Interactive
Puzzle Adventure Indie
Linux PC Mac
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Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.
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Trapped in a shadowy, underground complex, intrepid explorer Philip is determined to discover the truth behind his father's disappearance.
Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.
Can Philip master his fear and finally uncover the truth behind a mystery that has haunted him for a lifetime? Only you can decide...
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Release Date February 12, 2008
Developer Frictional Games
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Stealth
Penumbra: Black Plague

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