Clive Barker's Undying

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Clive Barker's Undying
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Companies DICE Los Angeles, Electronic Arts
First release date Feb 21, 2001
Original platform(s) Windows
Current official platform(s) GOG

Freelook FPS

Clive Barker's Undying
A compelling story-driven horror FPS that succeeds in being scary thanks to outstanding production values, art direction, sound design, and of course quality plot, writing, and lore aided by the titular novelist. Game structure is episodic and more linear than the sprawling mansion setting suggests, but it keeps the plot moving forward and the pace flowing. And this plot will take you to a wide variety of spooky and sometimes surreal locales, all deeply atmospheric, aided by weather effects and subtle environmental audio. Frequent combat against Undying's grotesque gallery of abominations stands out from bog-standard shooters thanks to a wide variety of imaginative weapons and spells, all of which remain useful until the end of the game. Included in the package (and GOG download) is a "Covenant Family Album" illustrated novella, which provides macabre tales and backstory that are referenced ingame.
Key people Bill Brown