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Clock Tower
02-02-14 07:28 PM
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A Timeless Horror Classic
Clock Tower is a fantastic point-and-click horror game that keeps you frightened around every turn. It's the story of an orphan named Jennifer. She and some of her friends from the orphanage get adopted by the Barrows family. The Barrows live in a giant, beautiful castle secluded in an almost whimsical forest. As you can imagine, being adopted by a rich, caring family who live in a forest is probably the dream of any orphan. This dream, however, is short lived. Not ten minutes after arriving, things take a very dark and twisted turn. It's up to Jennifer to face true evil and survive in a truly hellish situation.
Graphics - 9
Clock Tower is a beautiful game. Every environment you find yourself in is incredibly detailed and very life-like. Corridors are brought to life by flowing curtains and nerve-racking lightning strikes, candles and stained glass windows create awesome lighting, and scenes of blood and gore make sure you never feel secure. Character animations are fluid and very realistic. You can sense the terror in Jennifer as she scrambles to hide under a bed or uses a weapon in order to narrowly escape with her life.
Sound - 9
Most of the time a horror game is defined by its sound and atmosphere. That being said, Clock Tower truly sets the bar high. The game boasts a soundtrack that is perfect in any situation you encounter. The music really makes you feel that danger can come from anywhere. The sound effects are top notch, too. The sound of footsteps, breaking glass, and ear piercing shrieks will keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat.
Addictiveness - 8
The game is a solid 4 to 5 hours long. It won't take you too long to finis it the first time through. However, there are multiple different endings to discover. The choices ... Read the rest of this Review
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