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'''''Penumbra: Necrologue''''' is a third-party [[Mod (video gaming)#Total conversion|total conversion modification]] released for ''[[Amnesia: The Dark Descent]]'' in 2014 by [[CounterCurrent Games]]. It was in development for 2 years |
'''''Penumbra: Necrologue''''' is a third-party [[Mod (video gaming)#Total conversion|total conversion modification]] released for ''[[Amnesia: The Dark Descent]]'' in 2014 by [[CounterCurrent Games]]. It was in development for 2 years. It continues the storyline after the events of [[Penumbra: Requiem]], and like it's predecessors, heavily focuses on exploration and survival. |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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The soundtrack of Penumbra Necrologue was composed by Julien Hauspie, ScoreStorm, Drex Wiln, Tiero, and Valentin Parhomenko. The songs are inspired on the previous work of [[Frictional Games]] composer [[Mikko Tarmia]] as to keep the atmosphere as close to the original as possible. |
The soundtrack of Penumbra Necrologue was composed by Julien Hauspie, ScoreStorm, Drex Wiln, Tiero, and Valentin Parhomenko. The songs are inspired on the previous work of [[Frictional Games]] composer [[Mikko Tarmia]] as to keep the atmosphere as close to the original as possible. |
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The "Penumbra: Necrologue Original Soundtrack" was released as a free download on November 4, 2014 on the [[ |
The "Penumbra: Necrologue Original Soundtrack" was released as a free download on November 4, 2014 on the [[Mod DB]] page. It does not include all of the tracks of Necrologue, but 23 hand-picked remastered and remixed tracks. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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''Penumbra: Necrologue'' was very well |
''Penumbra: Necrologue'' was very well received mostly positive reviews. The main issue people had with the game |
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was that it still had some game-breaking bugs upon release. These bugs have been fixed however, in the latest |
was that it still had some game-breaking bugs upon release.{{Citation needed|date=December 2015}} These bugs have been fixed however, in the latest 1.2 patch.{{Citation needed|date=December 2015}} |
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Several gaming websites praised the game for its soundtrack and atmosphere, saying it fits right in with the official Penumbra trilogy.<ref>[http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/142328/penumbra-necrologue-totally-transforms-amnesia-dark-descent/ Technologytell article]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamer.nl/nieuws/500030/door-fans-gemaakt-vervolg-op-penumbra-nu-op-steam Dutch article about Penumbra: Necrologue]</ref> |
Several gaming websites praised the game for its soundtrack and atmosphere, saying it fits right in with the official Penumbra trilogy.<ref>[http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/142328/penumbra-necrologue-totally-transforms-amnesia-dark-descent/ Technologytell article]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamer.nl/nieuws/500030/door-fans-gemaakt-vervolg-op-penumbra-nu-op-steam Dutch article about Penumbra: Necrologue]</ref> |
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The mod also won the [[ |
The mod also won the [[Mod DB]]: Mod of The Year "Editors' Choice" 2014: "Best Singleplayer" award.<ref>[http://www.moddb.com/events/2014-mod-of-the-year-awards/features/mod-of-the-year-2014-editors-choice/ Mod DB Editors' Choice 2014 Awards]</ref><ref>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3328577/penumbra-trilogy-lives-amnesia-mod/ bloody-disgusting article]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3328577/penumbra-trilogy-lives-amnesia-mod/ bloody-disgusting article]</ref> |
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The [[Steam (software)|Steam]] Greenlight campaign for Necrologue started on January 8, 2015 and was successfully greenlit on January 23, 2015.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371439279 Penumbra: Necrologue Greenlight]</ref> |
The [[Steam (software)|Steam]] Greenlight campaign for Necrologue started on January 8, 2015 and was successfully greenlit on January 23, 2015.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371439279 Penumbra: Necrologue Greenlight]</ref> |
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== Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic == |
== Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic == |
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On October 31st 2015, A year after Penumbra: Necrologue was released, [[CounterCurrent Games]] released a prequel/spinoff called Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic. |
On October 31st 2015, A year after Penumbra: Necrologue was released, [[CounterCurrent Games]] released a prequel/spinoff called Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic. |
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It answers many questions that people had after finishing the previous game. |
It answers many questions that people had after finishing the previous game. |
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Revision as of 08:30, 17 December 2015
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| Penumbra: Necrologue | |
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| Developer(s) | CounterCurrent Games |
| Engine | HPL Engine (HPL2) |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Release | October 31, 2014 |
| Genre(s) | Survival Horror |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Penumbra: Necrologue is a third-party total conversion modification released for Amnesia: The Dark Descent in 2014 by CounterCurrent Games. It was in development for 2 years. It continues the storyline after the events of Penumbra: Requiem, and like it's predecessors, heavily focuses on exploration and survival.
Gameplay
The gameplay is identical to that of the Penumbra series. The game features puzzles and several monsters who cannot be defeated. The player has to use his wits and has to hide or run away to survive. Almost every ingame object can be interacted with, such as doors, drawers, boxes, bricks, ...
Synopsis
Join Philip in the last part of his journey as he tries to find the answers to everything he witnessed in the Archaic Shelter while trying to stay alive from the many horrors that await him deep below the ice. Will he finally be able to escape the nightmare, and see daylight again?
Setting
Necrologue takes place in 2001 right after the events of Penumbra: Requiem, in an underground facility called: The Shelter. The Shelter is located in a remote location in Greenland.
Music
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The soundtrack of Penumbra Necrologue was composed by Julien Hauspie, ScoreStorm, Drex Wiln, Tiero, and Valentin Parhomenko. The songs are inspired on the previous work of Frictional Games composer Mikko Tarmia as to keep the atmosphere as close to the original as possible.
The "Penumbra: Necrologue Original Soundtrack" was released as a free download on November 4, 2014 on the Mod DB page. It does not include all of the tracks of Necrologue, but 23 hand-picked remastered and remixed tracks.
| 1. Main Theme | 13. Hunter Danger |
| 2. Go Ahead, Monkey | 14. Hunter Chase |
| 3. Eclips | 15. End Of Jayla |
| 4. Collector | 16. Hunter Danger (alt.) |
| 5. Red Again | 17. Hunter Chase (alt.) |
| 6. Cryochambers | 18. Complex |
| 7. Laboratory | 19. If Fate Frowns... |
| 8. Accommodations | 20. The Mines |
| 9. Archives | 21. The Tuurngait Tomb |
| 10. Lights On | 22. Tower Is Collapsing |
| 11. At Heart | 23. Credits |
| 12. Unfinished Complex |
Reception
Penumbra: Necrologue was very well received mostly positive reviews. The main issue people had with the game was that it still had some game-breaking bugs upon release.[citation needed] These bugs have been fixed however, in the latest 1.2 patch.[citation needed]
Several gaming websites praised the game for its soundtrack and atmosphere, saying it fits right in with the official Penumbra trilogy.[1][2]
The mod also won the Mod DB: Mod of The Year "Editors' Choice" 2014: "Best Singleplayer" award.[3][4]
The Steam Greenlight campaign for Necrologue started on January 8, 2015 and was successfully greenlit on January 23, 2015.[5]
Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic
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On October 31st 2015, A year after Penumbra: Necrologue was released, CounterCurrent Games released a prequel/spinoff called Penumbra: Twilight of the Archaic. It answers many questions that people had after finishing the previous game. The game is divided in 2 chapters and lets you play 2 different female characters. The gameplay is almost identical to that of "Necrologue". One big change is that the player doesn't have access to a flashlight, but to a glowstick. The game also features a new unique monster and an original soundtrack by the lead composer Julien Hauspie.
References
External links
- Penumbra: Necrologue official website
- Penumbra: Necrologue on Steam
- Penumbra: Necrologue's Mod DB project page
- Penumbra: Necrologue's forum thread, on the website of Frictional Games
- Penumbra: Necrologue on Steam Greenlight
- PC Gamer: Amnesia mod Penumbra: Necrologue creeps onto Steam Greenlight
- Bloody-Disgusting: The ‘Penumbra’ Trilogy Lives On in This ‘Amnesia’ Mod
- PCGamesN article about Steam release
- Gamestrust: Penumbra Necrologue starts Greenlight campaign (german)
- Eurogamer: Penumbra Necrologue published on Steam Greenlight (italian)
- RockPaperShotgun article about Twilight of the Archaic