Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Gamatic
- Publishers: United Independent Entertainment GmbH
Them: The Summoning (2014) Review
Them: The Summoning is a first-person horror game developed by Creoteam and published by Headup Games. It was released on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2014. The game follows the story of Eric, a man who is framed for the murder of his friend and his friend’s wife. As Eric investigates the murders, he uncovers a dark and sinister secret involving the supernatural.
The game is played from a first-person perspective. The player controls Eric as he explores the game’s environments, solves puzzles, and interacts with objects. The game features a variety of puzzles, ranging from simple environmental puzzles to more complex logic puzzles. The player must also use stealth to avoid being detected by the game’s enemies.
The game’s atmosphere is one of its strongest points. The game’s environments are dark and eerie, and the sound design is excellent, creating a sense of suspense and dread. The game’s story is also well-written, and it keeps the player guessing until the very end.
However, the game is not without its flaws. The game’s combat is clunky and unsatisfying, and the game’s puzzles can sometimes be frustrating. Additionally, the game’s ending is somewhat anticlimactic.
Overall, Them: The Summoning is a solid horror game that is worth playing for fans of the genre. The game’s atmosphere, story, and puzzles are all top-notch, and the game’s flaws are relatively minor.
Gameplay
Them: The Summoning is a first-person horror game that is played from a first-person perspective. The player controls Eric as he explores the game’s environments, solves puzzles, and interacts with objects. The game features a variety of puzzles, ranging from simple environmental puzzles to more complex logic puzzles. The player must also use stealth to avoid being detected by the game’s enemies.
The game’s combat is clunky and unsatisfying. Eric can only attack enemies with a melee weapon, and the combat is slow and awkward. The game’s puzzles are also sometimes frustrating. Some of the puzzles are too difficult, and the player may have to resort to trial and error to solve them.
Story
The story of Them: The Summoning is well-written and engaging. The player follows Eric as he investigates the murders of his friend and his friend’s wife. As Eric investigates, he uncovers a dark and sinister secret involving the supernatural. The game’s story is full of twists and turns, and it keeps the player guessing until the very end.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Them: The Summoning are good, but not great. The game’s environments are dark and eerie, but the textures are sometimes muddy and the character models are stiff. The game’s sound design is excellent, and it creates a sense of suspense and dread.
Overall
Them: The Summoning is a solid horror game that is worth playing for fans of the genre. The game’s atmosphere, story, and puzzles are all top-notch, and the game’s flaws are relatively minor.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Excellent atmosphere
- Well-written story
- Challenging puzzles
Cons:
- Clunky combat
- Frustrating puzzles
- Anticlimactic ending
Review Score
7.5/10
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