Question about Still Life

Atlantis · 12-18-2007, 03:09 PM

The graphics look absolutely breath-taking, and the style of play seems pretty good, but Im asking those who have played it whether its.. a scary game.
I know its more of a sleuth than a horror genre game, and I dont mind still images of pixelated goryness, but does it have a lot of jumps or atmosphere, the screenshots of the abandoned house look fairly creepy, but I dont know, opinions please?

DustyShinigami · 12-18-2007, 03:14 PM

There are no jumpy bits, as i recall, but it definitely has tons of atmosphere.

Panthera · 12-18-2007, 04:07 PM

I'm really skittish, I thought myst was scary, and didn't want to go into the basement, and I'm staying far away from all horror games, but I didn't have a problem playing Still Life. There's gore and a chase scene that was scary for a while, but I didn't have a problem with playing it at night.

Lee in Limbo · 12-18-2007, 04:21 PM

I'm traditionally far too edgy to handle truly creepy stuff, but Still Life was great for me. Just enough suspense and eeriness to make me nervous, but not enough to mess me up too much to keep playing.

MartyMcFly · 12-19-2007, 05:08 AM

Its creepy, but more like Se7en (the Brad Pitt film) creepy. It has a feeling of uneasiness and a muted colour palette. Its not as bad as a full on horror game though.

nl4m · 12-19-2007, 06:13 AM

There are some sickening parts to it. They show dead bodies, a few stabings, there is also a part in Gus's last chapter that is abit disturbing, that's all. It's not a horror. It's a *murder* mystery. It's the type of stuff you would see if you were a cop, nothing too scary. It's like CSI with images of dead bodies. Horror isn't what should concern you (and believe me when I say this. It comes from a guy who gets scared just from the background music). What is bothersome are the nude bodies. Almost every body you find is nude.

When you start off as Vic and see the body and do what needs to be done (I don't want to give anything way). It does turn your stomach. After about 20 to 30 minutes of playing on Vic's part you get to play as Gus. Gus' part is very nice. It's out in the open, during the daytime. After you get control of Vic again you should have gotten used to the atmosphere. By then it takes you away from the crime scene and puts you into the investivation. You have to look for clues and talk to people. You know, that type of stuff.

A bit of advise. If you do get the game you will have to do some business on Vic's desk. What EVER you do * DO NOT * look at the files on the upper right side of her desk. There are some Real sickening images.

TFeldt · 12-19-2007, 06:27 AM

Zero frights, suspenseful but not creepy, thick atmosphere but more of a classic detective story than of anything else. As long as you can handle a computer generated version of a CSI crime scene then it shouldn't bother you.

Being a horror fanatic I was sorely let down by several reviewers who made the game sound creepy. It is still a great game no matter how you look at it though and heartily recommended.

Atlantis · 12-19-2007, 09:14 AM

Hmm, Im usually okay with CGI gore, as long as the images arent of real people like off of Rotten.com *Shudder*

Hmm.. I got scared in (Dont laugh.) Nancy Drew and the haunted mansion, there were loads of jumps, atmosphere, and they kept making me go between the creepy attic and secret ridden basement, ended up uninstalling the game, xD

I may look into playing it, was a demo ever released?

*Dale Baldwin* · 12-19-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantis

I may look into playing it, was a demo ever released?

Yes.

Atlantis · 12-19-2007, 02:53 PM

Thankyou very much Dale!

Atlantis · 12-21-2007, 05:50 AM

Argh. freaking Starforce, isnt compatible with Vista so I shall have to try and download the demo on my pc, thanks anyway.

12-18-2007, 03:09 PM	#1
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Question about Still Life The graphics look absolutely breath-taking, and the style of play seems pretty good, but Im asking those who have played it whether its.. a scary game. I know its more of a sleuth than a horror genre game, and I dont mind still images of pixelated goryness, but does it have a lot of jumps or atmosphere, the screenshots of the abandoned house look fairly creepy, but I dont know, opinions please? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-18-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	There are no jumpy bits, as i recall, but it definitely has tons of atmosphere. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

12-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Panthera female animal lover Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 1,480	I'm really skittish, I thought myst was scary, and didn't want to go into the basement, and I'm staying far away from all horror games, but I didn't have a problem playing Still Life. There's gore and a chase scene that was scary for a while, but I didn't have a problem with playing it at night. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Pennies are never the healthy end, risk all! The Panthera Effect If you can't beat Panthera, join Panthera.. My sporadically updated blogs: Animation enthusiast, Sci-fi enthusiast and Snark, pedantry and random geekery

12-18-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
Lee in Limbo It's Hard To Be Humble Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,557	I'm traditionally far too edgy to handle truly creepy stuff, but Still Life was great for me. Just enough suspense and eeriness to make me nervous, but not enough to mess me up too much to keep playing. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lee Edward McImoyle, Author Smashwords eBooks

12-19-2007, 05:08 AM	#5
MartyMcFly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 240	Its creepy, but more like Se7en (the Brad Pitt film) creepy. It has a feeling of uneasiness and a muted colour palette. Its not as bad as a full on horror game though. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-19-2007, 06:13 AM	#6
nl4m Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 302	There are some sickening parts to it. They show dead bodies, a few stabings, there is also a part in Gus's last chapter that is abit disturbing, that's all. It's not a horror. It's a murder mystery. It's the type of stuff you would see if you were a cop, nothing too scary. It's like CSI with images of dead bodies. Horror isn't what should concern you (and believe me when I say this. It comes from a guy who gets scared just from the background music). What is bothersome are the nude bodies. Almost every body you find is nude. When you start off as Vic and see the body and do what needs to be done (I don't want to give anything way). It does turn your stomach. After about 20 to 30 minutes of playing on Vic's part you get to play as Gus. Gus' part is very nice. It's out in the open, during the daytime. After you get control of Vic again you should have gotten used to the atmosphere. By then it takes you away from the crime scene and puts you into the investivation. You have to look for clues and talk to people. You know, that type of stuff. A bit of advise. If you do get the game you will have to do some business on Vic's desk. What EVER you do * DO NOT * look at the files on the upper right side of her desk. There are some Real sickening images. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-19-2007, 06:27 AM	#7
TFeldt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 12	Zero frights, suspenseful but not creepy, thick atmosphere but more of a classic detective story than of anything else. As long as you can handle a computer generated version of a CSI crime scene then it shouldn't bother you. Being a horror fanatic I was sorely let down by several reviewers who made the game sound creepy. It is still a great game no matter how you look at it though and heartily recommended. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-19-2007, 09:14 AM	#8
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Hmm, Im usually okay with CGI gore, as long as the images arent of real people like off of Rotten.com Shudder Hmm.. I got scared in (Dont laugh.) Nancy Drew and the haunted mansion, there were loads of jumps, atmosphere, and they kept making me go between the creepy attic and secret ridden basement, ended up uninstalling the game, xD I may look into playing it, was a demo ever released? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-19-2007, 02:53 PM	#10
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Thankyou very much Dale! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-21-2007, 05:50 AM	#11
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Argh. freaking Starforce, isnt compatible with Vista so I shall have to try and download the demo on my pc, thanks anyway. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

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