Penumbra: Black Plague Released!

[jens]

You got the black plague?

[ced117]

I'm waiting for the linux version

[Lockheed]

You got the black plague?

<groan> Looks like jokes are as bad in your country as mine.

I haven't started playing yet (morning conference call with India, sigh) but I anticipate being infected shortly.

[Janakev]

Jens said no more GG posts but, I think it will be ok for me to just say...

A big thanks for not stepping in with the banhammer. We overstepped our bounds and I, for one, am sorry.

Now, as for Penumbra...well, medical difficulties have prevented my attending college this year, however in spite of all the free time I'll still be waiting until tonight to try it.
As with Overture, I find the atmosphere is much enhanced by sitting in a dark room, lights out and wearing a pair of headphones. More than once playing the demo I found myself glancing over my shoulder.

[Lockheed]

...I find the atmosphere is much enhanced by sitting in a dark room, lights out and wearing a pair of headphones...

Good point. Maybe I will go to work after all and wait until the evening. Heh.

I'm always curious about the significance of the icon chosen to represent a game on desktop or start menu though, and it's the same now - I keep wondering what is up with the icon that appears to be some guy with a big beard and helmet. Time will tell!

[heady]

Awsome.
Really i bought Overture just a week ago and got stunned, it's an amazing game amazing concept i don't even dare to think what you guys would be capable of if you had even more time / budget etc, love your games please don't stop .

So gonna order Black Plague today.
<3 Svenska utvecklare ftw

[Janakev]

I keep wondering what is up with the icon that appears to be some guy with a big beard and helmet.

Did you play the demo? From the intro sequence (fantastic artwork and voice acting btw, Frictional) it becomes apparent why such an icon was chosen. At least I think so.
I won't say anything in case you haven't seen it - I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise.

[OneShot]

I'm very pleased with an apology from GG. Woot

[Yuhaney]

Why didn't you guys use this guy in Overture?
I think this Philip is better than the Overture's Philip.

[jens]

we were pisspoor during the development of overture and Tom the writer was bold enough to step up as a volunteer for doing the voice. during black plague development we were only half pisspoor so we could afford a voice actor