Siren: Blood Curse

SIE Japan Studio · Jul 24, 2008

Mature

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An American TV crew has arrived in Japan to film an expose on the legend of the “vanished village” only to find themselves caught in a deadly series of events. Controlling seven different playable characters, the player must uncover the mystery behind the curse that grips the eerie village of Hanuda. Intense graphics, realistic character animation and a gritty film-like graphical presentation add to the horror of Siren: Blood Curse.

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PlayStation 3

Critic 7.9 (6 critics) · Gamer 8.7

8.0

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GameSpot
Carolyn Petit · Aug 11, 2008
7.0
The surprisingly small number of locales, along with the short running time and the awkward controls, would doom a lesser game to failure. But Blood Curse, with its great use of the sightjacking mechanic, is an unusual game that finds an unusual, terrifying kind of success.
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IGN
Jeff Haynes · Aug 05, 2008
8.4
As an experiment in both survival horror and episodic content, Siren: Blood Curse succeeds on a number of levels. While the first few levels were somewhat clunky, it managed to come together with an increasingly suspenseful set of chapters and cutscenes, frightening jumps and gameplay sequences that could keep you on the edge of your seat for at least a good 12-16 hours.
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Amanda L. Kondolojy · Jul 24, 2008
8.6
Overall, Siren: Blood Curse is a pretty awesome horror game. The game's focus on story and substance rather than just shooting zombies really makes this one worth picking up if you are getting a little bored with your run-of-the-mill horror shooters. Plus, its episodic nature really keeps you on the edge of your seat and helps pace your gameplay. And with twelve episodes, each with about 1-2 hours of gameplay, maybe your Thursday night sitcom just became your Thursday night horror!
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Euro Gamer
Kristan Reed · Jul 24, 2008
8.0
A few niggles remain in the control and combat department, but those of us schooled in slightly wonky survival-horror mechanics won't be put off. Not quite unparalleled excellence, then, but more than enough chills to keep horror adventure fans gibbering.
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PlayStation Universe
Michael Harradence · Aug 05, 2008
8.0
Ultimately, Siren: Blood Curse is a welcome nod back to the fundamentals of survival horror, and provides a captivating experience on the strength of a solid plot and atmospheric gameplay experience. Though it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the asking price for all 12 episodes is an undeniable bargain, and more than outweighs any noticeable flaws that the game possesses.
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jeuxvideo.com
Logan · Aug 12, 2008
7.5
Blood Curse fait fort pour un petit prix de 30 euros. Sans révolutionner la série et devant cohabiter avec plusieurs soucis de gameplay, sa réalisation et son intérêt ne s'étiolent nullement à mesure qu'on avance. Plus accessible que ses ancêtres, aussi sanglante et parfois vraiment flippante, cette nouvelle itération de Siren dérange autant qu'elle séduit.
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