Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - NGC
Taking a look back at this aged and amazing title for the Nintendo GameCube we come to a game that didn't get much hype and really should have. The game is very much an action and horror/survival game that will always be forced to follow in the footsteps of it's granddaddy, Biohazard/Resident Evil. In this case, you are a young woman that has just found out that her grandfather just died and essentially she needs to find out what happened to him while trapsing through her bloodline. Moving in and out of different areas of time through the Tome of Darkness sets the pace of the game. Each chapter represents a different section of the bloodline and separates the different levels.

The best thing about this game is the use of classic horror movie techniques. Event based noises and mini-cut scenes that are guaranteed to make drop a load or two when you don't expect it. A non-linear storyline with multiple endings adds up for extra replay value. Another nice thing about this game is the sanity meter. Depending on your mental health, the game will start messing with you. This can also dirctly impact your character's health and behavior when other stats are low. The magic system is quite intuitive and customizable, just not revolutionary.

To be honest, looking at ho-hum screen shots on the box doesn't scream "BUY ME!!!" It's all about the game in motion. Slow starting story line, but it picks up like crazy after entering the 2nd chapter.

Overall, this is a definite buy. you can find it new to used from prices as low as $9.99 to $14.99. Get one of the only Mature rated games for the 'Cube.
- posted by ChoSanJuan @ 12:32 PM