Obscure: The Aftermath

"Obscure: The Aftermath isn’t survival/horror reinvented. It isn’t survival/horror perfection. But like the retro RPGs, which serve their purpose by reiterating SNES gameplay and graphics that feel older, The Aftermath serves the survival/horror fan by giving them one last romp with the style that defined PSone and PS2."

The PS2 comes alive with blood, guts, teenage angst and a chainsaw.

"All in all, despite its issues (some of which we hope will be fixed, others of which - the hilariously bad translation, for instance - we hope won't), Obscure II looks to offer a second helping of impossibly camp, nonsensical fun. Sure, if you're looking for scares, you're more likely to find them on a Patch Adams DVD than here. However, if you're in the mood for a refreshingly ridiculous Survival Horror adventure, this could be the first proper popcorn romp of the summer."

Obscure: The Aftermath is a surprisingly solid game for about fifteen bucks. But the lack of feasible cooperative options makes the PC version of Aftermath the weakest of the bunch. You'll still have a bit of fun playing on your own, but it's just not the same.