The Wii isn’t exactly known for its massive library of hardcore games. In fact, on more than a few occasions, I have been a tad critical of Nintendo’s current cash cow. Well it deserves it! Last year was pathetic, and though this year looks a bit better Nintendo hasn’t done much to convince me that the two hundred and fifty dollars I slapped down for my Wii was money well spent. There is one thing the Wii has going for it though: backwards compatibility. The GameCube library harbors quite a few gems that may be enough to tide over all those hardcore Wii owners waiting for MadWorld to come out, and while it’s a bit lame that we have to rely so much on games from the last generation, they’re cheap. That’s always a plus in my mind.
Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Perhaps the greatest true survival horror game of the last generation, Eternal Darkness is a unique little game that puts you in the shoes of a slew of characters in a supernatural story that spans centuries. Featuring a nice targeting system that lets you take apart your enemies piece by piece -- kind of like Dead Space, but not quite -- the most memorable part of Eternal Darkness are the sanity effects.
Rather than giving players just a basic health and magic bar to contend with, the game gives you a sanity bar to watch as well. The more crazy stuff you come across, the more it drains, causing more twisted stuff to seem to happen. You’ll suddenly find yourself fighting enemies that aren’t really there, rooms will get twisted inside and out, and well... let’s just say the game finds some ways to freak you out that are a bit more unique than the usual “dog jumps through a window” tactic.
No game has scared quite like Eternal Darkness, and it doesn’t look like the game will be getting a sequel anytime soon. That said, I can’t encourage you to pick this game up enough. It’s truly a treasure and it will become only more rare as time goes by.
Amazon (Note: Used Amazon.com prices are subject to change)
Used - $18.00
Gamestop
Used - $17.99
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316 days ago
Love Eternal Darkness so much. Such a fantastic experience. Loved it so much that I blindbought Too Human, despite what the press said.
Haven’t quite tried it yet...kinda afraid to.