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Siren: Blood Curse - Chapters 1-3 Comments by Rob Fahey

8 July, 2008

Horribly good value.

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Widge
08/07/08 @ 10:08
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*elevated to want status*

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Nevermind, full release on the 24th!

Reckon I'll get the chapters as and when, no price saving on the bundle.
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Darren
08/07/08 @ 10:11
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Wow... sounds really great. A must buy then for me! :D
Darren
08/07/08 @ 10:13
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And will this game be released on a BD? If it's as good as EG claim it is then I'd rather buy it on disc really.
CannonAnBall
08/07/08 @ 10:13
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I'd heard a few things about this but a 9? I think i'll be getting this at that price!
viper_h
08/07/08 @ 10:15
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Highest scoring PS3 game yet?

Edit: Maybe not, couple of other games got 9s... aw.
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bad09
08/07/08 @ 10:15
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Nice, role on 24th!
menage
08/07/08 @ 10:18
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Nice. Didn't see this coming.

Played the Japnese demo. Wasn't too impressed by it though. Will try again.
SuperBas
08/07/08 @ 10:19
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Sweet, it's getting more interesting to own a PS3 now!
ChrisS
08/07/08 @ 10:21
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God, the next couple of weeks is going to drag. Loved Siren 2, loved the Japanese demo, cannot wait for this.

I'm a bit miffed too - Sony told me code wouldn't be available before the 24th, yet the EG review is apparently going to be up before then. Grr.
Widge
08/07/08 @ 10:24
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I like the price, I've got a "To Buy" list at the moment, but having something instantly weigh in at £20 is a major contributing factor to impulse buy. Plus I do like having some games just sitting on the old HDD ready to go whenever you want to give it a blast, like good old Mr Warhawk. Next up Wipeout for download then!
chanderzz
08/07/08 @ 10:28
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Wow gonna boot up the ol ps3 tonight, finally update it the ps3 and get Siren! Heres to some more games worth owning in the pipeline!
Prodigy_BE
08/07/08 @ 10:28
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As an online way to buy games, PSN does a pretty good job.

Super Stardust HD, Warhawk, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Riff: Everyday Shooter,...
I had some serious fun with all those, and will be adding Siren to my collection on launch.

Good work Sony.
Red930
08/07/08 @ 10:28
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Gonna snap this one up on the 24th looks awesome
Widge
08/07/08 @ 10:32
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Don't forget Pixeljunk Monsters Prodigy!
Do like the little quirk of PSP remote play for that one, actually comes in useful for me if the main TV is in usage. Not tried using it over the net though, but once I hit a good wifispot, I will!
CannonAnBall
08/07/08 @ 10:36
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ps3lol...oh
stampax
08/07/08 @ 10:37
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Can someone explain what the deal is then - you can buy this game in chapters or the full game? Which works out cheaper?
ligurmatic
08/07/08 @ 10:42
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@stampax:

Buying it separately saves you 3 of the queen's pennies. Bargain.

Despite losing focus with the first one (though parts of it were rather good) and never getting around to the second, I think this is a must buy for me, especially the first chunk.
AaronTurner
08/07/08 @ 11:05
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This sounds interesting, will it be coming to xbox?
GlassMoon
08/07/08 @ 11:08
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So are the chapters out now, or does it all come out together on the 24th?
TotalBB
08/07/08 @ 11:11
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@AaronTurner: as the game is published by Sony, I wouldn't hold my breath...
space ace
08/07/08 @ 11:13
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again, no actual screenshots? :-/
Machetazo
08/07/08 @ 11:14
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This game is one I'm really keen to get the full set of. Very much looking forward to the 24th.
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miiiguel
08/07/08 @ 11:16
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360 bias and shit! oh... sorry...
Chufty
08/07/08 @ 11:23
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Damn it, there goes £300
moskiitto
08/07/08 @ 11:25
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As far as I remember, this game is made by Sony so no, it will never come to other consoles.
I'm too big chicken to play horror games ;_;
chris_ace
08/07/08 @ 11:27
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ahhh good, been waiting for a classic new horror game, well done sony, well done indeed
Widge
08/07/08 @ 11:28
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Me too usually, I think I dashed through the 2nd half of Silent Hill in fear to achieve the BAD+ ending, but don't like to miss out on quality game-age!
Gaol
08/07/08 @ 11:28
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That sure is cheap :)
Laika
08/07/08 @ 11:38
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Solded.
Krelle
08/07/08 @ 11:39
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Would like to be able to play this. I usually need 2 friends or my mom in the same room to even think about it.

Tbh, optimal way for me to play horror-games is if a friend holds the actual controller, and I just camp by his side, watching and drinking coffee.
UncleLou
08/07/08 @ 11:45
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That sounds good.

Though I find the lack of "bownest game ever" comments disturbing.
ChrisS
08/07/08 @ 11:49
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So are the chapters out now, or does it all come out together on the 24th?

There are four chunks of three chapters, each available for £4.99 each on the 24th, and you can buy the whole lot for £19.99, curiously three pence more expensive.

Not sure why it's been done that way, but there you go.
Artemus
08/07/08 @ 11:51
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Better than MGS4 then ;-)
08/07/08 @ 11:54
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damn if only I could play horror games without getting real nightmares :(

Nice review but I think Ill pass.
J.C
08/07/08 @ 12:01
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Your turn tecmo come on! were all waiting.
timberwolf
08/07/08 @ 12:03
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lost all its cult japanese status... pick up the original games for a fiver, like i did. now that's value for money... plus no mention of the time lock features of the original...
ghearoid
08/07/08 @ 12:10
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Um, I like this idea of buying a game in chapters. I enjoy these survival horror games but I'm a bit rubbish at them so rarely progress too far. Being able to buy just the first part sounds perfect for a lamer like me. ;o)
spookyzombie
08/07/08 @ 12:17
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So will it be available on disk in a similar way GT5 was?
DonnieDarko333
08/07/08 @ 12:29
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Can't wait for this...the PS3 is slowly coming into it's own...
Execta
08/07/08 @ 12:36
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A must buy! Thank you, Eurogamer. Really nice review. Didn't know anything about this game but you really did lighten me, thanks. Gonna buy all the episodes. :)
Max_Powers
08/07/08 @ 12:38
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PS3 in good original IP game shocker
grantc7
08/07/08 @ 12:41
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Never played the other games but this one looks scary as hell from the screenshots alone.
penhalion
08/07/08 @ 12:49
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Played the Japanese version. Are you sure this is the same game? The first chapter may be short but, it had me dying alarmingly regularly for even looking in the wrong direction. Nothing scary about that, just frustrating. Similarly the third chapter has you hiding and dying for running just past a hiding hole and not having time to turn back to get in!

I think it's probably worth 20 quid but, I would be very reluctant to pay more than that for the full game!
Darren
08/07/08 @ 13:00
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I found the Japanese demo waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too dark and even with the brightness turned up it was difficult to see what was happening. I hope the full game isn't like that all the way through. The screenshots in the review suggest it isn't.
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08/07/08 @ 13:14
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i have always been a huge Siren fan, both of the earlier games where really good and scary, theyre dark as hell , just like this new one but keep in mind that you get equipmnt to light up the enviroment and also its supposed to be dark ,people who fail to see that should just play ratchet and clank or something else that is bright and shiny. You will be frustrated , you will get angry and thats when you hear the "siren". The Demo on the HNK/JAP psn is just a demo, its not the full chapter or even a episode, its just a teaser although that was my impression anyway if you compare videos towards how you played the same level (riding mine cart, guy in the locked room etc) . Also, does anyone know if the driving sections of the SIREN series has been removed in this remake?
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08/07/08 @ 13:34
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Yes, it really is meant to be that dark - it's not a problem with your setup Darren.

The point is that the enemies are all attracted to light, so it's up to you to quickly look where you're going and then turn the light off and creep forward to avoid the baddies.
IronGiant
08/07/08 @ 13:38
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Sold! looks fantastic, this will do nicely while we await Res5. Here's hoping the Siren team are working on the next game already!
mkreku
08/07/08 @ 14:08
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This is one of those games I would loved to have read Ellie's take on.
Apostle
08/07/08 @ 14:21
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As good as Halo 3 then? ;)
Kenshin001
08/07/08 @ 14:26
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I played the Jp demo and wasn't overly impressed with the controls/camera so I'm a tad hesitant about this review. Still, for the price I guess it can't hurt. Good to see the PS3 getting a decent horror game as it seems AiTD is a bit crap.

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