Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Plagued by enemies and terror from every direction, Philip has to gather clues and decipher challenging puzzles, all while wrestling with the psychological horrors that plague his mind and jeopardize his sanity.

Release Date 23 Jan, 2009
Developer Frictional Games
Publisher Frictional Games
Genre Action , Adventure , Indie
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
78 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows 2000/XP
Windows 2000/XP
Processor
1Ghz A
Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz A
Graphics
Radeon 8500/GeForce 3 C
Quadro4 380 XGL C
Memory
256MB
2 GB
Storage
N/A
N/A

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: Virtual @ 3.41GHz
  • GPU: RADEON 8500 Family
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows 2000/XP

Recommended Build

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz
  • GPU: Quadro4 380 XGL
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows 2000/XP

About This Game

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition comprises the main game, Penumbra: Black Plague, and the puzzle-based expansion pack, Penumbra: Requiem. Intrepid explorer Philip finds himself confined in a murky underground facility, intent on finding out what happened to his missing father. Hemmed in by foes and overwhelmed by fear, he needs to piece together evidence and solve complex puzzles, struggling against the psychological demons that attack his psyche and seek to destroy his sanity. Will Philip manage to control his fear and reveal the secret of the mystery that has dogged him his whole life? That is for you to determine. Key features include a modern game engine with 3D and physics technology, utilizing motion blur and a unified lighting system to create a deep, realistic horror atmosphere. It offers a rich narrative that resolves the mystery of Philip's lost father. The setting is highly interactive; players can manipulate almost any object not nailed down using a simple drag-and-drop mechanic. An environmental sound system contributes to the mood and provides clues about looming threats. Additionally, the game presents puzzle-solving tasks within a horror adventure framework, offering incentives to challenge the player throughout the experience.