Overclocked: A History of Violence is Gold

Posted by: GameBorder Staff on 2008-03-19 10:53:43

Toronto, Canada - March 19, 2008 - Leading computer software Publishers Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment are proud to announce that Overclocked: A History of Violence, their psychological thriller Adventure game for the PC, has gone gold. Created by award-winning developer House of Tales Entertainment, this highly anticipated Adventure game on PC DVD-ROM will begin shipping to major retail stores across Canada and the U.S. on March 31, 2008 and is scheduled to release on May 2, 2008 in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia terrirories.

Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. Players will become engrossed in a world where memories and illusions; dreams and reality; perpetrators and victims… collide. Overclocked: A History of Violence is Windows® Vista™ compatible.

To find out more about ‘Overclocked: A History of Violence’ and to keep up with the latest news on the game, visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com.

GAME SUMMARY

Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic thunderstorm raging over New York City, step into the world of Overclocked as former army psychiatrist, David McNamara. You are called to the Staten Island Forensic Hospital in New York City to consult on a case that requires your expertise in forensic psychiatry. Tasked with exploring the minds of five young men and women who were found scared, screaming, and without memory, you make alarming discoveries as you begin to cautiously probe the psyches of your young patients. Throughout the game, you will play as five other characters in this chilling interactive psycho thriller.

FEATURES
* Experience Overclocked from various perspectives as you play as six different characters throughout the game
* Explore 45 diverse locations with densely animated pre-rendered settings
* Innovative storytelling techniques create a unique gameplay experience
* Meet and interact with a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own distinct personalities
* Characters come to life with fluid movements and realistic facial expressions created with EMotion™ FX 2 technology
* Cinematic cut-scenes designed using advanced camera techniques pioneered by feature films
* Exceptional visuals enhanced by shadow and shader effects, real-time atmospheric particle effects (rain, snow, lightening), and dynamic lighting
* Unique icon-based dialogue system

Overclocked: A History of Violence Demo Released