
70
It constantly feels like the bad outweigh the good stuff, but it's hard to deny the charm of this highly atmospheric, dark, and almost Lovecraftian fairytale. If you are looking for a great shooter, this isn't it. Clive Barker's Undying is, above everything else, an experience. It's an adventure that carries some of the titular novelist's flaws, but also plenty of the things that make him so awesome.
88
Linear gameplay can be a turn off… AI glitches. Ineffective spells, needs more weapons (relative con's - it's a matter of taste).
91
It combines an atmosphere that will have you changing your shorts at least twice per playing session with beautiful visuals and balanced gameplay that requires some actual thinking to make it through successfully.
5
Its hardly a game even. I mean, it is, but its so heavily leaned into the lore and background storytelling, i dont know how to explain it. It has plenty of genuinely bad choices that leave you frustruated. A lot of things make no sense. Its fairly hard too which isnt really a problem but you cant change difficulty on an existing save. Overall it seemed like an interesting game but it suffers from the same problems most of other old games do. Everything in it screams "im old and clunky".
7
Прошёл Clive Barker’s Undying 2001 года. Игра очень уникальная игра, как минимум она была игрой, придумавшей комбинировать стрельбу и колдунство, задолго до биошока, и в целом практически ничего похожего на неё по духу и ощущениям нет, это то почему нулевые были такими великими и разнообразными в плане контента. Это шутан на первом unreal (что уже имба), в мрачном мистическом сеттинге с кучей уникальных механик. Оружия, однако не много (это обусловлено большим количеством всякой магии), большую часть игры используешь обычный револьвер. По началу игра очень душная, но потом ходишь с кучей ресурсов и всех разваливаешь. Блуждания тут лютые и большинство из них происходит в особняке, который крайне лабиринтоподобен(подозреваю что уже по этой причине многие бы дропнули), и это очень раздражает, зато другие локации очень доставляющие (кроме может быть темных катакомб). Тут есть вполне себе полноценный сюжет с режиссурой, на озвучке гг – Артас, хех. Стрелять очень сложно, зачастую нужен лютый аим, присутствует доставляющий менеджмент ресурсов, но аптечек прям наваливают, я бегал с пачкой 20-40 штук всю игру. Боссы очень скриптованные, я бы это занёс в минус. Графика на момент выхода очень достойная. В целом – игра настоящий реликт начала нулевых, очень советую 7/10.
10
Just the best horror game ever made.
Clive Barker's Undying
Released On:
Feb 21, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
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Generally Favorable
8.6
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100
A truly fantastic game and quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time...it really must be seen to be believed. Get your shoes on, buy yourself a good supply of new pants (underwear for our American readers) and pick this one up today!
91
Superb graphics, truly impressive sound effects, and fast-paced, enjoyable action sequences. The entire game is very atmospheric and a lot of fun to play.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.6
86% Positive
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Aug 17, 2021
10
I have great memories from this one. The FPS exploration/story/music was amazing.
90
FPS fans will be delighted, as will adventure game fans, horror genre fans and the generally quest-obsessed. On that note, if you decide to get this game, load it up, turn off the lights, crank the speakers and enjoy ... BOO!
88
Linear gameplay can be a turn off… AI glitches. Ineffective spells, needs more weapons (relative con's - it's a matter of taste).
82
The horror aspect is pulled of very well, and you'll find yourself jumping out of your seat often.
Jan 5, 2021
70
It constantly feels like the bad outweigh the good stuff, but it's hard to deny the charm of this highly atmospheric, dark, and almost Lovecraftian fairytale. If you are looking for a great shooter, this isn't it. Clive Barker's Undying is, above everything else, an experience. It's an adventure that carries some of the titular novelist's flaws, but also plenty of the things that make him so awesome.
58
It might do a great job at raising the hair on the back of our necks, but it doesn't do much to raise the gameplay bar. Who knew mediocrity could be so scary?
Nov 15, 2020
10
This game is really bad by modern standards, but at its time, it was top graphics, top quality, top atmosphere, and top gameplay. It is really a professional job, and I'm very surprised that it doesn't have sequels. When a real writer works with game developers, it is almost always something amazing happens. I give it 10/10, but in its era. By modern standards, it would be about 2/10.
Feb 20, 2019
10
This is not a game, it's a journey. The unique atmosphere in Undying is one of a kind and hasn't been replicated yet. Graphics might be outdated, but it doesn't change the fact, that it's one of the best games out there. It's an experience no one can miss. Pickens approves
Jan 21, 2025
7
Прошёл Clive Barker’s Undying 2001 года. Игра очень уникальная игра, как минимум она была игрой, придумавшей комбинировать стрельбу и колдунство, задолго до биошока, и в целом практически ничего похожего на неё по духу и ощущениям нет, это то почему нулевые были такими великими и разнообразными в плане контента. Это шутан на первом unreal (что уже имба), в мрачном мистическом сеттинге с кучей уникальных механик. Оружия, однако не много (это обусловлено большим количеством всякой магии), большую часть игры используешь обычный револьвер. По началу игра очень душная, но потом ходишь с кучей ресурсов и всех разваливаешь. Блуждания тут лютые и большинство из них происходит в особняке, который крайне лабиринтоподобен(подозреваю что уже по этой причине многие бы дропнули), и это очень раздражает, зато другие локации очень доставляющие (кроме может быть темных катакомб). Тут есть вполне себе полноценный сюжет с режиссурой, на озвучке гг – Артас, хех. Стрелять очень сложно, зачастую нужен лютый аим, присутствует доставляющий менеджмент ресурсов, но аптечек прям наваливают, я бегал с пачкой 20-40 штук всю игру. Боссы очень скриптованные, я бы это занёс в минус. Графика на момент выхода очень достойная. В целом – игра настоящий реликт начала нулевых, очень советую 7/10.
Dec 9, 2018
6
I have troubles with this game. My main concern is that I find it archaic, but it's hard to me to blame it for just that - being old. How about an astounding ability to neglect your saved game states accompanied with a crash that will inevitably happen when you alt+tab? Luckily the solution is simple: just don't do this. And pray it wouldn't corrupt your save for some totally random reason, forcing you to use cheats to restore your progress, which in turn can be mitigated by utilizing many save slots. Or just don't buy it. Yeah, it would be an appropriate solution if it weren't for it's brilliant ambiance and engaging gameplay, which may be a bit of a stretch given that it's a shooter that fails to deliver. I find it mediocre, yet I love it and I'm considering replaying it in the future. A truly undying title. + a journal + the main music theme + Oneiros + level design - you fight flying electric eels cross-breed with piranhas - using cheats may be your only chance to restore your progress and it messes with your difficulty level - obnoxious HUD - frequent loading screens - bugs - the final boss, when you think about it
Aug 26, 2025
5
Its hardly a game even. I mean, it is, but its so heavily leaned into the lore and background storytelling, i dont know how to explain it. It has plenty of genuinely bad choices that leave you frustruated. A lot of things make no sense. Its fairly hard too which isnt really a problem but you cant change difficulty on an existing save. Overall it seemed like an interesting game but it suffers from the same problems most of other old games do. Everything in it screams "im old and clunky".
SummaryAn FPS that delivers an unparalleled tale of horror. Summoned by an old friend, you are Patrick Galloway, master of the occult, armed with the dark knowledge of arcane magic and a six-shot weapon of forged metal grace. You must unravel the curse of the Covenant family ... or die trying. [Electronic Arts]
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Feb 21, 2001
Developer:
- Dreamworks Games
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