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One of the few things I like as much as hearing Brad scream like a little schoolgirl is holding a sweet, sweet video game in my hands. Unfortunately, in this coming digital age the latter might be becoming more and more difficult. So I'm happy to announce that Amnesia: The Dark Descent has gotten the boxed-up retail treatment from THQ.
It'll be hitting stores on February 22 for a very forgiving 20 dollars, so I think it would be remiss of anyone to pass up the opportunity to add this little gem to your collection. I mean physical collection. Speaking of the box itself, the art is just passable, I'm not sure if it has a decent map or manual, and the monster on the front looks like it has a vagina for a mouth. But you can hold it in your hands!
The Press Release is below.
THQ SHIPS 'AMNESIA: THE DARK DECENT'
FOR PC AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Award-Winning First-Person Survival Horror Game Now Available in North America
CHASKA, MN, February 15, 2011 – Enter an interactive nightmare as THQ Inc., announces that the first-person survival horror game, Amnesia: The Dark Decent, is now available for PC and electronic software distribution in North America. In Amnesia: The Dark Decent, players embark on a disturbing odyssey, where the dark corners of the human mind awaits.
Recently developed and made available by Frictional Games in Europe where it has already received the "2010 Best PC Horror Game and 2010 Best PC atmosphere" award by IGN, Amnesia: The Dark Decent puts players in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, players must also take part in Daniel's troubled memories.
Featuring a fully simulated world, cutting-edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, Amnesia: The Dark Decent puts players in control of their destiny from beginning to end.
Rated 'M' for Mature by the ESRB, Amnesia: The Dark Decent is now available for PC and digital download on various portals and hits retail shelves Feb. 22nd. For more information on this game, as well as additional THQ titles, please visit www.thq.com.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
[Source: Joystiq]
Comments
13 years, 9 months ago
That's awesome! Glad to see more of these digital distribution games make it to the box world, SMB as well. I get the feeling a lot of great games, released only for DD/Steam, miss a lot of possible customers that don't use/aren't familiar with the service. Being placed in boxes, in stores, is a great move, I think.
13 years, 9 months ago
Good news but terrible box art.. looks like some cheap scary game which it is not.
Pardon my bad english.
13 years, 9 months ago
I agree with Sercc. This fantastic game deserves better cover art, especially considering this was possibly the scariest game I played all year. I like to have a game case to put on my shelf but that thing looks monstrous and doesn't do this fantastic indie game any justice at all!
13 years, 9 months ago
Ugh. Apart from being terrifying in entirely the wrong way, the box art makes it seem like the horror is really in-your-face, which is anything but true for this game. I'll stick to my digital copy. Still, it's no Star Wolves 2.
Also Joseph, a correction, in the second paragraph you missed the i in "physical"
13 years, 9 months ago
Hell, I would get it for the sake of having the box for it, but...hahahah damn, dude. That shit was thrown together REAL quick.
13 years, 9 months ago
As much as a fan of steam that I am, I really do like having a physical copy of games. So if its ever possible I would rather buy a retail version of the game. However, Steam has also other perks from buying from them (sales, special packs, patches, etc.), not to mention it'll stay on your account forever for you to re-download. But watching your game rack build up over time is also very satisfying.
13 years, 9 months ago
JESUS CHRIST THAT BOX ART IS BUTT. BUTT!
13 years, 9 months ago
Even though the Artwork doesn't seem all that well. (Actually reminds me of a cheap horror novel or game.) I'll look forward to finally trying it out. I hope this digital downloads of games can be brought back to being able to be sold in stores and boxes.
13 years, 9 months ago
The box art is really bad.
13 years, 9 months ago
As long as I can keep a physical copy of my games, I'm fine with whatever crappy art they throw on it.(Half true statement)
13 years, 9 months ago
When the whole point of the monsters is meant to be that viewing them, hell, even their mere existance causes your sanity to break down, slapping one right on the box and going "Hey, here's one!" seems against the spirit of things.
13 years, 9 months ago
Now, the bigger question is if they will fix the gaping error that makes it unplayable on some PCs...
13 years, 9 months ago
I'd be thrilled were the box art decent. D: It hardly does the game justice.