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Clock Tower (1996) (PS1 cover
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Clock Tower (1996) PS1

Clock Tower is the sequel to 1995's Japan-only survival horror. One of the game's most important features is its dark, depressing story, widely considered one of the scariest narratives in the history of video games.

Adventure | survival horror | horror | PlayStation exclusive titles

Clock Tower (1996) Release Date PS1

13December1996

developer: Human Entertainment publisher: ASCii Corporation

English language game language: English

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A sequel to a 1995 horror game from Super Nintendo, released on the PSX. It was developed by Human Entertainment, uses point & click mechanics and is one of the first games of its kind to use 3D graphics.

Plot

The game continues the story from the original Clock Tower on Super Nintendo. After the dramatic events at Barrows Castle, young Jennifer Simpson was adopted by psychologist Helen Maxwell. The woman tries to help her deal with her trauma and learn all about the events involving the mysterious serial killer Scissorman. One day, they learn the murderer has returned. Helen starts her own investigation, trying to find a way to stop the villain. On her quest, she ends up encountering other characters as well. Depending on the choices they make, players can experience different versions of the story and take part in different events. There are also several different endings to achieve.

Mechanics

Clock Tower is a point & click adventure game with horror elements. Players must use gathered items to solve puzzles, acquire information from other characters and avoid the Scissorman. If he notices us, we can only survive by running away and hiding in one of the numerous hiding spots.

Technical aspects

Clock Tower is the first game by Human Entertainment to use 3D graphics. It supports additional console accessories, such as its dedicated mouse. One of the game's most important features is its dark, depressing story, widely considered one of the scariest narratives in the history of video games.

Last updated on 25 July 2023

Game mode: single player  

User score: 8.6 / 10 based on 31 votes.

Age restrictions Clock Tower (1996): 18+

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