There has been a lot of confusion about the ending and i personally was very confused when the game finished but when i think about it there are only a few possibilities.I have copied some of the stuff from the walkthrough on neoseeker.com which beautifully explains the game. Penumbra: Overture ends inconclusively, which I suppose is its right, as the start of a series. Story. Philip Buchanon is the protagonist and the playable character of the Penumbra series. The few enemies encountered in the Penumbra series. [split] Penumbra Series Ending Discussion (spoilers) [SPOILER] ... is forever trapped in his dark memories. Penumbra: Black Plague is the second installment of the Penumbra series of episodic video games developed by Frictional Games.The story continues from the previous episode, Penumbra: Overture, showing the protagonist Philip moving away from the abandoned mine setting of the original to explore an underground research base. Overture is and will stay the best to me. Book-Ends: The email at the beginning of Overture is also the Epilogue Letter in Black Plague. (07-09-2011, 03:56 PM) BAndrew Wrote: Amnesia the dark descent was far better than penumbra. Penumbra: Black Plague is the second installment of the Penumbra series of episodic video games developed by Frictional Games.The story continues from the previous episode, Penumbra: Overture, showing the protagonist Philip moving away from the abandoned mine setting of the original to explore an underground research base. There are certainly loathsome things in the depths — there are a couple of harrowing chase scenes involving gigantic annelids that remind me of D&D‘s Purple Worms — but the one character who talks to you is convinced that there’s something worse beyond the sealed door at the game’s very end. RE: Penumbra (Requiem) Ending General Discussion (05-08-2010, 03:19 PM) lukkas Wrote: Just to clarify, the artefacts don't seem to have anything to do with the ending. Penumbra Overture is a survival horror game and nice atmosphere but scary with definitely a key factor in immersing you in the game.
Unlike Black Plague and Penumbra: Overture, the focus is almost exclusively on puzzle solving.. Story Edit. This game was awesome. RE: Penumbra - Requiem ending/begining? Download Penumbra Overture pc game full setup, direct link for windows. There are certainly loathsome things in the depths — there are a couple of harrowing chase scenes involving gigantic annelids that remind me of D&D‘s Purple Worms — but the one character who talks to you is convinced that there’s something worse beyond the sealed door at the game’s very end. Gameplay. Truly one of the best horrors out there. Great story, great gameplay, and the ending. He is first met as he attends his mother's funeral where he receives a letter from his father, Howard LaFresque, who has been presumed dead for thirty years. Philip Buchanon is a thirty-year-old English (as in, from England) Physics Professor. In the first episode, he guides Philip Buchanon throughout the mines to his whereabouts, promising to have valuable answers if he is rescued. The Ending Explained!

Unlike Black Plague and Overture however, the focus is almost exclusively on puzzle solving. I have just finished Black Plague, having started it right after beating Overture. Penumbra Overture is still a worthy horror title. I used 12 save artefacts, found 8/10 collectables and 19/20 notes.