SIREN: Blood Curse

Siren: Blood Curse, known in Japan as Siren: New Translation, is a stealth-based survival horror video game developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Japan Studio for the PlayStation 3. It was initially released in Japan in BD-ROM format on July 13, 2008, followed by a worldwide release on the PlayStation Network on July 24, 2008. A BD-ROM version will be released in Europe in the Autumn. The game is a reimagining of the first installment in the series, Siren, with many alterations to structure and content.

The story begins on August 3, 2007 and focuses on an American television crew that arrives in Japan to investigate and document the legend of Hanuda, a “vanished village” where human sacrifices are said to have taken place thirty years prior. New gameplay features include an automated split-screen sightjacking mode that allows the player to see through the eyes of others while continuing to play normally. Over 50 weapons are available throughout, each with its own unique finishing moves.

The game is divided into a series of twelve chronological episodes grouped into four equal chapters available from the PlayStation Store, containing parallel and intersecting scenarios for multiple playable characters (seven characters in total). All twelve episodes are also available to download at a lower price. A playable demo containing a portion of the second episode is also available to download. Read more …