: Modern PC users often report needing to remap controls every time they launch the game or struggling with controller compatibility.
In the early 2000s, survival horror was dominated by titans like Resident Evil and Silent Hill . Tucked away in the shadows of those giants was , a Victorian-era horror game that swapped out modern mansions and foggy towns for the gaslit corridors of the British Museum.
The year is 1890. A priceless Egyptian statue—the titular Eye of Isis—is stolen from the British Museum, unleashing a supernatural yellow mist that transforms guards and civilians into nightmarish monsters. Curse The Eye of Isis
: Like its inspirations, the game features fixed camera angles and the polarizing "tank" control scheme.
: It’s frequently on sale for a few cents on platforms like GOG and Steam , making it an incredibly cheap way to scratch a retro horror itch. : Modern PC users often report needing to
Revisiting a Relic: Is Curse: The Eye of Isis Still Worth the Scare?
Do you have a favorite "RE-clone" that everyone else forgot about? and let’s talk retro horror! Review: “Curse: The Eye Of Isis” (Computer Game) The year is 1890
: Compared to the deep lore and complex puzzles of Silent Hill , Curse can feel like a "shallow" imitation. Final Verdict