I have to admit that I really liked Manhunt. Although at first I was not too convinced with the idea of brutally killing people (and actually played the game just to be able to say it is terrible), its grim story and dark ambiance really have drawn me into it. It was like watching "Seven" - a dark tale of violence and fear.
Manhunt box looks like a snuff video tape.Manhunt tells the story of James Earl Cash, a man convicted to a death row, who after his execution wakes up in gang-ridden suburbs. He is a victim of blood-lusting snuff films director, Lionel Starkweather, who is filming James' desperate efforts to stay alive. Starkweather is guiding James via a radio headset and he forces him into more and more killing. To cut long story short, there is more to the game than just gruesome violence. The mood is incredible and it is really a memorable game.
If you want to know more about the game, follow the links below :
- Manhunt trailer
- Manhunt video review by Greg Casavin
- all Manhunt kills, if you really have to see them
If not, read on.
Why am I writing about it here, however? Well, because recently I have stumbled upon a fan movie based on Manhunt on YouTube. And although for someone who hasn't ever played Manhunt it's not anything special, as a Manhunt fan I consider it to be great. It manages to capture well the atmosphere of the game, all this deadly hide-and-seek in the shadows. See it for yourself :
...and what is your opinion on it?
