Clock Tower: Rewind

"Despite shortcomings, Clock Tower: Rewind is the definitive way to play this deeply important horror game."

"Clock Tower: Rewind faithfully recreates the original title... perhaps too faithfully, but that does not mean that we are not facing a fundamental piece to understand current survival horror."

"Clock Tower: Rewind is the opportunity we have all been waiting for to play this gem from the brain of the beast that refused to leave the country of the Rising Sun. As if it were an extended version, it …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind turns back the clock as it gives players a look at an influential horror game from the 90s than few in the west got to play. Even with updates, it&s;s still a bit cumbersome. And yet it&s;s …"

""A deadly game of cat and mouse.""

"Clock Tower: Rewind is a deeply interesting curiosity. It&s;s one of the origins of the horror games that would lead to Resident Evils and Silent Hills, and it&s;s an early attempt to convey the idea of a weak and helpless …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind brings a 90s horror classic to modern platforms, preserving its eerie atmosphere while struggling with outdated controls. It’s a must-try for horror fans and retro gamers who missed it originally."

"Clock Tower undoubtedly deserves its place among the legends of video games, and we highly recommend that anyone even vaguely interested experience this old gem firsthand. While the port could have perhaps offered more after so many years since the …"

"If you&s;re a fan of the horror and survival genre, this game is a real treat, with relentless chases and an enemy as cruel as Pyramid Head himself. In addition, the game has 8 different endings, which considerably increases the …"

"Considering how long this was in development and how little there is to show for it, I can’t help but feel this was a compromised release. If all that you want is Clock Tower in English on current platforms, then …"

"It has not aged impeccably and does not instill fear and tension as it did 29 years ago. However, in this new, rich edition, Rewind Clock Tower is still an enjoyable survival horror, original in its own way and widely …"

"A creepy curio that survival horror fans should give some time to."

"The purposes of Clock Tower Rewind are clear: to allow anyone to experience one of the most significant horror adventures of its era and to offer bonus content that is as interesting as it is valuable from a historical point …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind is a look at a classic horror title that deserves this historical preservation effort and the re-release for a new generation. However, despite the quality of life promise, there isn&s;t enough effort to make this work become …"

"Clock Tower is a simple game and looking at it completely coldly, nowadays there are games that do what it does better. However, it is a piece of history for both Nintendo and gaming in general, given that it was …"

"I did not enjoy my time with Clock Tower: Rewind. The game is serviceable, but the puzzles were dissatisfying, the story is nothing overly memorable, and the item pickups themselves are very simple. Few things which make it uniquely justifiable."

"There’s no doubt that people who played the original in its day may love a chance to look back, but it’s pretty rough"

"Clock Tower Rewind is a brilliant example of how to revitalize a classic without losing its soul. It combines the tense atmosphere and intriguing narrative of the original with modern improvements to the gameplay and presentation. The game is both …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind provides an effectively creepy tale, especially if you&s;re a fan of 16-bit adventure gaming, throwback puzzle solving, or…David Argento? This "rewind," however, would need to be more of a "remake" to appeal to most modern gamers."

"Reviewing Clock Tower: Rewind was a mixed bag because, on one hand, I get it. I understand the importance of Clock Tower, and the impact that game had on survival horror as a whole. As a piece of gaming history, …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind brings back a very important classic in the survival horror genre and adds interesting resources that enrich the general experience and the universe building. Despite the controls not being so intuitive, confusing the player sometimes, and the …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind isn&s;t for those seeking modern, fast-paced horror. It&s;s a gem for those who love classic charm. WayForward&s;s dedication shines through in this re-release, preserving the game&s;s vintage soul for a new generation. Recommended for fans of point-and-click …"

"Clock Tower Rewind brings the cult classic horror game to western shores for the first time with some added convenience features and bonuses to boot. However, the game&s;s intrinsic point and click adventure game DNA feels outdated and flawed. If …"

"If you&s;re interested in the history of the survival horror genre, this is an absolute must-play for you. If you&s;re looking for a new survival horror game to play, then just be aware that this is an old game and …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind is an odd game that we feel comfortable recommending to survival horror enthusiasts who wish to experience absolutely everything the genre has to offer. Its visuals and gameplay are undeniably archaic, but there&s;s nevertheless something quaint about …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind is a cornerstone of the survival horror genre and it&s;s awesome that it&s;s finally been localized for Western audiences. The game stands out for its haunting atmosphere, and amazing attention to detail, making the characters and mansion …"

"A fantastic piece of horror game and video game history, with crisp visuals and smooth gameplay. Clock Tower: Rewind is a treat to experience, even though its old-timey inconveniences may make it hard for those used to how modern games …"

"Clock Tower: Rewind features some QoL features but is mostly the same game it was in 1995. That is far from a bad thing however thanks to how atmospheric and tense it is throughout multiple runs."

"Survival horror adventure in a new guise that takes you back to the genre&s;s beginnings. It still has a lot to offer, but overall it has received only minor changes and improvements."

"Clock Tower is one of those games where I’m not sure I really liked it much, but I’m glad I played it. I’m not even talking from a historical perspective. Yeah, it’s an important game, but it’s also a very …"