Point-and-click survival horror with scissors as the central terror mechanic. Clock Tower is anguishing, oppressive and brilliantly designed to create constant tension. Helplessness against the Scissorman is a unique horror experience on PS1.
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Survival1 player16+
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Western point and click survival horror where Jennifer Simpson flees killer Scissorman across Japanese urban settings. Created by Human Entertainment and ASCII Entertainment, released in 1996 in Japan and in 1997 in the United States and Europe. Pad-driven mouse cursor, multiple endings based on encounters, real-time puzzles and chilling atmosphere. European multilingual editions.
A point-and-click survival horror where fleeing trumps fighting against the Scissorman, a figure that became emblematic of horror gaming. Its stalking mechanic, rare for the time, earns it a cult status that outstrips its otherwise wide distribution. The interest rests on this game-design singularity rather than scarcity, the title staying affordable for anyone keen to discover an atypical take on fear.
Is Clock Tower still worth playing in 2026?
Clock Tower is a point-and-click survival horror with scissors as the central terror mechanic. Human Entertainment's title is anxiety-inducing, oppressive and brilliantly designed to create permanent tension, with helplessness facing the Scissorman as a marking experience. The hero (Jennifer or other depending on version) must flee and hide rather than fight, in a grammar totally different from Capcom survival horror. A cult classic to bring out today.
