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1953: KGB Unleashed

“1953 – KGB Unleashed” is based on real projects conducted by the Ministry of State Security of the USSR (the former KGB). During that time they pushed the limits of human endurance, testing for the…

4 March 2010

1953: KGB Unleashed is an adventure developed by Phantomery Interactive, released 4 March 2010 on PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 2 hrs to finish.

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What 1953: KGB Unleashed is

1953: KGB Unleashed is an adventure game developed by Phantomery Interactive and released in 2010. It was published by Libredia. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

“1953 – KGB Unleashed” is based on real projects conducted by the Ministry of State Security of the USSR (the former KGB). During that time they pushed the limits of human endurance, testing for the possibility of telepathy, as well as researching the psychological impact of fear on the human brain. The photo-realistic visual style of “1953 – KGB Unleashed” recreates the USSR of the fifties: the underground shelter’s interior is constructed using real Soviet military plans, and the materials found there are based on historically valid documents. Explore a hidden laboratory where such experiments were conducted in order to learn the truth behind the terrifying events that led to the closure…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 2 hrs.

What it launched against

1953: KGB Unleashed launched on 4 March 2010, within three weeks of God of War III, Metro 2033, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Heavy Rain.

Released around the same time: God of War III, Metro 2033, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Heavy Rain.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

1953: KGB Unleashed — frequently asked questions

When did 1953: KGB Unleashed come out?
1953: KGB Unleashed was released on 4 March 2010 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
How long does it take to beat 1953: KGB Unleashed?
The main story of 1953: KGB Unleashed takes around 2 hrs.

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