Genre: Horror Adventure
Real gripping horror is hard to come by in games. Usually most that claim to be scary offer short lived instances of shock or minor feelings of uneasiness. Amnesia however shows us how terrifying games really can be.
Gameplay
In Amnesia you control your character in a first person view. The entire game takes place in a very large seemingly endless castle. You go through the castle solving various puzzles while avoiding getting killed by some unknown monsters following you. If you encounter one, the only thing you can do is run and hide. Your lack of any defense can really make you feel paranoid and uneasy throughout the game. Amnesia could benefit from more game mechanics other than running, hiding, and puzzles, but at least they work well here.
Graphics
Amnesia is a dark game, a very dark game. You have a lantern however, but only a limited amount of fuel. The little light the lantern gives off combined with the dark halls of the castle make for a very creepy feeling. The castle itself is nicely decorated with nice rays of moonlight shining through windows. On a technical level, Amnesia looks good, but compared to other games out today it certainly isn’t near the best.
Conclusion
Chances are Amnesia will scare you, and it will scare you often. The whole experience will last you about 10 hours with little to no chance of replay. Though it may feel repetitive at times, its amazing atmosphere and fun puzzles make Amnesia a great game that any horror fan should pick up.
Gameplay: 8.0
Graphics: 8.0
Lasting Appeal: 6.5
Overall: 7.9
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