Amber Alert

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 57 reviews
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
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In "Amber Alert," a challenging survival horror game, play as a determined policeman investigating a late-night missing person call. Armed with only a bodycam, navigate a deserted neighborhood filled with sinister women abductors. Expect a tough, fear-inducing experience with unpredictable attacks in an unfair environment. Proceed with caution.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
atmosphere6 positive mentions
gameplay10 negative mentions
  • The game has an extremely intense and atmospheric experience that many players find engaging.
  • For its low price, it offers a decent horror experience with some genuinely startling scares.
  • The concept of the game is promising, and it has moments that can be quite enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues and a lack of essential settings like brightness adjustments.
  • Gameplay mechanics are janky, with frustrating AI behavior and unpredictable enemy spawns that can lead to cheap deaths.
  • The translation and overall execution of the game are lacking, with many players finding the controls and instructions confusing.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and monotonous, revolving around a cycle of locating keys and activating fuseboxes under time constraints. The AI is criticized for being unoriginal and lacking challenge, while the bodycam footage mechanic suffers from a lack of fluidity, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, while the horror setup is appreciated, the gameplay mechanics and execution leave much to be desired.

    • “Really like the horror setup of the game; the mechanics are also nice, recommended by me.”
    • “Similar graphics and gameplay style to 'Ready or Not' and 'Fractured Mind'.”
    • “The movement and general gameplay isn't very smooth or enjoyable.”
    • “The gameplay leaves much to be desired as well as the AI.”
    • “The gameplay loop quickly becomes a monotonous chore: locate key, head to fusebox, repeat within a tight time limit, rinse and repeat.”
    • “The bodycam footage gameplay, locked at a frustrating 60 fps, lacks the fluidity of true FPS experiences, making every death a trip back to square one with the same mind-numbing routine.”
  • atmosphere12 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intensity and creepiness, effectively creating a visually immersive experience that enhances the overall tension. However, some players feel that predictability in enemy movements can diminish the fear factor, impacting the overall scare potential.

    • “Extremely intense and atmospheric game.”
    • “The best part of this game is the visual atmosphere.”
    • “As for the game’s atmosphere, it’s hard to be scared when you can predict the intruders’ movements like clockwork.”
    • “The whole atmosphere was creepy and the ending freaked me out.”
    • “Can this game scare with atmosphere?”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics are praised for being top-notch and reminiscent of titles like "Ready or Not" and "Fractured Mind," contributing to a fun and spooky atmosphere. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of sufficient display and graphics settings, which they consider unacceptable for a paid game.

    • “Very fun enemies and top-notch graphics, creating a spooky atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are impressive and contribute significantly to the overall experience.”
    • “The visual style is reminiscent of games like 'Ready or Not' and 'Fractured Mind', enhancing the gameplay.”
    • “This could also be partially due to issues stemming from the game not having ample display and graphics settings, which is honestly unacceptable in any paid game.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues that frustrate players. Despite being a short and straightforward experience, the lack of optimization detracts from the overall enjoyment, leaving users feeling that the game should perform better on their systems.

    • “Your PC will loathe you the entire time you are using this; there is no reason this game should be this unoptimized.”
    • “Not optimized at all; pretty short and straightforward game, but by no means a bad experience.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous glitches such as duplicated images on screens, obstructive objects, and enemies passing through walls. Players have reported frustrating issues like shots not registering and the need to exploit bugs to navigate the game effectively. Overall, the experience is marred by significant technical problems.

    • “Window panes and TV screens with duplicated images, random cardboard boxes blocking your path, and glitches where intruders noclip through walls or your shots fail to register—it’s a mess.”
    • “Had to find a buggy part of the map in the safe room. I got the garage key and put my back to that part of the wall immediately, which glitched the spawning enemy out of the map. Hope this helps anyone else having this same problem.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurd and unintentional comedic elements, such as the awkward animations of the intruders and their bizarre appearances. Players have noted that the experience is significantly enhanced when enjoyed with friends, turning potentially frustrating moments into sources of laughter.

    • “This game is full of humor; if I hadn't been with my friends laughing so hard, I would have ended up in a bad mood.”
    • “The intruders themselves look copy-pasted, popping into existence out of thin air, and their death animations are unintentionally hilarious as they spasm and occasionally take flight.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game features a deeply unsettling narrative that leaves a lasting impact on players, emphasizing its disturbing themes.

  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding in "Amber Alert" to be monotonous and repetitive, detracting from the game's initial promise of excitement and horror. The experience is described as tedious, leading to a sense of frustration rather than engagement.

    • “Amber Alert lured me in with promises of thrilling bodycam footage and intense horror, but what it delivered was a tedious, cookie-cutter experience that had me running in circles—literally and figuratively.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that both the soundtrack and character themes are impressive and enjoyable.

    • “The soundtrack and characters are cool.”
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