Amber Alert

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 52 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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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
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Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique premise where players take on the role of a police officer investigating a cult, creating a tense atmosphere.
  • Replayability is enhanced by randomized enemy and item placements, making each playthrough feel different.
  • The gun mechanics are realistic and enjoyable, with a focus on aiming and acknowledging bullets in the chamber.
  • The game suffers from frustrating design choices, such as enemies spawning unexpectedly and causing cheap deaths.
  • There is a lack of customization options and settings, including brightness adjustments and mouse sensitivity, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game can induce motion sickness due to a close field of view, making it uncomfortable for some players.
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the realistic gun mechanics and horror setup, while others criticize it for being plagued by bugs, poor AI, and repetitive tasks that lead to a monotonous experience. Many users noted issues with enemy spawning and a lack of fluidity, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while there are elements of unique gameplay, the execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “I quite like the way the weapon is held in hand and used for aiming.”
    • “An experience with great atmosphere, unique gameplay, and enemies that spawn out of nowhere.”
    • “The gameplay follows the conventional first-person shooter template, which involves moving around, shooting with the left mouse button, and reloading.”
    • “Some of the negative reviews you see on the store page regarding the gameplay are true; they were not exaggerating about the issues in the game.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many praising their quality and atmospheric design, reminiscent of police camera footage and retro slasher films. However, some users noted a lack of customizable display settings, which detracts from the experience. The game benefits from high-quality visuals and sound, typical of the developer's use of the Unreal Engine.

    • “The graphics are great and closely resemble the image from a police camera.”
    • “Very fun enemies and top notch graphics and very fun and spooky.”
    • “The graphics and sound are of the usual high quality provided by the devs, their games all use the Unreal Engine and provide superb lighting and effects.”
    • “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.”
    • “One feature that can be turned off with a cheat code is the addition of a blurry circle around areas featuring graphic violence.”
    • “Similar graphics and gameplay style to 'Ready or Not' and 'Fractured Mind'.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intensity and ability to evoke fear, with many players highlighting its creepy visuals and effective pacing. While some found the predictability of enemy movements diminished the scare factor, the overall ambiance contributes significantly to the horror experience, making it a strong recommendation for fans of atmospheric gameplay.

    • “Extremely intense and atmospheric game.”
    • “An experience with great atmosphere, unique gameplay, and enemies that spawn out of nowhere.”
    • “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?”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is described as disturbing and structured, successfully delivering horror elements that elicit strong reactions from players. While some reviewers appreciate the narrative's surprises, there are suggestions for improvement, such as diversifying the killers' appearances and providing additional language options for better accessibility. Overall, the story is considered decent, particularly for fans of the horror genre.

    • “Game has a truly disturbing story too!”
    • “So as a fan of horror games and movies, it has been a long time since I got some shivers and jumped out of my chair. Mission completed with an amber alert.”
    • “About the story, it's structured. I won't launch into it to avoid any spoilers, but you will be surprised.”
    • “Unfortunately, I have not yet to actually beat the game, so I am not entirely certain on the story or the other difficulties/game modes.”
    • “The only points that I think it would be great to change is that the killers got some different masks, because at this time they are all dressed the same way.”
    • “Story: decent”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and intensity, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users suggest improvements, such as adjustable brightness and separate audio settings for game and music. Overall, the soundtrack and character themes contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “I would play more, and at first it was scary, but in the end, the music was dope and intense.”
    • “The soundtrack and characters are cool.”
    • “Music: good”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I wish there were more options for customizing the soundtrack; it gets boring quickly.”
    • “The background music is often too loud, drowning out important game sounds.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance that frustrates players. While it is relatively short and straightforward, the lack of optimization detracts from the overall experience, leaving users feeling that their PCs struggle unnecessarily.

    • “Not optimized at all, pretty short and straightforward game, but by no means a bad experience.”
    • “Your PC will loathe you the entire time you are using this; there is no reason this game should be this unoptimized.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches, including enemies spawning out of bounds, duplicated visuals, and obstacles blocking paths, which detracts from the overall experience. While it maintains a haunting atmosphere, these technical issues significantly impact gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Despite being grainy and containing occasional glitches, it manages to generate a pleasant and frightening ambiance.”
  • grinding2 mentions

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

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players note that the game's replayability is enhanced by the randomization of enemy and item locations with each playthrough, providing a fresh experience each time.

    • “Replayability is great! Every time you play the game, the enemy and item locations are randomized, which keeps the experience fresh.”
    • “The game offers fantastic replayability due to its randomized enemy and item placements, making each playthrough unique.”
    • “I love how replayable this game is! The randomization of enemies and items ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
    • “Replayability is limited; while enemy and item locations are randomized, it doesn't significantly change the overall experience.”
    • “The game lacks true replayability; after a few runs, it feels repetitive despite the randomization.”
    • “Once you've seen the randomized elements, there's not much incentive to play again.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the absurdity of the intruders' appearances and their comical death animations, which feature exaggerated spasms and unexpected flight, creating an unintentionally funny experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The dialogue is filled with witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
    • “The quirky character designs and absurd situations create a comedic atmosphere that keeps the gameplay entertaining and fun.”
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