Amber Alert

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay12 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 engaging, with a notable emphasis on aiming and bullet management.

The game suffers from frustrating design choices, such as enemies spawning in previously checked areas, leading to 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 narrow field of view, and the linear progression limits exploration.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
57%
26%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the realistic gun mechanics and aiming system, while others criticize the repetitive gameplay loop and issues with AI and bugs that detract from the experience. Many noted that the game often feels monotonous, with frustrating mechanics and enemy spawn points that disrupt immersion. Overall, while the atmosphere is praised, the execution of gameplay elements leaves much to be desired.
- “I really like the horror setup of the game; the mechanics are also nice, recommended by me.”
- “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.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The graphics in the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the high-quality visuals that evoke a nostalgic retro feel reminiscent of old slasher films. The use of the Unreal Engine enhances the lighting and effects, although some players noted a lack of customizable display settings as a drawback. Overall, the graphics contribute to an engaging atmosphere, complementing the fun gameplay experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intensity and creepiness, effectively contributing to the horror experience. Players appreciate the strong visual elements and pacing, although some note that predictable enemy movements can diminish the fear factor. Overall, it is recommended for its immersive and challenging atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Can this game scare with atmosphere?”
- “The whole atmosphere was creepy and the ending freaked me out.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story is described as disturbing and structured, successfully evoking fear and surprise among players, particularly fans of the horror genre. However, some reviewers noted a desire for more variety in character design and accessibility features, such as a French language option, to enhance the overall experience.
- “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 dive 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.”
- “Game has a truly disturbing story too!”
- “Story: decent”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as good, intense, and dope, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, players have expressed a desire for improved audio settings, such as separate controls for game and music audio.
- “I would play more and the first time it was scary, but in the end, it had dope music and was intense.”
- “The soundtrack and characters are cool.”
- “Music: good”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance that frustrates players and strains their PCs. Despite being a short and straightforward experience, the lack of optimization detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent glitches such as enemies noclipping through walls, duplicated images, and obstructive objects hindering gameplay. While these issues detract from the experience, the game still manages to create an engaging atmosphere despite its technical shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “Despite being grainy and containing occasional glitches, it manages to generate a pleasant and frightening ambiance.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the grinding aspect of "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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game offers a moderate level of replayability due to its randomized enemy and item locations, which change with each playthrough, providing a fresh experience each time.
- “The replayability is impressive; every time you play the game, the enemy and item locations are randomized, which keeps the experience fresh.”
- “Replayability is limited; while enemy and item locations are randomized each time you play, it doesn't significantly change the overall experience.”
- “The game offers some replayability due to randomization of enemies and items, but it feels repetitive after a few runs.”
- “Although there is some level of replayability with randomized elements, the core gameplay remains largely the same, making it less engaging over time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from the unintentional comedic elements of the intruders, whose repetitive designs and absurd death animations—where they spasm and sometimes take flight—create a humorous experience for players.
- “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.”