Amenti

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"Amenti" is a single-player Horror Adventure game that thrusts you into the role of a historian and photographer, exploring the dark corridors of a newly discovered tomb in ancient Egypt. With a dense atmosphere and spectacular graphics, the game challenges you to uncover the truth about Amenti and the alleged connection between the ancient Egyptians and extraterrestrials, all while capturing images of mysterious artifacts. The game's immersive gameplay and rich storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat as you delve deeper into the tomb's dark secrets.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 666 reviews

graphics104 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in an ancient Egyptian setting.
Many players found the jump scares to be effective and genuinely frightening, contributing to a thrilling experience.
The unique concept of combining horror with Egyptian mythology was well-received, with players expressing a desire for more games in this theme.

The game is criticized for being very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to feelings of disappointment regarding its length.
Numerous bugs and technical issues were reported, including problems with saving, frame rate drops, and unclear objectives that hindered gameplay.
The gameplay was described as lacking depth, with many players feeling it relied too heavily on jump scares and had minimal puzzle elements.

graphics
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
19%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their beauty, realism, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted issues like pixelation and poor lighting, the majority highlighted the stunning visuals and smooth performance, making it a standout feature despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are considered a major strength, contributing significantly to the immersive experience of the game.
- “Great atmosphere, audio, and visuals!”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “I'm not going to sugar coat it; Amenti's environments and visuals are gorgeous and can be downright photorealistic at times.”
- “Pixelated graphics, poor lighting, too dark, and many other issues related to the graphics.”
- “Short game with not very scary jumpscares, no atmosphere, and pretty pixelated graphics even though it had ray traced shadows.”
- “This game is short, but that really isn't the issue; the graphic decline had a really bad overall effect on the game, but the biggest thing was coming to the realization that I (from what I saw and could evaluate) the art and designs on the walls were AI generated.”
atmosphere
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
35%
3%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals, sound design, and the ability to evoke a sense of dread and suspense. While some players found the atmosphere to be a standout feature, others noted that the game's short length and lack of substance detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and haunting environment that resonates with players, despite some criticisms regarding its gameplay mechanics and pacing.
- “This game absolutely nails the creepy atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredible, and the game looks and sounds nice.”
- “The environments are incredibly detailed and well-crafted, successfully immersing the player in an eerie and captivating atmosphere.”
- “Short game with not very scary jump scares, no atmosphere, and pretty pixelated graphics even though it had ray traced shadows.”
- “Game has 0 substance, terrible atmosphere, and only 1 or 2 attempts at a jump scare which were easily predictable.”
- “Given the atmosphere and the theme, I hoped for something akin to 'Scorn,' but I ended up with a single, very simple puzzle near the end of the story and a few objects to collect along the way.”
story
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
60%
2%
The game's story is generally perceived as simple and linear, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and length. While some appreciate the intriguing themes and visuals, others criticize the lack of meaningful narrative connections and the reliance on jump scares. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement in future updates or expansions.
- “The lore and story of the game is fantastic and the graphics are insane.”
- “With the way the game is built up, you just want to go deeper and deeper into the tomb, unveiling more and scarier stories from the first exploration while finding pieces that help you escape.”
- “The story was engaging and well-crafted.”
- “The story is incredibly lacking in content, which should have been the beating heart of the game.”
- “The storyline itself is fully linear and there are no alternative paths available, as far as I can tell.”
- “The story is not interesting, but considering the length of the game, one should not expect much.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and content, describing it as a short experience primarily consisting of a single puzzle and minimal interaction. While some appreciated the atmosphere and innovative flashlight mechanics, others criticized the clunky controls, numerous bugs, and a feeling of being misled by the game's marketing. Overall, the gameplay is seen as simplistic and unpolished, making it less appealing for those seeking a more engaging experience.
- “The gameplay was great, the only thing I struggled with at first is that you have to take certain photos in order, but I figured that out in the end and man, that was a great game.”
- “Amazing atmosphere and solid gameplay.”
- “This game brings a very refreshing theme both gameplay-wise and story-wise.”
- “Good graphics, horrible gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is essentially nonexistent.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs, the mechanics are broken, and the overall experience is beyond frustrating.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and impressive graphics, others highlight significant bugs, including issues with falling off the map and inconsistent framerate improvements when adjusting settings. Many reviewers agree that while the game shows promise, it still requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “Very promising - needs some optimization but has very scary moments and is unique with its Egyptian setting.”
- “The dev has come a long way with much improved optimization compared to their previous two games.”
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics are amazing, I didn't encounter any bugs and it seems to be pretty well optimized.”
- “While not being absolutely terrible, performance and optimization can be improved by quite a bit.”
- “Performance wise, you can definitely tell that it's doing something as my framerate nearly doubles when lowering them to low settings, but visually speaking, there's virtually no difference between low settings and high settings.”
- “4-5 years ago this would still be a good experience, but for now, it's way too buggy, poorly optimized, and just a lazily done walking simulator, sorry.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezing issues, and poor optimization that significantly detract from the experience. Many players have experienced softlocks and performance problems, particularly when multitasking on multiple monitors, leading to a consensus that the game feels outdated and poorly executed. Overall, it is described as a frustrating and unstable experience.
- “The game freezes everything you aren't currently tabbed into; if you have a second monitor and try to do anything else while playing, it will freeze.”
- “The last game I played from them, 'Graveyard Shift,' was a buggy mess which I refunded due to a softlock preventing me from finishing it.”
- “4-5 years ago this would still be a good experience, but for now, it's way too buggy, poorly optimized, and just a lazily done walking simulator.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game suffers from limited replayability, as players feel that once they complete it, they have experienced all it has to offer, particularly due to predictable jump-scares. There is a desire for a survival horror game that incorporates replayable elements, allowing for a fresh experience with each playthrough while maintaining tension and suspense.
- “I would love to see their take on a replayable game with survival horror as the main focus - story elements allowed obviously, and jump scares are definitely okay too - but if it was a full game I could play over and over again while always having to tip-toe to not get caught by a monster or something ... oh, man”
- “This limits replayability since once you've completed the game once, you've basically seen it all.”
- “This means there'll be no organic scares coming your way once you know where the jump-scares happen, creating replayability issues.”
- “I would love to see their take on a replayable game with survival horror as the main focus - story elements allowed obviously, and jump scares are definitely okay too - but if it was a full game I could play over and over again while always having to tip-toe to not get caught by a monster or something.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game often arises from unexpected glitches and absurd moments, such as mummies barking like dogs during a chase and the game's ironic response when players attempt to use a flashlight they are already holding. These comedic elements provide a lighthearted contrast to the otherwise scary atmosphere.
- “The final chase goes from potentially frightening to hilarious once I realized all the mummies were barking like dogs as they chased me.”
- “It's funny that there's a flashlight key, and while you're walking with the flashlight turned on in your hands, pressing 'F' makes the game tell you: 'You don't have a flashlight!'”
- “While some parts were very scary, others were funny due to game performance issues.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a highly emotional experience, characterized by intense reactions such as laughter, tears, and even fear. The game elicits strong feelings through its storytelling and unexpected moments, leading to both humorous and frightening encounters that leave a lasting impact.
- “I laughed... I cried... I found the remains of the queen in her wedding dress and jokingly went 'plap plap plap get pregnant get pregnant,' and then a few seconds later the ghost of that queen came after me; guess she didn't like that...”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users labeling it an "asset flip," indicating a lack of original content and effort.
- “Asset flip cash grab”
- “Asset flip cash grab”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently described as eerie and unsettling, effectively enhancing the overall scary atmosphere.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling stuck in certain areas without clear guidance or hints on how to progress. This lack of direction contributed to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay was tedious at times, and I got stuck in some rooms with no clue or hint about what to do.”