Amenti

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Amenti is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Darkphobia Games and was released on January 5, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A photographer enters the Great Pyramids to photograph Pharaoh Rudamon’s remains, but is soon overwhelmed by a sinister curse, as the ancient tomb awakens dark forces that claw at his sanity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,092 reviews

story92 positive mentions

optimization9 negative mentions

Immersive atmosphere with well-designed spooky Egyptian tomb setting and excellent sound design.
Graphically impressive visuals and environment for an indie game, with realistic lighting and detailed textures.
Effective jump scares that genuinely startled players and maintained tension throughout the gameplay.

Very short game length (typically around 1 to 2 hours), leaving many players wanting more content and deeper story development.
Gameplay is mostly a walking simulator with minimal puzzles and limited interactivity; photography mechanic is underutilized and sometimes confusing.
Technical issues including bugs, occasional crashes, optimization problems, awkward controls, and some unpolished elements such as inconsistent grammar and unfinished story aspects.

story
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is generally seen as short, simple, and atmospheric, with some players praising its creepy vibes and intriguing ancient Egypt setting, while others find it underdeveloped, shallow, or lacking a satisfying conclusion. Many appreciate the blend of storytelling with jump scares and visuals, though some criticize the plot for being predictable, confusing, or flawed by poor grammar. Overall, it delivers a modest narrative experience suited for a brief, eerie walking simulator rather than a deep, fully fleshed-out horror story.
- “Terrifying, build up was tense, great story writing, the music, the ghost design, the settings, everything was perfect.”
- “The game blends rich atmosphere, storytelling, and beautiful visuals to create a journey that’s both mysterious and exciting.”
- “Story: the story of Amenti revolves around an unnamed protagonist who finds themselves trapped in a strange and haunting version of ancient Egypt, where the lines between the living world and the afterlife are increasingly unclear. The narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling, cryptic messages, and encounters with mysterious beings that challenge the protagonist’s sanity. The mental state of the protagonist adds an interesting layer to gameplay, making the world feel increasingly unstable as the story progresses. The story is complex and intriguing, with enough twists and turns to keep players invested.”
- “The story was horrible and didn't make sense.”
- “The story had many plot holes and the mechanics were okay at best, 4/10, not worth the 9 dollars for me.”
- “The story, which should have been the beating heart of the game, is incredibly lacking in content.”
graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their detailed, atmospheric, and immersive depiction of an ancient Egyptian setting, often described as stunning and photorealistic. While most reviews commend the visuals as a major strength enhancing the horror experience, some mention occasional graphical glitches, optimization issues, or inconsistent quality. Overall, the impressive graphics significantly contribute to the game's eerie ambiance and appeal, making it visually compelling despite some minor technical drawbacks.
- “The graphics are spectacular, perfectly setting the stage with stunning visuals of ancient Egypt, while the storyline is easy to follow yet deeply engaging.”
- “I'm not going to sugar coat it; Amenti's environments and visuals are gorgeous and can be downright photorealistic at times. Nine times out of ten, I don't really care for photorealism but in this case, it truly carries the game's aesthetic and atmosphere; being fully immersed in its heavy omnipresent atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are incredible, and you can tell the devs were committed to their attention to detail.”
- “The graphics in Roblox look better than this; it looks unfinished.”
- “Loads of graphic issues with low poly models and walls that really hurt the experience.”
- “Pixelated graphics, poor lighting, too dark, and many other issues related to the graphics.”
atmosphere
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Amenti" is widely praised for its thick, immersive, and creepy atmosphere, skillfully blending ancient Egyptian themes with haunting sound design and striking visuals to create a tense, unsettling experience. While some players find the jump scares effective and the ambiance engrossing, others note the game's short length and simplistic gameplay can detract from sustaining the atmosphere fully. Overall, it is a strong atmospheric horror title that excels in mood and setting, particularly appealing to fans of slow-building dread and myth-inspired horror.
- “Amenti delivers a wonderfully creepy ancient Egyptian atmosphere that becomes genuinely terrifying within minutes and keeps that tension high throughout.”
- “The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the game constantly gives you that unsettling feeling—like someone’s always watching, even when no one’s there.”
- “The game blends rich atmosphere, storytelling, and beautiful visuals to create a journey that’s both mysterious and exciting.”
- “The game has little to no atmosphere, the sound design is poorly made.”
- “Some of the puzzles took away from the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere looks decent for about five minutes, and then the boredom hits harder than any 'scare' in the entire game.”
gameplay
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Amenti is primarily a short, atmospheric walking simulator centered around exploration, a photography mechanic, and very limited puzzle-solving, lasting about one to two hours. While the graphics, atmosphere, and sound design are praised, the gameplay is often described as clunky, repetitive, and lacking depth or meaningful interaction, with minimal combat or survival mechanics, leading some players to feel misled by the game's scope. Overall, it appeals mainly to players who prioritize immersive horror tone over engaging or complex gameplay.
- “The game’s unique photography mechanic is particularly engaging: at first, your images capture only eerie details, but as the horror unfolds, the photos begin to reveal startling secrets in real time.”
- “The central gameplay mechanic revolves around your camera, a tool that doubles as both your means of documentation and a lens through which the hidden world reveals itself.”
- “The gameplay felt smooth, the atmosphere was definitely creepy, and there were a few jump scares that were absolutely diabolical.”
- “The gameplay starts to feel repetitive very quickly.”
- “Barely any gameplay at all, just one puzzle I brute forced after failing to find a solution, one mummy to run from that moves at half your speed (chase also ends in 5 seconds), and a bunch of clicking random objects in the environment until you progress.”
- “The game also forgets about its photography mechanics pretty much after the first 10 minutes and, rather than using it as a progression mechanic, really just uses it for easter egg hunting.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization received mixed feedback, with many users reporting poor performance such as low FPS, frame drops during jumpscares, and unrefined controls, especially given the detailed environments. However, some noted that optimization had improved compared to previous titles and that lowering settings significantly boosted performance without major visual loss. Overall, while the game shows promise, it would benefit from further optimization polish to enhance stability and responsiveness.
- “For a game with this level of environmental detail and texture work, that’s solid performance.”
- “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.”
- “Very unoptimized with very low FPS for the rig I'm using.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, the controls come with large FPS drops, so we have to wait for them to be optimized.”
- “Terribly optimized with horrible movement.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, including frame rate drops and technical glitches that hinder immersion. Despite some moments of stable performance and decent visuals, overall stability is poor, with unresolved bugs and optimization problems affecting playability.
- “The game consistently crashes and is really buggy.”
- “The game's graphics are buggy as hell; they're sometimes good, sometimes bad, with very bad frame rate drops out of nowhere and no patches—it’s not playable.”
- “A lame, sloppy, buggy game full of unearned jump scares and terrible texture work.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design effectively enhance the game's horror atmosphere, with tense ambient noises and ominous melodies that heighten suspense. However, some users note a lack of background music in parts, viewing it as a missed opportunity to deepen tension and recommend improved sound effects and darker ambient tracks for future installments. Overall, the soundtrack and audio elements are praised for complementing the story and visuals to create a chilling experience.
- “Terrifying, build up was tense, great story writing, the music, the ghost design, the settings, everything was perfect.”
- “Everything just works super well together: story, visual effects, music and sound ambiance.”
- “The soundtrack complements the game’s horror atmosphere, intensifying moments of danger and suspense.”
- “Might sound strange, but the lack of any background music is what really got me.”
- “Investment in better sound effects, sound quality, and dark ambient music is very much needed if there will be a sequel.”
- “Whilst it does look nice in parts, the environments don't offer anything in terms of substance or exploration, and the lack of music noticeably becomes a missed opportunity to make the experience more tense.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor largely stems from its unintentional quirks, such as poor English, funny animations, and bizarre sound effects like mummies barking. Many players find the comedic bugs and performance issues lighten the horror atmosphere, turning potentially scary moments into laughable ones.
- “Calling this a horror game is genuinely so funny, I've had better scares in House Flipper.”
- “The final chase also goes from potentially frightening to hilarious once I realized all the mummies were barking like dogs as they chased me.”
- “Also, 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!'”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, with most players feeling that once completed, there is little incentive to play again due to predictable scares and a straightforward experience. It is better suited for a one-time playthrough, especially at a discounted price. Fans of survival horror seeking a replayable challenge may find it lacking in long-term engagement.
- “I would love to see their take on a replayable game with survival horror as the main focus - story elements allowed obviously, and jumpscares 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.”
- “This means there'll be no organic scares coming your way once you know where the jump scares happen, creating replayability issues.”
- “It has no replay value, so buy it on sale if short horror-themed walking sims are your thing.”
- “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.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's emotional impact varies among players, with some experiencing intense feelings like fear, sadness, and humor, while others find the fast pacing limits deeper emotional connection and narrative payoff. The protagonist's journey involves both physical challenges and an emotional struggle against darkness, though the emotional pull may not resonate equally for all.
- “As players progress, they’ll come to realize that the protagonist’s journey is not just a physical one but also a mental and emotional battle against the forces of death and darkness.”
- “I screamed, I cried, I pressed pause 36 times.”
- “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...”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is often tedious and can lead to frustration, with some players feeling stuck due to lack of guidance. It may require significant time investment, sometimes prompting the need for extra resources or retries to progress.
- “It made for a random and sometimes tedious/frustrating experience.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Gameplay was tedious at times though, and I got stuck in some rooms with no clue or hint what to do.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the game features good character design, contributing positively to its overall character development.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users perceiving the game as an asset flip designed primarily to generate profit rather than offer quality content.