Amigdala
- March 28, 2016
- GuidiGermano
Get on Steam"Amigdala" is a single-player action game with good graphics that follows Gherman Driven, a conspiracy theorist on a quest to uncover the truth behind the "Philadelphia experiment." Armed with only a flashlight, lighter, and your wits, you'll solve puzzles, evade danger, and delve into a chilling story in this virtual reality-compatible game. The objective is to discover the secrets of the experiment and survive what you find.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive UE4 graphics and a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a good length for a VR horror game, with decent puzzles and a variety of challenges that keep players engaged.
- The game successfully creates a tense atmosphere without relying heavily on jump scares, making it a unique horror experience.
- There are issues with VR functionality, including crashes and motion sickness for some players.
- The camera placement can be problematic, causing height discrepancies that affect gameplay.
- Some players have reported minor bugs, slow walking speed, and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive atmosphere, characterized by high-quality UE4 graphics and excellent sound design, which contribute to an immersive experience. Reviewers note that the focus is on creating a captivating ambiance rather than relying on jump-scares, making it stand out among other indie titles despite some minor bugs. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength of the game.
“Although this is all true, I do not care at all, because this game offers an outstanding atmosphere with good graphics and very good sound effects.”
“It's not about jump-scares, and it's about the atmosphere which this title does extremely well.”
“Cool UE4 graphics, nice atmosphere and sound; well done, and despite some minor bugs, it is very enjoyable.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality, utilizing Unreal Engine 4 to create a captivating atmosphere complemented by impressive sound effects. Despite some minor bugs, the overall visual experience is described as enjoyable and intense, setting it apart from other indie titles.
“Although this is all true, I do not care at all, because this game offers an outstanding atmosphere with good graphics and very good sound effects.”
“The graphics are pretty great and intensity is extreme.”
“Cool UE4 graphics, nice atmosphere and sound, well done and despite some minor bugs, it is very enjoyable.”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing backstory that enhances the VR experience, making it a welcome addition to the genre. However, some users express concerns about the overall execution of the story.
“Always nice to have a VR game with a story.”
“This game looks really cool, and the backstory is really interesting.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on an i7-2600k and GTX 970 with less than 50% GPU load at 1920x1080 and 60 fps using default settings.
“By the way, my system is an i7-2600k / gtx-970 and the game runs smoothly with less than 50% GPU load using default Riftcat settings (i.e. 1920x1080 with 60 fps).”
