Amigdala

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"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.

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Single-Player

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

atmosphere26 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Amigdala features a captivating atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall horror experience.
The game offers cleverly designed puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge without being overwhelming, keeping gameplay engaging.
Despite being a one-man project, Amigdala showcases thoughtful design and immersive gameplay, making it a hidden gem for horror and puzzle fans.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
The storyline is often unclear and lacks coherence, leading to confusion and a disappointing ending.
Players have reported frustrating controls and mechanics, such as slow movement speed and limited interaction options, which hinder gameplay.

atmosphere
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The atmosphere in "amigdala" is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by effective sound design and simple yet fitting graphics. Players appreciate the game's ability to create suspense and a sense of unease, making it particularly engaging for horror fans, despite some minor technical issues. Overall, the atmospheric experience is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “With its thoughtful design and immersive atmosphere, it's well worth a try for anyone looking for a cerebral challenge.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing so far and the environments are really impressive to walk through - with or without the Oculus Rift.”
- “I found the game to be very atmospheric, the audio and visual providing a suitably uneasy feeling.”
- “Not that much of a horror although the atmosphere keeps up the appearance, then the game crashes and you start from the beginning.”
- “I won't go into the actual game but the atmosphere is just ok.”
- “Hey once you get used to the controls, this game is nice, I have no problems with FPS and it looks and feels pretty good, it's a creepy and dark atmosphere so far, voice acting is bad and sound on the voice acting very low.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
The graphics of "amigdala" are characterized by a minimalist art style that enhances the game's atmospheric experience, despite some players noting that they lack the polish of more mainstream titles. Many reviews highlight the effective use of Unreal Engine 4, resulting in good visuals and immersive sound design that contribute to the overall horror theme. While opinions vary on the quality of the graphics, the consensus is that they successfully complement the gameplay and create a captivating environment.
- “With its minimalist visuals and haunting soundtrack, it creates a captivating experience that draws players in from the start.”
- “The game's graphics add to the atmosphere, and when playing with a VR set, it's even more immersive.”
- “Amigdala has excellent graphics and atmospheric/ambient sounds, all the details are managed to bring us some kind of mystery and horror.”
- “The graphics of this game look far worse to me than, say, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.”
- “The graphics look like old 3D graphics with a lame 'naked humans' model to me.”
- “While I could always see escaping gases with the flashlight, sometimes I couldn't with the lighter, which seemed a bit odd - but maybe this was an issue with my graphics card; I'm not sure.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The story of the game is generally criticized for being unclear, clichéd, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting issues such as bad voice acting and a lack of coherence. While some players appreciate the intriguing premise based on the Philadelphia Experiment and the atmosphere, they find the narrative lacking substance and depth, often comparing it to low-quality horror films. Overall, the storytelling fails to engage players, detracting from the overall experience.
- “With challenging puzzles, strategic decision-making, and a compelling storyline, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “I won't go too much into the story to spoil it, but as you play the game, you're trying to uncover the secrets of an experiment that happened in the past.”
- “This game looks really cool, and the backstory is really interesting.”
- “The story is unclear and the voice acting is terrible.”
- “The story lost its credibility and its consistency.”
- “Games story is based on Philadelphia experiments which was also one of my favorite subjects, but the story is pretty much from a B-class movie with all the clichés and the voice acting is kind of horrid.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay of "amigdala" is characterized by its intriguing puzzle mechanics and atmospheric world, which keep the experience engaging despite some criticisms of clunky controls and a muddled storyline. While the game introduces fresh challenges at each level, it lacks depth in mechanics and can feel repetitive, making it more suitable for horror genre enthusiasts rather than a broader audience. Overall, the gameplay is competent but may leave players wanting more in terms of innovation and polish.
- “amigdala is an intriguing puzzle game that challenges players with its unique mechanics and atmospheric world.”
- “Each new level introduces fresh mechanics and obstacles, keeping the gameplay feeling fresh and engaging throughout.”
- “While amigdala may not have the flashiest graphics, its simple art style adds to the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
- “But the muddled storyline, bad voice acting, short gameplay, clunky controls (I used an Xbox controller), and buggy areas make it a no-go.”
- “Main objectives and gameplay elements can be described (in a nutshell) as unlock/open doors, collect objects to proceed, run away and play hide and seek with monsters, and do a good job in battery management; otherwise, it ends up as a walk in the dark.”
- “But I'm feeling that something is missing in general gameplay.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's music is characterized by a haunting and minimalist soundtrack that effectively immerses players in its eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While the background music contributes to the scary vibe, some players noted inconsistencies in sound levels and criticized the quality of voice acting. Overall, the music and sound effects are generally well-received, though there are moments of annoyance.
- “With its minimalist visuals and haunting soundtrack, it creates a captivating experience that draws players in from the start.”
- “The eerie soundtrack further enhances the mood, immersing players in the mysterious world of the game.”
- “The background music completely gives off the scary vibe with its low and silent sound.”
- “However, sometimes the sound effects are very loud compared to the low background music, and the voice acting sounds terrible.”
- “Very annoying music, especially when we find something, like a corpse with a crowbar.”
- “The background music completely gives off a scary vibe with its low and silent sound.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and buggy mechanics that hinder gameplay. Many players experienced significant issues, such as clunky controls and obstacles that caused repeated deaths, indicating that the game is not polished and suffers from a lack of stability. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
- “But the muddled storyline, bad voice acting, short gameplay, clunky controls (I used an Xbox controller) and buggy areas make it a no-go.”
- “I draw this comparison because CS:GO runs smoothly on my device in 16-player online games, while this single-player game constantly glitches, hiccups, and freezes whenever I turn a corner.”
- “I think I spent most of my time trying to complete the chapter because I kept dying due to the buggy flying obstacles (I kept getting hit by the obstacles no matter what I tried to do).”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The optimization of the game is mixed, with some users experiencing significant glitches and performance issues, particularly in single-player mode, despite having capable hardware. However, others praise the game for its good graphics and stable performance, highlighting it as a well-optimized project by a dedicated developer.
- “The game is optimized very well.”
- “Amigdala is a courageously, well-optimized, stable-running, and atmospheric one-man project accomplished by a very kind and supportive young developer.”
- “Good graphics with good performance.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly as they progress beyond the initial hours of enjoyment. The repetitive nature of redoing sections after failures, such as switching items to avoid setbacks, contributes to a sense of frustration.
- “For the first few hours, the game was enjoyable, but then I started to find that it became a bit tedious. I'd get blown up using the lighter, return to my previous save point, redo the last 5 minutes again, but this time swap the lighter for the flashpoint just before I got to the point where I knew the lighter would blow me up.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in the game's loading screen experience, particularly when they realize they've been staring at a dark, unlit area while the game has already loaded, highlighting a playful and unexpected moment.
- “It's funny when you sit there waiting for the game to load, but eventually move the camera and realize you were just staring at a black, unlit location while the game was already loaded.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that keep you chuckling throughout the gameplay.”
- “I love how the game breaks the fourth wall with hilarious references that only true gamers would appreciate.”

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