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.
Reviews
- The game features impressive UE4 graphics and a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by good sound design.
- It offers a challenging experience with well-designed puzzles and diverse level design, making it enjoyable for players.
- The game is a great VR experience, providing intense moments without relying heavily on jump scares.
- There are issues with VR functionality, including crashes and motion sickness for some players.
- The game has minor bugs and translation problems that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the story confusing and lacking clear objectives, which can lead to a disjointed gameplay experience.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive Unreal Engine 4 graphics, immersive sound design, and overall enjoyable experience, despite some minor bugs. Reviewers emphasize that the focus on atmosphere rather than jump-scares contributes significantly to its appeal, making it stand out among indie games.
“Cool UE4 graphics, nice atmosphere and sound, well done and despite some minor bugs, it is very enjoyable. This forge should make more of it, sure leading to success compared to other indie games.”
“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; it's about the atmosphere, which this title does extremely well.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of fear or excitement.”
“The world feels lifeless, and the atmosphere doesn't draw you in; it just leaves you feeling disconnected.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive quality and atmospheric design, enhanced by strong sound effects. Despite some minor bugs, the overall visual experience is considered enjoyable and on par with or superior to other indie games.
“Cool UE4 graphics, nice atmosphere and sound. Well done, and despite some minor bugs, it is very enjoyable. This forge should make more of it, sure leading to success compared to other indie games.”
“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 the intensity is extreme.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally appreciated, with users noting its interesting backstory and the positive aspect of having a narrative in a VR experience. However, there are some concerns regarding the 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.”
“The only thing that concerns me a little about this game is the story.”
- optimization1 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.
“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).”
