- June 6, 2023
- Frictional Games
- 5h median play time
Amnesia: The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is an essential horror game and an inspired next step for the series.
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"Amnesia: The Bunker's Halloween update introduces two new game modes, Shell Shock and Custom, offering heightened horror and customizable experiences. New features include stalker behavior changes, locker randomization, fuel-based saving, and more. These features are available in New Game+, accessible after completing the game once."








- Exceptional horror experience with a terrifying atmosphere and sound design.
- Innovative gameplay mechanics that encourage exploration and resource management.
- High replayability due to randomized elements and customizable difficulty settings.
- Short playtime that may leave some players wanting more.
- The monster can become predictable and less scary after multiple encounters.
- Limited save system can be frustrating, leading to potential loss of progress.
- gameplay1,629 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of "Amnesia: The Bunker" has been widely praised for its innovative mechanics and engaging survival horror elements, marking a significant shift from previous entries in the series. Players appreciate the emphasis on resource management, the tension created by the generator mechanic, and the dynamic AI of the monster, which fosters a cat-and-mouse experience reminiscent of titles like "Alien: Isolation." However, some critiques highlight the game's relatively short length and a narrative that takes a backseat to gameplay, leading to a mixed reception regarding its story depth. Overall, the game is seen as a successful return to form for Frictional Games, focusing on gameplay while maintaining a terrifying atmosphere.
“Amazing gameplay, tense atmosphere, and the freedom to really move about the areas makes it somehow even more scary than the original game.”
“The gameplay is fantastic, it's a mix of alien isolation and (to my biggest surprise) penumbra overture, all wrapped up in a nice amnesia: tdd coating.”
“The bunker is an important entry in the amnesia franchise for its priority of the gameplay experience over a pretentious narrative - and I am hopeful that many more horror games to come will realize the strength and importance which intuitive gameplay design and survival horror means for a solid horror experience.”
“While SOMA was a great experience, it felt more like a walking sim with little in the way of gameplay besides opening doors, flipping switches, and plugging things in rather than a survival horror game.”
“The gameplay loop is one I truly despise in most horror games.”
“The gameplay is incredibly repetitive; you go to an area to find a specific item, some doors require you to break them, others are booby-trapped, and that makes noise which summons the monster.”
Amnesia: The Bunker review
Amnesia: The Bunker is an essential horror game and an inspired next step for the series.
93%Amnesia The Bunker Review
While there's some gameplay issues here and there, Amnesia: The Bunker is a short, tense, claustrophobic experience that's well worth your time.
80%Amnesia: The Bunker review
Amnesia: The Bunker is a heart stopping horror that constantly leaves you in fear, but it's all the better for it.
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