Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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  1. datapolice
    Oct 6, 2013
    6
    Many other reviewers have noted Machine's lack of innovation that ignited the popularity of Dark Descent. While I feel that it was a deviation from those mechanics, there are no new innovations in that area that make up for the lost art of the first game.

    This game excels in the area of writing—taking you through the inner-torments of the protagonist through introspective scenes and    Many other reviewers have noted Machine's lack of innovation that ignited the popularity of Dark Descent. While I feel that it was a deviation from those mechanics, there are no new innovations in that area that make up for the lost art of the first game.

    This game excels in the area of writing—taking you through the inner-torments of the protagonist through introspective scenes and definitive journal entries. The game's puzzles amount to moving levers or items to their appropriate places—that's it. There isn't much of a horror element. I was truthfully scared exactly three times, but I did feel anxious/suspenseful many more times. However, if you start to take-in the game's subtle or not-so-subtle storyline hints and the atmosphere, you may become much more anxious when you start to realize that depth of depravity.

    The conflict seems predicable; once you go down far enough, you realize you're transgressing into an existential nightmare—and there will be no way out, which plays along well with the canon. The machinery seems overdone and the pacing becomes very predictable once you load a new zone. If you start to connect the dots, you'll realize how it all will end.

    The game is rather short and can be a quick fix for entertainment—it's certainly something to play all the way through at least once. I couldn't fathom any re-playability because of its truly linear storyline. Overall, I give it a 6 out of 10 and mark it as a good bargain buy.    … Expand
  2. ImJustaGlitch
    Oct 21, 2013
    6
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs has a fantastic story but falls short with it's monster encounters. The game's detail and music go great hand in hand. The scare fact of this game relies on you to listen with headphones in a pitch black room around 1-2 AM. The game only takes a few hours to complete so if you're interested in this game then I'd wait for a steam sale. All in all I still enjoyedAmnesia: A Machine for Pigs has a fantastic story but falls short with it's monster encounters. The game's detail and music go great hand in hand. The scare fact of this game relies on you to listen with headphones in a pitch black room around 1-2 AM. The game only takes a few hours to complete so if you're interested in this game then I'd wait for a steam sale. All in all I still enjoyed playing this game and suggest anyone to try it out.… Expand
  3. nymm
    Oct 28, 2013
    7
    While not being as great as the original Amnesia, it still keeps you immersed and manages to keep you scared and interested in the story. If you're an Amnesia fan, then this game should be able to keep you entertained, despite the 3-4 hour story
  4. Keychain
    Nov 1, 2013
    7
    Not what you expected. It lingers very far from the origins of Amnesia, less focused on horror and more focused on detailed story-telling. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it makes me question why this game was under the Amnesia name all this time. The non-scripted horror interactions are minimal, the overall ability to interact with the world around you is minimal, and there's noNot what you expected. It lingers very far from the origins of Amnesia, less focused on horror and more focused on detailed story-telling. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it makes me question why this game was under the Amnesia name all this time. The non-scripted horror interactions are minimal, the overall ability to interact with the world around you is minimal, and there's no sort of inventory or loot system. It's not like the first Amnesia, in many bad ways, but at the same time it feels like it manages to do well enough of a job on its own right as its own game.

    It's a good game, but it's not a good Amnesia game. If you expected a true successor to Amnesia: The Dark Descent, you won't find it here. If you're looking for a similar, but different experience, then definitely pick this up.    … Expand
  5. Zuber00
    Jan 8, 2020
    5
    A huge disappointment for me. This one isn't as scary as the first in the series and has a bit worse atmosphere overall. Rushed through on first playthrough out of disappointment, which I now regret, as I cannot comment on how good the story was.
  6. Detraxxx
    Feb 16, 2017
    6
    The sequel to one of the most iconic games of horror genre: The Dark Descent is quite a disappointment. The developers did not come with anything innovative and game gets boring after few hours, which is unacceptable for a survival horror. There are some scary moments, but significantly less compared to The Dark Descent. However, the game still has a gloomy atmosphere and good soundtrack.The sequel to one of the most iconic games of horror genre: The Dark Descent is quite a disappointment. The developers did not come with anything innovative and game gets boring after few hours, which is unacceptable for a survival horror. There are some scary moments, but significantly less compared to The Dark Descent. However, the game still has a gloomy atmosphere and good soundtrack. When we add those few jump scares, the result is s slightly above-average survival horror. 6,5/10… Expand
  7. Gracz-org
    Aug 8, 2017
    7
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs jest grą zdecydowanie mniej straszną od swojej poprzedniczki, nie oznacza to jednak, że jest produkcją słabą… Po prostu spodziewałem się gry o wiele bardziej rozbudowanej oraz przede wszystkim dłuższej - 3,5 godziny poświęcone na jej przejście to zdecydowanie za krótko, zwłaszcza gdy tak jak ja czekało się na ten tytuł od bardzo dawna… Warto również zwrócićAmnesia: A Machine for Pigs jest grą zdecydowanie mniej straszną od swojej poprzedniczki, nie oznacza to jednak, że jest produkcją słabą… Po prostu spodziewałem się gry o wiele bardziej rozbudowanej oraz przede wszystkim dłuższej - 3,5 godziny poświęcone na jej przejście to zdecydowanie za krótko, zwłaszcza gdy tak jak ja czekało się na ten tytuł od bardzo dawna… Warto również zwrócić uwagę na niski stopień integracji gracza z otoczeniem oraz mało przekonywujących przeciwników. Rozumiem, że twórcy poszli w trochę innym kierunku i próbują „straszyć” nas w odmienny sposób, ale… no właśnie - zabrakło tego „czegoś”, co wyróżniało m.in. wcześniejszą Amnesie. Grze nie można jednak odmówić niezłego klimatu oraz dobrej konstrukcji i wystroju etapów - jest to jednak zdecydowanie za mało, by przyciągnąć nowych graczy do serii, a szkoda - ponieważ liczyłem na produkt o wiele bardziej interesujący…

    Plusy:
    + klimat grozy
    + koncepcja etapów
    + niezłe udźwiękowienie
    + interesująca, aczkolwiek zawiła fabuła…

    Minusy:
    – mało przekonywujący przeciwnicy
    – zbyt proste zagadki logiczne
    – długość gry (3,5h to zdecydowanie za krótko)
    – nie straszy już tak jak wcześniejsza Amnesia

    Pełna recenzja dostępna jest na blogu Gracz.org    … Expand
  8. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    6
    Довольно интересный ужастик, но без геймплея.
    По факту больше похоже на интерактивный фильм, кроме довольно простых загадок и пеших прогулок делать вам больше ничего не придется.
    По сравнению с Amnesia: The Dark Descent скучновато именно из-за скудности геймплея. В итоге постановка сюжета и геймдизайн лучше инди хорроров навроде Slendera или Daylight, но слабее оригинала. Отпечаток    Довольно интересный ужастик, но без геймплея.
    По факту больше похоже на интерактивный фильм, кроме довольно простых загадок и пеших прогулок делать вам больше ничего не придется.
    По сравнению с Amnesia: The Dark Descent скучновато именно из-за скудности геймплея.
    В итоге постановка сюжета и геймдизайн лучше инди хорроров навроде Slendera или Daylight, но слабее оригинала.
    Отпечаток другой студии Chinese Room дает о себе знать.
    Для интересного путешествия подойдет, для тех кто ищет напряженной игры - нет.    … Expand
  9. Gelaos
    Sep 18, 2018
    7
    Not as strong as it's predecessor, but it still can scare you. However if you played Dark Descent, then this game won't surprise you with anything.
  10. NightGeisha
    Jan 5, 2019
    7
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is, like is predecessor (Amnesia: The Dark Descent), a good example from what a horror game should be.

    The game is immersed in a mysterious story, with a lot of puzzles and scary moments. The game is intense and it is quite likely to have one or several scares especially if you play it with headphones with the volume at maximum. Graphically is nothing    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is, like is predecessor (Amnesia: The Dark Descent), a good example from what a horror game should be.

    The game is immersed in a mysterious story, with a lot of puzzles and scary moments. The game is intense and it is quite likely to have one or several scares especially if you play it with headphones with the volume at maximum.

    Graphically is nothing special, I highlight the "light and dark" effects that are sometimes quite well designed, once again nothing very different or improved compared to its predecessor.

    Overall an excellent experience, but a lot here of its predecessor, anyway deserves my OK because it is a good example of the genre and it kept me interested even though I am not a fan of this genre of games.    … Expand
  11. Norleft
    Aug 5, 2020
    6
    Un buen juego, eso no se lo quita nadie con una buena historia pero no cumple lo que promete como un juego de terror de su género, si lo comparamos con su anterior lanzamiento de Amnesia, da mucho que desear ya que muchas partes del anterior titulo como recursos (inventario, libertad, no lineal, estado del personaje, "monstruos", la posibilidad de morir, etc) hace que este juego dejeUn buen juego, eso no se lo quita nadie con una buena historia pero no cumple lo que promete como un juego de terror de su género, si lo comparamos con su anterior lanzamiento de Amnesia, da mucho que desear ya que muchas partes del anterior titulo como recursos (inventario, libertad, no lineal, estado del personaje, "monstruos", la posibilidad de morir, etc) hace que este juego deje bastante que desear.

    Después de lo bueno que fue el primer titulo y después transformarlo en esta especie de aventura gráfica sin diálogos... me ha defraudado bastante la verdad aunque se trate de un juego de terror flojo, porque realmente no quería pagar por esto.    … Expand
  12. Wrathzo
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a survival horror video game developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games. The game features several interlocking storylines. Some take place in the past, some in the present, and some are overtly real while some may be imagined. Set in London on New Year's Eve, 1899, the game's protagonist is Oswald Mandus, a wealthy industrialist andAmnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a survival horror video game developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games. The game features several interlocking storylines. Some take place in the past, some in the present, and some are overtly real while some may be imagined. Set in London on New Year's Eve, 1899, the game's protagonist is Oswald Mandus, a wealthy industrialist and butcher who is implied to be the great grand-nephew of Daniel, the protagonist of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. At the beginning of the game, he awakens from a fever that has lasted for several months, after returning from a disastrous expedition to explore Aztec ruins in Mexico. He hears the voices of his sons, Edwin and Enoch, calling for him as they lead him through the different areas.… Expand
  13. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    6
    Unlike the first one, this isn't scary at all and even the puzzles feels lazy compared to the first one.
  14. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    6
    not great game,story is verry bad not written verry well,soundtrack is ok not great, but verry disappointment
  15. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    6
    К сожалению обрезанная, покоцанная версия оригинала, которая лишилась не только атмосферы, но и геймплея
  16. Erdbeere
    May 21, 2021
    7
    Its different but its still good I like Amnesia very much. Great series of games
  17. oscarbjb
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    amnesia machine for pigs is a very fun game tho not as great as the dark decent mainly not as much is interactable this isnt a big deal since this is a horror game so lets get to that
    the horror also is not as great first the atmosphere is just not as tence plus having unlimited oil and there being no sanity makes the game lose some of its horror plus when you can get killed by the    amnesia machine for pigs is a very fun game tho not as great as the dark decent mainly not as much is interactable this isnt a big deal since this is a horror game so lets get to that
    the horror also is not as great first the atmosphere is just not as tence plus having unlimited oil and there being no sanity makes the game lose some of its horror plus when you can get killed by the monster it just isnt as intense but the story is very great again you explore while getting your memory back since it is a facotry your exploring (when you get to that point) the amnesia consept feels better executed but overal the game just isnt as great as the original one but still recomended    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    70
    A Machine for Pigs is a well made and impressive game with a thorough thematic design and atmosphere. As a horror game it is rather spartan yet brilliant in that it let’s your brain conjure most of its horrors. Unfortunately it comes with a rather numbing effect that makes later parts of the game feel more formulaic and not as scary.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Nov 5, 2013
    50
    With problematic pacing and a complete lack of the horror element -that was the highlight of the first game- A Machine for Pigs didn't meet our expectations.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    80
    A perfect clash of Dear Esther and Amnesia, focused on straining your nerves while easing - perhaps a tad too much - on the interaction and gameplay. [Issue#234]
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