Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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  1. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    It really catches me. It's not as good as the first but still a better sequel than Amnesia: Rebirth
  2. inxs_378
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I Love this game, All about it is wonderful, its history, its atmosphere... poetic and beautiful. Thanks to the developers for giving us this piece of art. Excelente job
  3. JAG7
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Scary?? No... creepy and bizarre?? Yes! This game is ages away from Dark Descent in many ways when it comes to horror. Is more like a walking dark experience. The ambience is good but I was expecting the same chills as TDD. The story is nonsensical. It’s not well explained and there’s too many holes. It could have been better developed or tell. The writing is alright but is still bizarre.Scary?? No... creepy and bizarre?? Yes! This game is ages away from Dark Descent in many ways when it comes to horror. Is more like a walking dark experience. The ambience is good but I was expecting the same chills as TDD. The story is nonsensical. It’s not well explained and there’s too many holes. It could have been better developed or tell. The writing is alright but is still bizarre. Also lots of invisible walls in some areas and puzzles. Would had appreciated some kind of little hint. Had to used walkthroughs a couple of times, regretfully. Overall a good and strange experience.… Expand
  4. berkerzararsiz
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    Çoğu oyuncunun hoşuna gitmese de hikaye örgüsüne bayıldığım oyun olmuştur. Korku ve gerilimden daha çok okuduğum mektuplara ve senaryoya odaklandığım için çok sevmiştim oyunu. Oynadığım ilk amnesia oyunu olması da bunda etkili olsa gerek. Çünkü diğer oyuncular serinin diğer oyunları ile kıyaslama yaparken ben oyunu sadece kendisi ile kıyasladım. Atmosfer de hoşuma gitti. 2 puanı daÇoğu oyuncunun hoşuna gitmese de hikaye örgüsüne bayıldığım oyun olmuştur. Korku ve gerilimden daha çok okuduğum mektuplara ve senaryoya odaklandığım için çok sevmiştim oyunu. Oynadığım ilk amnesia oyunu olması da bunda etkili olsa gerek. Çünkü diğer oyuncular serinin diğer oyunları ile kıyaslama yaparken ben oyunu sadece kendisi ile kıyasladım. Atmosfer de hoşuma gitti. 2 puanı da oynanıştan kırdım.… Expand
  5. Arbores
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    Oynanış: 35/40
    Hikaye: 12/30
    Grafikler: 15/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 72/100
  6. Antya
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is definitely a good game, but it's difficult to categorize this game as an Amnesia game.
    Meetings with our enemies are not so dangerous, there are few puzzles, the lantern is eternal, and the loss of mind was removed (the main character is not afraid of the dark).
    But I still liked the game! This game has a very cool plot, a cool atmosphere, which is helped    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is definitely a good game, but it's difficult to categorize this game as an Amnesia game.
    Meetings with our enemies are not so dangerous, there are few puzzles, the lantern is eternal, and the loss of mind was removed (the main character is not afraid of the dark).
    But I still liked the game!
    This game has a very cool plot, a cool atmosphere, which is helped by a great OST and an interesting concept with pigs.
    There are a lot of different locations that are made incredibly cool!
    The small number of puzzles and the small number of dangerous encounters with pigs makes the game easy, which allows you to fully focus on the plot.
    So my assessment will still be positive.    … Expand
  7. Megamaff
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Couldn't get past the hallway where the game tells you how to sprint - far too scary, especially the words - 10/10.
  8. Sahmurad59
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    Dat was nice experience, its my first amnesia game, but pigs r so stupid, but atmosphere was great
  9. Septone
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs was such an underrated horror game out there; and I know that a lot of people were disappointed at this game saying it wasn't "scary" enough and some of the mechanics were removed from The Dark Descent.

    In my opinion, a great horror game is to have a great storytelling and this one didn't fail me. The game sets around 60 years after the events of The Dark    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs was such an underrated horror game out there; and I know that a lot of people were disappointed at this game saying it wasn't "scary" enough and some of the mechanics were removed from The Dark Descent.

    In my opinion, a great horror game is to have a great storytelling and this one didn't fail me. The game sets around 60 years after the events of The Dark Descent. I was truly immersed to the storytelling as I read almost all of the notes in the game and I really felt emotional as it comes to an end.

    I guess the only problem I got this game is there are no consequences after you've been hit from the Pigmen. You just slowly regenerate your health over time which is weird from a horror game, there should be survival elements to it. And the feeling of after getting killed so many times, you just get over with afterwards like the first game. The atmosphere though is a new addition to the franchise. AND HOLY MOLY, I HAVE TO GIVE TO THE PROPS WHO COMPOSED THE WHOLE SOUNDTRACK, I AM IN AWE AND IN-LOVE WITH IT. It's a great listen, you guys. Trust me.    … Expand
  10. Thejodjeremie
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    A fun spin off of the first amnesia that is also very scary. The gameplay is the same though they removed sanity, lantern fuel and tinker boxes. The story is very interesting and gripping.
  11. tormented0ne1
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best horror games ever made.
    Disturbing story.
    Unique sense of loneliness.
    Sick atmosphere.
  12. IBM_PC
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Best game of the year 10/10 ************************************************************************************************
  13. nickderpderp
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    Long story short. It's a good horror game. But not the original amnesia. They try to scare you in a different way. I like the effort, I'm shocked that people didn't get that. You want new, unique games, you want new experiences, but when somebody tries to do so you decide that they shouldn't. Go back, stick to what you did good, don't try to be better. Because you are not better, you areLong story short. It's a good horror game. But not the original amnesia. They try to scare you in a different way. I like the effort, I'm shocked that people didn't get that. You want new, unique games, you want new experiences, but when somebody tries to do so you decide that they shouldn't. Go back, stick to what you did good, don't try to be better. Because you are not better, you are like one of us, mediocre, boring, you had only one good idea (amnesia the dark descent), don't you even dare to try again...
    I like it, I liked the dark descent too, but those are 2 different games. I bet it would get better ratings if it was called just A machine for pigs, without amnesia in the title.
    But still, it's not the best horror game in my life. I rate it 8/10, I will remember this experience for long. See ya all in hell    … Expand
  14. kourtin
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Definetly one of the bests stories you will find in a videogame combined with a outstanding soundtrack made by the same authors from Dear Esther and Everybody's gone to the rapture. This game looses the game mechanics from the previous game but still has its basics and focalizes in exploring and understanding the madness Mandus is living instead of jumpscares and terror made directly byDefinetly one of the bests stories you will find in a videogame combined with a outstanding soundtrack made by the same authors from Dear Esther and Everybody's gone to the rapture. This game looses the game mechanics from the previous game but still has its basics and focalizes in exploring and understanding the madness Mandus is living instead of jumpscares and terror made directly by monsters. Instead in this game you will find an exquisite atmosphere filled with art.… Expand
  15. Idontwhattotype
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    The game was perfect. Graphics were perfect. But this game has a lack of sound effects,
    The only thing that ruined my intrest and chance to be scared lowered because in the "the dark descent" it's scary and it has good confusing puzzles,BUT THIS GAME? Ohohho. It's less scarier and it has easy routes to go through. Like the monster goes to for example To the left,up the stairs and your    The game was perfect. Graphics were perfect. But this game has a lack of sound effects,
    The only thing that ruined my intrest and chance to be scared lowered because in the "the dark descent" it's scary and it has good confusing puzzles,BUT THIS GAME? Ohohho. It's less scarier and it has easy routes to go through. Like the monster goes to for example To the left,up the stairs and your under the stairs and you run through the door he broke through.
    Like that's a cheap tactic.    … Expand
  16. shahdan
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    Machine for Pigs is a masterpiece in presenting a bold presentation of storytelling, design and social commentary. It really does take us to the maw of the machine (a metaphor for the world) and truly dissects what it means to be a human; a pig. I haven't seen such a wonderful philosophical commentary in a long time, and that too from a video game. It really sets a new benchmark inMachine for Pigs is a masterpiece in presenting a bold presentation of storytelling, design and social commentary. It really does take us to the maw of the machine (a metaphor for the world) and truly dissects what it means to be a human; a pig. I haven't seen such a wonderful philosophical commentary in a long time, and that too from a video game. It really sets a new benchmark in narratives.

    Mandus, another man plagued by the secrets of the orb sets on a quest to rescue his own children. It really is just a struggle to make it to the heart of the machine. Really, the ending left me in tears. The design of the game is very different from Dark Descent (DD) and I welcome it. I really dislike copy-pasted material, and this game delivers.

    Elements such a light and sanity factors have been removed, and rightly so. This isn't Daniel's story, but a new one altogether. The way people are whining about the game not having enough gameplay is really laughable. The sanity factor hardly introduced any earth-shattering depth to the gameplay. Once your head was muddled enough, Daniel simply dropped for a span of few seconds and sprang back up again. What does it add to the gameplay, again when the repercussions are so negligible?

    The monsters here are dumb as a pile of rocks, but DD had the same problem. Let's not pretend that DD had Alien Isolation's level of masterful AI and this is just a low-blow for gamers' high-end sensibilities. The AI leaves a lot to be desired in both games. Perhaps, this is what the developers should work on next.

    But, since the games are more of a "puzzle / narrative" heavy outings, then I don't see anything wrong with it. I enjoyed the puzzles here. They were a departure from DD and managed to fit the game's own theme and design, which is the way it should be. I cannot see why MFP should have emulated DD's tonality in any manner. It would have ended up being a poor experience.

    As an overall experience, it falls short of some areas compared to DD, but is better in others; story and design are just no contest for me. MFP is just vastly superior on these two fronts. DD had a very poorly written, childish story that was held together by superbly written dialogues. There was no commentary on humanity there. Here there is one, and boy is it superbly done.

    Last but not least, I love it how a bunch of gamers, with no experience in gameplay design, pretend to be such experts in what a "gameplay" should be. Heck, you manipulate things in this game, solve puzzles and run and hide ... how is this not gameplay? But, leave to the moronic crowd to decide things. Their comments are always hilarious to read. It's because of people like these why games' developers and publishers don't ever venture too far off from the tried and banal formulas.

    I applaud the Chinese Roon and Frictional Games for this magnificent game and Daniel Pinchbeck for this wonderful narrative that is one of a kind. Keep up the good work, fellas. You certainly have me as a dedicated fan.    … Expand
  17. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 28, 2016
    8
    Amnesia: A machine for pigs
    A great improvement over the dark decent, but still not scary...
    Nearly everything I didn’t like about Amnesia the Dark Decent was fixed with a machine for pigs… This is actually sort of a different genre.. Gone are the constant puzzles…tinderboxes, lamp oil, inventory, and health management... Instead of Survival horror, this is more of an adventure horror    Amnesia: A machine for pigs
    A great improvement over the dark decent, but still not scary...
    Nearly everything I didn’t like about Amnesia the Dark Decent was fixed with a machine for pigs…
    This is actually sort of a different genre..
    Gone are the constant puzzles…tinderboxes, lamp oil, inventory, and health management...
    Instead of Survival horror, this is more of an adventure horror game with light puzzle elements...
    In a machine For Pigs you play as Oswald, a father of 2 sons, that wakes up to an empty house….
    You get a phone call from a mysterious man telling you to take care of a flood and return you’ll get your children..
    So this is basically a rescue mission….
    Amnesia a machine for pigs is beautiful during its opening hours, and the game does a great job at making everything feel connected… rather than just a bunch of different levels…
    This game is still about finding switches and missing items to proceed, but there are far less obstacles thrown at you and back tracking is nearly nonexistent compared to the dark descent..
    Which makes for a much more enjoyable experience…
    Much like the dark decent you do carry a lantern around, but this one does not run out of fuel... you can use it at all times…
    But much like Dark Decent... light attracts enemies…
    Here in a machine for pigs, you slowly piece together an experiment being done with pigs..
    This experiment resulted in these pig monster creatures running around the areas you’re trying to get through...
    The game will cue you when one is near though by flickering lights...
    Which takes away all element of surprise…
    So in turn I actually when through the entire 3 hr. and 40 minute campaign without dying once..
    They pose no threat... it’s as simple as turn off your light when it flickers, and wait for the pig monster to pass…
    You don’t have to worry about him sneaking up behind you at all…
    Which is the issue the original amnesia had…
    enemies are just these things to get your way every once in a while…
    And a jump scare maybe happened twice…
    So this was again just another adventure game set in a dark place…
    The first half of a machine for pigs is a near masterpiece..
    And I really enjoyed the story…
    But the 2nd half... and especial the final 3rd felt cliché
    It’s what you get in every other horror game or zombie game... a sewer…
    And there was a perfect place about 3 hours in to end this story that I felt the game made a mistake of not doing so… really making the final half hour or so stretch feel like a grind towards the credits…
    Again, Amnesia a Machine for Pigs isn’t much of a horror game, but it’s a great adventure game, and I was pleased with the improvements made over the dark descent…
    I give amnesia, a machine for pigs
    an 8/10    … Expand
  18. Sn0r
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    Its far from being as scary as the dark descent, and the story only vaguely connects to the predecessor.
    The graphic and setting is beautiful. The game length is on point, perfectly fitted for a horror game.
    The story just got me and I understand if you expect a more scary game or don't get hooked to the story you will be bored by this game. For me the ending is probably the best ending    Its far from being as scary as the dark descent, and the story only vaguely connects to the predecessor.
    The graphic and setting is beautiful. The game length is on point, perfectly fitted for a horror game.
    The story just got me and I understand if you expect a more scary game or don't get hooked to the story you will be bored by this game.
    For me the ending is probably the best ending of a video game ever and that is what makes a game like perfect. You play for a few days, and what really sticks to your head, is the ending.    … Expand
  19. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    If you're looking for more of what made the first Amnesia so good, you'll probably be let down. This one takes things in a very different direction and dials back the scares and puzzles in favour of sheer atmosphere. It still can be unsettling in parts if you let yourself get sucked into it, and has excellent writing and sound design that really make it memorable. More a very creepyIf you're looking for more of what made the first Amnesia so good, you'll probably be let down. This one takes things in a very different direction and dials back the scares and puzzles in favour of sheer atmosphere. It still can be unsettling in parts if you let yourself get sucked into it, and has excellent writing and sound design that really make it memorable. More a very creepy playable horror story and less an outright horror game, you'll enjoy it if you like more emphasis on environmental horror than the threat of monsters. Experimental and worth experiencing, but not for everyone.… Expand
  20. Moses_Bushido
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    When people talk about this game being "dumbed down", they mean that the mechanics are more simple, more straightforward. The lantern never runs out of oil, there's no sanity meter and your health regenerates. Basically, that means you'll spend less time hunting for oil and matches, and more time trying to advance the story. I liked the sanity meter in the first game, but I kind of preferWhen people talk about this game being "dumbed down", they mean that the mechanics are more simple, more straightforward. The lantern never runs out of oil, there's no sanity meter and your health regenerates. Basically, that means you'll spend less time hunting for oil and matches, and more time trying to advance the story. I liked the sanity meter in the first game, but I kind of prefer not having it after playing "Machine". I'd rather feel scared rather than play around a mechanic that tells me, "you are scared now."

    This game isn't like the first, but that doesn't mean it's bad. The emphasis is on the story, and it's a fantastic story. It's the kind of thing you have to play through more than once to take in all the subtle references, parallelisms and metaphors. It's the kind of thing you will spend days thinking about after you've played it, maybe weeks.

    The simple truth is, this game got mixed reviews because of two reasons:

    1) It's an "Amnesia" game that strayed from the "Amnesia" formula
    2) It's a story-heavy game, which means less emphasis on gameplay

    Many gamers (in fact, most gamers, I'd say) care more about the gameplay than they do the story, and I think that's creating a narrow view of how games can be utilized. It can work if the "Interactive Story" has more emphasis on the "Story", but it's not for everyone. Purists will say, "if you want a story, watch a f-----ng movie!" I would say, "it wouldn't be as scary." I wouldn't have been as horrified by the revelations I uncovered regarding the main character- the guy who represented me in this imaginary world. The monsters attacking wouldn't have felt as terrifying, because it wouldn't have felt like they were after "Me" in a film context.

    This story could not have worked as a TV show or a movie. It's co-developed by The Chinese Room, the studio behind "Dear Esther", another story-focused game with simple mechanics. People hated that game too, but only those who could not appreciate it as an interactive story, as something not quite the same as a standard video game.

    The Indie game development scene is thriving right now, and with that comes the emergence of a new kind of game. This is why "Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs" will stand out in the years to come as a prototypical example of how story-based games should be.    … Expand
  21. FormerHuman
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    Having finally got around to finishing A Machine For Pigs, I can see now why people are complaining, but I would have to disagree on the majority of complaints, which are largely based around the gameplay. The Chinese Room have proven that they are interested in doing things a little differently, and this title has a good deal of influence I think from Dear Esther, at least as much as itHaving finally got around to finishing A Machine For Pigs, I can see now why people are complaining, but I would have to disagree on the majority of complaints, which are largely based around the gameplay. The Chinese Room have proven that they are interested in doing things a little differently, and this title has a good deal of influence I think from Dear Esther, at least as much as it does the original Amnesia from Frictional Games. The game is primarily a linear narrative journey, with puzzles, and some survival aspects (although these are simplified and less important than in Amnesia or something like Alien: Isolation). Essentially you are being taken through the story in a similar fashion to Dear Esther, but with more complexity. Once this is understood, then the quality of the design of the game and the games themes and nuances start to really become apparent - there is definitely the sense that the developers want you to soak it in as much as possible, and that Pigs' story is more significant than the gameplay necessarily is. Inevitably this has divided people quite severely (the metacritic user reviews display this about as directly as you'd expect, with a 5.8 average).

    As for the narrative itself, most immediately the word 'nightmarish' comes to mind. The environments are oppressive, the themes nihilistic and monstrous, bleak and truly horrific and the written exposition often bizarrely creative and unsettling. The narrative intensity and strangeness ratchets up in the last third, but the survival aspects of the game take a dive simultaneously towards the games' climax.

    It's somewhat difficult to recommend the title to survival horror fans, but more broadly minded fans of horror in general (perhaps those particularly invested in horror literature and more abstract cinema) will find a lot to enjoy here. It is not Resident Evil, however, and nor is it really that similar an experience to The Dark Descent, so if that is what you are looking for, you may be disappointed.    … Expand
  22. Squidsie
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    I'd like to preface this by saying I didn't go into playing this game expecting the same gameplay and mechanics as The Dark Descent. I figured it would be more about telling a story than interacting with a creepy environment. Don't get me wrong, the environment in A Machine for Pigs is definitely creepy, and there are puzzles, but I just think where The Dark Descent did well with gameplay,I'd like to preface this by saying I didn't go into playing this game expecting the same gameplay and mechanics as The Dark Descent. I figured it would be more about telling a story than interacting with a creepy environment. Don't get me wrong, the environment in A Machine for Pigs is definitely creepy, and there are puzzles, but I just think where The Dark Descent did well with gameplay, this addition to the series did very well with telling a gruesome story. I do recommend you give it a playthrough.… Expand
  23. AlejoSierra
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    It has no the same horror of the first game, bot it still good, the story is macabre and disturbing, is the story of a guy than deep into a depression, and the enemies are so disturbing
  24. Zulgot
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    Do you want a trully unique horror experience? Then grab this game, because the horror in there is not based on simple jump-scares, but rather on terrifying story! The story presented in this game is a true masterpiece, bautifuly voice-acted with awesome soundtrack. Atmosphere is dark and disturbing. Just play it in night with a candle and you will see :)
  25. Gloompelt
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    This game deserves around a 7 in rating, but I'm giving it a 10 because everyone else is flailing about, giving it a 0 when even it doesn't deserve it. You wanna talk about a game that deserves a 0? Superman 64 deserves a 0. ET deserves a 0. Hyde deserves a friggen 0. So, you wanna give an adequate game with working physics, low-glitch count, wonderful story, and phenomenal music a 0?This game deserves around a 7 in rating, but I'm giving it a 10 because everyone else is flailing about, giving it a 0 when even it doesn't deserve it. You wanna talk about a game that deserves a 0? Superman 64 deserves a 0. ET deserves a 0. Hyde deserves a friggen 0. So, you wanna give an adequate game with working physics, low-glitch count, wonderful story, and phenomenal music a 0? Fine. I'll give this game a 10, just to counter your ridiculous belief on how a game "should" be.… Expand
  26. ArcticChod
    Jun 23, 2014
    8
    It was enjoyable, but it was missing a lot of the constant, changing scares that The Dark Descent had. It starts out VERY slow, with some very basic scares that barely tend to scare you. This game excels in creepy atmosphere, however. And the monsters do come around before the middle of the game, at least. Which is good. I thought this game was excellent but certainly wasn't the best thatIt was enjoyable, but it was missing a lot of the constant, changing scares that The Dark Descent had. It starts out VERY slow, with some very basic scares that barely tend to scare you. This game excels in creepy atmosphere, however. And the monsters do come around before the middle of the game, at least. Which is good. I thought this game was excellent but certainly wasn't the best that Frictional normally puts out, like Penumbra (which is still my scariest game personally) and The Dark Descent. I'd still recommend a buy.… Expand
  27. TheGamingKing
    Feb 16, 2014
    10
    On of the best games I have played, Other reviews are saying that they played the first 30 minutes and quit, to fully get the game you have to play through it, it gets so much scarier. In my eyes you have to fully play a game to review it
  28. Benshes
    Feb 2, 2014
    10
    A lot of people told me that this game is no Amnesia anymore, and they were right. It's much better! This game fascinates me in so many different ways. Soundtrack, atmosphere and gameplay are just amazing and it had the most powerful story I've ever encountered! Everybody should give it a try and I promise that you'll have the time of your life.
  29. aion
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game, with very powerful and memorable moments. The critique that the gameplay is not very challenging is fair, you should really approach this game as an interactive movie and take the time to soak in all the little details and get immersed. If you want to sink in a man's personal purgatory you won't be disappointed.

    The core message is critiqued of being too soon revealed    Fantastic game, with very powerful and memorable moments. The critique that the gameplay is not very challenging is fair, you should really approach this game as an interactive movie and take the time to soak in all the little details and get immersed. If you want to sink in a man's personal purgatory you won't be disappointed.

    The core message is critiqued of being too soon revealed and too simple, that is a fair critique too. There are reveals, but not really any big twists. The beauty of the story is the elaboration and exploration of what you initially suspect, and by the time you see you already know.

    I can't recommend it enough, really. It is a brilliant work.    … Expand
  30. PhoenixTheVoid
    Dec 22, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is surely different from Amnesia: TDD, mainly because it wasn't created in collaboration as the first one had been. In this series, the game takes on a different focus, where the story is more important than the actual puzzle. Its not as interactive taking out many of the key component seen in The Dark Decent. However, without these components the player is more focused on the story rather than trying to find more oil, and I assume that is what the creators of the game was going for. This game differs being that its more of a Edgar Allen Poe kind of fear, which is far more profound rather than skin chilling scary. I can't say the main story line of Machine for Pigs was as scary, but I did enjoy the poetic beauty of the game and the environment. The game definitely leaves you thinking, although the puzzles aren't as challenging, the connection for the character and player are more synchronized. I would definitely like to see another Amnesia, but with more of a combination between Dark Decent and Machine for Pigs.… Expand
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Metascore
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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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