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  • Summary: Left all alone in a desolate WW1 bunker with only one bullet remaining in the barrel, it's up to you to face the oppressing terrors in the dark. Keep the lights on at all costs, persevere, and make your way out alive. In the shoes of the French soldier Henri Clément, you are armed with aLeft all alone in a desolate WW1 bunker with only one bullet remaining in the barrel, it's up to you to face the oppressing terrors in the dark. Keep the lights on at all costs, persevere, and make your way out alive. In the shoes of the French soldier Henri Clément, you are armed with a revolver gun, a noisy dynamo flashlight, and other scarce supplies to scavenge and craft along the way. With randomization and unpredictable behavior, no play-through is the same.

    Hunted by an ever-present threat reacting to your every move and sound, you must adapt your play-style to face hell. Every decision will change the outcome of how the game responds.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 61
  2. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Jun 5, 2023
    93
    Amnesia: The Bunker is an essential horror game and an inspired next step for the series.
  2. Jun 5, 2023
    90
    Amnesia: The Bunker is purist survival horror at its best with a thoughtful take on the genre and mind-shredding scares. Even the most hardened gamer will feel their pulse racing as they are stalked through the underground hell, feeling a desperation to see daylight. The challenge is not just mastering your environment but mastering your own fear of the evils that lurk in the darkness.
  3. Jun 5, 2023
    80
    Amnesia: The Bunker is an immersive and terrifying experience where players are encouraged to experiment with all the in-game resources to escape a frightening situation. The lack of handholding causes some confusion in the opening moments, but the more you invest, the better this nightmare becomes. This is unlike any entry in the series to date, and I’ll hesitantly recommend it to anyone looking for a challenging scare.
  4. 80
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a labyrinth in which it is easy to get lost, but in which it will be just as easy to want to return. This new survival horror manages to be a challenging and tense challenge without falling into the easy temptation of jumpscares or holding the player's hand too much. Whether you have already memorized the previous chapters or have decided to give the Amnesia saga a chance for the first time, The Bunker therefore proves to be a new success achieved by Frictional Games and an experience to be recovered for all lovers such.
  5. Jun 26, 2023
    80
    This is a game that people should stomach to experience how horror games can make you feel when set in an isolated dark environment with minimum ammo and a huge monster tracking you down. A truly dreadful experience, in a positive sense, which is something only horror games can deliver.
  6. Jun 19, 2023
    75
    Amnesia: The Bunker focuses on horror element while it relieves the burden of storytelling side. The overall ambiance of staying together in the bunker with mysterious monsters in the dark is well suited. In particular, the creepy sound effects such as monsters' howling and echoes in the cave did a great job holding the tension throughout the game.
  7. Jun 5, 2023
    50
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a step down from Amnesia: Rebirth. New release from Frictional Games is visually boring, lacks atmosphere and can get on your nerves with constantly teleporting stalker enemy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Such a good game, much better than boring Rebirth. And finally you can have a gun and shoot monster, ive been waiting this from the firstSuch a good game, much better than boring Rebirth. And finally you can have a gun and shoot monster, ive been waiting this from the first game, now it plays much more interesting. Before leaving safe room always checking map and strategictly thinkin what im gonna do next, saving ammo and resources. Small but very good Survival Horror, do something like this next time please, but more! Expand
  2. Jun 8, 2023
    10
    I feel like within a sea of mediocre horror games that seek to unnecessarily prolong themselves you can appreciate a game that does what itI feel like within a sea of mediocre horror games that seek to unnecessarily prolong themselves you can appreciate a game that does what it wants to do (present terrifying gameplay systems and interesting situations) and then gets out in under 8 hours. I get that people have recently started to sour on the horror genre and the game sure does have its flaws but I think we need to appreciate games like this because we aren't getting many Expand
  3. Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Отличный ужастик, держит в напряжении все прохождение. Но вот оптимизация подкачал, анимации персонажей тожеОтличный ужастик, держит в напряжении все прохождение. Но вот оптимизация подкачал, анимации персонажей тоже
  4. Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Finally, a horror game that doesn't rely on ridiculous jumpscares to frighten players, but instead focuses on incredible sound design and aFinally, a horror game that doesn't rely on ridiculous jumpscares to frighten players, but instead focuses on incredible sound design and a highly unsettling and claustrophobic atmosphere.
    I must admit, discovering that I'm French was the most terrifying part of the game.

    Unfortunately, the game has a rather short duration, and I completed it in about 5 hours. However, these 5 hours felt like an eternity due to the constant presence of an entity moving through the walls and corridors, creating a constant feeling of being watched by the monster.

    One of the interesting aspects of the game is the need to keep the lights constantly on by refueling the generator to avoid being violently attacked by the dear monster, as we discover that it cannot tolerate light. A new addition compared to previous Amnesia titles is that we are finally armed with a pistol, shotgun, and various types of grenades, which not only allow us to defend ourselves against the monster but can also be used as tools to progress in the bunker. For example, we can shoot locks to open doors or use the shotgun to blast through wooden doors.

    A technical standpoint, the game is well-optimized. I was able to run it smoothly on my GTX 1080, although it would have been appreciated to unlock the refresh rate, currently limited to 60. Fortunately, it is possible to manually modify some configuration files to change it. However, I want to emphasize that increasing the refresh rate may cause issues in the game. Therefore, I recommend leaving the default value at 60.
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  5. Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Мастера саспенса и подлинного ощущения хоррора вернулись с ещё одной вариацией серии Amnesia, в этот раз сосредоточившись на иммерсивности иМастера саспенса и подлинного ощущения хоррора вернулись с ещё одной вариацией серии Amnesia, в этот раз сосредоточившись на иммерсивности и упоре на игровой процесс. Даже какая-никакая заявка на реиграбельность присутствует с двумя концовками. С историей не заморачивались, зато ореол тайны и ощущение ужаса всё ещё на месте. The Bunker вполне посоревнуется за кирпичные свалки с той же Alien Isolation. А уж в геймплейных аспектах это точно лучшая работа шведской студии. Будем надеяться, что нынешний геймплейный фундамент в последующих проектах обрастёт ещё и трогательной глубокой историей по примеру SOMA. Expand
  6. Jul 3, 2023
    6
    One of the best atmospheric games I have played, Amnesia: The Bunker truly captures the essence of a haunting and eerie environment. MostOne of the best atmospheric games I have played, Amnesia: The Bunker truly captures the essence of a haunting and eerie environment. Most games overlook the importance of atmosphere, but this game revolves around it. Picture yourself trapped underground in a bunker, where there is no source of daylight. Complete darkness engulfs you, leaving you with only the eerie sounds of your surroundings. This game nails that unsettling feeling perfect. It's dark AF, and it sends chills down your spine.

    What impressed me the most is the level of detail put into the audio design. Every step you take, every object you interact with, and even the slightest touch you feel in the game creates an immersive soundscape. It's the little things that count, and this game excels at capturing the subtleties. The minimalistic audio amplifies the creepiness factor, making it an unforgettable experience.

    Nowadays, games often struggle to strike the right balance between handholding and leaving players lost. However, Amnesia: The Bunker finds the perfect equilibrium. I never felt lost or confused; the game subtly guides you towards your goal without spoon-feeding you. It encourages exploration through the discovery of notes that reveal the secrets of the bunker. It's a prime example of how to engage players without handholding, and it's executed flawlessly.

    Now, let's talk about the main monster. It's been praised for its advanced AI, but I didn't find it as challenging as expected. The patterns and movements of the monster are quite predictable, especially when the generator is running. As long as you avoid making loud sounds, the monster usually stays hidden. However, there was one encounter that felt genuinely terrifying and unpredictable, possibly due to a bug. It caught me off guard, emphasizing the true fear lurking in the darkness. Nonetheless, once the generator runs out of fuel and darkness sets in, the monster becomes much more relentless, forcing you to tread carefully. Keeping the generator fueled adds a strategic element and makes the game reasonably manageable.

    While Amnesia: The Bunker doesn't provide an intricate in-game story, it compensates with its intriguing lore. For a game of this nature, the lore was sufficient to keep me engaged. However, it would have been a pleasant addition if it had some connection to their other game, "Soma." Nevertheless, the game's focus on survival and the intense cat-and-mouse gameplay with the monster outweighs the need for an elaborate story.
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  7. Jun 22, 2023
    0
    Lo que da miedo de este juego es la configuración del gamepad. En serio, no se podría hacer peor ni dejando a un macaco retrasado a cargo deLo que da miedo de este juego es la configuración del gamepad. En serio, no se podría hacer peor ni dejando a un macaco retrasado a cargo de ello.

    Pero si perdonamos el deficiente control (quien pueda) nos encontramos con un juego feo, torpe que fácilmente podría hacer salido en 2003.

    solo recomendado a sadomasoquistas que disfrutan viendo como se recarga un revolver en 3 horas.
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