Amnesia: The Bunker

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 96
  3. Negative: 13 out of 96

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  1. Zime
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    Massive improvement over the scripted letdown that was Rebirth. This game focuses on what made the first Amnesia great, namely the dynamic and frightening gameplay, and expands on that with a semi-open world, crafting and weapons. This means more freedom in how you tackle the game. It is quite terrifying overall, with simple but effective graphics and immersive audio that had me on theMassive improvement over the scripted letdown that was Rebirth. This game focuses on what made the first Amnesia great, namely the dynamic and frightening gameplay, and expands on that with a semi-open world, crafting and weapons. This means more freedom in how you tackle the game. It is quite terrifying overall, with simple but effective graphics and immersive audio that had me on the edge of my seat. The developers doesn't hold the player's hand with tutorials, but rather lets me explore and figure out stuff on my own. Immersion seems to have been key here and it succeeds most of the time.

    However, there are some downsides. The controls are a bit clunky and the gameplay and how the story is presented feels a bit dated and un-immersive in some ways. For example, the game pauses when you bring up the inventory, reading texts etc. Sure, the game would perhaps have been frustrating if not paused as it is designed now, but this can be overcome with smart design. Furthermore, while you often can tackle obstacles in different ways, sometimes things that you think would work, doesn't.

    But overall, a good and really scary game.    … Expand
  2. toside
    Jul 11, 2023
    5
    They putted to game most intense sections of soma and the dark descent with Alien isolation mechanics. Monster texture like from 2000s, and waiting too boring. Game does not allow to turn back to desktop with Alt-tab, just paused. You have to wait minutes. You are silent but, however, monster finds you.
    So it's not good, no balance between intensity and story. And it's not even scary one    They putted to game most intense sections of soma and the dark descent with Alien isolation mechanics. Monster texture like from 2000s, and waiting too boring. Game does not allow to turn back to desktop with Alt-tab, just paused. You have to wait minutes. You are silent but, however, monster finds you.
    So it's not good, no balance between intensity and story. And it's not even scary one hour later but annoying.    … Expand
  3. svonton
    Jun 15, 2023
    7
    my first experience in Amnesia series games, but i always wanted to try some of them. Now with "Bunker" release i got good ability to complete this task. First thing that i wanna admit that this game extremely short literally you can beat it less that in 2 hour and make refund of it (i don't support this type of speedrun)i prefer to play it in gamepass XDbut in any case, even if this ismy first experience in Amnesia series games, but i always wanted to try some of them. Now with "Bunker" release i got good ability to complete this task. First thing that i wanna admit that this game extremely short literally you can beat it less that in 2 hour and make refund of it (i don't support this type of speedrun)i prefer to play it in gamepass XDbut in any case, even if this is your first playthrough, I think it can be fully completed in about 4 hours. Gameplay part is kinda similar to that i saw in previous parts (may be some amnesia funs can decline this)here we got some resource management with not bad stealth system. Sound part on high level you can truly feel how beast and rats clatter their claws behind the walls of the bunker and feel the enemy breath. Visual part it no so great, it's on "OK" level it looks practically the same as in previous game (so not the good aspect in terms of evolution in game development). The last aspect of the game is the story, and it's pretty simple here, but I think that's fine for the amount of time you spend playing through the game, the story itself is fed through all sorts of notes. As conclusion who will enjoy this game probably amnesia / horror fans (but to my twist horror part is not so great as it can be) and someone who wanna spend small amount of time to get +1 to his collection of completed game, probably same for "refund" category in speedruns.… Expand
  4. philzlz
    Jul 14, 2023
    7
    While never being the biggest Amnesia franchise fan, as a horror lover, I was looking forward to this one. The premise is great, you are alone in a creepy World War 1 bunker and need to find the way out. Why are you here? Who brought you? Where is everybody else? What the hell is that noise?

    The bunker is not big and has four main areas that you can explore. You can find scrap, craft    While never being the biggest Amnesia franchise fan, as a horror lover, I was looking forward to this one. The premise is great, you are alone in a creepy World War 1 bunker and need to find the way out. Why are you here? Who brought you? Where is everybody else? What the hell is that noise?

    The bunker is not big and has four main areas that you can explore. You can find scrap, craft helpful items and piece the story together through notes and pictures. Which leads me to my biggest gripe as a story person. Making sense of the story while being constantly hunted by the monster was more annoying than fun. If the generator goes out and you have no light, good luck, you will miss important items. After a few monster deaths the tension is kind of gone and I started sprinting through the bunker while I had light.    … Expand
  5. Kelen
    Jun 14, 2023
    7
    [PL]
    7/10 - Dobra
    (po graniu 7h i ukończeniu gry) Gęsty klimat, kilka wyjątkowych rozwiązań i specyficzna, ale ciekawa walka, która atmosfery nie pozbawia grozy. Specyficzna walka - raczej do końca nie zabijamy, a tylko bronimy się, z małymi wyjątkami. By przeładować broń musimy sprawdzić komorę broni (przytrzymanie "R"), a potem doładować po 1 naboju (kliknięcia myszy). Amunicji    [PL]
    7/10 - Dobra
    (po graniu 7h i ukończeniu gry)
    Gęsty klimat, kilka wyjątkowych rozwiązań i specyficzna, ale ciekawa walka, która atmosfery nie pozbawia grozy.

    Specyficzna walka - raczej do końca nie zabijamy, a tylko bronimy się, z małymi wyjątkami.
    By przeładować broń musimy sprawdzić komorę broni (przytrzymanie "R"), a potem doładować po 1 naboju (kliknięcia myszy).
    Amunicji zawsze brakuje, więc zużywamy tylko gdy to konieczne.
    Latarkę trzeba nakręcać by świeciła, a to hałasuje.

    Grafika momentami lekko przestarzała, ale ogień przepiękny.

    Świetne udźwiękowianie - nieustannie nakręca uczucie niepokoju.

    Wstęp (pomijalny) i samo zakończenie fabuły to głównie preteksty dla tego, co mamy w trakcie gry.
    Fajnie się z nią zapoznawać, czytać notatki, ale nie jest niczym specjalnym.
    Niektóre sceny fajnie i z pomysłem wyreżyserowane.
    Umiejscowienie, akcja i liczne mechaniki bardzo dobrze przemyślane.
    Niektóre detale, jak kody do szafek, bywają losowe, więc nie można ich zakosić 1:1 z neta.

    Gra ma blokadę na max. 60 kl/s, co dla mnie potrafi być bardzo niekomfortowe.
    Da się je odblokować grzebiąc w plikach, ale miałem wtedy odczucie, że coś wizualnie jest nie tak.    … Expand
  6. SilentLev
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Мастера 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 жеМастера 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
  7. TypInSomething
    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. 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 yourOne 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.    … Expand
  8. TuMakoSezy
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    sss| Jugabilidad = 7 | Entretenimiento = 8 | Diseño = 6 | Historia = 7 |sss

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    60
    The ghost that is chasing you is actually quite skilled and learns with time. On the other hand, it loses the horror element a bit, because it scares you twice at most and then it doesn't have any aces up its sleeve. [Issue#328]
  2. Gamereactor UK
    Dec 10, 2023
    90
    The freedom and lack of arrows in every direction also means you need to be more driven to make it through the adventure. I miss a custom difficulty mode from the start, unfortunately you can lock your ability to progress if you're not careful with fuel (right now in isolated situations) and 2023 locking us to 60fps is a bit outdated. Otherwise, it's the best horror game of the year
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  3. GamingTrend
    Sep 24, 2023
    90
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a truly terrifying experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat and your sanity. The overall experience is thrilling amidst all the horror, leaving me (almost) craving more. Almost.
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