Amnesia: The Dark Descent

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1612 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 67 out of 1612
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  1. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Amnesia is one of the most revolutionary horror games, youtubers like pewdiepie and markiplier were born thanks to this fantastic game, I spent hundreds of hours on the game and its custom stories, Original setting but perhaps a little repetitive, tedious but interesting puzzles, monsters are 3 but still manage to strike terror. The lantern is always etched in my heart. Rating 8.5
  2. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest horror games of all time. There isn't another horror game that compares to the sheer atmospheric terror that you get from this game. No jump scares... just the way I like it. Don't let youtubers/streamers deter you from playing it because of how they act. They are there to entertain you, please play the game by yourself and enjoy it.
  3. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    That's the best horror game I've ever played. It's a truly scary game, not like most other games that call itself horror games.
  4. ici_chacal
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    I did not expect such an great game ! Atmosphere is amazing with very good grapics and sound quality. I recommend it if you want to play with your brain in coope :)
  5. Babutto
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    Not a big fan of such games but it's decent.

    Pros.:
    - Story.
    - Suspense.
    - Variety of endings.
    - Super stable game.

    Cons.:
    - Just boring (for me).
  6. AmadouIraklidis
    May 29, 2023
    9
    A defining horror game, Amnesia really did a great job of raising the bar and making their game equal parts skin crawling, intriguing and terrifying. The story was compelling, and the gameplay terrifying.
  7. tadnid
    May 12, 2023
    7
    It was a decent experience. It was an important step forward 13 years ago and inspired important games like Outlast. By today's standard it certainly shows its age. I did not find the game particularly scary (Outlast had me sitting on the edge of my seat a lot more). The story is good. Graphics are dated, some mechanics quite cumbersome. Difficulty is more on the easy side; I had a lot ofIt was a decent experience. It was an important step forward 13 years ago and inspired important games like Outlast. By today's standard it certainly shows its age. I did not find the game particularly scary (Outlast had me sitting on the edge of my seat a lot more). The story is good. Graphics are dated, some mechanics quite cumbersome. Difficulty is more on the easy side; I had a lot of unused resources in the end, and enemies get adjusted to you, so if you die, they bother you less. Puzzles were nice, there may be more here than standard horror games.

    Some editions come with the Justine DLC. I didn't bother with that one much as this side story does not save your progress, so you have to finish it in one go.    … Expand
  8. Niilarte
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I can't describe how amazing this game is, just what a perfect game, I will play again
  9. Tampasco
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    Definição de terror em forma de videojogo, criou varias conceitos e me inspirou a jogar ainda mais jogos desse gênero.
    Nota Final: 9,4
  10. Goiti_2002
    Nov 3, 2022
    7
    Lo recomiendo con peros, la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos son un poco muy me, me gusto la forma que tiene el juego de contarte la historia, los puzzles no son puzzles que te hacen sentir un niño de 4 los por lo sencillos que son (cosa que es de agradecer).
    es un juego interesante para una persona que tiene un ordenador muy poco potente de hace ya bastantes años.
  11. Gaming_Bear
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This game redefined the survival horror genre. Play in the dark with earphones on. Make sure there is no connection to the outside world. I was so scared I could not finish. A beautifully executed image of being hunted by the unknown set in an old creepy castle.
  12. Dco326
    Sep 20, 2022
    6
    Iskreno meni se nije dopala igrica, story mi je hit and miss, gameplay postane jako dosadan i to ej to.
  13. SilentLev
    Sep 16, 2022
    7
    В плане хоррор-составляющей первая часть Амнезии даёт фору подавляющему большинству проектов в жанре и по сей день. Новый проект продолжил идеи Томаса Грипа и лишь променял один мрачный и гнетущий сеттинг заброшенных катакомб Гренландии на другой мрачный и гнетущий сеттинг опустевшего старинного замка. И прихватив оттуда кипу стрёмных врагов, усилив их жуткий облик ещё сильней. Да, сталоВ плане хоррор-составляющей первая часть Амнезии даёт фору подавляющему большинству проектов в жанре и по сей день. Новый проект продолжил идеи Томаса Грипа и лишь променял один мрачный и гнетущий сеттинг заброшенных катакомб Гренландии на другой мрачный и гнетущий сеттинг опустевшего старинного замка. И прихватив оттуда кипу стрёмных врагов, усилив их жуткий облик ещё сильней. Да, стало страшней, однако интереснее ли? Где-то после первой трети игры заинтересованность для меня начинает стремительно пикировать вниз, и доигрывал я проект уже по инерции. Да, по своей первобытной жути она затмевает почти всё, во что я играл. В остальном, наименее любая игра шведской студии.… Expand
  14. MaxieZeus
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    This is the game that defined a genre for the better or worse. It is still one of the most haunting games to date.
  15. KolesAdlerov
    Sep 3, 2022
    6
    Scripted bullsh!t. Broken difficulty. The true Penumbra 3.0

    Gameplay: combat mechanics 0/10 stealth 3/10 atmosphere [stupid consolish checkpoints/loadings] 9/10 Gameplay as immersive horror (prison only) 5/10 Story [amazing plot, awful presentation] 8/10 Graphics 4/10 Sounds & music [annoying "scratching bugs" sound] 8/10 . There are no innovations or "well done"    Scripted bullsh!t. Broken difficulty. The true Penumbra 3.0

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 0/10
    stealth 3/10
    atmosphere [stupid consolish checkpoints/loadings] 9/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (prison only) 5/10

    Story [amazing plot, awful presentation] 8/10

    Graphics 4/10

    Sounds & music [annoying "scratching bugs" sound] 8/10

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    There are no innovations or "well done" points. Just a journey.    … Expand
  16. I_am_Nekellor
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    9/10. Опыта в хоррорах у меня мал, но я, вряд-ли, еще долго буду считать ее лучшим хоррором. Из моей памяти все не выходит тот момент, когда в паническом ужасе, бежишь от чего-то под водой, в последний момент открываешь дверь и слышишь этот один саунтрек, который подарил мне нериальное блаженство и спокойствие.9/10. Опыта в хоррорах у меня мал, но я, вряд-ли, еще долго буду считать ее лучшим хоррором. Из моей памяти все не выходит тот момент, когда в паническом ужасе, бежишь от чего-то под водой, в последний момент открываешь дверь и слышишь этот один саунтрек, который подарил мне нериальное блаженство и спокойствие.
  17. KapralDominik
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    Жуткое и атмосферное приключение по старинному замку, которое перестает наводить страху, если заучить элементарные паттерны передвижений монстра, но при этом продолжает пугать благодаря грамотному геймдизайну, обворожительно ужасающей истории и все той же леденящей душу царице атмосфере. Итого: 8.Жуткое и атмосферное приключение по старинному замку, которое перестает наводить страху, если заучить элементарные паттерны передвижений монстра, но при этом продолжает пугать благодаря грамотному геймдизайну, обворожительно ужасающей истории и все той же леденящей душу царице атмосфере. Итого: 8.
  18. HsyTron
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    Brah, not like the other horror games, this game doesn't try to scare you by cheap jumpscares. It scares you with tension. Absolute masterpiece.
  19. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    Игра, породившая волну ужастиков, где надо убегать от ебаки. Но как же она хайпанула и придурки пошли играть. Хотя, как по мне, это убожество, как и все её подражатели.
  20. marshmallow_op
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 is not an exaggeration, this game shaped what we know today as horror games, it is a masterpiece of the game history, and it deserves its spotlight.
    I think there is no other game that has me to engaged for so long and so amazed on its mechanics.
  21. killer1237
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This is the scariest game of all time. It is the father of all of those "defenseless" horror games out there now, such as Outlast. The monsters are frightening and creative, the sanity mechanic is threatening but fair, and the story is incredible.
  22. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    King of horror games. From a certain point after 1-2 hours i couldn't play it more. The game offer so much stressful moment, which defeat me. I watched the walkthrough, so i can say the story behind the horror is surprisingly good.
  23. prostopopez
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    A well-planned linear plot, memorable locations and musical accompaniment make this game a worthy representative of the genre.
  24. Wrathzo
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror adventure video game by Frictional Games, released in 2010 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems, in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 platform and in 2018 for the Xbox One. The game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle called Brennenburg, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoidingAmnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror adventure video game by Frictional Games, released in 2010 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems, in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 platform and in 2018 for the Xbox One. The game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle called Brennenburg, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoiding monsters and unsettling events. The game was critically well-received, earning two awards from the Independent Games Festival and numerous positive reviews.… Expand
  25. ShaggyPlayer
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Best horror have I ever played. Maybe not best game but it is really scary. Can' t stop playing.
  26. gabfbz2331
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    incredibly scary stressful atmospheric dark story aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  27. TEG_17
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Очень атмосферная, жутковатая и с классной историей игра.
  28. 4ya5h1
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    the game is awesome i really enjyed it: atmosphere, plot, ost, graphic is good. there was a few scarry moments, few hard quests, i really liked it
  29. DinoBeam
    Nov 21, 2021
    3
    It has great atmosphere; the visual design, the voice acting, writing, sound design, music, and insanity effects all come together to create a really cool vibe. But the actually gameplay is sad. Puzzles that are either really easy or involve searching around forever, or running away from things. That's it.
  30. scarfake
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This is pinnacle of horror game category with another 2-3 games. Story is intriguing but not much. Background is studied and game has good background story. It takes your attention. Main character is ordinary man and game don't eloborate on main character but it is not important. Villian is goodwriten character and game teaches you about villian adequately. Not much told about villian andThis is pinnacle of horror game category with another 2-3 games. Story is intriguing but not much. Background is studied and game has good background story. It takes your attention. Main character is ordinary man and game don't eloborate on main character but it is not important. Villian is goodwriten character and game teaches you about villian adequately. Not much told about villian and this is good because its mystery remains. and most importantly location: location is key factor that makes this game so much good. Brennenburg and its atmosphere magnificent. It makes you feel extremely alone and performs essential part of the horrifying experience… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2010
7
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
17
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. XGN
    Apr 19, 2011
    90
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent is the scariest game in years. You'll get an extremely creepy vibe from the castle and all of the mysterious things that are happening there. The voice overs and the ending of the game aren't great, but this shouldn't bother anyone seeing how you'll be extremely scared when you play this on your own in a dark room.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Jan 31, 2011
    83
    Amnesia offers an experience so rich that we're willing to forgive its weak ending, imperfections of the engine, and low-bugdet production values.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Jan 29, 2011
    90
    At times it's a struggle to play purely because of how scary it can be, and it's not often you can say that about a video game. Just remember: lights off, headphones on, and try not to go insane.
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