The Bunker (2016)

 PC
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Areajugones
    Sep 21, 2016
    75
    The Bunker is an incredible thriller, well recorded and with a soundtrack that lives up to the expectations. It features a intriguing story that gets better as the player advances in the game. The Bunker achieves its goals.
  2. Destructoid
    Sep 22, 2016
    70
    At worst, it's like you’ve watched a great horror/thriller with a faulty remote by your side. And if you get over that, you’ll enjoy The Bunker. Well, as enjoyable as a post-nuclear holocaust story allows, anyway.
  3. 4P.de
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    The direction is good, the actors are convincing. The movie experience is intense, but as a game it just never really takes off.
  5. PC Gamer UK
    Oct 29, 2016
    56
    The live-action stuff is atmospheric and well-shot, but The Bunker is let down by poor pacing and staid design. [Dec 2016, p.92]
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  6. GameGrin
    Nov 4, 2016
    50
    The Bunker is a well written short film with some good acting. It’s not really a game though, so it ultimately fails to live up to expectations.
  7. Games.cz
    Sep 27, 2016
    50
    The project revives a long forgotten genre of interactive movies. It can surprise with interesting, but unfortunately a linear story, it offers good acting and a very strong atmosphere. Unfortunately, all this does not change the fact The Bunker is boring from the gameplay perspective.
  8. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 5, 2016
    40
    An interesting idea and a great atmosphere is killed by a badly chosen gaming form that simply isn’t consistent with the concept of the film. Ultimately, you cannot play it, or watch. [Issue #268]
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 22, 2016
    £14 is a lot for two hours, and as I think I’ve perhaps covered above, it’s an abysmal game. The Welshest game I’ve ever played, but still abysmal. Great TV show for the most part, but one that keeps annoying your viewing pleasure by asking you to click on a dot. Graphics are amazing, though!

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 44
  3. Negative: 12 out of 44
  1. 1b0r90
    Oct 16, 2016
    5
    Great atmosphere, but very short and linear gameplay. The place and the situation would have been a nice opportunity for a more complex story.Great atmosphere, but very short and linear gameplay. The place and the situation would have been a nice opportunity for a more complex story. I would be ok with this video based game if there were more choices, more puzzles, and more interactions.… Full Review »
  2. CharlyPlayman
    Sep 23, 2016
    6
    It's not bad game but it didn't enjoy me. I think "Missing: An Interactive Thriller" or "Contradiction: Spot the Liar" are much better.It's not bad game but it didn't enjoy me. I think "Missing: An Interactive Thriller" or "Contradiction: Spot the Liar" are much better.

    PROS: Good ambientation + Some moments of tension + Playing while character is moving is nice

    CONS: Very short + A lot of watching and a just a few playing + Visible cursor while playing movie is annoying + No puzzles (except the key code) + The interaction's moments with cursor are uninteresting + The ending    … Full Review »
  3. jcasualmente
    Jul 19, 2023
    6
    The addition of survival horror elements to the Amnesia formula puts Frictional Games in a good place. However, the presentation andThe addition of survival horror elements to the Amnesia formula puts Frictional Games in a good place. However, the presentation and intuitiveness of the experiences created by the studio need to improve so that the franchise can actually compete with other independent names in the genre. The Bunker is not very captivating due to its outdated visuals and its attempts to create fear that only result in a dull game.… Full Review »
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