The Bunker (2016)

 PC
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

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  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. I would be ok with this video based game if there were more choices, more puzzles, and more interactions.
  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.

    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    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    … Expand
  3. ExpertPL
    Nov 11, 2016
    5
    It's a quick game in which you have simple plot which tries to play on your emotions. If you like the interactive movies thing, then this is just another game of this genre, nothing more, nothing less.
  4. gameking
    Apr 11, 2020
    5
    This game going slow. And sometimes boring. The scenario is not very clear and you can understand the story before game tells you.
  5. Bloodnes
    Sep 30, 2020
    7
    Неплохая игра, сюжет интересен, но как так можно было запороть концовку, разработчики!? Чтобы Вас... всю игру ловил на мыслях, что там на поверхности, а тут концовка 5 секундная. Вообщем играть стоит, игра затянет, но от себя 7/10 всю игру так подпортить концовкой.Неплохая игра, сюжет интересен, но как так можно было запороть концовку, разработчики!? Чтобы Вас... всю игру ловил на мыслях, что там на поверхности, а тут концовка 5 секундная. Вообщем играть стоит, игра затянет, но от себя 7/10 всю игру так подпортить концовкой.
  6. 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 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 thatThe 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.… Expand
  7. MiaBlaiscote
    Apr 6, 2021
    6
    The Bunker is an interactive movie, but with very limited gameplay and very frustrating QTEs. I blocked at the last QTE, just before the choice that decides the ending. Despite this, I still appreciated The Bunker, but I had to accept from the beginning that it's a movie first and a video game second. The acting seems "cold and stiff" at times. At least that's my impression.

    So... * If    The Bunker is an interactive movie, but with very limited gameplay and very frustrating QTEs. I blocked at the last QTE, just before the choice that decides the ending. Despite this, I still appreciated The Bunker, but I had to accept from the beginning that it's a movie first and a video game second. The acting seems "cold and stiff" at times. At least that's my impression.

    So...
    * If you like a movie and the low gameplay + hard QTEs don't scare you, get The Bunker.
    * If you want a narrative game with lots of choice and gameplay, skip it, you'll get bored.    … Expand

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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. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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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