Amnesia: The Bunker

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jul 12, 2023
    90
    Not even an intermittent crash or clunky load screen can minimize what Amnesia: The Bunker does so well. The intimate world, wonderfully interwoven mechanics, and semi-random nature make The Bunker a nerve-racking experience that’s a natural evolution of its landmark first entry. On a surface level, it’s still about creeping through a dimly lit hellhole and evading unspeakable horrors, but Frictional has spent the last decade advancing that formula to create the best version of it so far.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 4, 2023
    80
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a return to the roots of the original series instalment. Even though it sidestepped a bit from the overall mythos, the story was never as important as the sense of constant dread the game provides. As I’m not a horror fan, I had an awful time with this game, which is maybe the best compliment I can give it. Horror fans, rejoice!
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Jun 5, 2023
    80
    The best Amnesia game since The Dark Descent and a welcome spiritual successor to Alien Isolation, that makes darkness more terrifying than any video game before it.
  5. PSX Brasil
    Jun 5, 2023
    80
    Even without revolutionary additions, Amnesia: The Bunker does not disappoint in the horror department. The darkness of the underground is really scary and fills you with anxiety, but, despite not being something necessarily negative, the new game in the franchise brings more of the same without being especially striking. For lovers of the genre, however, the experience is quite satisfying, and it will be even more when the technical issues are resolved.
  6. Meristation
    Jul 7, 2023
    75
    Amnesia apologizes for Rebirth and deliver us a great fourth game. The Alien Isolation 2 that we deserved and never had.
  7. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jul 4, 2023
    75
    Amnesia: The Bunker packs in all the scares of its lineage and leans into modern survival game tropes. I would’ve liked to see this one rely more on controls and interactive moments that allow the player to feel like they have more agency over the game, including its story. At the end of the day, if you’re here to be spooked, you’ll have fun, but don’t expect to be replaying this one until the next series installment.
  8. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 5, 2023
    75
    This may not be the horror romp you're itching for, but Amnesia: The Bunker provides a fantastic map to explore with engaging gameplay to make it that much more enjoyable. It's too bad the game's stalker creature lacks the necessary delivery to generate authentic scares.

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PS4 Game of 2023
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2023

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
  1. pflac
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal horror experience. Excellent sound design and game design overall. The setting is interesting and haunting, the decisions you havePhenomenal horror experience. Excellent sound design and game design overall. The setting is interesting and haunting, the decisions you have to make are difficult and tense. It is claustrophobic and feels very real. A must play for any horror fans!… Full Review »
  2. Wulrax
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Enjoyed this very much, wasn’t even a big fan of the first Amnesia games but this one really stood out to me. Hope devs continues to improveEnjoyed this very much, wasn’t even a big fan of the first Amnesia games but this one really stood out to me. Hope devs continues to improve from here on forward, looking forward to the next game!… Full Review »
  3. ruddiman_
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a mix of Alien: Isolation, Amnesia, and a dash of Resident Evil mechanics (including a safe room, inventory andAmnesia: The Bunker is a mix of Alien: Isolation, Amnesia, and a dash of Resident Evil mechanics (including a safe room, inventory and combination system, and back-tracking). This game was everything I hope for in a survival horror title. It has an unstoppable enemy, one safe room (or is it?), a no hand-holding approach on direction, and a gameplay system that has you on the edge of your seat. Planning every move before I left the Administration Office was so fun. I loved having to read notes in order to learn my next objective. The mechanic that has you re-fueling the generator was great, and would still allow you to roam around in the dark (with the exception that the monster can now roam free, of course) This game blew me away. It was far more scary than any other Amnesia title, IMO. I was never impressed with the whole, "your character gets scared, so now you go blind", thing. While Amnesia: The Bunker still has that mechanic, it doesn't completely ruin the experience. Instead, you pop-off a couple shots from your revolver, and run for a hiding spot. This is a MUST-PLAY for survival horror fans and horror fans alike. My only complaint? The final ending, or rather, the final interaction with the monster. Took me completely out of the immersion and just annoyed me. Otherwise, this would have been a 10 from me.… Full Review »
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