Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Creepy Lovecraftian atmosphere and monsters.
Good mix of physics based puzzles with old-fashioned adventure brainteasers.
Spooky visuals and disturbing insanity effects.

Cons:

Physicsbased interface can require some annoying mouse maneuvers.
Dated visuals.

Last revision on April 29, 2013

Editors Liked

Creepy Lovecraftian atmosphere and monsters
Good mix of physics based puzzles with old-fashioned adventure brainteasers
Spooky visuals and disturbing insanity effects
Horror show sound effects that will keep you on the edge of your seat
A genuine sense of fear and helplessness
Clever puzzles that are never too cheap
Brilliant sound design
Remarkably rich atmosphere and stunning environments
Improved physics engine allows for greater immersion
The sanity meter will cause panic

Editors Didn't Like

Physicsbased interface can require some annoying mouse maneuvers
Dated visuals
Can cause motion sickness
Easy puzzles
Voice acting is hit or miss
It’s not always clear what to do next

Expert reviews and ratings

By Gamers Daily News on April 28, 2011 75

“The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.”Calling Amnesia: The Dark Descent a survival horror game doesn’t do it enough justice. It’s...

By GameZone on October 17, 2010 75

Daniel wakes up with a splitting headache in a decrepit castle, and not a shred of memory. I normally would have rolled my eyes at the premise, except Daniel did it to himself. As detailed in a note written by his former self, Daniel “chose to...

By V3.co.uk on October 03, 2010 80

A truly chilling adventure Good Points Very scary, excellent eerie sound design; clever puzzles Bad Points Graphics are a bit basic; voice acting is a little weak...

By GameSpot on September 30, 2010 85

Amnesia just might drive you insane, but in a very good way since this is one of the scariest horror games you're ever going to...

By Game Observer on September 19, 2010 94

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a masterpiece horror game. If you played the Penumbra series, you shouldn’t even be reading this. You already have the game. If you enjoy horror games, this is a top priority. If you’re someone who thinks you...

By Hooked Gamers on September 18, 2010 88

Think of the scariest game you’ve ever played. It’s not as scary as Amnesia: The Dark Descent.Seriously. I am a big fan of the survival horror genre, from early examples like Alone In The Dark and Realms Of The Haunting to modern terrors such...

By Fusion Mods on September 14, 2010 100

In a sea of survival horror action titles comes a game from Frictional which actually encapsulates true survival horror mechanics. Amnesia: The Dark Descent sounds like a generic title, but after an intensely atmospheric and ruthlessly unique ten...

By New Game Network on September 14, 2010 82

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a brilliant follow up game from Frictional Games after their successful Penumbra games. The mechanics feel similar to the Penumbra games albeit controlling the player more and displaying some truly oppressive and...

By Cheat Code Central on September 08, 2010 90

How good is Amnesia: The Dark Descent? Or maybe you want to know how scary it is? Let me put it this way; I had to shut the game down a few times to satisfy myself I was absolutely alone in my house. My house is over a hundred years old, and it really...

By Neoseeker on September 06, 2010 90

When I had my first look at Frictional Games' Amnesia: The Dark Descent, I noted while there were moments of real fear, the experience as a whole was disappointing in a sense, as it came up short of being completely mortifying. Having played the...

By IGN Gear on September 03, 2010 85

This is one of the scariest games in recent memory. The loading screen recommends you turn the lights off and play with headphones, something I'll strongly echo. Amnesia: The Dark Descent's puzzles aren't especially impressive and the voice...

By itreviews.com on October 04, 2010

If Amnesia is one thing, the game's definitely not forgettable. It's a highly polished horror survival tale with some well balanced puzzles, a keen sense of pacing, and many genuinely chilling, even heart-racing moments. This is probably the...

By GamingShogun on September 27, 2010

Have you ever played a game that literally made you cover your face in fear like a little girl? Just in time for the Halloween season, we got our hands on Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Did this game make us go out and buy a night light? Check out the...

By OnlineWelten on September 14, 2010 83

Frictional Games gelingt es mit Amnesia nicht nur, die Ängste des Hauptcharakters glaubwürdig auf den Monitor zu zaubern, sondern das Studio transportiert diese Gefühle auch direkt auf jeden, der mit dem Titel in Berührung kommt. Die...

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