Amnesia: The Dark Descent

[TheEndIsNYE]

Anyone ever play this game? It's one of my favorite games ever and it scares me to death!

[IStoleYourCar]

Originally Posted by TheEndIsNYE

Anyone ever play this game? It's one of my favorite games ever and it scares me to death!

I downloaded the demo... Couldn't finish it I was so scared. Very well made game.

[TheEndIsNYE]

Originally Posted by IStoleYourCar

I downloaded the demo... Couldn't finish it I was so scared. Very well made game.

I have to agree. Even though it's quite scary, it's so worth continuing on the game.

[poorbassist15]

I played this game at a friend's house for several hours. I have to say I was impressed. I love it!

[TheEndIsNYE]

Originally Posted by poorbassist15

I played this game at a friend's house for several hours. I have to say I was impressed. I love it!

I'm currently beating the game, but it's whenever I go to my friend's house. My laptop can't run Amnesia, unfortunately. But I'm currently in the storage room, or I just arrived there.

[jmattbassplaya]

So what about the game is scary, exactly? I was watching Day[9]'s (if you know who that is) cast of the game as he ran through it and it didn't strike me as scary - more of a game that startles you when you least expect it. Am I missing something?

[TheEndIsNYE]

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

So what about the game is scary, exactly? I was watching Day[9]'s (if you know who that is) cast of the game as he ran through it and it didn't strike me as scary - more of a game that startles you when you least expect it. Am I missing something?

It's mainly because you're defenseless and you're only left to run/hide. So you have this thing called the Sanity meter. In order to maintain your sanity, you have to look at a light source of any kind or increase it by making progress throughout the game. Depending on how low your sanity is, you'll start hallucinations of all kind (footsteps, monster screams, etc.) so the horror develop throughout the game. The further you progress, it gets more difficult and frightening. If you have the time, you seriously should play it yourself!

[Actium]

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

So what about the game is scary, exactly? I was watching Day[9]'s (if you know who that is) cast of the game as he ran through it and it didn't strike me as scary - more of a game that startles you when you least expect it. Am I missing something?

I hav eno idea who that guy is but watching somebody play this game kind of ruins it.

It's frightening because the game knows how to build suspense over time to the point where you are anxious and fidgety. Then SHTF in the game and it terrifies you. It knows how to set you up. But you have to immerse yourself in it for it to be effective. I imagine trying to talk to some youtube audience while playing would be too distracting for a game like this.

I thought that as a game it was pretty easy. Especially managing light sources. But the rest made up for it.

[TheEndIsNYE]

Originally Posted by Actium

I hav eno idea who that guy is but watching somebody play this game kind of ruins it.

It's frightening because the game knows how to build suspense over time to the point where you are anxious and fidgety. Then SHTF in the game and it terrifies you. It knows how to set you up. But you have to immerse yourself in it for it to be effective. I imagine trying to talk to some youtube audience while playing would be too distracting for a game like this.

I thought that as a game it was pretty easy. Especially managing light sources. But the rest made up for it.

You actually gotta play the game to really experience the horror. Don't watch LP/Walkthrough videos, that ruins it!

[HaRd]

It was on steam around the holidays for like $5 I believe... I'm definitely scared to start it but will eventually.

[Nolifer]

I've never played it, doubt I ever will, considering how easily I'm freaked out.
I did, however, greatly enjoyed this little snippet from a playthrough. Holy ****, Amnesia WHAT THE **** - YouTube