A first-person horror game in a WWI bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person action game set in a WWI bunker. It is a suspenseful horror game in which the player must survive while being pursued by unknown terrors in the darkness. The game is designed to be immersive, putting the player in a state of unease from start to finish.
This game is part of an ongoing series of horror games carrying the "Amnesia" name. Other games in the franchise include the original Amnesia: Dark Descent and Amnesia: Rebirth, its sequel. The game also features puzzle-solving elements.
Left alone in a bunker
The premise of Amnesia: The Bunker sees the player take control of a faceless protagonist in a first-person perspective. They have been left alone in a World War I bunker with only one bullet remaining in their gun. The player must find their way through the bunker to escape, solving puzzles and surviving the terrors that lurk in the darkness.
One of the most notable aspects of this game is the ability to experiment with the environment that surrounds you. Players will have the freedom to interact with various items and manage their resources so that they do not gather too many of them nor waste them carelessly. You should also remain wary of the omnipresent creature that keeps track of you and reacts according to your actions.
With a non-linear plot and a sizable open world, players can also look forward to hours’ worth of gameplay. All of these are presented with tactile and realistic physics that make the gameplay feel even more lifelike. Not to mention, the game allows you to choose from three difficulty modes that let you customize your gameplay experience by changing the number of available resources and the aggressiveness of the monsters.
Limited tools and even more limited vision
The environment of Amnesia: The Bunker is dark and tense. The player is only able to see a short distance in front of them at any given time. The player does have access to a dynamo flashlight, which can be charged up by simply pulling on a cord. However, doing this makes a noise that attracts unwanted attention to the player.
Players should also note that the game has some steep system requirements. In order to accommodate all of the high-quality graphics and the numerous game files that make up the extensive storyline, players should prepare a sizable amount of storage space on their devices. This can make it quite difficult for lower-specced devices to play the game smoothly and with no troubles.
A tense, immersive game for horror fans
Fans of horror games and fans of the other Amnesia games will likely be interested in Amnesia: The Bunker. The game does a good job of creating tension while allowing players to choose how much of a challenge they want to take on. It also puts the player in a position where fighting is not a practical option, forcing them to think their way around problems.
