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Brick Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 That was a terrifying lack of information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Seems like they are going for existentialism route again. I loved the ending of SOMA, but it had me messed up for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Remarkableriots Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I have explored the limits of human resilience by buying leftovers in the deli area from the day before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hmm from the title I almost assumed it was a "remaster" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 After SOMA and Dark Descent, I'll probably pick this up Day 1. Actively excited for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I'm definitely down for another Amnesia, as long as it's more like the first game, and less like A Machine for Pigs. Still haven't played SOMA, but I do know the best way to play it is with monster encounters turned off, supposedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Brick said: I'm definitely down for another Amnesia, as long as it's more like the first game, and less like A Machine for Pigs. Still haven't played SOMA, but I do know the best way to play it is with monster encounters turned off, supposedly. Unsure if you are aware or not, but Frictional didn't develop Machine for Pigs, they only published it. It was developed by The Chinese Room, who's only other game that I have any knowledge of is Dear Esther. The monster encounters can be a bit frustrating sometimes, but its just a walking simulator without it. Not that its entirely a bad thing, just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, Nokt said: Unsure if you are aware or not, but Frictional didn't develop Machine for Pigs, they only published it. It was developed by The Chinese Room, who's only other game that I have any knowledge of is Dear Esther. The monster encounters can be a bit frustrating sometimes, but its just a walking simulator without it. Not that its entirely a bad thing, just food for thought. Oh I'm aware. The story was good, but I wish Fictional had done the actual game design, and had The Chinese Room write the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 With Amnesia: Rebirth, Frictional Games wants to go beyond jump scares (PC Gamer) Quote Despite its penchant for making YouTubers scream, the first Amnesia took a restrained approach to jump scares. A glimpse of a monster, a door suddenly slamming shut—there were a fair number of occasions where you might have needed a fresh set of pants, but it wasn’t gratuitous. For Rebirth, Frictional’s making even more of an effort to not go for the easy scares. "Players are now very used to the simpler tricks, and generally all low hanging fruit that you can use to make a game scary," says Grip. “We tried to avoid all of that during this period of development and to twist player expectations when possible." The Amnesia: Rebirth Interview: "Only Releasing a Game Every 5 Years Takes a Toll On You" (USgamer) Quote Frictional Games on revisiting Amnesia, lessons learned from Soma, and the studio's future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 9:13 PM, Nokt said: It was developed by The Chinese Room, who's only other game that I have any knowledge of is Dear Esther. Don't forget Everybody's Gone to the Rapture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Don't forget Everybody's Gone to the Rapture! I never played it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bloodporne Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Still a Day 1 release for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 2:04 PM, Emperor Diocletian II said: Maybe it’s just me, but this doesn’t make me really want to play the game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Game Information Game Title: Amnesia: Rebirth Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Oct 20, 2020) PC (Oct 20, 2020) Developer: Frictional Games Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 79 average - 81% recommended Critic Reviews PC Gamer - 91 / 100 Quote A brilliant tale of terror, even if the ride is a little old and clunky. DualShockers - 9 / 10 Quote Spiralling towers, endless deserts and impossible geometry; Frictional's return with Amnesia: Rebirth showcases why they're the masters of horror GameSpew - 9 / 10 Quote All you need to know as a horror fan, or simply a brave gamer, is that Amnesia: Rebirth is a masterfully-crafted experience. There are no next-gen graphical features such as ray-tracing to fawn over, but its visuals are still top-notch and performance is solid. Just as important, its audio and sound design is simply outstanding. They come together to immerse you in one of the most terrifying experiences ever to be put into video game form, but one that also makes you think. Shacknews - 9 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is a solid return to form for Frictional. It has everything I’ve come to expect from the folks behind SOMA and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, but ups the horror game in meaningful ways appropriate to this particular entry. USgamer - 4.5 / 5 stars Quote Making a sequel to one of the most acclaimed horror games in recent memory may be a tall order for some, but Frictional Games has done it with aplomb with Amnesia: Rebirth. Without straying far from the formula that made Amnesia: The Dark Descent so popular and feared in equal measure-the clever use of jump scares, immersive puzzles and the light-dark dichotomy-Rebirth has reinvigorated its brand of horror with a haunting narrative that's as moving as it is refreshing. Rebirth may still be a bit too much to bear for players who don't usually venture into horror, but it's a sequel that should please ardent fans and horror masochists alike. Hobby Consolas - Spanish - 88 / 100 Quote A remarkable adventure and an excellent horror game. The way it mixes tension and brief reliefs will make you come back for more. And it also offers an engaging personal drama. Easy Allies - 8.5 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth arrives just in time for Halloween to scare the crap out of you! GameWatcher - 8.5 / 10 Quote While this is certainly a return to form for the franchise, the game doesn't quite escape the shadow of the original, with the forced narrative aspects sometimes overtaking gameplay. Nevertheless, when judged by its own merits, Amnesia: Rebirth is a quality horror title made by passionate developers out to tell a disturbing story. At the end of the day, I'd recommend this one to any horror fan up for some interactive Cosmic Horror this Halloween season. Attack of the Fanboy - 4 / 5 stars Quote Amnesia: Rebirth won't dramatically shift the modern horror landscape like its predecessor did ten years ago, yet it's an excellent addition to the genre nonetheless. It's an excellent marriage SOMA's narrative sensibilities with The Dark Descent's more terrifying pacing, capable of standing out in the now crowded market. It won't replace SOMA as my all-time favorite horror game, but it's up there. GameSkinny - 8 / 10 stars Quote Though its scares don't reach the heights of the original, Amnesia: Rebirth remains a must-play horror game for delivering a story more akin to a brilliant novel. GameSpot - 8 / 10 Quote The follow-up to Frictional Games' seminal 2010 horror game tightly hones the developer's approach to story, frights, and frustration. GamesRadar+ - 4 / 5 stars Quote A dark and twisted piece of playable horror fiction that delivers a memorable story. IGN - 8 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is one of the most thrilling survival horror games in recent memory – one that is anything but forgettable. Merlin'in Kazanı - Turkish - 80 / 100 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is a game that deserves the name of the series with its gripping story and exquisite design. Anyone who loves horror games should buy and play. Spaziogames - Italian - 8 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth tells a mature story about loss and human resilience. After SOMA, the new direction chosen by Frictional Games is finally clear. It's a turning point for the horror genre. TheSixthAxis - 8 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is an excellent narrative experience with some genuinely taxing environmental puzzles and effective sense of atmosphere. What really got under my skin, was the story being told of grief, loss, panic, and desperation. Playing as the pregnant Tasi and vicariously experiencing her own growing horror is something that will stick with me for a long while, not least because this game manages to be so focused on a woman's body without any hint of sexualisation or objectification. For this, if for nothing else, Amnesia: Rebirth is a groundbreaking title in gaming horror. TrustedReviews - 4 / 5 stars Quote Frictional Games has crafted one of the finest survival horror experiences in recent memory with Amnesia: Rebirth. It never forgets what made the original so compelling, placing as much importance on the haunting things you can't see as it does on the ghastly monsters placed front and centre. However, tired horror conventions occasionally shatter the terrifyingly atmospheric immersion, holding this new Amnesia entry back from excellence. Wccftech - 8 / 10 Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is a more than worthy new entry in the popular series, and one of the best horror games released this year, thanks to its engaging story, very good writing and unnerving atmosphere that can make playing the game feel almost uncomfortable. And if a horror game manages to achieve this, small issues like a lack of gameplay innovation and limited replay value don't really matter. Windows Central - 4 / 5 stars Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is a wildly ambitious horror title that seeks to be standalone and to answer a lot of of questions posed in The Dark Descent. It's gruesome in its style and tragic in its story, and whether the pain will be worth it is up to you. Game Informer - 7.5 / 10 Quote If you're looking for a good scare, Amnesia: Rebirth delivers, but prepare to feel lost and confused along the way PlayStation LifeStyle - 7 / 10 Quote It's frustrating to not be able to talk about the bits of Rebirth that I liked the most due to a fear of spoiling things, but just know that there's a lot to uncover that makes the bits that I liked less worth going through. Although the pacing and second half of the game let things down a bit, an awesome story and a campaign full of tension make Amnesia: Rebirth worth playing through for both the horror fans and the horror fearful. We Got This Covered - 3.5 / 5 stars Quote Amnesia: Rebirth is a solid enough adventure for fans of the genre. That being said, although it's better than its predecessors in different ways, the fact that it can't quite match the narrative highs of SOMA or the scares of The Dark Descent makes it a bit of a forgettable journey. Metro GameCentral - 6 / 10 Quote A disappointing sequel to The Dark Descent, but while the horror elements can seem mundane at times the storytelling and characterisation remain impressive. TechRaptor - 6 / 10 Quote Strong gameplay and atmosphere don't make up for obvious plot twists. However, Amnesia: Rebirth is still worth playing for the things it does right. Push Square - 4 / 10 Quote For the few things Amnesia: Rebirth gets right, there is a mountain of reasons why it feels like Frictional Games is still stuck in 2010. This hide and seek style of gameplay has long outstayed its welcome and the game doesn't do enough to lessen the disappointing impact that brings. It's heartbreaking to say, but after the fantastic SOMA, maybe the Swedish developer shouldn't have bothered returning to what it thinks it knows best. Eurogamer - No Recommendation / Blank Quote Frictional returns with a subversion of horror tropes, though it's not quite the measure of other games in the series. Polygon - Unscored Quote Amnesia: Rebirth shows an inventiveness that The Dark Descent only hinted at. And it’s certainly creepy enough to satisfy the hunger for something spooky this season. Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Unscored Quote An accomplished horror adventure from accomplished horror developers, Amnesia: Rebirth is a worthy entry in the Amnesia series that never quite gets as original as you might hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I was reading reviews this morning and while there are very good ones obviously, as a fan of the original and especially SOMA, I was hoping they'd finally change up their gameplay formula. I'll still pick it up possibly sometime soon but the negative comments are more or less what in line with what I was hoping they wouldn't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Amnesia: Rebirth gets a monster-free 'Adventure Mode' | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM The game's creative lead says the new mode is less horror, more Indiana Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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