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Amnesia: The Dark Descent |OT|
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Attackthebase
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Y2Kev said:
You just convinced me to buy this game. Thank you.
Max said:
Yeah. It causes the game to crash if you toggle it on. I had to go into the config file and manually turn it off for the game to launch properly again.
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Anyways, just got my first real scare!
Zombie thing appearing behind me and then vaporized into dust
I think the game would have been better served without the voiceovers though.
HK-47 said:
The continuous background noise. It felt like they were trying too hard to set the mood. I think the absence of sound is more powerful.
BTW, is there any harm with running around? I'm being very stingy with my items so I'm running light source to light source.
Oh man. This game is leaving me tingling all over.
Not so endearing are the crashes.
Seriously killing the mood! Any tips to make it stop? Any known problematic settings? It's not constant, but it does happen once in awhile. I had to replay an entire section because of a crash.
Running through the water whipping doors with that water monster chasing me down was so damn tense! I had to stop after I found the Back Hall. Perfect sanctuary after all that tension. Loving it!
Not so endearing are the crashes.
Seriously killing the mood! Any tips to make it stop? Any known problematic settings? It's not constant, but it does happen once in awhile. I had to replay an entire section because of a crash.
Anton Sugar
Member
With the sale this weekend, bought a copy for a friend, might buy another for my brother. It is hard to recommend this to people, though.
"Do you like games where you feel absolutely helpless and frightened 80% of the time?"
"Do you like games where you feel absolutely helpless and frightened 80% of the time?"
ratcliffja
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Is the actual game better than the demo? It honestly was incredibly boring. I kept waiting for a scary section but it never came.
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Deleted member 17706
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I just picked this up off of Impulse for $10 along with the Penumbra pack (also $10). I played a bit of Amnesia, and damn, even thought it's still morning and bright outside the game is creeping me out! Good stuff!
This game is awesome
I was just in the spare machine parts room
I was just in the spare machine parts room
and I just picked up the spare rods when I hear a noise. So I wait a bit and everything is quiet. I go out and start to walk down a pitch black corridor still worried that there might be something around. I light the lantern, and three feet in front of me is some kind of shambling monster. I completely freaked :lol Fortunately I managed to run away.
theinfinityissue
Member
Hm... Halloween night, still haven't played through a second time... yes, I think a late-night quick run should hit the spot nicely.
Halloween, lights off, headphones in. I lasted just over an hour :lol
The point I stopped
I tried to carry on, but then ran out of oil. Decided to save and exit Love the game so far!
The point I stopped
I got a hint saying 'If you see an enemy, hide'. I knew the next room was gonna be bad! I ran into a corner, turned around.. and sure enough, a monster was standing at the end of the room. I kill my lantern, and my insanity just takes over.
I tried to carry on, but then ran out of oil. Decided to save and exit
Love the game so far!Femmeworth
Banned
I just finished my first hour or so session. D: I decided to end my session once I made it inside the refinery. >_> My whole body feels drained, and I didn't even play it in the dark!
:lol I think I stopped right before that part. I guess I know what to look forward to when I play again... D:elseanio said:Halloween, lights off, headphones in. I lasted just over an hour :lol
The point I stoppedI got a hint saying 'If you see an enemy, hide'. I knew the next room was gonna be bad! I ran into a corner, turned around.. and sure enough, a monster was standing at the end of the room. I kill my lantern, and my insanity just takes over.
I tried to carry on, but then ran out of oil. Decided to save and exit
Shake Appeal
Member
Yeah, don't decide to start playing this game alone in a darkened room on Hallowe'en night. Jesus Christ. I didn't even get that far, just got
Must do better.
the wine cellar key, a door banged open behind me, and I jumped in a cupboard for a few seconds before hammering esc and quitting.
Must do better.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Got this over the weekend and played through the whole thing--couldn't pull myself away.
The absolute worst for me was
This fucking game. Just incredible.
The absolute worst for me was
the storage area for the Back Hall? It was the place where the darkness felt close and "unnatural". I didn't really know what to do down there so I kept getting caught by the brutes. But god damn, the first time I got spotted by one and it just kept coming for me I felt my whole body tingle and I just froze for a few seconds. When I finally did react all I did was cringe (I actually put my fists over my head) and turn away from the screen while I died.
This fucking game. Just incredible.
Dave Inc. said:
I've just done that bit.
Storage (unusual dark place):
I was in the Food Hall (?) which has one long counter down the centre, with two doors off to the right. I go into the first room, pick up some stuff, head back out. Edge open the second door..FUCK, MONSTER! Slammed the door, and ran away to hide. I finally stay in enough light to go back.. maybe it's gone? Creep closer to the door.. BANG BANG BANG.. I run away again :lol At the second attempt at getting closer to the door, I figure that maybe this is a game mechanic, and I just can't go that way. I walk past, proud of my courage, as the monster keeps banging away. How wrong was I? He came bursting through the door, I absolutely freak out and run behind the counter, which is so long I now have no idea which way he's walking. I go down the furthest away end, and peak around the corner. ARGH! It's right there. I run away, and glance behind me. IT'S RUNNING TOO!! I didn't know this, so freak out some more. I find a room, get inside.. attempt to close the door, and as I did he smashes right through it. This is the point I actually reacted physically with a scream! I crouch in the corner, and all I can do is weep. Both in game, and in person
Most terrifying experience I've had in any game. It wasn't just a jump from a loud noise. It was exhilarating fear.
Femmeworth
Banned
I finally got see one of the creatures up close in tonight's session.
I have to admit that the
in the study really got me. :lol The game wouldn't be so scary if Daniel didn't freak out at the slightest thing. I just hope he doesn't turn out to be a dick like Philip in Penumbra. I got to the dungeon and decided to quit for the night. :x
They are more interesting looking than terrifying. They are definitely no Slenderman. *shudders* So now that I know what they look like the game has lost some of its edge.
storage compartment full of bones
Prime crotch
Banned
Fuck everyone that recommended this game, and screw you storage place, and you too dungeon level and....