Amnesia: The Dark Descent (makers of Penumbra)

[Kingston]

https://www.amnesiagame.com




https://af.gog.com/game/amnesia_the_dark_descent?as=1649904300

Spoiler

A video of gameplay:

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/57957

Looks like the gameplay is the same as in Penumbra. Penumbra and Penumbra: Black Plague are the scariest games I've ever played, so I'm really looking forward to this. I do hope they add some new gameplay elements too so that it's not just "Penumbra in a different setting", though I wouldn't mind that too much.

 

[DarkUnderlord]

That reminds me, I've yet to play the latest instalment. They released a third one a while ago.

 

[MessiahMan]

I dig that creepy run-down castle vibe they're playing for. Pretty wimpy trailer, but I guess they wouldn't have too awful much to show yet.

 

[Gragt]

That reminds me, I've yet to play the latest instalment. They released a third one a while ago.

That one was a big disapointment as it is simply a serie of puzzles one after the other. The sense of exploration and horror of Black Plague isn't present as it's pretty clear you're there only to push boxes around or combine items, nothing more.

 

[Kingston]

I'm not sure if Penumbra: Requiem was even made by the same team. It's just a bunch of puzzle levels (actual levels, no exploration) with no coherence nor resemblance of a plot.

It's kinda like Portal except it's not fun.

 

[sqeecoo]

That reminds me, I've yet to play the latest instalment. They released a third one a while ago.

Do not, I repeat, do not play the third installment under any circumstances. It sucks so much there is a serious danger of your brain imploding. But the first two parts were brilliant, and by far the scariest games I've played.

 

[Elwro]

Guys, please Preorder the new Penumbra game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent before 31st of May, since if they hit 2000 preorders, they'll put a commentary track into the game and I'd like that.

It's $10 until May 11. And you get all three versions (Win, Mac, Linux).

 

[Fez]

Don't you get it for $5 if you went for that charity game pack too?

 

[Elwro]

Nah, you don't. In the charity pack (here, it'll be running until May 11) you get Penumbra: Overture for as few $ as you want. Then, you can buy all Penumbras released up to now (the "Collection") for $5. The Amnesia title isn't included, but I still think it's a pretty sweet deal for someone who didn't play any of these games (like me).

Amnesia's regular price will be $20.

 

[Tails]

I'm pre-ordering Amnesia for sure.

 

[Fez]

Nah, you don't. In the charity pack (here, it'll be running until May 11) you get Penumbra: Overture for as few $ as you want. Then, you can buy all Penumbras released up to now (the "Collection") for $5. The Amnesia title isn't included, but I still think it's a pretty sweet deal for someone who didn't play any of these games (like me).

Amnesia's regular price will be $20.

Ah, I see.

I will pre-order it just because I don't have the heart to say no to you and imagine the resulting frown. It would be like kicking a puppy.

 

[Kingston]

Thanks for the heads up, 7 euros is pretty damn cheap. The first two Penumbras are the best games I've played in recent years. Let's hope they haven't lost the charm, fantasy horror is prolly harder to pull off than sci-fi horror.

 

[Elwro]

I will pre-order it just because I don't have the heart to say no to you and imagine the resulting frown. It would be like kicking a puppy.

Thanks ^_______^

 

[Marquess Cornwallis]

Guys, please Preorder the new Penumbra game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent before 31st of May, since if they hit 2000 preorders, they'll put a commentary track into the game and I'd like that.

I already pre-ordered. Twice. It's nice to see the pre-order count near the 2000 mark, it was stuck at around 500 for quite a while.

 

[Tails]

1803 Pre-orders already.

 

[Phelot]

I just preordered. I loved the Penumbra games, but always wished it was in a setting like Amnesia seems to be in, so this should be great!

 

[hanssolo]

goddamnit I caved, so much for my tpb discount..

 

[Fez]

1930 pre-orders now. So close to success I can almost imagine Elwro's rosy cheeks and smiling face as the dream comes true.

 

[Elwro]

oh god oh god it's 1936 now

 

[Tails]

They will make it.

 

[Elwro]

WE MADE IT

The Codex has once again presented the true meaning of team spirit in front of the whole internet. So happy to be a part of it!

and lol, additional $20000 for a commentary track? You've got to be shitting me. Nah, just kidding :D

VD should do something like this - "after 1000 preorders 3 quests will get an additional non-brutal solutions!" etc.

 

[Jack]

I really liked Penumbra, and I don't think this game dissapoint me.

What I found intriguing was the design blog.
This isn't your ordinary indie developer.

 

[coaster]

Bit late to the party, but preordered anyway. The Penumbra games were good, atmospheric fun.

 

[Phelot]

Isn't the game only going to be like $30 full price? I hope it's not really short.

 

[Fez]

I think it is $20, so not so bad even if it is short.