Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

long story without point, constantly running without end

Doesn't have the mechanical freedom of the original, but it kept my ADHD ass engaged and excited until it was complete; it's a solid choice for a basic, linear horror game

Эта игра пугает скримерами и резкими звуками. Местами жутковато, но я ожидала большего. После прохождения первой части амнезии, которая пугала именно затягивающей и погружающей в себя обстановкой. Загадки конечно должны быть простыми чтобы сильно не зависать над ними, но не настолько чтобы шестеренки под ногами надо было вставить в механизм напротив... Выглядит сама по себе игра не очень, первая 2010 года смотрится симпатичнее, тут текстуры какие-то растянутые. Халтурно выглядит оформление шкафчиков и столов с которыми можно взаимодействовать, потому что наполнение одно и то же: записка 1 шт и какие-то бутылки с книжками. Хотя что еще туда можно положить, если у нас безграничный фонарик в руке? Все какое-то не то прям, не могу посоветовать игру.

People who dismiss this game as a “walking simulator” should revisit it and pay closer attention to the story. A Machine for Pigs is one of the best artistic metaphors for the idea that no eldritch horror we invent can ever be more terrifying than the horrors created by humanity itself.

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs – A Poetic Nightmare Score: 8/10 If The Dark Descent was a haunted house that wanted to give you a heart attack, A Machine for Pigs is a disturbing novel that wants to rot your soul. It is one of the most well-written, atmospheric, and audibly terrifying games ever made. The story of Oswald Mandus and his industrial slaughterhouse is a masterpiece of "cosmic horror," tackling themes of guilt, the 20th century, and what it means to be human in an age of machines. The "Art" of Horror The Atmosphere: The setting—a steampunk Victorian London on New Year's Eve 1899—is incredible. The sound of the massive machine thrumming beneath your feet, the steam hissing from pipes, and the distant squeals create a constant sense of dread. The Writing: This game has some of the best prose in gaming history. The monologue at the end is legendary. It doesn't rely on jump scares; it scares you with concepts. It makes you afraid of what the main character has done, rather than just what is hiding in the dark. The Soundtrack: The score by Jessica Curry is hauntingly beautiful. The mix of industrial grinding noises and tragic cello music perfectly captures the sadness and horror of the story. The Flaws: It Forgot to be a "Game" However, you have to accept that this is barely a survival horror game in the traditional sense. Mechanically Hollow: If you loved managing your tinderboxes, oil, and sanity in the first game, you will be disappointed. They removed everything. You have an infinite lantern, no inventory, and no sanity meter. You basically just walk forward and open doors. The "Walking Simulator" Syndrome: The game is extremely linear. There is almost no exploration and very few puzzles. You are essentially walking through a ghost train ride. Not "Scary" Enough: The enemies (the Pigmen) are terrifying in concept, but easy to avoid. The AI is simple, and because the levels are so open, you rarely feel the claustrophobic panic of the first game. Verdict A Machine for Pigs is a narrative masterpiece trapped in a simplified game. If you go in expecting a hardcore survival challenge, you will hate it. But if you treat it like an interactive horror story—a dark, industrial tragedy about a man and his machine—it is an unforgettable experience. Status: A disturbing classic (just don't expect to fight for your life). 🐷⚙️

great game

Ну шедевр 7\10