Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs

I think that this game is not even close to be as scary as the first one, but It has much better story and soundtrack. In a first hour I was really dissapointed but then I was surprised by interesting story and great soundtrack. Instead of simple fear you can feel disturbed and morally challenged. This game is creepy but in more psychological way. You will not fear monsters. I would almost say that the scenes where are monsters after you are one of the weakest ( with some exceptions ). I don´t want to spoil anything so I cannot say too much about concrete examples why this game is actually pretty great, It is one of those game you have to play through to trully get it. But I will write down what this game has and what it lacks. Cons: Gameplay is reduced to movement, pulling your lantern out and basic interaction with objects. Not scary at all. Not a great improvement in graphic since first game. Really weak start. As far as I know, only one ending. Pros: Awesome story. Twists are actually pretty decent. Great soundtrack. Solid atmosphere. Can get into your head and makes you doubt what is right and what is wrong. I really enjoyed this game, but I do not need as great gameplay if story, dialogues and atmosphere are solid. If you are like me, this game is for you...

this game is scary

Though Not exactly a sequel in terms of play style, but a different and more literary kind of horror game. I found it more frightening and disturbing than the original overall because the story seemed more inspired, suspenseful and ultimately more truly tragic and horrifying. A thought provoking reflection on the birth of industrial age and its consequences for society as a whole. The atmosphere was beautifully constructed and very immersive. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes horror that goes deeper than pop out scares and is subtly chilling in a way that lingers and haunts your dreams.

What A Machine for Pigs does better than it's predecessor is immersion and atmosphere. There is nothing in this game that will pull you out of "the zone". The difficulty is perfectly balanced so that progress isn't glaringly simple nor frustratingly unforgiving. The elements of health display, the sanity system, and even the inventory of the first game and all discarded. I feel that, in order for the main focus to be the horrifying story the game tells, removing anything that stands between the user and the in game universe is the best option. Nothing screams "HEY REMEMBER THIS IS JUST A GAME!?" like navigating a menu or interface of some sort. This is a horrific ride through the darkest places of the human condition. Where The Dark Descent made you afraid of the monsters, the scariest thing in A Machine for Pigs is the slow realization of what characters are driven to do. I recommend playing the game as I did: block 6 continuous hours out of your day, throw blankets over the windows, lock the door, turn off your phone, strap on headphones, crank the volume to the max, have plenty of your favorite chemical on hand (caffeine, alcohol, or...what have you), and take your time to fully explore a certain machine, alone and in the dark.

A game without a challenge is not a game. Is it a wallking simulator, is it a game...I don't know. I would give it a 6/10