Amnesia the Dark Descent is among one of the very few games that is set in the 19th century and it gives you the ability to play as an individual who suffers from amnesia, the protagonist. Daniel awakens in a Prussian castle and needs to find out why and how he got there. Calling it one of the scariest games is perhaps an understatement to say the least.
The game may seem simple at first, but it is more complicated once you get a hang of it. Your goal is to explore the environment and solve any and all puzzles that come along the way. However, you will need to avoid the monsters and ghouls that haunt the castle and get out in one piece. The horrors will make you question Daniel’s sanity and you need to avoid confrontations as much as possible, which is a challenge itself.
You have to keep in mind that you cannot fight the ghouls you encounter and if you are unable to avoid them, you will need to find shelter in the darkness. The game is quite panicky and brutal. The graphics are brilliant and fit well with atmosphere. But the sound effects are what actually set this game apart from the rest of the crowd. Amnesia the Dark Descent delivers a dreadful combination of graphics and sounds that will instill a sense of fright, but is perfect for individuals who are particularly fond of the horror genre.
Amnesia the Dark Descent offers great replayability factor and is horrifying even without the darkness and monsters.
Classic horror that will give you the creeps during gameplay
