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Review of Amnesia: Rebirth on PlayStation 4

by Chucky Chucky photo Oct 2020
Cover image of Amnesia: Rebirth on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 20 Oct 2020
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games

Introduction

Welcome back to the land of pure terror and questionable decisions. If you thought your last family trip was disastrous, try crashing a plane into the desert and waking up with no memory. That's the life of Tasi Trianon in 'Amnesia: Rebirth'. It's like a family vacation, except instead of battling for the last piece of pie, you're battling nightmarish shadow creatures and your own fading sanity. Fun times ahead!

Gameplay

Now, let's talk gameplay. You control Tasi - that's right, you have the honor (or misfortune) of guiding a pregnant woman through dark, dank caves with monsters lurking in every corner. It's like if a modern-day adventure was sponsored by anxiety and a lack of flashlight batteries. Your job? Solve puzzles, manage your light sources like you're rationing snacks for a 10-hour road trip, and avoid sanity-eroding darkness. There's no combat; so if you face a monster, your options are run or hide. Just remember to breathe. Or don't. Apparently, Tasi likes to hallucinate all of her issues, and when she gets scared, the darkness will whisper sweet nothings and show her grotesque images. Pretty standard first-date behavior, if you think about it.

Graphics

Graphically, 'Amnesia: Rebirth' is quite the treat... if you enjoy dark, distorted environments that scream 'stay away unless you want to regret life choices'. The art design does a fantastic job of building tension and atmosphere. The eerie lighting and shadow play are so good that you might even find yourself believing that the corner of your living room is alive. Watch out! It might be filled with existential dread. The ancient ruins and deserted forts make for a beautifully haunting backdrop that contrasts the cringe-inducing creatures of the dark. It's like a vacation brochure if the primary focus was disemboweling and psychological terror instead of sunbathing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Amnesia: Rebirth' manages to bring back all the horror your grandmother told you about when she talked about her youth; minus the unauthorized trips to the local high school prom. It dives deep into themes of loss, motherhood, sacrifice, and the questionable morality of relying on dark forces to achieve your desires. Just remember: if Tasi can make it through, so can you. Or maybe not. It's up to you and your choices in this beautifully crafted horror experience. If you're looking for a game that will get your heart racing and your panic levels soaring, look no further. Just look out for those dark corners, because they might have a monster waiting for your next cringe-worthy decision.

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