Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs is a first-person survival horror game developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games. Released in 2013 for Windows, it is a spiritual successor to Amnesia: The Dark Descent, focusing on narrative-driven horror, psychological tension, and atmospheric exploration. Players take on the role of Oswald Mandus, a wealthy industrialist, as he uncovers dark secrets in a nightmarish, mechanical underworld beneath his mansion.
The game emphasizes stealth, exploration, and problem-solving over combat. Players must navigate dimly lit corridors, avoid horrifying creatures, and solve environmental puzzles while managing limited light sources to survive. The story unfolds through haunting visual cues, audio logs, and environmental storytelling, creating a chilling and immersive experience.
Its graphics feature detailed Victorian-era environments, eerie machinery, and dynamic lighting effects. The sound design, including unsettling ambient noises and a tense musical score, amplifies suspense and fear. Unlike its predecessor, combat is removed entirely, emphasizing vulnerability and psychological horror. Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs delivers a gripping narrative with an unsettling atmosphere, perfect for fans of story-driven survival horror.
Features:
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First-person survival horror gameplay
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Atmospheric Victorian-era environments
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Stealth-based exploration and navigation
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Solve environmental puzzles and obstacles
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No combat—focus on vulnerability and tension
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Dark, story-driven narrative
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Dynamic lighting and shadow effects
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Immersive sound design and haunting soundtrack
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Psychological horror with disturbing imagery
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Challenging and suspenseful exploration
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
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Memory: 2 GB RAM
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850
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DirectX: Version 9.0c
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Storage: 5 GB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
