Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Frictional Games
- Publishers: Frictional Games
Amnesia: Justine (2011)
Amnesia: Justine is a first-person survival horror game developed by Frictional Games and released on April 12, 2011. It is an expansion for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and was initially only released for the Steam version of the game. However, it was later included as an update for all other versions of the game.
The game follows the story of Justine, a young woman who is kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic killer named Alexander. Justine must find a way to escape from Alexander’s clutches and survive the horrors that await her.
Amnesia: Justine is a short but intense experience, with a runtime of around 2-3 hours. The game is known for its atmosphere of dread and suspense, and its use of sound design to create a truly terrifying experience.
Gameplay
Amnesia: Justine is a first-person survival horror game. The player controls Justine as she explores a dark and foreboding castle, searching for a way to escape. The game features a variety of puzzles that must be solved in order to progress, as well as stealth sections where the player must avoid being detected by Alexander.
Justine is unarmed and defenseless, and must rely on her wits and stealth to survive. The player must carefully manage Justine’s sanity, as it will decrease if she is exposed to darkness, loud noises, or other traumatic events. If Justine’s sanity drops too low, she will begin to hallucinate and experience panic attacks, making it even more difficult to survive.
Setting
Amnesia: Justine is set in the same castle as Amnesia: The Dark Descent, but in a different time period. The castle is a dark and foreboding place, with winding corridors, secret passages, and hidden chambers. The atmosphere is one of constant dread and suspense, as the player never knows what horrors may be lurking around the next corner.
Characters
- Justine: The protagonist of the game. Justine is a young woman who has been kidnapped and tortured by Alexander. She is determined to escape and survive, but her sanity is slowly slipping away.
- Alexander: The antagonist of the game. Alexander is a sadistic killer who has kidnapped Justine and is torturing her for his own amusement. He is a cruel and heartless man, who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on others.
Reception
Amnesia: Justine received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmosphere of dread and suspense. The game was also praised for its use of sound design to create a truly terrifying experience. However, some critics found the game to be too short and linear.
Overall, Amnesia: Justine is a solid expansion for Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It offers a short but intense experience that is sure to keep players on the edge of their seats. If you’re a fan of horror games, then you won’t want to miss this one.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Atmosphere of dread and suspense
- Use of sound design to create a terrifying experience
- Challenging puzzles
- Stealth sections
Cons:
- Short length
- Linear gameplay
Review Score
8/10
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