I played it myself, eventually, with the lights out and the headphones on. Even from the safety of the spectator’s seat, I was thoroughly spooked-and irretrievably hooked. Too new to the world of horror games (and too chicken) to play it myself at first, I watched a commentary-free walkthrough on YouTube (sadly, I no longer know whose, or I would credit them here). My first experience of the game was secondhand. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the original Amnesia: The Dark Descent played a pretty significant role in shaping who I am today as a gamer, writer, and narrative designer. Now, anyone who knew me back when I was a full-time video game journalist knows I couldn’t let this moment pass me by without both (a) screaming in raw, primal, fangirlish joy and (2) writing about it. Later, if you need quickly a place to hide, you can enter directly in that room.Earlier this week, Frictional Games released a trailer for a new title called Amnesia: Rebirth. – Every time you leave a room, leave its door open.
Every time you are going to pick up an item or do a progress, get ready for a quick reaction The more important is the item picked or the progress done, the more likely is that a gatherer (or something else) spawns or come suddenly where you are. They often spawn when you pick up an item or when you do a progress in the game. Even dark corners or blinds spots work well If you see a closet, open it, empty it (if needed) and leave an opened door. – Every time you enter a room, search for a hiding place. With the door closed, the gatherer has to break it, and you’ll have the time to hide yourself – Every time you enter a room, close the door behind you. When the gatherer is gone, you can go safely in the room where the gatherer was If you hear a gatherer inside, shut immediately the door and run away towards a hiding place. Open it a little and wait a couple of seconds.
When you want to enter a room, don’t throw open the door. – Sometimes, gatherers are into the room. When the normal, ambience, music is back, the gatherer is no more lurking around “Danger” music for the Grunt and for the Brute). – When you are hiding from a gatherer that is searching you, there is a specific, tense, music (search on Youtube the – If you hear the terror meter (you can search it on Youtube), run away. If the gatherer is far enough, he won’t see you If you have no alternative, you can hide yourself by holding a barrel in front of you. However, if you hide in the room without being seen by the gatherer, he won’t find you – If a gatherer sees you enter a room, he will enter in it too. If you are in the light and the gatherer is about to see you, it is better to run away, rather in a zig-zag path, if it is possibile If you are in a dark place and the gatherer is not moving towards you, it may be better to go away silently. As appropriate, it may be better to move away slowly or run away. If you know that, go in the opposite direction. Don’t panic, turn off your lantern and try to understand where the gatherer is. – If you are out of a room and a gatherer is close to you, don’t rush around aimlessy. It may be useful if a gatherer is looking for you – Every time you enter a new area, look for a good hiding place and keep it in mind. To avoid the loss of sanity due to darkness, sometimes it is better to light candles. Be careful with your lantern, it would make you more visible. – When you are moving into an unknown, dark area, gatherers may be around. Gatherers will notice you less, especially in the dark – It is better to crouching down (even while you move) as much as possible.