Horror games are sometimes a hit or miss for players because, oftentimes, they are either not scary enough or simply not very fun to play from a gameplay perspective. However, over the last few years, certain horror games have gotten quite creative in their scare tactics. Thanks to the success of games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil horror games can use other aspects of fear to emulate the thrills and chills of the genre.
Of those games, Amnesia has done a great job at making psychological horror games much more interesting to play, which has made Amnesia itself one of the best horror games of the current generation. Amnesia: Rebirth was released back in 2020. Players can witness a new story in a new setting, while still following the same themes and gameplay elements that made the Amnesia games one of the best horror franchises of all time. Because Amnesia: Rebirth has a steep learning curve, with no HUD or barely any indication of what players should do, arming themselves with these tips should make navigating the world easier.
5 Crouch Often
One of the reasons why Amnesia: Rebirth is one of the best psychological horror games in 2022 is because of how vulnerable the game makes players feel. Since they can't fight back, everything is against the player in Amnesia: Rebirth. This adds to the fear factor a lot more and since monsters are roaming around the desert landscape in which the game is set, players will have to move strategically to get around them.
While crouching, players will move much more slowly, which in Amnesia: Rebirth is worth it for fans to get around. Players will make less noise, which in turn makes it harder to be spotted. Crouching is basically essential in these types of games since players can't up arm against the monsters. Plus, if players crouch just before jumping onto a platform that is lower than the player, they will make less noise, which is also will help fans navigate the world. Players should be patient when playing Amnesia: Rebirth; taking their time is the best way to get around, and crouching showcases that.
4 Stay In The Shade
Much like in the first Amnesia game, players need to stay in the light in order to stay sane. However, since Amnesia: Rebirth is set in a drastically different location, this mechanic has been tweaked to accommodate the world. Since Amnesia: Rebirth is set in the blazing desert, staying too long in the sun can be hazardous for the protagonist's health.
Players will still lose their sanity when staying in the darkness for too long. However, in order to combat the heat, players sometimes need to find shade. These shaded spots are scattered throughout the map, so as long as players consistently find and search for these areas, then the elements will pose less of a problem.
3 Be Mindful When Exploring
In horror games, one of the most important things for players to do is explore, which can help them find clues, items, and things that can help them get through certain sections. In the Amnesia games, this mechanic is somewhat the same, however, players need to be mindful of their sanity.
Exploration is necessary, but players should note how much they do in Amnesia: Rebirth. Always be aware of one's access to natural light and when to utilize the lantern. Basically, if players are cognizant of their surroundings, exploring shouldn't pose much of a problem. Plus, Amnesia: Rebirth is home to some rather terrifying levels, so players should figure out if some areas are even worth staying in or not!
2 Use The Amulet
On top of helping players navigate the world, this piece of equipment helps players find a supernatural location called the Dark World, which is one of the locations frequently present in Amnesia: Rebirth. Since there's no HUD, navigating through the Dark World can be a challenge and since the Dark World is in......darkness, players' sanity levels will drop quickly as well.
However, there are natural light sources and matches littered throughout these sections which can help players safely navigate the world. On top of that, if players check the amulet every so often it will help players find their way through the Dark World since it lights up when players are going in the right direction. While the Amulet is great for navigation, it's also good for exploration and helps players find items much quicker, so if players use the amulet almost obsessively, then they'll have an easier time getting through Amnesia: Rebirth.
1 Conserve Light
The lighting mechanic is probably one of the most important mechanics, if not, the most important one in all the Amnesia games, because it helps players manage their sanity. One of the reasons why Amnesia: Rebirth is one of the best horror games of 2020 is because light is a double-edged sword. It maintains players' sanity, but can potentially attract enemies as a result. Regardless if players are in the dark or the light, the protagonist's safety is never assured. There are two sources of lighting players can have on them. First, they have matches. Then, as players progress, they will come across an Oil Lamp, which makes navigating a lot easier.
Both of these light sources don't last forever, so players need to manage how much they use. Taking one of the previous tips, which is crouching, players can light up a match and use it much longer due to the speed players are moving. Nevertheless, fans should note that these matches still go out pretty quickly, so finding as many of them as possible is recommended. The Oil Lamp, which is a much better light source compared to the matches, still needs oil but can light the way for up to two minutes, which is a rather long time in Amnesia: Rebirth. Both light sources still need to be managed so if players use them both sparingly, finding their way should be easy.
Amnesia: Rebirth is available now on PS4 and PC.