In a similar vein to the developer's previous games, Amnesia is an adventure game played from a first-person perspective. Īn indirect sequel, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is currently in development. In addition, the game's soundtrack is available for purchase and a free content expansion called 'Justine' has been released as well as many fan made expansions and stories. A collection of five short stories set in the world of Amnesia, written by Mikael Hedberg and illustrated by the game's concept artists, was also made available. Originally released independently as a download, the game has since been published in retail by 1C Company in Russia and Eastern Europe as well as THQ in North America. The game was critically well received, earning two awards from the Independent Games Festival and numerous positive reviews.
Released for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms, the game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle, while avoiding monsters and other obstructions as well as solving puzzles. Digital distribution, DVD, Cloud computingĪmnesia: The Dark Descent (previously known as Lux Tenebras or Unknown ) is a survival horror video game by Frictional Games, who previously developed the Penumbra series.
