Amnesia: The Bunker is a ‘semi-open world’ game in World War 1 France

Amnesia games can be frightening. They pit the player against strange creatures, bizarre mysteries and other people using only their flashlights. This is the shocking third game of the Amnesia series. It’s the first game in the series to give the protagonist a gun, although it doesn’t seem like it’ll be too much help in the grand scheme of things.

The BunkerIt takes place in World War I. A weary French soldier wakes up in the blood-splattered bunker. Similar to previous entries, this game requires that the player manages their stress in a new environment. They will be equipped with a noisy, wind-up flashlight and dynamo torch.

This game is more interactive than the previous ones. The player can choose their priorities, rather than following a predetermined narrative. Possibly the biggest reveal of the trailer was the fact that this time, the player character will get a gun — although considering it’s a revolver with limited ammunition, it probably won’t be too much help against whatever new threats are lurking in the bunker.

Frictional Games was behind Amnesia and other games. SOMAThis is an impressive pedigree. The Bunker: Amnesia is being developed for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and while we don’t have a release date yet, it looks like a fascinating twist on a beloved horror series.