Worth 20 dollars?

[Welene Wios]

I've seen people claim to be beat the game in 5 hours.

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Also, is there a chance of this getting a sale in the near future?

[Deathykins]

It does take an average of about five hours to beat. Could be longer or shorter depending on how you play, but I doubt anyone will beat it in much less than five on a first playthrough. As for a sale in a near future, I can't say for sure, but I doubt it will get one any time soon as it had a discount for pre-orders.

Now as for your initial question, I can say that it most certainly is if you're a big fan of the horror genre. I am, and I absolutely love the game and think that no horror fan with the ability to buy it without breaking themselves should miss it. However, if you're strapped for cash and want something to hold your attention longer, I would wait for a sale. Otherwise, I say go for it for sure.

[Welene Wios]

Originally posted by Deathykins:

It does take an average of about five hours to beat. Could be longer or shorter depending on how you play, but I doubt anyone will beat it in much less than five on a first playthrough. As for a sale in a near future, I can't say for sure, but I doubt it will get one any time soon as it had a discount for pre-orders.

Now as for your initial question, I can say that it most certainly is if you're a big fan of the horror genre. I am, and I absolutely love the game and think that no horror fan with the ability to buy it without breaking themselves should miss it. However, if you're strapped for cash and want something to hold your attention longer, I would wait for a sale. Otherwise, I say go for it for sure.

I do like horror.

The problem is, I can only spare 20 dollars for videogames until November, and I'm saving my money for Machine for Pigs

[Varius Mayhem]

Without to brag: I looked to the record timer of my camcorder, that was on for about 97-99% of the time and it says around 4:15:10 at the time the game ends. But I got the help of a walktrough four times, that shortened it. Alright... In fairness, I'll add five minutes on it for the times I forgot to record. 4:20:10
Still, the adrenaline rush is there and it is good. I don't regret buying the game. In fact, there's the challenge of recording all events and exploring the game to its fullest. I stumbled over a shadow on the way to the mansion that was lurking at the windows on the upper floors. There are some moments in the game where you can feel the suspense. I wait hungrily for the sequel!

[TheGameGuru]

The game took me 4 and half hour on the first playtrhough without any walkthrougs and without a pause,I was just so hipped for this game that I had to play it till end!There shurly will be a Sale for this game because 20$ is a little little bit to much,15$ would be perfect in my opinion,however you should really buy this game!!

[BriBri]

I finished it a bit over 5 hours. Short, yes, but well worth it.

I actually went into this game feeling pretty cynical about it, but it turned out to be a really awesome and surprising experience. I couldn't stop playing it.

I can't say if Amnesia AMFP will be better or not since it's not out yet, but if you can only afford one, maybe wait for AMFP to come out, get some feedback on that and then decide.

[Deleted *******]

I've been playing the game for 4 hours. I just entered the Women's Ward and i don't know if i'm close to the end or not. Anyway, this game is gold. Pure gold... I've been playing it with headphones and in the dark to create the mood. Normally these games don't scare me but in this one i already jumped two times... and when you're being chased... dear lord... what a pump of adrenaline. A must buy for horror fans.

[Welene Wios]

KK.

Tnx guys.

I'll wait till Machine for Pigs is out and ask for comparissons. Thanks again.

[Kazuuuu]

is very funny to play, buy it!

[Amenophys]

I payed a lot of crap for more than 20 dollars in my life, and this is not crap, this is gold. I already preordered Amnesia. I am the kind of dude that does not only compare the price of a game to its length, but to the experience it provides. Here, each cent is worth it.

It's not about chosing Amnesia over this, or this over Amnesia. It's about playing both.

Compared to a movie you pay at cinema, or a ride on a rollercoaster for you and your gf, the price here is really fair.

[Treff]

It's longer if you take the side info/side story.
AND PLAYING THE GAME SAFE, means you dont run every singel moment :P
ps , u gota have some feeling in the game and u dont get it from rushing the game.
Yes the game is worth the money, and this company can make alot more games and they deserve this little amount of money they are asking for :)

[Welene Wios]

Originally posted by GlobalZilla:

It's not about chosing Amnesia over this, or this over Amnesia. It's about playing both.

Except I pointed out that I can only afford one.
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But thanks for the comment. You certainly increased my interest for this game.

:)

[Grim(CW)]

not sure why people complain about 5 hours anymore.. Its been the standard length of a non-RPG laced game for nearly 10 years or so now. And before that it was far less than 5....
The only things lasting longer require a ton of side trash that adds NOTHING to the game except wasted time on reptitive mini missions and such.
Few ever go over this.

[Dynablaster]

It´s worth every single buck! ^^

[IOM The General]

after reading all the very good reviews on here, i have decided to download it... like a few i am (or shall i say was) a bit sceptical over how scary this game really is but its also the graphics that have got me interested. Who is playing on max quality and what do you think on the visuals ?
I am downloading anyway but would like to know how the graphics add to the game,
Ill post back here once i have finished the game and i do plan to take it easy and watch every corner :P

[Alopekis]

Originally posted by Deathykins:

It does take an average of about five hours to beat. Could be longer or shorter depending on how you play, but I doubt anyone will beat it in much less than five on a first playthrough.

Steam says I only played for 4 hours, and I've beaten it. I wasn't rushing or anything either and even spent a good while just hiding under beds from certain enemies. It's a pretty short game, but it's enjoyable so I'm gonna say that it is worth the money.

Honestly, the ending was kind of predictable and the game overall was really short. It also got progressively less and less scary as you went through. The first few scares were good, then they got really predictable. It basically gets to a point where you'll be walking down a hall, say "There's gonna be a jumpscare" and then there is.

Again, I think the game is worth the 20 dollars, but I'm not sure that I agree with the people who think that this is one of the greatest games. However, I do hope that they make another game, because I would definitely buy it. My only real gripes about this game is how predictable it can be with its scares and its length.

I know I'm probably gonna be the one here with the unpopular opinion, but this is honestly how I felt about it. Not the greatest game in the world, but it's worth the money.

Edit: Okay, so I just looked at the time again, and steam says 4.8 hours. So, roughly 5 hours. Still kind of short, but I guess that's better. lol