Bite Sized PC Review

On the left side of the image is a darkened pyramid, with a glowing white light coming from the tip of the pyramid. Behind it is a cloudy, starry night sky. The rest of the image is black, and right of the picture is a pharaoh statue head. On the left forefront of the image is the text ‘Amenti’ in white and beige.

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I was really curious when watching the trailer for Amenti. As it’s not that often I see games take place in Egypt, especially horror. So, I am grateful to DarkPhobia Games for giving this setting ago. If you’re looking for a new horror game where you get to explore an ancient tomb. Then you can pick up Amenti on Steam for £5.89, which isn’t too bad.

Why we always got to explore, just stay home!

A wide shot of some Egyptian architecture, with the great pyramids in the distants. — Such beauty.

Gameplay

We play a photographer who is looking to take some photos of an ancient Pharaoh Rudamon. This leads him inside one of the great pyramids. Like most games in this style, Amenti doesn’t offer a lot of gameplay, so it’s mostly just walking. You can take random photos within the tomb, although scripted moments are there to progress the game. As you explore further into the tomb, things start to take a more dark and eerie turn. Statues shift, walls appear, then disappear, which builds up great suspense to show you’re not alone.

A shot of two sarcophagi stood up against a wall. Both are covered in hieroglyphics and have the Pharaoh's crown. — And they best stay shut!

Graphics & Audio

The atmosphere of Amenti does everything right and puts you on edge the moment you enter the darkness of the pyramid. The graphics look pretty realistic, and lighting, textures, and absolutely all look top tier and really help immerse the player. Monster designs are creepy but suit the setting perfectly, and well-timed scares that don’t feel cheap make this game a hair-raising treat for horror fans. The use of sound in the game is also top tier, enough to keep you on edge, but not enough that you get desensitised to it. There are even moments where an almost complete lack of sound really adds to the moment, making it far less predictable than some horrors.

The queen stood in a pitch black room looking at the player. She is wearing a gold band around her head and white robe. The door frame has hieroglyphics on it. — And I thought there was no one else here.

Longevity

Overall, Amenti isn’t too long and will take about an hour of your time. There are notes to find, and some extra photos to take in areas if you’re looking to get all the achievements.

Final Thoughts

Thanks to the visuals and use of the photo camera, you get an amazing atmosphere and build of suspense. And when the horror fully begins, it had me running through the tomb, audibly saying, “nope, nope nope”. Amenti does a great job of capturing the unease I’d feel if I were actually in a tomb, and for such a low price, I’d say it was a steal. Ending-wise, it did feel oddly out of place, but I’m more than happy to let it slide.

I think Amenti definitely deserves the Thumb Culture Gold Award. It would have been the platinum, but it’s a little too short, and I wish for a little more story.

Disclaimer: A code was received in order to write this review.

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Kyle McGrath

I’ve enjoyed video games for as long as I remember and I don’t think there isn’t a game I wouldn’t play. For reviews, I try my best to make them simple and easy to understand. With so many games released daily, I attempt to play them all.

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Bite Sized PC Review – Amenti