Poll: Penumbra, or Amnesia?

[Sn1P3r M98]

Hello fellow Escapists! There's been a lot of hype about the game Amnesia: The Dark Descent lately on here. However, I noticed that Penumbra has received a lot of hype as well.

I can get the Penumbra Collectors Pack on Steam for $20, just Penumbra: Overture for $10, or Amnesia for $20. I have played the demo, and Amnesia runs perfectly on my computer, so hardware is not an issue.

TL;DR: I have extra money that I want to spend on either Penumbra or Amnesia, and was wondering which was better to purchase.

Please give me your opinions on which is a funner/scarier/all around better game, and thanks in advance.



EDIT: I have made my decision and purchased Amnesia. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[ProfessorLayton]

Penumbra: Overture was kind of scary, but in Amnesia, I had to just stop playing the game because it got so scary. I've never done that before, and I'm a huge horror fan.

 

[Hazy]

Amnesia has more.. what's a good word.. practical puzzles. There's one puzzle in Black Plague that involves fried computer chips and.. you know what? I don't want to get into it.

They're simply more logical.

Overall, Amnesia is probably the better bet, but you should definitely look into Overture and Black Plague if you can.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Oh, I forgot to mention, I played the demos for both, and loved both of them. The more advanced graphics in Amnesia are also not a factor for me.

 

[A Weary Exile]

I own Amnesia but I've never played any of the Penumbra games, I would only vote for Amnesia because the total omission of combat makes surviving all the more difficult and terrifying.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Amnesia has a better Metascore (by 12 points!) so I think that's what I will purchase. I will update if I do buy it soon.

 

[Hazy]

Amnesia has a better Metascore (by 12 points!) so I think that's what I will purchase. I will update if I do buy it soon.

Again, it's a far more enjoyable experience for newcomers. I think you'll enjoy your purchase.

 

[MikailCaboose]

Amnesia is better in my opinion. Plus, the first Penumbra game has combat. Needless to say, it's absolutely abysmal (I though we had gotten past click-and-drag combat).

 

[Zhukov]

Ohhh ohhh, look! Another thread where I can spread the word!

*ahem*

The games are rather similar in many ways. Both are first person horror games with lots of puzzles and a bit of stealth. However, Amnesia is the new and improved version. A refinement of the formula if you will. In particular, the removal of combat definitely makes for a better game.

 

[spartan1077]

Only played Amnesia so I'm a little biased.

 

[Pseudopod]

Amnesia is better in my opinion. Plus, the first Penumbra game has combat. Needless to say, it's absolutely abysmal (I though we had gotten past click-and-drag combat).

While I can't offer an opinion on Amnesia, I stopped playing Penumbra: Overture because of the combat. I got stuck because I was incapable of killing a spider with a rock. I really wanted to like that series, too.

 

[Ickorus]

Amnesia, Penumbra is amazing too and I would definitely recommend you get that too but get Amnesia first.

I haven't completed Amnesia yet, I got a couple hours in and haven't touched it since it scared me that bloody much.

 

[m.zajac]

Amnesia is definitely heavier on the scary scale, I couldn't play it very long without taking a break.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Well, I think it's fairly definitive what I'll get. Thanks guys! I appreciate the help!

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Just bought and installed Amnesia.

Here I go.............

 

[Zhukov]

Just bought and installed Amnesia.

Here I go.............

Heh. This should be good.

I wonder if screams can be heard over the internet...?

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Oh shit!

I'm down in storage now, this is scary as fuck.

Thanks again for reccomending this guys!