Mastering Amnesia: The Bunker - The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Beginner Mistakes

The newest addition to the Amnesia series by Frictional Games delves into the unsettling world of war trauma, as players navigate a barren bunker teeming with lurking danger. Despite the scarcity of ammunition, players must venture forth with care and strategy if they wish to emerge unscathed, as even the slightest misstep could lead to dire consequences and a swift end to the game.

7 Setting The Difficulty To High

Experienced gamers may feel confident enough to tackle the bunker and its terrifying contents on Hard mode, but this could prove to be a mistake as the difficulty setting is punishing. The game's reliance on stealth mechanics and limited resources make the harder difficulty particularly challenging for beginners. To fully appreciate the horror elements of the game, players should start with Easy or Normal mode for their first playthrough. This will allow them to experience the game without becoming too frustrated or repeating scenarios. Losing the sense of terror in a horror game due to frustration can ruin the experience. If players want to test their skills, they can try Hard mode on a second playthrough once they are familiar with the layout and obstacles.

6 Turning Off Hints

Amnesia: The Bunker not only allows players to adjust the game's difficulty, but also provides various in-game options, including subtitles, objective markers, and hints. These options are closely linked to the game's difficulty settings, since turning off hints would require players to rely on their own intuition and knowledge to progress through the game. This would pose a serious challenge, especially if players take a break and return to the game with little memory of where they left off.

It is crucial for players to avoid the mistake of disabling the hints, whether out of overconfidence or a simple misclick, as navigating the bunker without any guidance would undoubtedly lead to frustration and confusion.

5 Ignoring Injuries

In Amnesia: The Bunker, survival horror gameplay is accompanied by injuries and limited crafting. While players coming from other survival horror games may be accustomed to stockpiling supplies like in Resident Evil, doing so in Amnesia could prove dangerous. Injuries increase the player's risk of being tracked down by the bunker's beast, and also attract the rats that inhabit it. When injured, players leave a trail of blood that can lead enemies right to them, including the rats that can deal unexpected damage to the player. Therefore, players should use healing resources only when necessary, instead of hoarding them.

4 Making Too Much Noise

Players must be cautious of making noise in the Amnesia series, as it can lead to deadly consequences. For those unfamiliar with the game or who haven't played in a while, it's important to remember that running and loud noises can alert the monster to the player's location, putting them in danger of becoming the creature's next meal. It's crucial for players to remain stealthy, particularly when they hear the creature's grunts nearby. While it may be tempting to try and make a run for it, players should exercise patience and avoid taking unnecessary risks if they hope to survive their journey through the bunker.

3 Standing Your Ground

Armed with a pistol and grenades, players may be enticed to confront the Bunker's monster and explore the area without fear by using the explodable barrels scattered around. However, this would be a grave error. When the player inevitably attracts the beast, either through leaving a blood trail or making loud noises, the beast will investigate. Many players' initial reaction may be to attack it, but this would be as ineffective as attempting to take down Mr. X in Resident Evil 2. The best course of action is to momentarily stun the beast and then flee and hide to preserve ammunition for unlocking doors or when trapped between the beast and a dead end.

2 Not Taking The Rats Seriously

Players must also be wary of the rats that scurry throughout the bunker, in addition to the looming threat of the beast. Despite their small size, the rats are not to be underestimated, as they can inflict significant harm on Henri if he is not careful. Ignoring their presence is a mistake, as they can quickly swarm and overpower the player. To avoid this, players should take care to avoid attracting rats by tending to their injuries promptly and avoiding areas where the rodents are known to congregate.

1 Always Turning On The Generator

Constantly relying on the generator to light the way may seem like the safest option in the Administration room, but it comes at a cost. Fuel is a finite resource, and players who continuously use the generator risk running out of fuel when they need it the most. To avoid this, players should assess their surroundings and determine if they can navigate a segment without the generator's aid. By using their own intuition and risk assessment, players can conserve fuel and ensure they have enough light to guide them through later parts of the game.

Amnesia: The Bunker is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Microsoft Windows.