Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 1

[palistov]

The consequences and results of death in Amnesia are quite central to the game design, actually. They found a balance between trial-and-error and helping the player by easing the difficulty as they died more. Permanent death just doesn't seem appropriate, even for a horror game. Permanent death was appropriate in Justine because of the short length and was more of a test of character rather than a long story to be played out. But I think in a full-length story it might not be entirely appropriate, particularly because I feel the game will be more about the player experience rather than a challenge.

Also, death can result from the debilitating fear that Amnesia affects the majority of players with. I can clearly recall times when I died in TDD specifically because I was too afraid to act, or couldn't escape fast enough because I was so terrified. So why should players be punished for experiencing the game exactly how they are supposed to experience it?

Perhaps an optional mode to have permanent death would appeal to people, and if thechineseroom doesn't deliver, you can always mod the game to have an option for it