Recent reviews by Douglas Quaid

Today, at almost 30 years old, I finished Amnesia: The Dark Descent for the first time. It all started in 2011, when we gathered our friends to play together, and I heard about this game for the first time. We loved to unite the guys together to play, especially horror games and we had heard that nothing beat this one. We were just teenagers, and we'd played some very scary games, but this one was so surprisingly strong, no one could even bear to watch directly, I was the only one who dares to play alone. With the little courage we had at the time, we only went to the Wine Cellar part, from there we alternated between the menu, desperately quitting the game, opening it again and the cycle repeating itself.

I decided to pick up the game again 12 years later. The reasons were curiosity (if the game is still as terrifying as it was at the time), fascination with the story (even though I know little), and also because of this remarkable experience of mine as a teenager. After finishing the game, 12 years later, I share here the following updated findings with great sincerity and impartiality. First, we start with the GRAPHICS . The game is a little dated, and for that I implemented a remaster made by a fan, which is widely used and known by the community, which gave the game an excellent upgrade compared to the original. Without a doubt, it doesn't compare to today's graphics and mechanics, but nothing that hinders your experience. The game is perfectly playable nowadays, not to mention that the lack of light in the game helps and alleviates a lot in terms of level of details, especially those with greater distance.

Now the second factor, ATMOSPHERE . I don't think any other horror game I've played until this day compares to Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Perhaps Resident Evil (the 1st Remake) and Silent Hill 2 are the closest, but it really involves another complexity. The game is too dark. It has extremely uncomfortable ambient sounds, such as screams of torture, children's cries, creaking wood, footsteps and agonizing moans. Something truly diabolical. Resources, especially oil, are scarce in the game, and must be used in moderation, which induces the player to perform actions with a certain anxiety and accelerated pace, making you “throw yourself” into the unknown and macabre environments of the scenario without know what awaits you. Finally, something that doesn't get talked about much and deserves real applause and recognition. The soundtrack... the game's soundtrack/sound effects are simply FANTASTIC. They fit perfectly with each segment of the game. Moments of hope, terrifying moments, characters, environment, chase, complete mastery.

Third factor, atmosphere. I don't think any oth... oops... I just remembered, that was already written... now is the part where we will deal with the ENEMIES of the game. The monsters.... ahhhh the monsters... how to define them? They are horrible, grotesque, with bizarre movements and soul-shuddering sounds. Add this to the darkness and the environment around you and the impact is powerful. To this day, I believe that no other creature has ever given me such chills. Furthermore, they do not appear so frequently, a factor that means that the quality of construction of moments is prioritized, causing greater apprehension and anxiety. This entire set makes each encounter desperate, unpredictable and remarkable. As you progress through the game, you will better understand how the mechanics and stealth through monsters work, reducing the tension level a little and increasing your confidence and courage.

Fourth and penultimate factor, ENVIRONMENT/SETTING . Here, in my opinion, is where the game's creators rocks. The game takes place in 1839, in Brennenburg Castle, Prussia. This era has a lot of historical inspiration from the Middle Ages and the Enlightenment. The level of creativity and intelligence to set a horror game in an ancient era with historical involvement is brilliant! An extremely rich idea, opening up a river of possibilities and elements that were masterfully introduced into the game. A dark and gigantic castle, lamps, candles, books, potions, tonics, paintings, chains, barrels, everything perfectly placed. Imagine a time when science was moving in short steps... everything was uncertain, mysterious. Science or Witchcraft? Alchemy or Magic? All concepts were hypothetical, undefined. All this air of mysticism can be defined as a touch of elegance introduced to the game. All historical elements and settings are the foundation, the soul of the game that encapsulates all the previously mentioned terror and atmosphere.

Finally, STORY/CHARACTERS . I can't believe I've come this far..., but I must continue with courage and determination to finish my review. The game takes place only in the castle, but the story begins long ago before the game. Thanks to the amnesia, the game captivates us to look for all the pieces of the puzzle with determination and enthusiasm. Why we woke up like this, why we have to kill the castle baron, why horrible things happened, and so on. As you progress through the game, things start to become clearer and all your questions are gradually answered. The fact that we continue even when we shouldn't, directly concerns the mold and personality of the character Daniel, who you controls.

Daniel is a fantastic character, who needs to go on a true hero's journey. Loaded with guilt and remorse, but with convictions and steely courage to determinedly achieve redemption and the incessant search for good at all costs. Antagonist or Protagonist? Villain or Hero? I don't remember anymore... it's up to you... just like... Alexander, the game's other notable character. Alexander is the stereotypical powerful and wise man. As Daniel himself mentions: ‘’A Renaissance man, like Da Vinci’’. Alexander is the man who sets out to help Daniel with his curse, offering his knowledge and technological advances in exchange for his service. But why then should we kill him? Should we kill the only man who offered us help? You will have to unravel these questions on your own... So I wish you good luck on your journey to discover the truth.

What to say about Amnesia The Dark Descent then? A good, short and simple horror game? No! A LEGENDARY horror game! responsible for catapulting the careers of many famous YouTubers in the past, and who should pay their respects. A game with a thrilling story, captivating characters, iconic enemies, remarkable moments of terror and emotion, and everything can be proven by the testimony above. For me, it's the most iconic horror game in gaming history. If not, it is undoubtedly on the same shelf as Resident Evil and Silent Hill 2. My passion aside, it has been and continues to be chosen, by the general public and critics, as one of the best horror games in the gaming history and also the scariest game ever made. A good horror game gives you scares and fear, but a legendary horror game gives you an unforgettable, exciting and perpetual experience!

Final tips to have the best (worst) experience possible in the game:
(Don’t) Play with the volume at maximum.
(Don’t) Play with the game's Gamma low.
(Don’t) Play with all the lights off.
(Don’t) Play alone.

I will leave this analysis completely spontaneously and from the foundation of the soul. Many games have influenced me and made me fall in love with them since childhood, but very few have moved my heart and spirit so much. I think this is the main purpose of art, it is to create an emotional manifest in a unique way in each being. The Witcher 3 is not only possibly the greatest game in gaming history, it is possibly the greatest masterpiece you will ever experience in an in-game virtual world.

If we take all the foundations that make up a work, like a perfect cinema movie, we will evaluate soundtrack, photography, story/plot, dialogues, characters, costumes, sound, intensity, immersion, and so on. Well, you'll simply find everything here in this game, at such an exorbitant and impeccable level that it's even difficult to conceive how it was made, planned, thought and executed. Conclude the game, scrutinize it to the fullest, not only doing secondary Quests, but everything possible and I reach a final verdict here.

The Witcher 3 is the best game in my life, it is the game that will move you in every possible way, it will make you cry, laugh, nurture joy, inspire, including for your own personal life. The complete experience of this game will make you reflect and look for something more in your life, live a great remarkable story full of adventures and wonderful stories. All this for a measly few of bucks, so stop buying crappy new poorly made game for expensive price, and be a grateful person for the rest of your life for finding my comment and having lived a once-in-a-lifetime experience (if you've never played). Do I recommend? I recommend it for people who want to live great stories in their lives.

Soundtrack: 11/10
Story/Plot: 11/10
Characters: 11/10
Photography: 11/10
Cinematography: 11/10
Dialogues: 11/10
Historical Costume & Style: 11/10
Sound: 11/10
Design: 11/10
Gameplay: 11/10
Intensity: 11/10
Immersion: 11/10
Emotional Magic: 100/10

EPIC perfection!


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Vou deixar esta análise de forma totalmente espontânea e do alicerce da alma. Muitos jogos me marcaram e me fizeram me apaixonar desde a infância, mas pouquíssimos mexeram tanto com o coração e o espírito. Acho que esse é o principal intuito da arte, é criar um manifesto emocional de forma única em cada ser. The Witcher 3 não é só possivelmente o maior jogo da história dos jogos, ele é possivelmente a maior obra artística que você poderá experienciar num mundo virtual in-game.

Se pegarmos todos os alicerces que compõem uma obra, como um filme perfeito do cinema, nós avaliaremos trilha sonora, fotografia, história/enredo, diálogos, personagens, figurino, som, intensidade, imersão, e assim por diante. Bom, você simplesmente encontrará tudo aqui neste jogo, num nível tão exorbitante e impecável que é até difícil de conceber como foi feito, planejado, pensado e executado. Conclui o jogo, esmiucei ele ao máximo, não só fazendo Quests secundárias, como tudo que é possível e chego num veredito final aqui.

The Witcher 3 é o melhor jogo da minha vida, é o jogo que vai te emocionar em todos os sentidos possíveis, vai te fazer chorar, rir, nutrir alegrias, inspirar, inclusive para sua própria vida pessoal. A experiência completa deste game fará você refletir e buscar por algo a mais na sua vida, viver uma grande história marcante cheia de aventuras e histórias maravilhosas. Tudo isso por míseros 20 reais, então para de comprar porcaria de jogo novo mal feito por 400 reais, e seja uma pessoa grata pelo resto da vida por encontrar meu comentário e ter vivido uma experiência única de vida (caso nunca tenha jogado). Se recomendo? Recomendo para pessoas que querem viver grandes histórias em suas vidas.

Trilha Sonora: 11/10
História/Enredo: 11/10
Personagens: 11/10
Fotografia: 11/10
Cinematografia: 11/10
Diálogos: 11/10
Figurino & Estilo histórico: 11/10
Som: 11/10
Design: 11/10
Jogabilidade: 11/10
Intensidade: 11/10
Imersão: 11/10
Magia Emocional: 100/10

Perfeição ÉPICA!

Já viu um jogo que não te diverte? Só te frusta e te deixa triste? Eu joguei o FIFA 21 no Ultimate Team por 1 ano inteiro, vivi os problemas que toda a comunidade se indignou e fui pro 22 com alguma esperança... Adivinha? nada mudou... Pelo contrário, só piorou... Até o mercado (que era algo pra divertir) foi nerfado (visando lucros nos FIFA Points, vulgo caça niqueis). Objetivos no jogo que te pagam 100 moedas, coisa ridícula que você consegue entregando 3 jogador bronze. Em questão de jogabilidade, acho que o fator mais profundamente irritante é que em determinado ponto, parece que teus jogadores estão jogando com um saco de cimento nas costas, ficam pesados, arrastados, o adversário brinca com você como se você fosse um juvenil, e tenta clicar os botões até quebrar pra ver se isso muda. O delay é terrível também, no FIFA 11 que foi um dos meus preferidos da vida, o comando era instantâneo, como um tiro, dá a ordem e executa na hora. Nesse você precisa clicar pra dar o passe ou cruzamento e tem que esperar de 2 a 3 segundos pra executar. A movimentação no jogo de corpo também, devido ao delay, teu jogador gira igual uma tartaruga manca, e antes mesmo de completar teu adversário já tomou a bola. Poderia ficar o dia inteiro falando coisas óbvias e mal feitas desse jogo, mas meu conselho é que você não jogue, e ou, desista. Esse jogo não tem o objetivo de te divertir e causar alegria, descontração, ele cultiva somente emoções negativas, deveria ser proibido mais do que criticam GTA e outros jogos de violência, porque esse jogo só causa frustração, raiva, indignação e chateação. Nota negativa, nem zero.