Amnesia: Rebirth

I remember Rebirth being met with a lot of criticism and now that I finished the next piece in the series, The Bunker, I would like to review Rebirth. My favourite game in the series so far is Rebirth.
TDD is the classic. AMFP is sometimes bizarre, but with some cool stuff and concepts. Bunker is mechanically great, with the best resource management system and less linear gameplay. Rebirth is my favourite because of how much more lore and world building it has. It follows up so many loose ends and questions from the original and creates important elements of the setting for The Bunker. Rebirth is also pretty long and varied with different environments. Some sections are pretty calm and there are more outside time, which can be a good break. The scary stuff here are more scripted than in The Bunker, but it worked great for me anyway. The horror is more intermittent, but therefore created a few more intense scares for me compared with the hostile presence in the Bunker that you have to be aware of all the time, with less surprises as a result (at least in normal difficulty).
Rebirth is also much bigger game. I had almost twice as much gameplay in this one as for The Bunker (The Bunker has more replay value with different game modes and randomization though if that's your thing).
So if you enjoy the lore part, uncovering the mysteries of the earlier game and so on, Rebirth might be your favourite too. If you enjoy the resource side and dislike the more scripted sequences and voices during gameplay you might prefer The Bunker. The Rebirth is necessary to understand the lore though which enhances both TDD and Bunker, and I would recommend it to anyone who cares at all about piecing together the stories.

No clue why this gets the hate it does. Runs fine, story and atmosphere are good. Great game - give it maybe a 8.

NOTE: Play The Bunker first, it is a better game (both mechanically and as a horror experience), and Rebirth's plot basically removes any mystery from The Bunker's story.
Tentative recommend.
It's not much of a horror game, more of a light sci-fi adventure with some sparse spooks, but nonetheless compelling.
The puzzling is not super involved, but I found the environments were intriguing and fun to explore as a setting, just be warned there's not much actual doing involved.
I liked the game overall, but it suffers from being an Amnesia game. Tasi's story is compelling and the deeper Amnesia lore is interesting, but by tying them together they end up both being diluted. This could have been either a great horror story with a unique protagonist (how often do you get X to commune with babby) or a cool exploration of Amnesia's backstory, but it kinda ends up in an uncomfortable middle where it's neither.
Still, it has some memorable moments, but it's the definitely on the weaker side for the studio.

Honestly, it is not bad as people say it is. It has some good horror sequences, puzzles, sound, and story telling. There was some frustrating bits like having to watch long cutscenes when you die.

Note: Although Amnesia: Rebirth can be played as a standalone game I recommend playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent first as this game expands on certain story elements. There is no connection with Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, you can safely skip it story-wise.
Recommended for: It is actually surprisingly difficult to decide who to recommend this game to. We can narrow it down a bit, you have to be a fan of horror adventures with a primary focus on the story. If you're looking for action or a challenge, then this is not the game for you.
The story is interesting. It's similar to The Dark Descent and explores some elements in greater depth. If you haven't played The Dark Descent, the overall story here is essentially a good Lovecraftian horror tale. There are side characters in the game, but they are unfortunately not well-developed and mostly forgettable. There are some puzzles and enemy encounters, but they are very easy to deal with. Just like in The Dark Descent, the developers aim to tell a story, and in their vision the gameplay should not get in the way of the experience. But how is that experience?
Unfortunately, it's a mixed bag. Take the main character for example. The voice acting is very good, excellent even. But even the best voice actor can only do so much with the material they're given. The dialogue makes the protagonist very chatty and often melodramatic, especially during the beginning of the game in her interactions with her lover. You could certainly say this is annoying, but on the other hand you might argue that this is simply part of her character. It's not uncommon for some people to become very talkative in stressful situations as a coping mechanism.
Perhaps the real question when recommending this game is one of immersion: Can you fully immerse yourself in a character, even if their personality differs greatly from your own? If the answer is yes, then this game might be worth checking out. If you prefer to project your own personality onto the protagonist, then this game may not be for you.
My experience: I didn't enjoy the beginning of Amnesia: Rebirth. One major annoyance I had was the constant flashbacks that took control away from my character. Thankfully, they became less frequent as the game progressed. I personally found the protagonist slightly irritating, but not enough to ruin my time with the game. I also liked the visual design with its great looking environments and cool monster models.
As the game progressed I enjoyed the game more and more. I think there are some great moments in the game that rival The Dark Descent. Unfortunately, there were also plenty of times where I felt things could have been done better. Like for instance with the side characters. I would have reduced the number of them and tried to give more focus on the rest, making them more interesting.
Still, after finishing the game I had no regret playing it, but I do think it's a bit of a shame, because in my opinion Rebirth had the potential to become just as great a horror game as The Dark Descent. If Amnesia Rebirth was a movie, we might hope someday for the release of a Director's Cut to fix some of the issues. As mentioned in the game:
"Without hope there is no fear."
So recorded, in Gaben's name eternal.
Technical: I had no technical issues while playing. (Win10,7800X3D,RX7800XT)
Personal Rating: 3/5

Hush now, LullabyThis was my first dive into the Amnesia franchise, and I finished the game in one sitting — 8 straight hours. They didn’t let me catch a breath when it came to the scary part, but that’s what made it so captivating. I truly loved it because this survival horror game blends deep emotional storytelling about motherhood, loss, and resilience.
You play as Tasi, a woman who wakes up after a plane crash with no memory of the events leading up to it. As she searches for her missing team, Tasi discovers she’s pregnant and begins experiencing terrifying visions and encounters with otherworldly forces that intertwine with her trauma. In other words, she’s a woman struggling with her past and a mysterious pregnancy.
Tasi’s fear of darkness and her pregnancy aren’t just plot devices but key mechanics that shape the gameplay and narrative. Fear and darkness affect her physical and mental state, so you need to manage your matches and lantern carefully. Save your matches.
You also need to check on the baby by physically feeling her stomach, calming both Tasi and the child. This bond adds emotional tension, making survival feel urgent and personal rather than just mechanical. A small detail can be seen during loading screen, you can see the infant growing as you progress through the story.
The game has a few puzzles, but they’re not too difficult. It also offers multiple endings, each based on how you protect Tasi’s child. I was shocked by the ending I got on my first run, I didn’t expect it to work but it felt beautiful.My ending, killing the Empress and dying with the baby, felt like the best possible resolution. In this ending, you save all the tortured souls, prevent yourself from becoming a monster (which I think is worse than death), and save the baby from living a life of suffering due to her illness.
Death was the best outcome for both Tasi and her child, granting them eternal peace rather than endless suffering. And Tasi would finally be able to reunite with her husband, wherever the dead go. A mother and a child. A mother that would do anything, risking her life for his lovely child.

⚖️ Pros
Deep, emotional story with strong voice acting
Excellent atmosphere and world design
Smart pacing, builds tension gradually
Beautiful (and terrifying) environments
❌ Cons
Less freedom and interactivity than The Dark Descent
Occasional pacing dips if you're not into walking-sim elements
Some enemy encounters feel more like narrative triggers than true threats
If you're looking for a loud, constant-adrenaline horror game, this isn't that. But if you want something unsettling, mature, and emotionally heavy, Amnesia: Rebirth is a journey worth taking. Bring headphones, turn off the lights, and maybe… keep a blanket nearby.