Amanda the Adventurer

Amanda the Adventurer

April 25, 2023

HorrorInteractive Story Nintendo SwitchPC

Having inherited their Aunt Kate’s house, Riley Park starts exploring what the reclusive woman left behind. In the attic, Riley is surprised to find a stack of VHS tapes next to an old TV set. The tapes seem to be episodes of an early 2000’s era children’s cartoon they have …

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Ariel Chloe Maria Mann GameGrin Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

62.0

"The game is pretty fun and is mostly full of positives, except that the story is a huge disappointment after the demos, and there are some puzzles that don&s;t make any sense. It&s;s a unique game and can be worth …"

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Bartosz Michalik ZdobywcyGier.eu Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Amanda the Adventurer is certainly an interesting approach to the horror genre. It is worth playing this title at least for its unique atmosphere and unusual approach to gameplay. Nevertheless, don&s;t expect an out-of-this-world scary experience from it. Although it …"

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Brandon Lyttle Niche Gamer Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Ultimately, Amanda the Adventurer is a great example of the ability to tell stories in horror games, relying on the kind of in-depth lore and techniques fans have come to love from similar viral sensations; and Amanda is a league …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Apr 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Amanda the Adventurer is a sinister and uncomfortable horror experience. This title should have been adorable! However, a creepy protagonist and a shy sheep help to create a bleak game."

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Daphne Fama Prima Games Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Amanda the Adventurer offers a fun and creepy ride that perfects pacing and characterization, and it’s absolutely worth the price tag and the hours of sleep you’ll lose playing it."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Amanda the Adventurer is a clever little puzzle horror game with plenty of scares and a great story to tell. The tragic story behind this children’s cartoon is bound to keep you up at night, either with questions or a …"

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Jordan Campbell Completexbox Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

72.0

"Amanda The Adventurer presents a unique challenge offering some dark, creepy yet chuckle-worthy moments throughout its playthrough. It isn’t a massive game by any means and the gameplay loop is pretty short, but there are multiple endings if you want …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2023
70.0 /100

"While there’s absolutely a weird and creepy element at play, most of the experience revolves around escape room puzzling"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Amanda the Adventurer is a welcome indie addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue, with a compelling narrative and intriguing puzzles. It challenges the conventions of what we see more commonly in the genre, opting for a psychological, narrative horror instead …"

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Megan Cooke GameLuster Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Amanda the Adventurer is a unique and enjoyable horror puzzle game that is worth playing through. It&s;s short and not too challenging but has a strong sense of itself and tells a good story."

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William Worrall TechRaptor Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Amanda the Adventurer will not please everyone, but it&s;s a very niche experience. Hardcore horror fans who want a shorter experience and analog horror elements will have found their perfect title. (Review Policy)"

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