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What Is 'Amanda The Adventurer'? The Viral Indie Horror Game Explained
If you're someone who's spent time in the gaming space at all over the past decade, you've likely run into indie horror games like Five Nights At Freddy's or possibly one of the lesser mainstream hits like Bendy and the Ink Machine or Poppy Playtime.
These games, part of a decades-old genre of low-budget indie horror games, recently had another viral success join their ranks, Amanda The Adventurer.
But what is this game and why did it get so popular online? Don't be scared, we've got you covered.
What Is 'Amanda The Adventurer'?
Amanda The Adventurer is a point-and-click style indie horror game in which players are tasked to help Amanda, who is inside of a TV, go about her day in a similar manner to Dora The Explorer.
As the game progresses, the things the player must make choices on, as well as the entire game world itself, take dramatic turns toward horror.
Why Do People Like 'Amanda The Adventurer,' And Why Did It Go Viral Online?
While it can be hard to quantify and explain why people like the indie horror genre, it really boils down to giving players something different while still being familiar to them.
Due to the success of games like FNAF, which showcase a familiar concept from the average childhood being twisted into something different and brutal, this type of game idea has persisted online, with Amanda The Adventurer being another way to showcase the concept.
Where Amanda differs, however, is that it also crosses over with popular meme tropes, such as having a hidden meaning to the game similar to Petscop and different choices bringing on different outcomes.
What Is The Goal In Amanda The Adventurer?
In the game, the goal is to solve puzzles in the overworld that give the player video tapes to then play through and make choices.
During the videotape sessions, the goal is to find the right choices that unlock further puzzles in the overworld, as well as to make it to the last videotape.
Based on the choices made by players in the game, there are different ending scenes that can be viewed and even a secret ending tape that gives background information about the videos and leads to further lore speculation.
Is 'Amanda The Adventurer' Done Or Will There Be A Second Game?
In the first game, the story is not properly resolved by the end of the last videotape. This clued players in that either there would need to be future content added to the game or a second one made entirely, similar to other games in the genre having multiple installments.
On October 19th, 2023, the trailer for the sequel game was released, fueling further speculation that there is much more to discover in this title.
Is 'Amanda The Adventurer' Scary?
There are parts of the game that can be considered scary, such as quick changes to the scenery or in how characters behave that are wildly different and much more frightening in tone, and depending on the choices taken, one scene involving harming an animal takes place, leading to some squeamish players to not enjoy the segment.
For the full history of Amanda The Adventurer, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
