The concept of “sanity” has been replaced with “fear”, reflecting a more modern and thoughtful understanding of mental illness. Given how much bigger and more ambitious the story is, I was a little disappointed that the basic gameplay is almost entirely unchanged from The Dark Descent. My strategy was generally limited to run, hide, and pray. In a world where inflicting anguish on others can give you actual magical powers, what would be the implications of doing so on an unthinkable scale? The allusions to real 20th Century history are a little on-the-nose, but the presentation is superb so it never comes across as preachy or groan-worthy. It mainly distinguishes itself by how far it gets to run with its predecessor’s themes. Rebirth also creates new questions along the way. If you had unanswered questions about previous protagonist Daniel, or Alexander von Brennenburg, or the mysterious Shadow, chances are some diligent exploration will find you the answers you seek. This is very much a direct follow-up to The Dark Descent, both in terms of story and game mechanics. (Image credit: Frictional Games) Unforgettable
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