Title: Amanda the Adventurer: Complete Guide
Introduction: Amanda is the titular character and the main antagonist in the indie-horror game « Amanda the Adventurer. » Throughout the game, Amanda encounters a seemingly innocent girl but eventually starts acting odd and throwing temper tantrums, eliminating things around her to get her way.
Section 1: Appearance Amanda is an African-American female with dark almond brown skin and styled black afro puffs. She wears a yellow shirt, blue jeans, pink socks, and yellow, blue, and white sneakers.
Section 2: Role
2.1 In the Demo
Episode 1: In the first episode, when the player inserts the tape labeled « EPISODE 1, » Amanda greets the player along with Wooly. She starts by mentioning her fondness for apples and asks if the player likes apples. (Answering anything yields the same result.) After Wooly reveals his allergy to apples, Amanda encourages him to try something new. Amanda then asks the player where the store is. (If the player clicks on anything other than the store, she will repeat her question. Clicking on the wrong place twice results in the screen going static, removing the house and swing set. Amanda becomes annoyed and says, « You know where the store is. ») After clicking on the store, Amanda and Wooly enter. Amanda informs the player about the presence of apples and asks them to say « apple. » (If the player types the wrong word, she repeats herself. Typing the wrong word again makes Amanda mad, and she frustratedly says, « Apple! » Pressing any keys after this forcefully spells out ‘apple’.) Amanda then compliments the player before mentioning that they can now make apple pie, ending the tape.
Episode 2: Inserting the second tape labeled « EPISODE 2 » starts with Wooly being cut off while he and Amanda greet each other again. Amanda informs the player that they are going to get meat for Grandma and asks where the butcher is. (Clicking on the ice cream store makes her repeat herself. Clicking wrong again results in the screen going static, removing the ice cream store, and Amanda saying, « The butcher? ») When entering the butcher shop, Amanda greets the meat man and asks the player what they need. (As usual, she repeats if the wrong answer is typed. Typing wrong again makes her say, « Tell him what we need! » and forces the player to type « meat. ») While the meat man is cutting the meat, Amanda turns her head towards Wooly, frightening him. Typing « Lamb » gives access to the secret tape.
Episode 3: When the player inserts the third tape labeled « EPISODE 3, » they are greeted by Amanda alone. She says, « It’s dark out, let’s go home. » (Clicking on the swing set makes her point at the house and say, « home. » Clicking on the swing set a second time removes it, causing Amanda to have small pupils and say in a desperate tone, « Click the house! ») After clicking on the house, Amanda appears right next to the door, maintaining her desperate expression and saying, « Knock on the door! » (Clicking on the window makes her angry and she says, « I want to [gets caught in static] go inside. » Clicking wrong again removes the window, and Amanda says, « Let me i-i-i-i-in ».) After clicking on the door, the player hears someone knocking on their own door, and Amanda starts to twist and distort herself while her eyes turn completely white. She says, « Say hello! » in a distorted, demonic tone before her model gets covered in static. After
typing « hello, » she appears in her monster form at the player’s house.
Section 2.2: In the Full Game In the full game, Amanda continues to be the main antagonist, and her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous. As players progress through the game, they will encounter more challenging puzzles, intense moments of suspense, and frightening encounters with Amanda. Her motives and backstory are gradually revealed, adding depth to her character and the overall narrative of the game. Players must navigate through various levels and scenarios, solving puzzles, avoiding traps, and outsmarting Amanda to survive.
Section 3: Trivia
- The character of Amanda was designed to be both intriguing and terrifying, with her initially innocent appearance contrasting with her later disturbing behavior.
- The game’s developers drew inspiration from classic horror tropes and psychological thrillers to create an immersive and unsettling experience.
- Amanda’s character development throughout the game reflects themes of obsession, manipulation, and the dark side of human nature.
- The game features multiple endings, allowing players to explore different outcomes depending on their choices and actions.
Conclusion: Amanda the Adventurer is an indie-horror game that features the titular character as both the main protagonist and antagonist. Her transformation from an innocent girl to a disturbed individual with destructive tendencies adds suspense and horror to the gameplay. With its immersive storyline, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric gameplay, Amanda the Adventurer provides a thrilling and unforgettable gaming experience.
