An absolute success on sales: the PS4 port of Amnesia Collection (previous PC exclusive) recouped all costs and more after just 2 days

[smellslikejavier]

https://twitter.com/frictionalgames/status/801810611889967104

 

 

Frictional Games recently released the Amnesia: Collection on PS4 earlier this week (November 22 if you’re keeping track). This horror game compilation featured three titles: Amnesia: The Dark Descent (its DLC Justine) and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Priced at $29.99 (although there was a 10% discount for PS+ members), the game has already been a success for the Swedish developer.

The minds behind SOMA went to Twitter to report how well the game has done. “Good news,” the developer wrote. “After just two days of sales, Amnesia Collection for PS4 has recouped all costs [and] more!” It’s certainly great to see a game finding profitability so quickly, and hopefully the success for Frictional Games will lead to more PC games to receive console ports. Not all games can be this successful, but it should get some other developers on the fence to give it a try.

 

It also should give hope to those that hoped that Frictional Games’ Penumbra trilogy of horror titles (Overture, Black Plague, and Requiem) would make the jump to PlayStation 4. There’s clearly a market for these horror titles on the PlayStation Store, so we might see Frictional Games port them over as well now that they know the demand is there.

For more on the Amnesia Collection check out Chandler’s review. PlayStation LifeStyle’s Chandler Wood said that the series was influential and “many newer horror games owe their own scares to.” He concluded that the collection was a “time capsule of horror that will prey on your mind, [and] a fine collection for anyone who missed it on PC.”

 

 

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/11/24/amnesia-collection-ps4-already-turning-a-profit-for-frictional-games/

Edited November 25, 2016 by smellslikejavier

[DrakeHellsing]

And I have yet to grab this game.  Still will eventually for sure, don't know when though.

[Parker]

Good. While I'm not a fan of the series, it is always good to see a developer see success with their games and post a profit. 

 

 

Parker

[Elvick_]

Also not interested in this game, but it's good to hear they've had such quick success. The more games the better.

[BIOHAZARD-R-US]

Definitely gonna pick this up sometime in the new year. There aren't as many good horror games on the current-gen consoles. A lot of indie games and horror walking simulators, but nothing solid like Until Dawn and Alien: Isolation. Zombie Army Trilogy and Dying Light were good, but I really wouldn't classify them as horror.

[TheAveryChu]

As many said prior, I too will be picking it up eventually. Although, I find its success surprising considering how many games are coming out this season and Black Friday being so close. 

[Wesley]

Well done.

[Conker]

thats fantastic to hear, i'll be sure to get this in the future

[AARCT1C]

I'm really glad to hear this, the Amnesia series is top quality and deserves to do well.

[Finozzi1696]

Nice! would love to see their Penumbra trilogy on PS4 at some point

[medenko1975]

bring Penumbra to PS4

[jackhnatejko]

On ‎27‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 5:57 PM, medenko1975 said:

bring Penumbra to PS4

 

OH YES! ?

[ViperLance34]

I remember trying the first Amnesia on PC a few years back. Couldn't get past some of the first puzzles and that turned me off from the game. SOMA on the other hand had easier puzzles and was an extremely enjoyable experience for me. I think I should give Amnesia a try again, I might have a change of heart this time.