Amnesia: The Darkish Descent is well one in all my favourite horror video games of all time. Whereas a bit of dated now, I nonetheless recall the primary time I encountered the Grunt, the slack-jawed monstrosity with the bloodcurdling wail. Such terror. So think about my shock after I noticed that developer Frictional Video games is launching a luxurious of the creature.

“A face not even a mom can love,” goes the marketing campaign slogan for the restricted version cuddly toy. A current submit on Steam invitations you to recall your personal expertise of dread if you “heard this man come knocking in Citadel Brennenburg.”

The plush just isn’t but accessible, however the Makeship web page (a web site that focuses on serving to individuals create customized memorabilia) exhibits the Amnesia merch smashed its crowdfunding aim. The Grunt plush is predicted to start manufacturing on March 2, with shipments starting Might 26, however we’re advised they’ll be accessible for a restricted time solely.

I ponder in the event that they’re absorbent

Final 12 months noticed the discharge of The Bunker, the latest entry within the terrifying Amnesia collection. Frictional actually introduced issues again to fundamentals with this one. Whereas the second recreation was extra of a horror strolling simulator (developed by The Chinese language Room) and Rebirth didn’t do so much with the components, the newest one looks like a breath of recent air.

After all, The Darkish Descent will at all times be the OG pants-filler for me. Whereas it’s not aged terribly properly (it was launched in 2010, in any case), it represented the start of a brand new period for survival horror.

I dare say that the likes of Outlast, Alien Isolation, and even Resident Evil 7 (to some extent) owe due to the primary Amnesia recreation. You recognize what, I’m satisfied. Perhaps I’ll purchase a Grunt plush. I’m beginning to come spherical to its obvious cuteness.