Was Amnesia your first horror game?

[CheshireUsagi]

I'm actually finding this to be a very common trend, a lot of people seem to be saying that Amnesia is the first horror game they've ever played. This includes myself, I never even had an interest in the genre until this game came along.

I can't help but wonder why, of all games, this one would suck me in the most, and for other people as well; what made Amnesia really pique your interest in the genre? What sets it apart from all those other horror games out there?

I'm really looking forward to reading your guys' insight to see if it matches my own. :3