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The Trapdoor is a portrait of Jonathan Burke, a lonely servitor to an unseen and diabolical master. As isolation, incarceration, and debasement inevitably erode what's left of his sanity, his repressed memories begin to surface and the insidious menace of the trapdoor grows in his mind.
- Homage to the 80's cartoon set in the Amnesia universe
- Modified sanity system
- All new writing and voice-over
Now re-released in 2024, for ATDD 1.5!
- Tweaked and rebalanced sanity mechanics
- New custom monsters
- New custom music
- Improved levels, lighting and atmospherics
- Extended difficulty options
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Ten years later, there's a new version of The Trapdoor!
This new version (3.1, "Reopened") is specially rebuilt for ATDD version 1.5, and may not be as you remember.
Original key features:
- Custom sanity system
- Over 250 lines of voice acted dialogue
- Two large, complex maps to get lost in
- Difficulty settings
New and redesigned for "Reopened":
- Sanity system tweaked and rebalanced
- Both old endings reworked, plus one brand new ending
- Twelve custom monsters: Grunts and Brutes re-imagined in claymation-like style
- Adaptive custom music track
- Expanded and re-balanced difficulty options, from Safe Mode to Nightmare mode
- Environments, lighting and atmospherics improved throughout
The easiest way to get and play this new version is on Steam Workshop... but if you wanted to read that you wouldn't be here! :P So, there's a version here on ModDB, but you need to make sure you have Amnessia: The Dark Descent version 1.5, or it will not work. If you're ready, you can grab it here.
"Fatal error - can not init steam"
News 1 commentSince a recent update to the Steam version of Amnesia, Steam users need to launch CS mods differently. If you're having difficulties, here's the easiest...
Five reasons to vote for The Trapdoor for Mod Of The Year
NewsSadly The Trapdoor didn't make it into the Top 100, but if you're still interested, here are five reasons why The Trapdoor is different.
Update Info: Version 2.0
NewsVersion 2.0, the irrevocably final version, is out now. Complete with 3 re-play modes and all major bugs fixed.
Update Info: Version 1.3
NewsVersion 1.3 (probably final update; tweaks, minor fixes and 3 new gameplay modes) will be available on the downloads tab soon. In the meantime you can...
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TheTrapdoor 3.2
Full Version 3 commentsTwo small fixes building on version 3.1. For more info, see the notes for 3.1.
The Trapdoor: Reopened (version 3.1)
Full Version 3 commentsConceived in 2014 and re-released in 2024, this new version (3.1, "Reopened") is specially rebuilt for ATDD version 1.5, and may not be as you remember.
The Trapdoor ver. 2.0
Full Version 9 commentsVersion 2.0, the irrevocably final version. Complete with 3 re-play modes and all major bugs fixed.
The Trapdoor ver.1.2
Full VersionThis older version is included for legacy only (it's also a smaller download). Version 2.0 is probably the one you want.
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Amnesia potion recipe:
- 1 part rose water
- 1 part vodka
- 3 parts pink lemonade
- 1 teaspoon honey
Mix in an eldritch looking phial. Shake well. Enjoy responsibly.
In case you guys are interested here is part 2 in my let's play
SPOILERS!!
So there are only 2 endings? I used the poison bait and it didn't do anything in the end. The only endings are either destroy the orb or drinking the amnesia potion. Am I missing anything?
END OF SPOILERS!!
Those are the 2 endings. The orb isn't destroyed though... I'll explain it all in the walkthrough/commentary that I'll be uploading in a day or 2.
I can't figure out the library puzzle. I have 11 notes (not including the one found in the library). I'm guessing you find the final note in the library behind a book case or something but none of the dates on the Annals note work when inputted with the sliding books. The only thing up the spiral-staircase is a closed door.
I'm guessing all that is left to me is the trap door but I'm getting the idea that that is a bad idea.
The trapdoor is always a bad idea! Is Burke ready to face is fears? Probably not.
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Thanks, as always, for persevering!
(The book puzzle will only work once you have the answer. It was a touch decision to make, but I wanted to stop people from guessing the solution before they've got the clue. In other words, one of those dates will work, but only once you know which is the right one.)
Well, I guess I won. It said "The End" but now I'm in a room with skeletons, worms, body parts, corpses, and two blocked off passages.
Um...go me?
Go you! That's one of two endings. In a way, you got the best one. :)
Good. I need to write a review of my experience.
Thank you for a very thorough and thoughtful review! I love it when a plan comes together!