Dread Central’s video game distribution arm, DreadXP, struck a nostalgic sweet spot with the release of Amanda the Adventurer. The puzzle-based horror game riffs on classic ‘90s and ‘00s animation, pairing that with macabre themes. The success of the original game opened the door for a sequel in 2024. And today marks the release of the third and final series installment!
The series is noteworthy for featuring a non-binary protagonist in Riley Park. The setup for the inaugural game sees Riley unearthing a tape of a children’s show called Amanda the Adventurer when their Aunt Kate dies. The first installment unfolds largely in Aunt Kate’s attic, with Riley attempting to help Amanda and get to the bottom of a sinister mystery.
The second installment relocates the action to the Kensdale Public Library and unearths more backstory about the titular children’s series.
The newly released third installment is set at the now-abandoned headquarters of Hameln Entertainment, the production company behind the Amanda the Adventurer program. This time around, the action picks up right on the heels of the second installment. In this latest incarnation, the scope is larger, the puzzles are more challenging, and the player receives additional context on the series’ lore.
To celebrate the release, Dread XP and developer MANGLEDmaw Games are offering 15% off the purchase price on Steam. That’s right, if you act now, you can get your copy for just $8.49.
The first two series installments are available on Steam and for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch.
