The year is 1899. Wealthy industrialist Oswald Mandus has returned home from a disastrous expedition to Mexico, which has ended in tragedy. Wracked by fever, haunted by dreams of a dark machine, he recovers consciousness in his own bed, with no idea of how much time has passed since his last memory. As he struggles to his feet, somewhere beneath him, an engine splutters, coughs, roars into life…
A Machine for Pigs comes to us courtesy of The Chinese Room (Dear Esther) and Frictional Games. Yes, the team that brought you the original horror in The Dark Descent is teaming up with the team that brought you the incredibly atmospheric Dear Esther. Undoubtedly, a change of pants is almost a requirement at this point.
Leading up to the game's release on September 10, you will be able to save some money on the pre-order. Normally going to go for $19.99 (USD), the pre-order discount is $15.99. It can be bought from Steam, GOG, Humble Store, Gamefly, GamersGate, Desura, and the Mac Game Store.
Find out more including a few screenshots over at the website for Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.