The Bunker Reviews

A bleak, gripping FMV thriller with light point-and-click elements The Bunker isn’t your typical FMV game. Unlike most in the genre, this one doesn’t offer multiple dialogue choices throughout. Instead, it plays more like a minimalist point-and-click adventure with some light interaction — button mashing sequences and quick events, most of which are pretty forgiving (except one near the end that may catch you off guard). The story follows John, a man living alone in a government bunker with his mother after a nuclear disaster. When his mother dies, you guide him through the crumbling facility, uncovering buried memories through flashbacks. The pacing is slow but deliberate, with a tone that leans heavily into psychological horror and emotional trauma. Despite its low budget, The Bunker manages to deliver a surprisingly strong narrative. The acting, especially from the lead, is convincing and heartfelt, and the production values—while modest—are used effectively to create a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. Gameplay is minimal, and the experience feels more like a 2.5-hour interactive film than a traditional game. There’s little replay value aside from a branching choice at the very end. But if you’re into narrative-driven experiences and don’t mind limited interactivity, it’s worth a watch/play.

Short FMV game in apocalyptic styling, simple walking simulator, there are some choices, but mainly only ending-related choice means something. Overall, I liked it, story is interesting, but with it being a pretty short game I recommend to buy Bunker on some sale.