As an early work of interactive fiction, Amnesia goes against that of the later, almost standardized, Western-made "game" by instead providing the player with a character rather than a customizable avatar. There are set keywords to use throughout the game similarly to that of Colossal Cave Adventure. Maps and other accessories also accompany the game to help the player solve the mystery and advance through the story.
The displayed copy of Amnesia is playable on the Apple IIe.