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  • Summary: From the creators of Until Dawn

    Switch between the perspective of 5 playable characters - All can live or die in your version of the story Multiple ways to play including 2 player online coop mode Hugely branching storyline that changes based on the decisions you make Each game
    From the creators of Until Dawn

    Switch between the perspective of 5 playable characters - All can live or die in your version of the story

    Multiple ways to play including 2 player online coop mode

    Hugely branching storyline that changes based on the decisions you make

    Each game in The Dark Pictures Anthology is a complete and original story in its own right

    THREE WAYS TO PLAY
    Introducing multiplayer to The Dark Pictures Anthology!
    1. SOLO STORY
    The complete terrifying story as a single player experience
    2. MOVIE NIGHT MODE
    You and up to 4 friends will play the story together on the couch, each controlling a different character

    And:

    3. SHARED STORY
    2 player online co-operative mode. Play the whole story online with a friend, making choices that affect you both.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 58
  2. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. Oct 22, 2021
    90
    While not perfect, Supermassive Games hears players and House of Ashes is the best release in the Dark Pictures Anthology to date. The improved game mechanics, environment and story make it a creepy experience that is perfect for Halloween.
  2. Oct 21, 2021
    81
    House of Ashes marks a change of pace from previous episodes of the Dark Pictures Anthology, offering a horror story that also focuses heavily on action. The plot, which incorporates elements of films such as Aliens, Predator and The Descent, does not shine for originality, but is overall enjoyable and sufficiently articulated. There is still some occasional uncertainty in the interactions between characters, but overall the dialogues are good and the narrative crossroads are numerous and lead to endings that have significant differences between them. The new gameplay features do not change the gaming experience, but improve it slightly, while graphics/sound remains on good standards.
  3. 80
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is far and away the best Dark Pictures game so far. It blends intriguing characters, compelling drama, and a killer twist to offer up what can only be described as the most honed experience Supermassive has put out in this series so far. It's got a few minor issues here and there – namely relating to the diversity of its cast and how much each of them plays into the overall story – but it's a horror experience that no fan should miss even if they weren't fans of Man of Medan or Little Hope.
  4. Oct 22, 2021
    75
    House of Ashes will not be remembered as a horror masterpiece in video games, but it is a good excuse to gather friends or family for a different night; already almost traditional. And thanks to that, the experience earns many points.
  5. Nov 12, 2021
    70
    House of Ashes is limited, but oh so entertaining. It's a bit sad that the focus on action overtakes some of the horror elements, but at the same time we appreciate that the story and the environments differ a lot from the anthology's previous titles.
  6. Oct 21, 2021
    70
    House of Ashes can be, at times, a rewarding experience; however, the developers, in order to achieve a remarkable result in graphics, have neglected too much the pace and the interaction with the player.
  7. Oct 22, 2021
    40
    If only House of Ashes were possessed with something malevolent enough to actually scare us; sadly, it commits a litany of sins, none of them original.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 53
  2. Negative: 7 out of 53
  1. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Great game with great story. I love it. It so much better than overrated gta games with nothing special. But specially everybody ignored it. Very sad.
  2. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    I've beat man of medan also little hope both graphically and smooth. Good game to just somewhat relax and beat.
  3. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Como con todos los juegos de Dark Pictures, la historia me ha encantado. no me he encontrado ningún Bug reseñable del que me acuerde, a nivelComo con todos los juegos de Dark Pictures, la historia me ha encantado. no me he encontrado ningún Bug reseñable del que me acuerde, a nivel gráfico se ve y se siente de miedo. Muy recomendado Expand
  4. Aug 30, 2022
    8
    I've played the previous entries in the anthology, and House of Ashes is my favourite by far. The gameplay isn't much to speak of in terms ofI've played the previous entries in the anthology, and House of Ashes is my favourite by far. The gameplay isn't much to speak of in terms of interactivity, but if you like story heavy, slower, choice centered 'b-movie' horror titles, this is the game for you! The story is surprisingly deep (literally), and the characters help with the immersion. Expand
  5. Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Fantastic game! Been a fan of Supermassive since Until Dawn, I think this is the best one since Until Dawn IMO (after playing every otherFantastic game! Been a fan of Supermassive since Until Dawn, I think this is the best one since Until Dawn IMO (after playing every other Supermassive title since). People bashing this are dumb, yes, its not Call of Duty, yes it's a story game for the most part, you should know what you're getting into before you start playing, just by using the internets. The world of games does not exist in FPS' only, there are genre's existing outside of that (as you should know, people giving bad reviews).
    I thought the characters were believable, the action was enough to keep you focused, and the possibilities of different endings was plentiful.
    It was pretty short, but, there are many possibilities to replay and have a completely different ending.
    All in all, I liked it a lot. Definitely a good break considering all I play usually are FPS' and sports games.
    Thumbs up! Good for a rental or a buy if you're a SuperMassive fan like me.
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  6. Jul 29, 2022
    7
    The Movement is ok, when you play with a friend the chars often blocking themselves. The Story is well written. After all, a solid Game.
  7. Dec 31, 2021
    0
    100 reais numa droga de 6 horas? Pago 100 reais para no mínimo 20 horas de jogo

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