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Until Dawn Dev Still Going with Dark Pictures Series, Next Entry Teased
Supermassive Games has teased the next installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology horror series through a hidden video in the latest release, Directive 8020. The teaser, potentially for a game titled 'The Craven Man', hints at a paranormal threat and flashes several years, including 1988, 2019, 2028, and 2029. The article also notes that Directive 8020 itself received a 5/10 rating in a PlayStation 5 review.
Directive 8020's new Turning Points system transforms it from a simple sci-fi survival horror into a compelling,…
Directive 8020 transforms into a compelling sci-fi survival horror experience with its new Turning Points system, which allows players to revisit decisions and unlock various outcomes. While Survivor mode offers a classic Supermassive Games experience, Turning Points adds a puzzle-like layer to the narrative, enhancing replayability. The game also delivers impressive body horror and a memorable alien antagonist, making it a standout in the genre.
Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights new indie game releases, including a horror title from Supermassive Games and a Battlestar Galactica roguelite. It also mentions a game with a Tamagotchi-inspired name.
Intercession or The Craven Man?: Directive 8020 teaser for next Dark Pictures, analyzed
This analysis delves into the teaser trailer for Directive 8020, the latest entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, to theorize about the identities of upcoming games like The Craven Man and Intercession. The author suggests that the trailer's imagery and cryptic messages, referencing past titles and potential future release years, point towards The Craven Man being the next game, focusing on themes of sacrifice and ritualism.
All The Dark Pictures Anthology games, ranked: Where does Directive 8020 place?
This article ranks all five released games in The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of interactive horror titles from Supermassive Games. House of Ashes is placed first for its action-packed narrative and character development, while The Devil in Me is ranked last due to its pacing and storytelling issues. Directive 8020 is also discussed as a promising sci-fi entry with potential.
Kl. 19 – FZ Play kör Directive 8020
Directive 8020 is a new installment in Supermassive Games' horror adventure series, featuring new protagonists venturing into space. The article mentions that a preview stream will begin at 7 PM, and FZ will also publish a review of the game.
Directive 8020 Review – Lost in Trust
Directive 8020 marks a significant departure for The Dark Pictures Anthology, introducing real-time controls and a sci-fi survival horror theme inspired by games like Dead Space and The Last of Us. While the new mechanics and focus on trust and paranoia create an immersive atmosphere, the stealth sections are formulaic and the mimic concept is underutilized. The game is most accessible and forward-looking in the series, though it trades some of its distinctiveness for a more modern approach.
Subnautica 2 is Steam Deck Verified, as is Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Valve has granted Steam Deck Verified status to several new and upcoming games, including Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. This certification indicates full compatibility and optimal performance on the handheld PC. Other titles like Outbound, Dead as Disco, and Coffee Talk Tokyo also received the verification, while Directive 8020 was marked as Playable.
All Directive 8020 endings and how to get them
This guide details the two possible endings for the choose-your-own-adventure game Directive 8020, developed by Supermassive Games. The endings, Scientist and Humanitarian, are determined by increasing specific character traits throughout the game. A major plot twist reveals the characters are clones on repeated missions to study alien matter, making the player's final choice about whether to continue or stop the program.
How does Directive 8020 multiplayer work?
Directive 8020 features two distinct local co-op multiplayer modes: Round Robin, where players rotate control of characters as they change, and Custom, allowing players to assign control of specific characters. While online multiplayer is planned for a future update, the current co-op modes support up to five players, with independent difficulty settings for each.
How to find the Serial Number for the Probe in Directive 8020
This guide explains how to find the serial number for the probe in the game Directive 8020. The required four-digit code, 2540, can be pieced together by examining three different screens located around the probe and its surroundings on Tau Ceti f.
Should you send a distress call or warning in Directive 8020?
This guide for Directive 8020 clarifies that the choice between sending a distress call or a warning does not significantly impact the overall story outcome, only resulting in two different cutscenes. While the narrative suggests a major consequence, the decision ultimately has minimal effect on the game's progression, regardless of which characters are alive to make the call.
All Directive 8020 Episodes and how long to beat them
Directive 8020 features eight episodes, with a single playthrough taking approximately eight hours. To experience all possible outcomes, players will need to replay the game two to three times, totaling around 30 hours of gameplay. The article details each episode's length and potential branching points, emphasizing the impact of player decisions on the narrative.
Directive 8020 Diazepam chemicals walkthrough
This guide details how to complete the Diazepam puzzle in Directive 8020. Players must identify the correct chemical compounds, Chloroacetyl Chloride, Ammonia, and Dimethyl Sulphate, and input their associated numbers (1, 6, and 8 respectively) into a storage cabinet to synthesize the drug.
Directive 8020 Is On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – Supermassive’s Darkest Sci-Fi Horror Yet?
Supermassive Games' latest cinematic horror title, Directive 8020, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game blends choice-driven storytelling with survival horror elements as players face an alien threat on a distant colony. The review highlights the game's tense atmosphere, improved survival mechanics, and the return of the popular Movie Night mode, awarding it a 4/5 score.
All Directive 8020 key code solutions
This guide provides all the key code solutions for Directive 8020, including those for the locker room, Carter's PC, food storage, diazepam chemicals, and the Anomaly Log. While most codes are not essential for story progression, they unlock collectible Secrets and useful information.
DIRECTIVE 8020 Launches Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam)
Supermassive Games has launched Directive 8020, the latest installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This cinematic sci-fi survival horror game challenges players to make difficult moral choices as the crew of a colony ship crash-lands on an alien planet and is hunted by a mimic organism. The game features real-time threats, survival gameplay, and can be played solo or in couch co-op mode with up to five players.
How to power the control room in Directive 8020
This guide explains how to power the control room door in the horror game Directive 8020. Players must stealthily navigate around an infected character named Williams, retrace steps to a separate room, and interact with panels to activate the door. The guide also mentions finding key codes and crafting Diazepam within the game.
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today
The sci-fi horror adventure game Directive 8020, developed and published by Supermassive Games, is now available for PlayStation 5. The game follows the crew of the Cassiopeia as they battle an alien threat that can mimic its crewmates. Directive 8020 received an average score of 72 on Metacritic and an 8 out of 10 in our review.
Can you save everyone in Directive 8020?
This guide details how to save all characters in Supermassive Games' interactive horror title, Directive 8020. It emphasizes the importance of completing quick-time events and making specific narrative choices throughout the game's episodes to prevent character deaths. While some characters like Simms and Carter cannot be saved, the guide provides strategies to ensure the survival of the main crew members.
