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Directive 8020 review – A beacon of potential, frozen in stasis
Directive 8020 offers a compelling sci-fi narrative with strong characters and a unique 'Turning Points' mechanic for replayability, but is ultimately hampered by repetitive stealth gameplay and a saggy middle section. While the game redeems itself in its later episodes with gripping paranoia and chaotic events, its core gameplay loop and narrative pacing issues prevent it from reaching its full potential.
Directive 8020 review – Until Dawn in space
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games' latest interactive sci-fi horror title, drawing inspiration from films like The Thing and Aliens. While featuring excellent graphics, solid voice acting, and an innovative 'Turning Points' system allowing players to revisit decisions, the game is hampered by a lack of context for choices and a rigidly linear structure. The narrative, set on an exoplanet as humanity's last hope, suffers from character development issues and excessive walking through dark corridors, ultimately scoring a 6/10.
Directive 8020 Review: Dark Pictures Returns With Scariest Game Yet
Directive 8020 marks the return of The Dark Pictures Anthology with a sci-fi horror theme inspired by Alien and The Thing. This installment shifts focus from exploration and QTEs to more stealth-based gameplay, making it a more solo-centric experience. Despite changes like the removal of co-op, the game is praised as Supermassive's scariest yet, offering genuine chills and improved visuals on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
The Dark Pictures Anthology Has Never Been More Adrift | Directive 8020 Review
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020, the fifth entry in Supermassive Games' horror series, takes players to outer space but suffers from grating performances and rote stealth sequences. While it introduces a new "Turning Points" system for easier story exploration and a tense multiplayer mechanic inspired by "The Thing," the game's overall formula feels aged, with frustrating puzzles and a departure from the series' former cinematic flair. The review suggests the series is at a crossroads, potentially needing a technical overhaul to recapture the quality of earlier titles like "Until Dawn."
The 30 Best Video Game Remakes
This article ranks the 30 best video game remakes, distinguishing them from remasters by their comprehensive rebuilding of original titles. It highlights how remakes blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities to appeal to both veteran and new players, showcasing examples from various developers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Nintendo across multiple platforms.
Games Inbox: Is Saros on PS5 a disappointment?
Readers discuss their experiences and opinions on recent games and industry trends. One reader expresses disappointment with Saros despite enjoying Returnal, citing repetitive environments and a less engaging skill tree. Another reader laments the lack of a new Star Wars Battlefront game and questions the direction of Star Wars games. Other topics include concerns about the longevity of game companies, the potential for Grand Theft Auto 6 to include subscription services, and the ongoing buzz around Resident Evil.
US PlayStation players could be due payout as court agrees class-action settlement of $7.8 million
US PlayStation players may receive a collective $7.85 million in refunds following a preliminary approval of a class-action settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against Sony. The lawsuit accused Sony of monopolizing the market for digital games through its closed PlayStation Network store. Players who purchased digital games between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, may be eligible for compensation, with a final hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Sony Settles PlayStation Store Lawsuit For $7.8 Million Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning PlayStation Store purchases made between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Eligible users who bought digital games with previously available retail vouchers will receive PlayStation Network credits. A fairness hearing is scheduled for October 15 to finalize the distribution plan.
Sony developing Until Dawn style 'horror shooter' for PS6 claims rumour
A report suggests Sony Interactive Entertainment is developing a 'horror shooter' game for the PlayStation 6, potentially a sequel to Until Dawn, with mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. The project is rumored to be in development at Firesprite, who previously worked on Twisted Metal and were linked to a new Forbidden Siren game.
Speculation Grows About Possible Until Dawn Sequel - GameHaunt
Speculation is mounting for a sequel to Until Dawn, reportedly titled Until Dawn 2, with Firesprite at the helm for a potential 2026 or 2027 release on PlayStation 5. The game is rumored to feature a new cast and narrative, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and PlayStation 5's DualSense features for an enhanced horror experience.
Games Inbox: Is buying a video game day one a good idea?
Readers discuss the merits of buying games on day one, weighing instant access and being part of the conversation against the potential for lower prices and sales later. The article also touches on Sony's controversial PS5 DRM policy, the impact of studio closures on franchises like XCOM, and speculation about future game releases and company strategies.
The secret to Supermassive Games casting two Oscar winners is its focus on human-made art: 'They know that their performance is going to come across really well'
Supermassive Games' upcoming cinematic horror title, Directive 8020, features a cast of acclaimed actors, including Oscar winners Jesse Buckley and Rami Malek, and Lashana Lynch. Creative director Will Doyle attributes their success in attracting top talent to the studio's focus on high-quality, human-made cinematic experiences and their ability to capture performances effectively. The studio is also navigating the evolving landscape of AI in game development, emphasizing its commitment to a human touch in its games.
Directive 8020's Brief Demo Left Me Underwhelmed, Not Terrified
Supermassive Games' upcoming sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020, part of The Dark Pictures anthology, aims to deliver interstellar scares. The game follows the crew of the spaceship Cassiopeia after a mysterious disaster crashes them onto an alien planet, where they encounter unsettling lifeforms. Despite high expectations, the brief demo left the reviewer feeling underwhelmed rather than terrified.
Until Dawn dev's new sci-fi horror builds on Alien and The Thing's coworker paranoia: "It's a…
Supermassive Games' upcoming sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020, aims to blend cinematic narrative with survival horror elements, drawing inspiration from films like 'The Thing' and 'Alien'. The game focuses on workplace paranoia among adult professionals aboard a spacecraft, featuring stealth mechanics and player choices that impact relationships and survival. It is set to release on May 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
After an hour with Directive 8020, I worry the latest Dark Pictures game feels a little flat
An early look at Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 reveals a shift towards survival horror with new stealth-action elements, though these sequences currently feel unconvincing and lack tension. While the game retains its interactive drama roots and cinematic presentation, the new gameplay mechanics and enemy design in the previewed section are a cause for concern, potentially making the game feel flat.
DIRECTIVE 8020 DEBUTS ITS “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 60 SECONDS” TRAILER AHEAD OF LAUNCH ON 12 MAY
Supermassive Games has released a new 60-second trailer for their upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, ahead of its May 12, 2026 launch. The trailer offers a final briefing on the dangers aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia, where a mission to secure humanity's future turns into a fight for survival against an alien organism. Pre-orders are now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with a Deluxe Edition upgrade included for a limited time.
Animated Bloodborne Movie Will Be Rated R
PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and producer Sean McLoughlin are developing an R-rated animated movie based on the game Bloodborne. The announcement was made at CinemaCon 2026, with no release window provided. This project follows other Bloodborne adaptations like a graphic novel and comes from a studio with limited prior animation credits.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
Sony's Lost Breaking Bad PSVR Project Unearthed in New Report
A report reveals that Sony's first-party studio FireSprite was assigned to develop a PlayStation VR game based on the television series Breaking Bad, which ultimately never materialized. Creator Vince Gilligan had previously acknowledged the project's cancellation, citing the difficulty of game development. This project is among several cancellations at FireSprite, which also worked on a new Twisted Metal and released the PSVR2 launch title Horizon Call of the Mountain.
Oscars' two biggest actors had major video game roles early in their careers
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan have notable early careers in video games. Buckley, who won Best Actress, previously starred in Supermassive Games' The Devil In Me, providing voice and motion capture. Jordan, a Best Actor winner, voiced characters in Gears Of War 3 and starred in VR titles like Wilson's Heart and Creed: Rise To Glory, also expressing a long-standing passion for first-person shooters.
