Next up are four new games set to release annually, making up eight games in the full anthology.
In anticipation of whats to come, weve rounded up the titles inThe Dark Pictures Anthologys first season.
Sure, each game has its perks, and every title is generally a worthwhile standalone entry to consider.
However, some titles exceed the rest, even by the slightest margin.
Whenever youre ready, heres every game inThe Dark Pictures Anthologyranked from worst to best.
Man of Medan (2019)
The first entry inThe Dark Pictures Anthologyhad a lot riding on its back.
Its an entry that followed Supermassive GamesUntil Dawn’srampant success.
The idea was thatDark Pictureswould share similar DNA yet offer a shorter, more interactive experience.
Unfortunately,Man of Medandidnt quite check all the boxes.
The characters were fewer, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.
However, they were underwhelming, too, which should have been the complete opposite.
With fewer characters, I expectedMan of Medanto show more prowess in each ones appeal.
Without proper character development, you might as well let all characters die.
So that I dont dish out any spoilers, I can only describeMan of Medans ending as utterly ludicrous.
Throughout this grueling nightmare, youre forced to make life-or-death decisions.
It all seems so dire, and there are aspects that matter on a larger scale.
As it turns out, none of the monsters were real.
Instead, they were mere hallucinations induced by some chemical bio-weapon.
On the flip side, there arent many horror titles that depict themselves aboard decrepit ships.
The group uncovers disturbing secrets as vengeful ghosts hunt them down.
It all sets the pace for an unforgettable thrill.
Perhaps its a twist curated to blow your mind at the last stretch.
It becomes dangerously funny when you realize that theMan of Medanalso pulled the same ridiculous fake-out twist.
Despite the disappointing turn of events,Little Hopes plot is quite ambitious.
Also, theres the fact thatLittle Hopedrastically improves on its predecessors gameplay.
Even the visuals are better, from the camera angles to the quick-time events.
It also plays much smoother thanMan of Medan, all of which dont go unnoticed.
Additionally,House of Ashespresents a larger-scale threat than any of the previous games.
Set in Iraq, a group of soldiers is trapped in an ancient, expansive underground temple.
Soon, it becomes apparent theyre not alone.
Something monstrous lurks in the shadows.
Vampiric creatures of sorts.
There are no disappointing plot twists to worry about.
Choices that feel impermanent.
Characters have development arcs that make you feel like theyre not the same people you started this nightmare with.
An atmospheric tale and testament to the detrimental effects of the Iraq War.
What more could you ask for?
The Devil in Me (2022)
It seemed likeHouse of Asheswould be Supermassive Games bestDark Pictureswork.
It starts off with a documentary film crew exploring the serial killers replica of the infamous murder castle.
Soon, they become trapped within the claustrophobic walls of the hotel, struggling to escape Holmes death traps.
Perhaps its the real-life inspiration behind it that makesThe Devil in Methe most terrifying entry yet.
None of the supernatural or fantasy elements of the previous games were featured.
The odds seem to be against you.
You’re always feeling helpless, like danger lurks around every corner.
If theres one entry you want to start yourDark Picturesjourney with, I’d recommend TheDevil in Mehands-down.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
