Directive 8020: Supermassive's ambitious sci-fi horror game channels The Thing and Alien
By
J.J. Holder
Right out the toaster. Reliable, with some real depth.
Summary
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games' latest entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology, described as an ambitious sci-fi horror adventure that draws inspiration from classics like The Thing and Alien. The article praises the game for manufacturing tension, fear, and an engaging narrative, positioning it as a standout interactive horror experience that fills a niche for trope-driven horror gaming.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDirective 8020, Supermassive's latest dramatic endeavor in their Dark Pictures anthology, manufactures tension, fear, and a narrative that we're glued to.
Directive 8020 is their most ambitious game yet, a big sprawling sci-fi horror adventure that from the onset seems to wear its influences from The Thing and Alien proudly on their sleeve but it does evolve into so
Supermassive and their Dark Pictures Anthology (and associated) games fill a void I didn't even really know I needed filled: interactive horror experiences that play into all the tropes and sub-genres we've come to love.
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