The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
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Critic Reviews for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Great monsters, stunning locations and a quality mystery makes this one of Supermassive's best.
Knife-edge thrills delivered by a compelling cast for a truly impressive horror.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is Supermassive's best horror game since Until Dawn made it famous.
The best thing I can say about House of Ashes is that its story didn’t make me feel betrayed in the end. There is no “it was all a dream” twist that creates a dozen plot holes, and it doesn’t pull away from the supernatural elements at the last second to reveal that the characters were hallucinating. Rather, it uses its monsters to connect together its themes and create a closed loop that only the best horror stories can effectively execute. For once it feels like The Dark Pictures bit off exactly as much as it can chew, and House of Ashes is so much better off for it. This is where I would recommend newcomers start with the series, and it's a great indicator that the anthology is just going to keep getting better.
A lackluster military versus monsters soap opera that just about redeems itself with an extravagant final third and unmatched co-op mechanics.
House of Ashes doesn't always land but it can be an exciting "check your brain at the door" thriller. Its largely toothless scares will disappoint horror fanatics while inviting a broader audience
House of Ashes offers cinematic horror and surprising character moments amidst the conflict of the Iraq War.
There's a lot to like in House of Ashes. It can look great (but also a bit ropey at points), the acting is largely excellent, and your actions (or lack of) can really impact the story. Yet, the game element is lacking, which in turn makes the gameplay sequences where you're in proper control end up lacking in scares. This is a fun time, especially if played in a group or online with a friend, but I was more afraid of button prompts than the monsters.
