The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

"The formula works and is fun, even if it begs for a little more interaction. One of the best installments of the anthology so far."

"House of Ashes can be, at times, a rewarding experience; however, the developers, in order to achieve a remarkable result in graphics, have neglected too much the pace and the interaction with the player."

"A tense, action-packed tale that feels completely different from what you&s;ve come to expect from The Dark Pictures Anthology so far."

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is easily the best of the series so far. There are clear improvements in gameplay, such as difficulty options and complete control over the camera, which help push this forward. The writing also …"

"‎House of Ashes is not for everyone, but it is still recommended as a purely narrative experience. It has some shortcomings but also has the ability to hook you to the story from the first moment. Logically, the gameplay is …"

"It&s;s the less terrifying game in the series, but it keeps you on your toes constantly. Its focus on camarederie and cooperating to survive works really well. Anyway, if you didn&s;t like the previous entries, this one won&s;t probably appeal …"

"Overall, I consider it another fine addition in the series that I’ve enjoyed ever since Until Dawn. Some of it is getting old in terms of being too familiar, but the writing and the storytelling is always superb — for …"

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is another fun horror romp from Supermassive games. The game improves upon its predecessors by finally removing the fixed camera, and I found several of its characters to be endearing and worth caring …"

"At the end of the day, I still enjoyed my time with House of Ashes. It is the best story so far in the series and even with the issues I had with both the glitches and gameplay, this was …"

"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 …"

"House of Ashes is definitely the best game in The Dark Pictures Anthology, with major nods to Until Dawn. Although gameplay might have primarily stayed the same, the improved writing and addition of the new camera just show that the …"

"Great monsters, stunning locations and a quality mystery makes this one of Supermassive&s;s best."

"While House of Ashes takes a minor departure from pure survival horror, it manages to maintain its roots and tells a somewhat compelling narrative with a solid cast of characters. It&s;s ultimately held back by a few technical issues and …"

"Knife-edge thrills delivered by a compelling cast for a truly impressive horror."

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is a unique tale from the crypt of Supermassive Games. The intriguing premise and methodical pacing help to build an overwhelming sense of trepidation, making you question what lies in the myriad of …"

"Supermassive has an incredible talent for creating gripping narratives of a horror persuasion, and despite some technical bumps in the sand, my retrospective opinion on House of Ashes still remains the same: It’s a bloody good creature feature. I often …"

"Gameplay-wise, not much has changed since Little Hope. You&s;ll spend much of your time walking about, inspecting objects, talking to people, making decisions, and taking part in quick-time events. The formula works, and the six or seven hour running time …"

"As much as I feel like this series is stuck in the shadow of Until Dawn for a large part of the audience, collectively, The Dark Pictures Anthology is becoming something memorable in its own right. I’ll keep enjoying these …"

"If only House of Ashes were possessed with something malevolent enough to actually scare us; sadly, it commits a litany of sins, none of them original."

"‎The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes will not be the best story told so far, but thanks to its great cinematographic section, scenarios, characters and soundtrack; they make the whole set very worthwhile. In the playable we find improvements, …"

"The Dark Pictures Anthology still needs to iron out a few things before it can produce a truly classic entry, but thanks to a strong and fun story with a lot of twists, welcome difficulty options and stronger choice-based gameplay, …"

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is an impressive addition to the series that not only looks stunning on next gen, but also plays out in multiple player controlled scenarios, than can vary from triumphant, to downright heart breaking. …"

"House of Ashes marks a change of pace compared to the previous episodes of the Dark Pictures Anthology, proposing a horror story that also focuses strongly on the action. The plot, which incorporates elements of films such as Aliens, Predator …"

"House of Ashes doesn&s;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"

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is the franchise&s;s best entry yet, acting as a playable horror film. But it still shows room for improvement."

"The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes is the best entry in the series yet, packed with gripping storytelling, compelling characters, and solid performances. Your choices feel impactful, and seeing your relationships grow or fall apart based on your decisions carries …"

"It&s;s limited, but oh so entertaining. It&s;s a bit sad that the focus on action takes some horror, but at the same time we appreciate that the story and the environments are very different from the previous titles of the …"

"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 offers cinematic horror and surprising character moments amidst the conflict of the Iraq War."

"The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is Supermassive&s;s best horror game since Until Dawn made it famous."

"Overall, House of Ashes is a fun horror romp. There&s;s nothing subtle to be found here and the game is all the better for it, with exciting set pieces and a fast-paced story. It has its issues, both technically and …"

"There&s;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 …"

"House of Ashes adds little to the Dark Pictures formula, and doesn&s;t seem to progress anthology&s;s overarching plot. That said, it&s;s still a great adventure with some jaw dropping visuals and action-packed set pieces. A solid addition to the franchise."

"The new installment in the series got its horror stripped down to a level that probably won’t make you hesitate to play it alone at night, it will get you through a story that escalated fast to uncover a big …"