The next title in Supermassive Games’ horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology will change things up from its predecessors, as a science fiction game set in outer space, but Directive 8020 threatens to completely jump the shark for the franchise. The four core games that make up Season One of The Dark Pictures all follow a similar theme, as crimes of the past lead to lethal consequences in the modern era. Switching to a futuristic setting absolutely clashes with the established vibe and tone. The framing device of The Curator and his library may feel anachronistic when juxtaposed with sci-fi.

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