Despite the plot holes, it’s a good story with well crafted characters and a lot of heart

User Rating: 8 | The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes PC

Pros:

  • Graphics
  • Interesting characters
  • Character relationships and traits
  • Setting
  • Lots of decisions and branches
  • Voice acting

Cons:

  • I found the historical videos to be a snooze fest
  • Some glaring plot holes and inconsistencies

Rating:

  • Story ******** 8/10
  • Gameplay ****** 6/10
  • Atmosphere ******** 8/10
  • Overall ******** 8/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)