The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a choices matter, horror and co-op game
developed by Supermassive Games
and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.
Released on August 29th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 11,160 reviews of which 8,435 were positive and 2,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.
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I am happy to say that I enjoyed and liked this game. I loved Until Dawn and ever since I played it on PS4, I wanted more. I had to wait many years for that, but I believe Man of Medan fulfills that desire - to a certain level. I wish Man of Medan had more interesting characters, smoother mechanics and presentation, a better story, and tougher choices. I really wish they would expand on the experience. They tried, but in my opinion, they fell just short of what I would want from the game. Still... even though these aspects do not deliver the level of quality I would like, they are still good enough to make a compelling game that I really enjoyed. I'm glad I spent the time and money to finally have this experience, and I certainly recommend it with one caveat: If you are not familiar with these types of games, I would recommend starting with Until Dawn. That game hooked me from the start. Man of Medan hooked me thanks to having already experienced Until Dawn and just wanting more. Now, thanks to having experienced both, I'm hooked for the rest of the Dark Pictures Anthology.
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Man of Medan is the first entry in season one of the Dark Pictures Anthology, delivering a horror movie experience adapted into video game format with light gameplay that recalls the charm of ‘90s FMV and PS1 horror. The story and characters are well-crafted, though they sometimes struggle to stay fully committed to the horror vibe. There are moments when humor undermines the tension, reducing the scare factor. Even so, the writing and performances are strong, building a likable group of main characters. The plot is engaging, centering on four friends who, during a scuba trip, get entangled in a thrilling mix of modern piracy, paranormal encounters, occult themes, and alternate military history. It’s a wild blend, yet it comes together well with a sense of mystery. An overarching narrative is tied together by a character called "The Curator," who guides the player through the story, offering cryptic hints and eerie observations that link the anthology. The motion capture work is top-notch, especially in the facial animations, which showcase subtle, realistic emotions. Every line of dialogue was mocapped to the voice actors’ faces, bringing the characters to life without the exaggerated mocap quirks of older games. Man of Medan is visually stunning, with fantastic facial animations, character design, and eerie environmental work. The dimly lit ship setting is brooding and spooky, with foggy, shadow-filled spaces illuminated by flashlights. Wet surfaces glisten, and a rust-tinged mist fills the ship. The sound design enhances the experience, with screeching violins, creaking environments, dripping water, and howling wind that all contribute to a truly atmospheric horror setting. While jump scares are the primary scare tactic, the game builds tension through its environment and sound design. Props in the foreground and background, along with depth-of-field effects, guide your eyes toward subtle movements at the edges of the screen, heightening the unsettling atmosphere. There are some downsides: The tank-style controls feel outdated and cumbersome, limiting the flow of movement and exploration. It’s reminiscent of PS1-era control schemes, where you often find yourself awkwardly bumping into walls or struggling with slow, imprecise flashlight controls. Additionally, there’s no option to skip dialogue or cutscenes, which can be frustrating on repeat playthroughs when you want to make new choices without rewatching every scene. Despite these drawbacks, I genuinely enjoyed my time with Man of Medan. As a fan of the horror genre, this game felt like a solid horror movie with both an engaging plot and satisfying scares, all wrapped up in an interactive choose-your-own-adventure format.
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Just 100% and have to say I loved every minute of it. This game has so many different endings and worth playing through a few times. My only issue because I'm an achievement junkie is that you need to find a friend who has a copy to get all the achievements. I would love to give a big thanks to Spine for her help on the co-op part ;)
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I love when a game is based on a "true story" and then adds its own spin on it. It's a fun and quality experience, but the main plot point is blatantly obvious in the first 15 minutes of the game. 8/10
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Man of Medan is an interactive drama and paranormal horror game. It is part of the The Dark Pictures Anthology series. It’s a game where 5 characters can be played by you or with a small group of other players. The evolution of the story is influenced by the player's choice and those choices can alter relationships between each character. I found that this game had a slow start, meaning that it took me a while to get into the story. But when I got grabbed by it, I completed the game quite fast. I had quite a few jump scares! Graphics and sounds are nice! I think that it’s better to play this game with a controller instead of the keyboard. I found it was harder to control characters with a keyboard than the controller. The story is about 4 friends and a captain going on a boat on an expedition to find a WWII wreck. While on the expedition, they get caught in a storm and find the shipwreck. They say that this game is inspired by the urban legend of SS Ourang Medan, a ghost ship. Strange things happen on this boat and you’ll have to focus on keeping all characters alive. Unfortunately, in my first play through, I managed to save only 3 of them. Took me about 4-5 hours to complete the story once. To fully understand the story, I think the game needs to be played more than once. Happy gaming! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2938501105 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3247412981 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3247413018 ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☑ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☑ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ☑ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☑ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ---{ Author }--- ☑ https://vojtastruhar.github.io/steam-review-template
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Online players
43
Developer
Supermassive Games
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe
Release
29 Aug 2019
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