Description

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a survival horror video game played from a third-person perspective in which single players or multi players assume control of five different characters that become trapped on board of a ghost ship. Players are required to make decisions based on their character’s “head” or their “heart”, or can choose for them to do nothing, whilst selecting between different options when interacting with other characters. The selection of options are stylized as a compass, which is both representative of the characters’ “moral compass” and reflective of the game’s nautical themes

The game can be played multiple times, as there are multiple endings and multiple scenarios based on the decisions that the players make. Action sequences mainly feature quick time events, most of which, if missed, can lead to dire consequences for the characters. Players can also uncover the mystery surrounding the tragedy that occurred on the ship in the past, which can help save their character’s lives in the present.