Alien fans just got the perfect weekend binge — everyone else should skip it

Directive 8020 brings the Dark Pictures Anthology back I was skeptical before playing Directive 8020, because I didn't think it had the power to surprise me. The pre-release marketing material all seemed to spoil what the main threat in the game is: an alien life form that can either corrupt, or mimic, you and your crew. And while that is true, I was not prepared for the rest of what the game had to throw at me. Going into too much detail would consist of serious spoiler territory, but there's one key element to take away: if you're an Alien fan, there's a lot to love here. However, when it comes to the alien threat, it draws directly from H.P. Lovecraft, as opposed to anything reminiscent of a Xenomorph. If you've played a game from Supermassive Games before, you know what to expect with Directive 8020. The UK-based developer is known for developing what are essentially interactive horror movies, such as Until Dawn, The Quarry, and all the previous Dark Pictures Anthology games. They all have a core mechanic in common: one wrong step or missed button press can result in the death of any playable character. And in this instance, you're in control of five characters aboard the Cassi

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