Thanks to the resurgence that the horror genre has experienced over the last decade, Halloween isn't the only time of year that fans get to experience new scary games. It's partly for this reason that Konami and the Silent Hill series have skipped the period, release-wise, in 2022. Another notable example of this phenomenon is Supermassive Games and The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me.
Having released the acclaimed The Quarry over the summer, the studio is now placing its attention back on the ongoing horror series. Subsequently, in just a few weeks, fans will be able to take on another scary choose-your-own-adventure experience. That means there’s just enough time for players to familiarize themselves with The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me's key points before it launches on November 18.
The Devil in Me’s Story
Since the release of Until Dawn, Supermassive Games has become famous for the branching narratives of its horror games. Based on the trailers for The Devil in Me, the studio’s latest title will contribute nicely to that trend. The premise behind the game’s story alone should be enticing for true-crime fans, as it sees a group of documentary filmmakers explore a replica of H.H. Holmes’ infamous Murder Castle.
Unlike some of Supermassive’s previous games, The Devil in Me is subsequently inspired by well-documented historical events. Although it’s suspected that Holmes exaggerated some of the details of his crimes, a jury found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to death in 1896. Considering how his trial featured stories of demonic possession, it’s easy to imagine the studio going to town with those details within its own narrative.
Although The Devil in Me’s story is the finale for the series' first season, the anthology nature of the games in question means new and returning players will be able to enjoy it. While some of The Dark Pictures Anthology series’ old actors and models are returning, the plot is stand-alone enough so that a lack of prior knowledge won’t impact the experience. The fact that the story will also focus on newcomer Jessie Buckley’s Kate should help, too.
The Devil in Me’s Gameplay
Anyone who’s heard of Supermassive Games’ projects should have a solid idea of what The Devil in Me will feel like to play. As a choose-your-own-adventure game, players are going to spend their time solving puzzles and directing dialogue as they fight for survival. While permadeath is a returning franchise staple, features like a dedicated jump ability are debuting in this installment.
Like the previous entries in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, players won’t have to face any challenge alone. In addition to a single-player option, couch and online co-op modes will both be selectable on launch day. This will allow five friends to pick their own characters, for example, and guide sections of the story.
The Devil in Me’s Launch Details
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me will launch in just a few weeks on November 18. Supermassive Games has announced that when that day arrives, the game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. When it comes to costs, it’s important to note that publisher Bandai Namco has set all Standard Editions of the game at the same $39.99 price point.
For players looking to spend a little more, though, Supermassive Games has created a special version of The Devil in Me called the Animatronic Collector's Edition. Retailing at $89.99, this version's biggest draw is a life-size bust of the game's animatronic man. In addition to this, the package also includes a map, business cards, postcards, and early access to the game’s Curator’s Cut DLC content.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me releases November 18, 2022, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
