The second part of the "Dark Pictures Anthology" series comes with even better graphics, atmosphere, and sound than its predecessor, in order to meet expectations and establish itself as one of the best games of its kind. Compared to the first one, the graphics are even better, the sound is even more impressive and fitting, the atmosphere is even darker and heavier, all contributing to a definite step towards a higher direction.

The story, which is considered and indeed is one of the most essential things in such games, is quite good, detailed, and unpredictable, offering several moments of suspense and multiple alternatives, depending on your choices and the outcome of the heroes. Personally, I found it somewhat vague and lacking in certain points, as if it didn't offer the suspense and action of the first one. At times, it was somewhat boring, as you were almost certain about what would happen and followed a linear flow, waiting for the development of the next episode.

The various monsters were quite terrifying and perfectly designed, the dialogues were thankfully concise and believable, while an impressive addition is the warning of when you should press a specific button in order to avoid unexpected developments.

The gameplay is also presented as improved (it has been a recurring problem in these games), although there were still moments when the character did not respond immediately to your instructions.

In conclusion, it is definitely an improved game compared to the first one, which promotes the series and creates even greater expectations for the next one, "House of Ashes". Do not forget that it is not an action game, but unfolds like watching a movie, which you direct. This may alienate some who are not familiar with this type of game, but soon, once you enter its world, it is almost certain that you will enjoy it.

I bought it because I had played the man of Medan, which is the first game of the trilogy called "Dark Pictures," and I had enjoyed it quite a bit. Also, in October, I like to play horror games a lot. The game, for those who are thinking of buying it, is like watching American Horror Story but playing it at the same time. Meaning, you control the players and choose how they will act to escape from the "evil." It's not for people who will buy it to fight or prefer more action. It's a game for a group of friends to play and get scared. This particular title is personally much scarier than the man of Medan and reminds me a lot of the movies and games of Silent Hill. I don't want to spoil anything. The sound and the plot are exceptionally better than the man of Medan. The studio (because now in this title, as well as in House of Ashes, which is the third game, it's not Sony) managed to provide a similar experience and superior to the first title with a smaller budget. Just congratulations, I recommend it to all horror game fans, and I also recommend playing it with a group of people. You can play with 3-4 people together, passing the controller to each other. It also has great replayability as a character can die, but if you act correctly in the next playthrough, they can survive, etc. Happy shopping.

As I have finished the game and understood the "mentality" of Dark Picture, I believe that I can evaluate it appropriately.

First of all, as I mentioned before, the game is different from all the others. The graphics are quite good and mainly realistic, which is very satisfying. It belongs to the horror games category, as there are millions of jump scares and terrifying scenes. As for the music, which plays an important role in horror, it is applied appropriately. All these elements are included in the game to scare and create a terrified and anxious feeling, which it successfully achieves, unlike some failed horror games.

What is different and what the game focuses on is that you have some freedom to direct the game with both practical and verbal choices. The story mode is amazing from beginning to end. If you plan to buy it, do not watch any videos because the magic of the story will be lost. As for the gameplay, it doesn't remind me so much of a game but rather a movie. That is the mentality of the game, to resemble more of a story rather than a game with many battles and action, but it is not necessarily a bad thing, as it is different from AC or battle royale games. However, it is worth buying, and if you like Dark Picture, it has released other similar games as well. 10/10