Directive 8020

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
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  1. Kotaku
    May 20, 2026
    I’ve seen this story before, and the part I haven’t—the game’s biggest, most interesting twist—comes so late in the game that it’s largely inconsequential to the plot. Moreover, I made the story worse by sanding off all its edges in an attempt to Be A Good Gamer, realizing too late that a “good” ending isn’t always the best one.
  2. Polygon
    May 11, 2026
    These small inconsistencies mean Directive 8020 doesn't hit all of its marks. In terms of the setting and plot, along with some late-game story beats, this is arguably the most interesting Dark Pictures game yet. Mechanically, with the stealth sections, it's also the most ambitious. However, in both areas, it also feels like untapped potential — a missed opportunity for the series to prove it's more than just a B-movie in video game form.