The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. GamingTrend
    Aug 30, 2019
    45
    A great game held back by numerous technical problems. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan promises another great experience in the vein of Until Dawn, but at least on the standard console is too stuttery to play. Much of the content will be inaccessible due to these performance issues. If you have an enhanced console definitely check it out, but unless it receives a patch it can scarcely be considered playable.
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 29, 2019
    45
    Man of Medan is quickly overtaken by a very average writing quality and an abominable technical level synonymous with jerks and other constant freezes.
  3. Xbox Achievements
    Aug 28, 2019
    40
    Failing to deliver as an effective horror story, Man of Medan is interminably slow to get started, and when it does, the narrative and performances prove more laughable than scary. The best kind of horror is the stuff that really gets under your skin, but sadly, this barely even pricks it. A soggy first chapter in The Dark Pictures Anthology, Man of Medan is best left on the seabed to rust.
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  1. VideoGamer
    Aug 28, 2019
    Man of Medan's story and characters fail to reach the heights of Supermassive's homage to the slasher flick, Until Dawn. The Dark Pictures Anthology isn't off to the greatest of starts.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 161
  3. Negative: 30 out of 161
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a Cinematic 3rd Person Horror Suspense Narrative with Story Altering descisions. Man of Medan isThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a Cinematic 3rd Person Horror Suspense Narrative with Story Altering descisions. Man of Medan is the first entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology, and a hell of a way to kick off a series. Intended to tie movie with game, Man of Medan is an interactive horror suspense movie. The interaction with the various characters is a mix of split second descision making, reflex buttons, and exploration of the environments. I've played games where my choices "changed the game", but in this incredible narrative, your timed decisions could kill the whole crew, or get everyone out alive. Your every move can change the next moments of the game, or alter the entire story. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat no matter what it is you decide, filling every moment with tension. The ambient sound, blends perfectly with the music, and moves almost seamlessly form one situation to the next. I always looked forward to my moments with the Curator, to hear what he had to say about my decisions. The faces are incredible, and make you feel the characters emotion. The additional Curators cut adds higher stakes to your moves, and places you in different characters shoes for each of the scenes. I've done multiple plays, each time with several segments of the story playing out completely different. I am eagerly awaiting the next story to explore in the Dark Pictures Anthology, and I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys a good horror suspense movie.… Full Review »
  2. Psychodan29
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Playing this with my fiancé. Having a blast. Love the story! Very interesting plot. Fun jump scares. Looking forward to the other games in thePlaying this with my fiancé. Having a blast. Love the story! Very interesting plot. Fun jump scares. Looking forward to the other games in the series.… Full Review »
  3. snorkiss
    Jan 19, 2021
    3
    A real disappointment after Until Dawn. I got irritated trying to keep these annoying morons alive - 3 stars.
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