The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Enter the world of The Dark Pictures – A series of standalone cinematic horror games. Players will be challenged to explore and uncover each story with the knowledge that all their choices have consequences and all playable characters can live, any and all can die… Man of Medan is the first game in The Dark Pictures anthology, bringing supernatural horror to the South Pacific. Five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip with a rumored WWII wreck to find. As the day unfolds and a storm rolls in, their trip soon changes into something much more sinister. Who will live? Who will die? It’s down to you. Can you save them all? A NEW TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE Supermassive Games delivers a new, horrific narrative journey where you will have to confront your deepest fears. CAN YOU SAVE THEM ALL? All playable characters can live and all can die. The choices you make will decide their fate. Death could be just around the corner… Who will you save? Don't. Play. Alone.
Game Discussion
Steam User 20
Solo-only review
Man of Medan is a wonderful horror game where choices matter. Top graphics. very moody atmosphere. I liked the characters and the story. Character interactions were believable.
I was afraid it would be very hard to figure out what choices best to make, and it seems it is. Advise: Do your first playthough with your heart. Ignore all game guides. Will you get everyone through alive? Probably not. Just take it as it comes and try to do better on a second playthrough.
Also give the Curator's Cut a chance which will unlock after your first go. You'll see the story from some other perspectives.
Personally, I'm not fond of quicktime events (QTE), but luckily there's a setting making them a bit more relaxed without any consequences for the story.
As for achievements, it's very hard and time consuming to get them all. Especially without a guide.
On my first playthough, I was able to save all except one, although the after credits scene might suggest a second death. Went for a 'save them all' run during the Curator's cut. Thought I'd done great. Got all characters to the end.. and.. well, let's say I unlocked the 'Not a sole survivor" achievement... what a game (insert crying-from-laughter smiley here)
Good luck! :)
Steam User 8
Man of Medan is a great horror & choices matter game with stunning visuals and gameplay style! Fully worth a shot if you love both horror and choices matter genre!
Steam User 17
A shipwreck drifting at sea—an island shaped by the dreams of the dead.
Here, between shifting waves of reality and illusion, the self begins to fade.
Steam User 5
sent conrad away in the speedboat and he literally disappeared for the entire rest of the game. 10/10
Steam User 8
Man of Medan is a solid late-night horror game to play with friends, especially if you like making terrible decisions on purpose. The atmosphere is creepy, and the branching choices make replays fun to see who survives (or doesn’t). The pacing can drag a bit, but the tension and jump scares make it worth it. Great pick for fans of cinematic, story-driven horror.
Steam User 6
Great game, played with my husband. Absolutely love this series, has us both jumping at scary moments and then laughing at each other.
Steam User 7
Hands down, the best in the series, aside from Little Hope. But I believe this game is better.
Almost movie like. Among the series, this cast is the most likeable.
I've played it through about 3 times and plan on doing another soon.