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Four friends and their captain set sail on a holiday diving trip to find a rumored WWII wreck, but as the day unfolds, a storm rolls in and soon their trip changes into something much more s... Read allFour friends and their captain set sail on a holiday diving trip to find a rumored WWII wreck, but as the day unfolds, a storm rolls in and soon their trip changes into something much more sinister.Four friends and their captain set sail on a holiday diving trip to find a rumored WWII wreck, but as the day unfolds, a storm rolls in and soon their trip changes into something much more sinister.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 5 nominations total
Shawn Ashmore
- Conrad
- (voice)
Ayisha Issa
- Fliss
- (voice)
Arielle Palik
- Julia
- (voice)
Chris Sandiford
- Brad
- (voice)
Kareem Tristan Alleyne
- Alex
- (voice)
- (as Kareem Alleyne)
Chimwemwe Miller
- Junior
- (voice)
Kwasi Songui
- Olson
- (voice)
Russell Yuen
- Danny
- (voice)
Adrian Burhop
- Joe
- (voice)
Sean Colby
- Charlie
- (voice)
Pip Torrens
- The Curator
- (voice)
Sarah Sayuri Leung
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
- (as Sarah Sayuri Hare)
David Yu
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
Jb Newman
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
Roland John-Leopoldie
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
- (as Roland John Leopoldie)
Eddie King
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
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- TriviaBased on the 1940s Dutch freighter named the SS Ourang Medan which was discovered adrift after transmitting a single, garbled distress message. The crew were all found dead with every face locked in the same terrified expression, and no sign of visible injuries. Before the ship could be dragged to safe waters, it exploded and sank beneath the waves.
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Ship happens.
'The Dark Pictures: Man Of Medan (2019)' is the first of eight (planned) games in an anthology series from the makers of 'Until Dawn (2015)', followed by 'Little Hope (2020)' and the upcoming 'House Of Ashes (2021)'. It's a narrative-driven adventure game in which you take control of five characters and, in turn, try to help them survive the events they're forced into. It's a choice-based experience that mostly consists of dialogue options, quick-time events and split-second decisions. There are segments in which you walk around the environment in a more traditional manner, finding secrets to flesh out the story, but most of the thing is like an interactive cut-scene. That's not a bad thing, though; it's the style of the game. Though it's sometimes a bit clunky (both narratively and mechanically), it's ultimately an atmospheric and engaging experience. The piece nails its realist aesthetic, with nuanced animation bringing to life the motion-capture performances that drive each character. The game's choices feel like they have impact, even if some are inevitably red herrings, and the action/ suspense sequences get you on the edge of your seat. The ending is a bit of a let-down, primarily because it feels a bit rushed and underwhelming (there's no major climax, really). Plus, some of the characters' reactions to certain events - including deaths - are unbelievably subdued. Having said that, the game is enjoyable pretty much all the way through. It allows you to uncover its mystery, which is satisfying; however, the characters never confirm their own theories, which is unsatisfying. As you can see, the piece is a bit of a mixed bag, but it's entertaining and that's the most important thing. It also features an apparently fantastic co-op mode that I haven't had a chance to play myself. In the end, it's a solid narrative adventure. 7/10.
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- Aug 16, 2021
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- Runtime3 hours 47 minutes
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