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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

2021
AdventureActionHorror
⏱ ~6h average playtime
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes was released in 2021. It is an Adventure, Action, Horror game. Players report about 6 hours of playtime on average.

About The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, cinematic branching horror games where the decisions you make in the game determine the story and the outcome you receive.

House of Ashes is the third game in the series.

In House of Ashes, at the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

- Navigate the underworld and escape a terrifying threat Fight your way out of a buried sumerian temple against hordes of deadly monsters that have claimed you as prey.

- The enemy of your enemy is your friend

This time, your crew is composed of 2 opposing factions that rarely see eye to eye. Can you put aside your character's rivalries to fight together as one ?

- Don't play alone

The two critically acclaimed multiplayer modes are back. Share your story online with a friend or aim for safety in numbers through the offline 5-player pass-the-pad mode.

The Curator's Cut

The Curator's cut features new scenes playable from the other characters' perspective with brand new choices and decisions to make.

The Curator's cut is only available once you have completed the main story.

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3dhorroratmosphericstory-richaction-adventuredarkmysterythird-personmultiple-endingssurvival-horrorchoices-matterremote-play-together

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Frequently asked questions about The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

How long does it take to beat The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes?

Players report about 6 hours of playtime on average for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes?

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is an Adventure, Action, Horror game, released in 2021.

Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes worth playing?

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is an adventure game from 2021. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Phasmophobia, Alan Wake, Road 96. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

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