I played these games in reverse chronological order, starting with House of Ashes and working backwards towards this one. I’d heard mixed things about Medan, but I personally enjoyed it a lot. There are some wrinkles that Supermassive have ironed out in subsequent releases, like the clunky controls, confusing fixed camera angle, and the fact there’s no indication of whether what you’re about to interact with is a collectible or progression through the story that locks you out of all other collectibles in that area.

I found the game genuinely frightening, with a good balance of atmosphere and suspense and effective jump scares. I also don’t mind the twist - being trapped on a stranded ship while being exposed to a hallucinogenic chemical that can cause you to see horrific things and hurt yourself or those around you is no less terrifying to me than actual ghosts, so it didn’t take away from the experience for me (looking at you, Little Hope).

These games have definitely gotten stronger as they’ve gone, with the exception of Little Hope’s ending which felt like a true step back to me. But this is a solid first entry for what is, on the whole, a really enjoyable and interesting anthology so far. Looking forward to The Devil in Me!