Slated to hit PC and consoles later this month,The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hopealready looks to be a wonderfully creepy new gem from Supermassive Games. The developer has a solid resume thus far, working on the excellentUntil Dawnand the first entry inThe Dark Pictures Anthology,Man of Medan.
However, it seems this new story will look to integrate some much greater stakes than its 2019 predecessor, withLittle Hopereleasing a new trailer that promises this story “is very different to the last.” Throughout the promo, Supermassive teases some of the game’s scares, a host of new features, and the return of the premonition mechanic, which will allow players to foresee the potential grizzly fates of the game’s protagonists.
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The trailer begins by reintroducingMan of Medan’scurator, who once again offers to tell players a story that will be impacted by their decisions. The curator promises that this narrative will be very different from the last, however, revealing to viewers that the stakes inLittle Hopewill be “much greater than life and death.” The trailer then proceeds to highlight just how much of a graphical step upLittle Hopeis toMan of Medan,with its gameplay sequences boastingsmoother animations and more realistic motion capture.
Another big element of the footage is showcasing how the game’s premonitions work. As those who playedUntil DawnandMan of Medanwill remember, both games offered items in the world which, when examined, revealed a short clip that hinted at a playable character’s potential demise. It was meant to give players some guidance as to which decisions would end badly for their surviving protagonists and it seemsLittle Hopewill be no different. This time around, players will discover pictures in the environment, with the collectibles acting as a window to each premonition. Alongside these photographs are various other secret items that act as clues to the game’s biggest mysteries.
Finally, the trailer highlights some co-op play, with the multiplayer mode seemingly building offMan of Medan’soriginal concept. Two players can take over two characters in each scene, with their choices affecting each other and the outcome of the story.Seeing as the idea of perspective was crucial toMan of Medanand characters would often witness alternate versions of the same event, it’ll be intriguing to see whether Supermassive has any similar ideas forLittle Hope.
The game is set to land just in time for Halloween, rounding out the season’s festivities with what looks to be an incredibly eerie return to Supermassive’s acclaimed story-focused style. It’ll join the likes ofAmnesia: Rebirthand the recently releasedRemothered: Broken Porcelainin creating a solid line-up of horror games custom fit for any hardcore Halloween fan.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hopewill be available on October 30 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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