The atmospheric corridors of the murder castle made for several intense moments that will get your pulse pounding. The horror elements of the game range from disturbing animatronics to grotesque body horror. Other times, characters would say or do something nonsensical or just outright silly in light of new information. For example, a character that has an extreme fear of heights will constantly climb ladders and shimmy across beams without hesitation. There were many instances where characters would respond to certain situations in an inconsistent manner that broke the immersion for me. Clay-like, expressionless faces and stuttery facial animations tarnish what are otherwise decent character performances. The playable characters themselves are not particularly interesting and lack complexity in their personalities. Players will take control of the five film crew members throughout the game, and each character has their own personality traits and history with one another. The hotel is filled with dark, shifting corridors and deadly devices. A Holmes-inspired stalker lurks in the shadows, luring each of the crew members into his sadistic contraptions. After they arrive, the crew begins to realize that not everything is as it seems and must try to escape with their lives.

The Devil in Me tells the story of a documentary film crew that receives a strange invitation to visit a replica of the iconic “Murder Castle” hotel inspired by America’s first serial killer, H.H. While the game does incorporate some new elements to keep players engaged, the formulaic experience is marred by awkward dialogue, graphical bugs, and clunky controls. As an interactive survival horror game, The Devil in Me will do its best to send chills down your spine while you guide five unsuspecting protagonists through a series of hellish ordeals. The Devil in Me is the fourth installment to Supermassive Entertainment’s The Dark Pictures Anthology, serving as the conclusion to the series’ first season.

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