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Evolving a horror aesthetic with The Dark Pictures Anthology
While the horror genre has grown increasingly popular, a particular sub-genre of gaming horror focusing on interactive narrative is one that has a large following. One of the key developers focusing on narrative first horror games is Supermassive Games, the creators of Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and The Quarry–which has gained a large following for its particular marrying of interactive storytelling and terrifying and tense atmospheres. At GDC 2023, the creative director of The Dark Pictures Anthology, Tom Heaton, spoke about how the success of Until Dawn led to the creation of the development studio's particular brand of horror. He also talked about the growing subgenre of storytelling with their recent games, what it took to make an evolving and changing narrative, and how to ensure it stays a satisfying experience for solo players and in multiplayer.