Chris Penwell
SmashPadREVIEW - "Directive 8020" goes above and beyond before crashing on impact
Published 5/11/2026
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 5/12/2026
A cinematic sci-fi horror adventure set aboard a failed colony mission, using choice-driven survival, crew tension, and alien threat escalation in deep space.
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Critic avg
74
68 scored reviews
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68
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50–95
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 74 across 68 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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REVIEW - "Directive 8020" goes above and beyond before crashing on impact
Published 5/11/2026
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60
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Read originalDirective 8020 Review - Strong Sci-Fi Horror Dragged Down by Weak Stealth
Published 5/11/2026
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDirective 8020 review – Until Dawn in space
Published 5/11/2026
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60
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Read originalDirective 8020 Review – Lost in Space, and Loving Every Terrifying Moment of It
Published 5/11/2026
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDirective 8020 Review - A Terrifying Trip Worth Taking
Published 5/11/2026
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDirective 8020 is a Must Play for Horror Fans
Published 5/11/2026
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalREVIEW: ‘Directive 8020’ Captures Sci-Fi Horror Perfectly
Published 5/11/2026
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95
+21 vs critic avg
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Read originalDirective 8020 Review: Dark Pictures Season Two Gets Off to a Solid Start
Published 5/11/2026
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70
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