Complete walkthrough of Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, describing key events and consequences of decisions.
Chapter 1. Curse
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Opening Frames
After the initial video, we take control of the guard Balata. We choose the line “Uncertainty” and after a short conversation with the king, we kill the girl.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Watching the Battle of Two Armies
After the battle we meet with Kurum and together we run away to the catacombs.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Balatu tries to keep the door from monsters
We press the button at the right moment and do not create noise.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Secret Sign Location
Examine the plate on the floor and open the collectible painting. Together we push the door on the left and in the conversation choose the option “Respect” to make friends with the prisoner.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Making a Choice
We leave into the next room. We can fight an unknown enemy or escape. The result will be one, so we enter the battle together with Kurum. We fight with the creature and press the correct buttons. Both men will definitely die at the hands of an unknown monster.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Meet the Guardian
We are transferred to the keeper. We listen to the opening parting speech and are transported to Iraq.
Chapter 2. Briefing
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Staying at a military base
In this scene, you will have to control Eric. In a conversation with the soldier, choose the option “Apology”. This line will improve the relationship between the characters. With the answer “Restraint” we introduce our assistant to Clarissa.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Meet Rachel and Nick
We take control of Rachel for a short period of time. We choose the option “Assurance” to strengthen the relationship with Nick. Otherwise, the line “Uncertainty” creates some tension between them.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Moving Forward
We return to Eric. We follow Jason and meet Mervyn. After reaching the conference room, choose “Courtesy” in a conversation with Joey. We don’t fight with Jason as soon as we know Rachel’s nickname.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – A Short Conversation with Jason
We study various subjects in the conference room until the equipment turns on. We apologize to Rachel and give a briefing. Requesting air support. This choice will not affect the further plot in any way.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Communicate with the impudent Mervyn
In the dialogue with Rachel, choose the “Proximity” option. We observe the conversation of the soldiers and inspect the territory. We communicate with Mervyn and choose the replica “Serenity”. We will find a secret on the table under the mug. Here we talk with Joey.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Briefing
We examine the grenades with white phosphorus. This weapon is prohibited and inhumane, but we use the “Restraint” option, otherwise relations with the soldiers will be spoiled.
Chapter 3. Raid
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Meet Salim
We are transferred to the city and take control of Salim. We examine various objects in the apartment and open the locked door in the far side of the dwelling.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Reading the Book
Examine the collectible on the table and find a jewelry box under the bed. In a conversation with a neighbor, we learn about our son and choose the line “Restraint”. Salim will not talk about what happened and calmly end the conversation.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Meet the Captain
Watching the cut-scene. In it, the soldier will be picked up by his commander. We choose any replica. It won’t affect anything.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – A Conversation with Nick
We are transferred to the plane. After a small skirmish between the members of the squad, we talk with Nick. We select the lines “Concern” and “Support”. A friend will appreciate the care.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Don’t make a fuss and take a position without a fight
We land in the village, choose the option “Caution” and calmly, without a fight, inspect the dwelling of the shepherds. In the dialogue, Eric use “Respect” and the colonel will praise the fighter for a clean capture of the position without sacrifice.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Watching the Interrogation
We are silent during the interrogation of the first Arab. We use the option “What for?” and carefully examine the wooden figurine.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Finding Another Collectible Tablet
In the next room, we do not show aggression and do not touch the man. Immediately after the interrogation, we turn around and examine the plate, which will open access to the collectible painting.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Examining Respirators
We go out and talk to Nick. We go inside the building and in the first room on the left we study the respirators. We pass a little forward and watch the video. The detachment was attacked by Iraqi soldiers, so they will have to fight off the enemy forces.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Don’t Shoot an Arab
We successively press the buttons and forbid Mervyn to use phosphorus on people. We continue to use the correct keys and do not touch the fleeing shepherd. In the future, this will allow you to make friends with Salim. During the shootout, all the heroes will fall into the ground.
Chapter 4. Underworld
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Spotting a Monster in the Caves
The story goes to Nick. We go along the narrow tunnel and notice a strange creature.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Meeting Jason
We continue our way and meet with Jason near the huge hand. We select the replica “I’m fine” and continue exploring the caves.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Exploring the Skull
On the right on the ground near the hand we find a secret and move towards the large door.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Finding Another Collectible Tablet
Climb the stairs and find a collectible plaque. Together we open the door and run to the screams.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Finding Mervyn and Clarissa
We spot Clarissa and Mervyn. The girl will be captured by an unknown creature, and Jason and Nick will have to hide from the impending danger. We close Mervyn’s mouth twice and after the injection we do not press any buttons, otherwise the soldier will die from lack of oxygen.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Finding the collectible plaque
The story goes to Salim. After talking with Captain Dar, we begin to inspect the territory. We move through the tunnel and go out to the catacombs. We examine the body of the soldier and on the left we find a collectible plaque.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Turn on the lighter in the dark
We go down the stairs and jumps over the abyss. We follow into the dark corridor and get to the locked door.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Take the Pistol
In the next room we quickly grab the pistol and run away from the monster. It is possible to fail the QTE, as Salim will survive anyway.
Chapter 5. Pazuzu
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Exploring the Caves with Rachel
Now we play for Eric. We select the line “Concern” and ask Rachel about her condition. We use the option “Impassivity” and inform the girl that the path further is the only option. The soldiers will jump down together into the crevice. In the process, Eric notices Rachel’s lighter.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Finding Another Collectible Tablet
We use the option “Curiosity” and continue inspecting the tunnels. At the nearest fork, we leave to the right and at the end of the corridor we find a collectible plaque.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Going Down the Stairs
We move in the opposite direction to Rachel. We pass through a small room and go down the stairs.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – Moving out the door
At the cliff we get over the door and continue our way further. We look into the abyss.
Walkthrough Dark Pictures: House of Ashes – After examining the figure, we go down to the temple
On the ground, we examine the figure and go downstairs.
Chapter 6. Temple
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – You need to turn on the lights in the temple
From this point on, the player will play for Rachel. We consistently choose the options “Compassion” and “Tenderness” in a conversation with Eric. We examine a huge room. In the far corners we study various secret notes. We look into the tent and examine the papers. On the other side on the table we take away the scotch tape.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Find the collectible plaque in the small room behind the throne
We move along the stairs near the throne and leave to the right side of the huge statue. We get to a small room along a narrow corridor and find a collectible plaque near the wall opposite. We return to the statue and in the center of the temple we find another secret.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Run the Generator
We take away gasoline near the tent and start the generator. In a conversation, we answer “Assurance”, “Respect” and “Optimism”. These options will help mend the relationship between Eric and Rachel.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Running Away From Monsters
The narrative shifts to Jackson and Nick, who run away from the monsters. We shoot at the creature, press the buttons in time and choose the way around. These actions will help the soldiers get out of trouble without incident.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Talk to Rachel
Moving on to Rachel and Eric. We examine the radio and in the dialogue choose the lines “Romance” and “Tenderness”. We listen to Randolph’s recording.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Nick and Jason Rush to the Rescue
Fast forward to Nick and Jason again. We do not leave Mervyn, otherwise he will die.
Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Walkthrough – Hiding From The Arab
We return to Eric and Rachel. We successfully press the button so as not to make a noise and cut the rope. With Mervyn alive, this must be done, otherwise Eric will die. Otherwise, when Mervyn has already died, to maintain the relationship, you should not cut the cable yourself. Also, if the Iraqi commander hears Eric and Rachel, then the rope will have to be cut, otherwise the colonel will die. We watch the fall of Rachel and get to the temple along with the rest of the squad.
