Having a pet can be one of the most harrowing situations in horror media, especially inThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Methat gives quite a chilling take on the slasher formula. Set in the universe ofThe Dark Pictures Anthology, this Supermassive Games IP takes the small film crew of Lonnit Entertainment to a replica of H.H. Holmes’ infamous “Murder Castle,” where their invitation to shoot for their documentary becomes a fight for their lives.
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ThroughoutThe Devil In Me, protagonist Kate Wilder and her friends’ struggle for survival are encounters that eventually determine their fate, but the playable cast of five aren’t the only ones whose survival determines on the player. At some point, players encounter a dog named Connie and, depending on their actions, may bring the dog to safety or to her eventual doom. If they keep her safe, they earn theCan You Pet The Dog?Achievement.
This guide contains spoilers, so players should proceed with caution.
Who Is Connie?
As players makeprogress throughThe Devil In Me, they will soon learn that the person who invited them to the Murder Castle replica, Granthem Du’Met, is actually Joseph Morello. He is a true crime author whose interest in H.H. Holmes had him bring his family to the hotel replica upon Du’Met’s invitation.
When the real Granthem Du’Met starts killing his wife and children, the murderer agrees to spare his youngest, Bethany, in exchange for Joseph pretending to be him and luring the next set of victims, this time Kate and company, to the island. This is hinted early on when Joseph and Bethany book it to the ferry as soon as the protagonists arrived at the location.
What they didn’t know back then was that they left someone behind - Connie, the family dog. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier with a rather friendly demeanor but feisty and alert in Du’Met’s presence. While players eventually discover Connie’s true history, his aggression towards the masked man already hinted at the unfortunate fate of his previous owners.
Encountering Connie
Before players even encounter Connie, his existence throughout a player’sThe Devil In Meexperienceis already hinted at across the game. In the interactive drama, certain situations can reveal items and snippets that hint at the existence of a dog somewhere on the island. For instance, the Morelloschapter can have players encounter Connie’s Bowl, updating the Mysterious Creature bearing.
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However, Connie makes his first full appearance during Cliffside. This chapter originally has Charlie and Mark make their way to the lighthouse, although they are beset by dangers in the form of unstable beams that make it difficult to navigate the area. The beam balancing QTE (Quick Time Events) is originally played by Charlie if he survives Ignition.
However, a more effective route here is to kill Charlie during that previous chapter, so only Mark has to play through the QTE. After this challenge, Mark encounters Connie. Players shouldnot throw the rockand instead do nothing, prompting him to pet him. This is relevant to Connie’s survival.
Connie’s Fate
The player’s major encounter with Connie in the interactive drama happens during Homestead, the chapter where Kate and Jamie manage to run to a barn while Du’Met chases after them. They see Connie and manage to have a small interaction before the dog starts to bark aggressively to the approaching Du’Met.
Players need to make a choice here, whether to kill Connie to stop Du’Met from noticing them or else risk the killer finding where they are. Here’s what each option entails and what it means for both Connie and the rest of the protagonists:
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Can You Pet The Dog?
Despite the debut in Cliffside and fate determined at Homestead, Connie also appears inThe Devil In Meduring Lake, particularly after Du’Met kills the police officer and the party makes a mad dash to a vacant speedboat. Here are some conditions in the interactive drama game to ensure Connie makes an appearance here:
Ensuring Connie’s survival and appearance here secures all the elements that players need to complete the achievement, with onlythe Lake endingbeing the final encounter. After Connie and the rest of the party make it to the speedboat, Du’Met makes one last appearance for a final showdown. Throughout the series of QTEs, Connie can help attack Du’Met before he is thrown to the lake. If the rest of the team make it alive prior to the speedboat’s explosion, Connie also manages to swim to the surface safely.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Mewas released in 2022 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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