(mini-review).

Alone in the Dark is a re-imagining of the venerable, 1992 cult horror game. Set in the early 1940s, against an Art Nouveau, Call of Cthulhu-inspired backdrop, Alone in the Dark uses the threat of foreboding, cosmic cataclysm to generate much of its anxiety and dread. The game has atmosphere, unsettling monsters, a unique visual style and two well-performed lead protagonists. The graphics, are good, if albeit plain and the game, while stuttery at times, is, for the most part, stable. Gun play is good, melee is a bit of a miss and the bosses/puzzles are a combination of both. Interestingly eerie environments abound.

That said, be aware that Carnby's play through covers everything you need to know about the title and Hartwood's own play through not only adds little in the way of new content but it is also filled with woke narratives that detract from the story. Ultimately, the game feels like a AA Resident Evil-inspired remake of a comparable survival horror IP and its 10 hour campaign is well-worth 15-20 dollars. To date, the developer Pieces, has has been shuttered by THQ Nordic. Don't expect additional content or additional Alone in the Dark remakes any time soon.

A nice, solid little diversion in the same vein as the Resident Evil and Silent Hill remakes. Buy on sale.

Recommended.

7.5/10.

(mini-review). Alone in the Dark is a re-imagining of the venerable, 1992 cult horror game. Set in the early 1940s, against an Art Nouveau, Call of Cthulhu-inspired backdrop, Alone in the Dark uses the threat of foreboding, cosmic cataclysm to generate much of its anxiety and dread. The game has atmosphere, unsettling monsters, a unique visual style and two well-performed lead protagonists. The graphics, are good, if albeit plain and the game, while stuttery at times, is, for the most part, stable. Gun play is good, melee is a bit of a miss and the bosses/puzzles are a combination of both. Interestingly eerie environments abound. That said, be aware that Carnby's play through covers everything you need to know about the title and Hartwood's own play through not only adds little in the way of new content but it is also filled with woke narratives that detract from the story. Ultimately, the game feels like a AA Resident Evil-inspired remake of a comparable survival horror IP and its 10 hour campaign is well-worth 15-20 dollars. To date, the developer Pieces, has has been shuttered by THQ Nordic. Don't expect additional content or additional Alone in the Dark remakes any time soon. A nice, solid little diversion in the same vein as the Resident Evil and Silent Hill remakes. Buy on sale. Recommended. 7.5/10.