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About
Alone in the Dark weaves a chilling tapestry of psychological horror and Southern Gothic charm, reimagining the iconic game that set the benchmark for the genre. We invite you to join us on a journey into madness, where each encounter could be your last.
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- Release date:
- 20 March 2024
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- Recent Steam reviews:
- Mostly Positive
- All Steam reviews:
- Mostly Positive (1346)
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Description
A Haunting Tale of Mystery and Madness
Step inside Derceto Manor, an asylum shrouded in intrigue, guarding a terrible secret. Client Emily Hartwood and private investigator Edward Carnby embark on a harrowing quest for answers; Emily to the mystery of her missing uncle, Edward to the toughest case he will ever face, and both to questions they dare not ask themselves. This re-envisioned classic invites you to explore an unforgettable single player adventure rich with suspense, frights, and revelations that will test the limits of your imagination.Featuring Hollywood Talent
Experience some of the greatest acting survival horror has ever seen through the performances of award-winning actors Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) in their first videogame roles. Jodie and David’s immaculately captured likenesses breathe life into Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby, lending a deeply personal aspect to Alone in the Dark’s story that demands it be played twice to get the full experience.A Tribute to Horror Pioneers
Rediscover the essence of psychological horror in a game that respectfully nods to its 1992 origin, the game that established the survival horror genre. Alone in the Dark is your gateway to an experience steeped in the atmospheric dread of classic horror, with next-generation storytelling and gameplay. A must-play for fans of twisted tales, nerve-wracking exploration, and desperate combat.A Story That Challenges Reality
Envisioned by Mikael Hedberg, acclaimed writer behind modern horror classics “SOMA” and “Amnesia”, Alone in the Dark’s intricate web of mystery delves into themes of trauma, faith, evil, and abandonment. Whether you choose to brave the nightmare as Emily or Edward, you will uncover secrets that defy everything you thought about videogame storytelling.- Explore Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
- Return to the roots of psychological horror and experience an atmospheric journey worthy of the game that started the genre.
- Dive into a world full of sounds that make your skin crawl with a haunting, yet mesmerizing doom jazz soundtrack.
- Enjoy the thrill of desperate survival in a world where reality starts to crumble, evil lurks in every shadow and ammunition is scarce.
- Experience this nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective and unearth the dark secrets of a gothic mansion.
- Immerse yourself in a deep psychological story that goes beyond the realms of the imaginable, by Mikael Hedberg, cult horror writer of SOMA and Amnesia.
- See Emily and Edward brought to live by the Hollywood talent of Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow), who lend their voices, their appearance, and their formidable acting skills to the protagonists.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10, 64 Bit
- Processor:
- Ryzen 3 3100 / Core i3-8300
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 570
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Storage:
- 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD recommended
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10, 64 Bit
- Processor:
- Ryzen 7 3700X / Core i5-12400
- Memory:
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 XT
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Storage:
- 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD recommended
User reviews
I have to say I am conflicted on this. On one hand, the setting and story are really good, and the characters are interesting. On the other, the gameplay is a bit rough, combat is pretty bad, I had to load a few saves due to characters getting stuck on the environment, and the engine is abysmally optimized. One positive about how poorly optimized this game is within UE? There was an arctic cold front happening while
I have been a massive fan of Alone in the Dark for a very, VERY long time. My very first ever horror game was the original 1992 Alone in the Dark, and I have to say this... thinking about that experience genuinely still gives me chills down my spine. Skip ahead to 2024 and we got shown/teased a new Alone in the Dark. A reboot (or reimagining) of the original survival horror classic we all knew to love. I was waiting