In fact, there's no part of this modern Alone in the Dark remake that's jank-free – combat, puzzles, sound, script; you name it. For some, it'll feel like an integral part of Alone in the Dark's ...

Combat, unfortunately, isn't as strong. This, along with Alone in the Dark's graphics, is what most highlights the AA status. Basically, combat is where the jank lives in this one.

Alone in the Dark suggests you can. I found that to be such a perplexing choice, given how much else Hedberg has done well in the horror world and even does well here.

Release date: March 20, 2024 Despite a spirited commitment to themes of cosmic horror, Alone in the Dark stumbles, hamstrung by dodgy presentation, poorly executed combat setpieces, and obtuse design.

Alone in the Dark manages to successfully combine the old-school mantra of heavy exploration, ammo scarcity, and lack of handholding with a modern semi-linear level design.

Alone in the Dark is a weak survival horror pastiche largely devoid of original moments. The occasional dash of character in its 1920s Deep South setting can't make up for repetitive puzzles and ...

Our Alone in the Dark tips and tricks should make your first few hours in the supernatural Derceto manor a bit more manageable. They apply regardless of whether you’re playing as Carnby or Emily ...

Alone in the Dark offers a compelling mystery, and one that encourages players to thumb through journals, letters, and other written materials left by other characters to help piece together what ...

Ultimately, it's the immersion-breaking bugs, janky combat, and alarming lack of scares that fumble Alone In The Dark’s potential." -- Andy Brown [Full review] Eurogamer -- 2/5 ...

That's not to rag on Alone's gameplay altogether. The ebb 'n flow of close-quarters combat, backpedaling, quick evading, throwing items, and shooting, does just enough to never wear out its welcome.

Alone in the Dark, a 2024 reimagining of the 1992 survival horror classic that paved the way for generations of horror games after it, is out on March 20, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.

We called it "an intelligent reimagining of the 1992 classic" in our 76% review that, despite bugs and some occasional over-reliance on combat, delivered "the best Alone in the Dark game since 1992." ...