Alone in the Dark, a modern re-imagination of the classic survival-horror game series that originally began with Infogrames’ iconic 1992 title, is now available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG, publisher THQ Nordic has announced. Jodie Comer (The Last Duel) and David Harbour (Stranger Things) star in the new game developed by Pieces Interactive, which some critics have described as “quite short” but “beautiful to look at.”
Release details:
- SRP: € 59.99 / $ 59.99 / £ 49.99
- Digital Deluxe Edition includes
- Base game
- Derceto 1992 Costume Pack
- Vintage Horror Filter Pack
- Director’s Commentary Mode
- Digital Deluxe Edition on PC also includes
- Official soundtrack
- Digital Artbook
Launch trailer and game description:
Journey to interbellum Louisiana, where an era of decadence hides a darker tale – of escape from past traumas and an intolerant society, into the waiting grasp of something darker, something that has patiently lurked for impossible eons. This is Alone in the Dark as you’ve never seen it – a skillfully-woven narrative of Southern Gothic elegance and eldritch madness that pays homage to its legendary origins while taking the next step forward in survival horror storytelling.
Game features:
- 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.
Critics are saying:
- “Even if this reinterpretation of Alone in the Dark occasionally stumbles a little in technical terms, you can feel the love for the original and the horror genre in every fibre of the game.”
- “Some of the changes…are so far-reaching that it’s not really a remake, but a completely new game.
- “We finished our first playthough in nine hours, and it left us wanting more. And in the age where some big games can feel really bloated with busy work, that was actually really refreshing…”
- “While this modern take on the beloved classic is certainly beautiful to look at in places, it stumbles a bit with ill-advised combat and an uneven presentation. Still, the lore drops are incredible, the performances solid, and the Lovecraftian storyline is intriguing…”
THQ Nordic on a recent promotion for the game:
To bring the chilling atmosphere of Alone in the Dark to life, content creators were invited to experience a real-life haunted house, mirroring the horrors found within the game. Armed with GoPros and CCTV cameras, they embarked on 60 to 90 minute runs, capturing spine-tingling moments.