Alone in the Dark

If you take a look at Metacritic, you can see that the best-scoring entry in the Alone in the Dark series is the original trilogy from way back in the ’90s. The first game was such an inspiration within the survival horror genre, but that term didn’t really exist until Resident Evil came along a few years later. Yet its impact is undeniable. Now, with Pieces Interactive’s new take on the iconic series doing the rounds, we once again find ourselves wondering whether we can welcome AitD back to the fore. At the time of…

At the time of writing, I’m about halfway through Emily Hartwood’s campaign in Alone in the Dark, the 2024 reimagining of the game many attribute the entire survival horror genre to. What I had played up until this moment showed me a game that’s true to its roots. However, a recent update has caused a game-breaking bug that I’m unable to pass, and I don’t know what else it might have broken. With the game’s release scheduled for tomorrow, I’d be remiss not to warn you to hold off from buying it until I can give you a…

Alone in the Dark MSRP $60.00 “Alone in the Dark is the confidently silly horror remake the 1992 classic deserves.” Pros Delightfully hammy voice acting Space-bending environments Jazzy score is a welcome throwback Classic exploration hook Useful difficulty tools Cons…

Nintendo This March’s new games are a lot more niche than those released so far in 2024, but they are shaping up to be some of the best in their respective genres. Princess Peach is getting her first starring role in a game in over 18 years, while franchises like Alone in the Dark and Dragon’s Dogma are making a comeback after long dormancies. March 22, in particular, looks like it will be a busy day with three AAA games all launching alongside each other. March certainly contains a diverse lineup of games you don’t…

Derceto Manor is where we return for our scene, in the upcoming reboot (again) of Alone in the Dark. In the latest teaser shown by publisher THQ Nordic, we get some hints of plot, some talking points from Emily and Edward’s respective voice actors, and we now have the hardware specs for PC. The new trailer once again leave survival horror fanatics hungry for more, as we take a quick peek at the reimagining of this classic. Actor David Harbour – who voices Edward – talks about his love of games that let you “choose your…

Outside of Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark is one of the most influential survival horror games of all time. While we wait for Pieces Interactive’s take on the upcoming reimagining, THQ Nordic has shown what you can expect if you opt for the special version of the game. Over on the publisher’s YouTube channel (as spotted by Bloody Disgusting), we get a little showcase on the Alone in the Dark bonuses that come with the Deluxe Edition. For starters, there are some “authentic Vintage Horror Filters,” as well as the…

It seems that 2024 is shaping up to be a year full of notable remakes and remasters. From The Last of Us to Final Fantasy VII, many beloved games are being brought back in thoughtful ways. Right in the middle of this stream of remakes will be Alone in the Dark from Pieces Interactive and THQ Nordic. It reinterprets the story of an influential VR classic about a detective and woman exploring a haunted house as they search for answers to the whereabouts of the mansion’s owner. THQ Nordic The original Alone in the Dark…

I’ve collected video game delay notices like Christmas candy, and today I have one more to shove in the stocking. The Alone in the Dark remake has been delayed once more until early next year — but the reason should leave most feeling jolly. The Alone in the Dark remake is moving from its (already delayed) January 2024 launch to later on March 20, 2024. Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive sent out a notice for the delay. It wrote that the companies are pushing the game a bit longer in order to…

THQ Nordic has once again delayed . The revival of the totemic survival horror series was originally supposed to debut in October before the publisher pushed back the release date . THQ Nordic now says that Alone in the Dark will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on March 20, 2024.The main reason for the latest delay is to prevent the folks at developer Pieces Interactive from having to work long hours over the holidays to ensure the game would ship next month. "With our initially planned release date in January 2024,…

THQ Nordic’s Alone in the Dark reboot is launching just in time for Halloween. The psychological horror game will release on October 25 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A free, playable prologue for the game is available to try right now. Alone in the Dark is a reboot of the classic series of the same name, which began in 1992. While it’s not a straight remake of the original, it does feature the series recurring characters, including Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood. In the new game, those characters are…