Alone in the Dark on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Alone in the Dark is a psychological horror, lovecraftian and horror game
developed by Pieces Interactive
and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on March 20th 2024 is available only on Windows
in 16 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Persian.
It has received 3,352 reviews of which 2,652 were positive and 700 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 39.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- 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
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The original Alone in the Dark is considered the granddaddy of survival horror, inspiring Resident Evil that later became the flagship game series of the genre. This new Alone in the Dark is the remake of the original and interestingly, it adopts many mechanics from Resident Evil and things really come to a full circle. What sets it apart from Resident Evil and other survival horror games, is that the game is a lot more cinematic. It has David Harbour and Jodie Comer playing two leading roles, both of whom are very talented and charming actors. Sadly, I think they are underused as the script doesn’t have a lot for them to work with. I would much rather the budget was spent polishing the game instead of hiring two famous but expensive actors because this game has issues I believe more development budget can fix. Firstly, optimization is far from satisfaction – frame rates don’t show abnormality, but when you turn the camera relatively fast, the game always has micro-stutter that causes small screen tearing. It happened to my friends as well and I used G-sync and tried several adjustments, but the issue still persists. Though I don’t feel sick about it, it is uncomfortable and I would advise those who have severe motion sickness not to play the game. Secondly, the quality of experience is inconsistent. In each chapter, you explore the mansion and another realm. The time in the mansion is mostly enjoyable, but when in another realm, some levels are great but some are so underwhelming that I just don’t want to experience again. The dimension shifts can also feel kind of abrupt sometimes, breaking the flow and making the experience feel cut-off and fragmented, since cutscenes might be triggered unexpectedly, interrupting current exploration and advancing the progress to where you can't go back. Playing at hard difficulty really feels the stress from resource management, which is done better than recent Resident Evil. Therefore, it necessitates the need for melee. However, shooting is already kind of wonky and inaccurate because of the micro-stutter, but melee is where it really drops the ball. It feels unresponsive and clumsy and particularly frustrating when fighting monsters crawling on the ground. Because of the low hitbox, your swings often completely miss the enemies when they were supposed to land. This goes to show where the budget is really needed – not fancy actors but improving fundamental aspects like the bad coding. As you can choose from two characters, technically you need two playthroughs to finish the game since each character has one or two levels of their own, exclusive collectibles, cutscenes and endings. But I only did Emily playthrough not just because I don’t think the difference is substantial enough, more importantly, I don’t want to experience the micro-stutter, poorly designed levels and irritating melee again in a short amount of time. Survival horror games are typically known for replayability, but beating the game only unlocks a harder difficulty where you can use all guns from the beginning. There is no weapon upgrade, and I went through most of the game with melee just fine at hard difficulty, so I don’t believe unlocking all guns brings any substantial gameplay difference, nor does it have any new weapons or outfits to unlock, adding more reasons for me not to play another playthrough. Aside from the shortcoming with shooting and melee, the combat flow is great and fluid. It really gives you that bada*s feeling when you're picking up environmental objects as throwing weapons, dodging with precision, and seamlessly mixing gunplay with melee to take down enemies. But it is quite a missed opportunity to not add different types of melee weapons with their own unique features. That would definitely add more depth and enhance the combat experience. In terms of the story, it is a bit abrupt and incoherent that there isn’t a strong connection between the antagonist you deal with for the majority of the game and the final boss, who needs a bit more build-up. But I might be wrong, as I didn’t do the Edward playthrough. The music is also nice. Overall, though this review may sound mostly negative, nothing is unbearably bad about this game but nothing particularly stands out, either. As a 7-hour short game, it is a decent pastime.
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Alone in the Dark (2024) Dark side of the manor Just a few short years ago, who would have thunk that in the year of 2024 we would see two remakes of survival horror classics, modern revivals of outdated classics that not only plays to the nostalgia factor of the original fans but also brings them to modern audiences with all the technical improvements that accompany a modern game. The 2024 remake of Alone in the Dark , which comes from Mikael Hedberg, responsible for Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Soma , is an ambitious homage to the original classic that birthed the survival horror genre. It brings a well-loved story back but with a modern twist, updating the haunting setting of Derceto Manor and infusing it with fresh visuals, better sound design, and quality voice acting from a strong cast (that includes Jodie Comer and David Harbor) and a 3rd person over the shoulder camera that has become synonymous with these kind of games. However, while their is much to love in the game, it occasionally falls short of the high bar set by recent horror remakes such as this years incredible revival from Blooper Team of the Silent Hill 2 classic considered by most, myself included, to be the scariest game ever made. Story and Atmosphere : The game's story, following either Edward Carnaby or Emily Hartwood as they investigate eerie occurrences in Derceto Manor, brings a nostalgic charm with an updated sense of dread. The setting is well-crafted, using shadows and lighting to play with tension, while subtle cues in the environment offer a true sense of a haunted mansion. The choice between two protagonists with different perspectives adds some replay value, though each storyline sometimes feels incomplete or somewhat lacking in depth and I would liked to see the developers give more of each character a different through-line to the end because a lot the game is the same for each protagonist you choose except for their backstories which play out throughout the course of the adventure but aren't nearly as compelling enough. The story itself feels like a classic horror tale with a few unique twists, but it doesn’t break new ground, which may leave genre veterans wanting more. Graphics and Visuals : Visually, Alone in the Dark looks good for the most part. The character models and the overall design of Derceto Manor look fantastic, with intricate details that convey the era’s dark, Gothic atmosphere. However, occasional frame rate drops and texture pop-ins disrupt immersion, particularly in areas where smooth graphics would have heightened the horror experience. Enemies are not nearly varied enough, though some designs seem less inspired, borrowing heavily from familiar horror tropes. Gameplay Mechanics : Combat, exploration and puzzle solving make up the core gameplay, and Alone in the Dark largely sticks to its roots. Gunplay is straightforward but can feel very stiff at times, echoing the feel of older survival horror titles. Resource management remains essential, forcing players to weigh their options and conserve ammunition carefully, which adds tension to encounters. However, the controls, when in combat, do feel clunky (especially after coming off Silent Hill 2 ), and the AI lacks the complexity that would add real suspense to fights. Some puzzles are cleverly designed, adding a break from combat, though others feel repetitive or are too simple for seasoned players. Sound and Music : The sound design is among the game’s best features. Ambient noises, creaking floorboards, and haunting sounds fill Derceto Manor, building an eerie atmosphere. The musical score shifts from subtly unsettling to intense during key moments, amplifying the tension.The 1920's jazzy soundtrack is also a joy to listen too when the game is not trying to scare you. The voice acting is commendable, with well-delivered performances by both leads that bring depth to the characters, though some dialogue feels a bit melodramatic and underwritten. Replay Value and Final Thoughts : With two main character storylines and multiple endings, Alone in the Dark 2024 remake offers decent replay value, especially for those interested in unravelling the full story. While I had an absolute blast playing this game I am cognisant that newer players to the genre may find their impressions vastly different due to the games somewhat clunky and unwieldy combat mechanics. Some may even find the horror a little too predictable. For me it captures the classic horror vibe but without the polish of some of the better titles in the genre, so know what you are getting into before you purchase. Overall : I found Alone in the Dark (2024) to be a satisfying trip down memory lane for someone who experienced the original back in the nineties but that it lacks the polish and innovation that could have elevated it. It does justice to the original's eerie charm but doesn’t quite capture the groundbreaking quality it needs to stand out. For fans of classic survival horror and those looking for a solid atmospheric experience, this is a worthy addition, but don’t expect it to redefine the genre. One word or phrase to sum up the experience Enjoyable detective potboiler Performance/Bug related incidents The games performance is not great, it stutters quite a lot Similar to games Resident Evil 2 Remake , Silent Hill 2 , The Evil Within 2 Rating ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=869453510
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It's a pretty good game. I am enjoying it immensely. The only thing I wish is that they had a separate map button instead of putting everything under I. It takes a toll on older machines but is still playable with 4G of dedicated graphics RAM. But honestly, I am enjoying it immensely!!!
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My thumb is up but it's a little lukewarm, a little... caveated. It's not scary at all. The combat is sort of awkward and not really fun. The story is okay, but told somewhat poorly. But it's got a vibe, man. idk. If I look at it critically, I see a bunch of problems, some of which were bad enough to put a damper on the experience... but at the end of the day, I enjoyed playing through it. Strong atmosphere and visuals, good performances from all the actors, it was interesting reading the various notes etc., good variety of environments... Ye. Overall, the vibes just outweighed the bits of jank for me and overall I liked it enough to now be playing through it again in NG+, which they just released. So I do recommend it, I guess, but it's not going to hit for a lot of people and a lot of the complaints are justified. I guess give it a shot for a couple of hours, and if it doesn't seem like something you're going to enjoy from a sorta mood perspective, refund it.
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Game has common unreal engine 4 shader problem.It will stutter even with rtx 4090,but i am able to fix this with old knowledge. 1-You should increase your shader memory to ''unlimited'' under nvidia 3d settings - or amd control panel or asus rog software etc. 2-Delete all files under C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\GLCache and DXCache too if it's there. 3-Delete all files that can be deleted under C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Local\Temp 4-Delete dx cache via typing ''storage'' to search then select temporary files - tick directx and clean. 5-Force game to use dx12 with adding -dx12 to steamlaunch options or game exe. 6-Match your fps limit with your display and use vsync. 7-These should %90 reduce your stuttering but if you still suffer stuttering ,try using ddu tool and delete and reistall your graphic drivers when your windows in offline mode. This will temporarily fix your issue with micro stutters,weird trace in air like using DLAA when moving camera (even while it's turned off) and render issues.It's more usefull on cards with big vram but you still need to repeat delete cache steps when your shader cache starting to bloat again.
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Online players
30
Developer
Pieces Interactive
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release
20 Mar 2024
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