
Alone in the Dark Review: 80 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Alone in the Dark ratings
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7.4/10 GameScore.it | 7/10 GameSpew | 7/10 wccftech | 7/10 GameWatcher |
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5/10 TheSixthAxis | 5/10 Niche Gamer | 5/10 Movies Games and Tech | 2/5 EuroGamer.fr |
2/5 NME | 6/20 JeuxVideo.com | 1.5/5 GamesRadar | 0.5/5 GameBlog.fr |
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The horror factor is very real when you run out ways to defend yourself.
A story that will have you hooked and coming back for more each time.
Most likely the best voice acting ever seen in a game that pulls everything together in all the best ways.
Tons of interesting lore to explore through a historically accurate world.
Excellent voice acting
Looks beautiful
Slight visual bugs


Great puzzles
Need to watch your every move
Skill to master controls
Atmospheric
Great voice acting
Wanted more chapters


Exciting story
First class atmosphere


A successful atmosphere and an exciting adventure
The elegance, discretion, and erudition of the references to both Lovecraft and the original Alone in the Dark
Ideally balanced puzzles
The game is somewhat short, but is very condensed and well-balanced
The serious start for a great new Survival Horror franchise
The fights are few and difficult to be really convincing
A slightly abrupt final chapter


The protagonists and NPCs have a lot of charisma.
The sound is much more appreciated with headphones.
An adaptation that preserves the essence of the original title
The unexpected transitions between scenes are beautiful.
Two perspectives of the same story that lead to its conclusion.
The diversity of situations and dialogues that vary depending on the chosen character.
Riddles have their challenge, even if the clues are just around the corner.
Some details regarding the performances.
We have enemies who remain trapped in walls or obstacles.
The absence of Spanish voices (this is very subjective, the English dubbing is well done)


Varied Adventure
Strong Performances
Very Slow Movement With Molotovs
Inconsistent Facial Capture Quality


Harbour and Comer put in entertaining performances as the leads
Exploration and puzzles are engaging


Good amount of hours to play, especially by finishing with both characters and collecting the collectible items.
I am minimalist and direct.
Easter eggs and feeling of nostalgia
Brazilian Portuguese subtitles


Challenging puzzles and good gameplay mechanics
Very well-constructed psychological and survival terror.
Immersive and scary soundtrack
Incredible setting
The running movement could be more "real".
The quality-price ratio is not the best.


Looks Good
Plays Well
Interesting Puzzles
Weak Side Character VO


a magnificent manor
charismatic characters
Survival-horror at its origin
approximate infiltration phases
an optimization concern
Riddles sometimes too simple
[8/10] reviewed at 19/03/2024 - TEST | Alone in the Dark ? Retour aux origines du survival-horror [read the full review on JVFrance]


Twist-Filled Central Mystery
Challenging Survival Horror Gameplay
Scaled Back Gameplay May Turn Off Horror Veterans
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Help and adjustment functions to adjust the difficulty level
Exciting and well-told story
Harmonious puzzle design
Very atmospheric soundtrack
Slow control
Camera issues during close combat
World of gaming with a rather beautiful setting
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


It runs quite well on the Steam Deck.
An excellent musical atmosphere
Great riddles
A very good old school and survival feeling
A beautiful artistic direction
A convincing French dubbing
An exciting story
Messy fights
Not enough different enemies
No U-turn allowed
Fairly stiff characters
Camera issues and collision bugs.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Challenging puzzles


Do you prefer to think rather than shoot.
... you want to immerse yourself in a crazy world.
... you prefer a fast-paced game.
... you are looking for real Survival Horror.
reviewed at 20/03/2024 - Video: Alone in the Dark - Test-Video zum Horror-Reboot [read the full review on GameStar]


Additional options for in-game assistance
Free backup possible
Story with beautiful moments of suspense...
High general atmospheric density
Some beautiful mysteries and a captivating exploration
Great variety of settings thanks to the "nightmarish passages"
A balanced mix of history, puzzles, and battles
Most often, several objectives, so that one can always make progress.
Two playable characters who explore different locations in some cases.
An attractive monster design in the style of Cthulhu...
Detailed graphics, especially artistically appealing.
Changes in environment are often amazing
Mainly good character animations
Mainly excellent and versatile soundtrack, ranging from jazz to dramatic and grandiose.
Very good pronunciation in English, overall good pronunciation in German.
Everything is fully soundproofed, including letters and other documents.
... but really stupid ending (there should be alternative endings)
Few types of enemies and weak AI
Only two boss fights and on top of that, they are bad.
Few options other than collectibles
First round of 8 hours rather short.
... but sometimes very rude
Partially reloaded textures, sparkling objects and similar.
Occasional sound bugs and complete breakdowns
In the German test version, some elements are still in English.


Depending on the character you choose, the story changes significantly.
Good plot, varied and with a lot of diversity.
Puzzles are not distinguished by their complexity.
It generates few moments of tension to be a survival-horror.


Excellent Facial Rendering and Mo cap for Protagonists
Doesn't Overstay Welcome
Decent Combat
Fun Puzzles and Multiple Hint System
Lack of Melee Weapon Durability Health Bar
Lackluster Stealth


The gothic atmosphere of 20th century Louisiana is masterfully captured.
The soundtrack stands out for its irresistible charm.
The combat system seems outdated and impractical.
The clear distinction between combat and exploration raises some perplexities.


The participation of David Harbour and Jodie Comer is greatly appreciated.
However, it still remains a good representative of its belonging genre.
The interaction between the two protagonists could have been highlighted more.
The aesthetic of the rendering may not appeal to everyone.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[7/10] reviewed at 12/03/2017 - TEST de 2Dark : Le retour en forme du père d'Alone in the Dark ? [read the full review on GameBlog.fr]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Delicious blend of psychological and cosmic horror
Puzzles and exploration constantly push you forward
Unnecessary stealth system


Great performances from David Harbour and Jodie Comer
Smart puzzles
Wonderful visuals
A lot of running from place to place


Moody atmosphere done right
Excellent voice acting
Not really a survival horror game
Average visuals


Interesting story
Great setting
Combat is clunky


Strong Presentation And Direction
Clever Puzzles
Lacking Scares And Tension
Flat Voice Work
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Puzzle-solving
Acting performances and sound
Some glitches
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Exploration and compelling puzzles
Successful artistic direction
The two campaigns are too similar to each other.


A healthy dose of Lovecraft
Two protagonists who each individually complete the overall picture.
Number of bugs and imperfections in terms of navigation and AI during battles
Management and user interface deserved a better implementation.


References to the various episodes of the saga are a delight for fans.
A completely revamped plot that will satisfy both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The texts of the documents, read by voice-overs, are a pleasure to listen to.
Riddles quite subtle and perfectly presented.
Characters are too slow and heavy during battles and their maneuverability is more than questionable.
Many bugs, whether they are visual, audio, or collision-related.


The sinister atmosphere is oppressive.
The strongly archetypal structure of survival horror, reminiscent of earlier periods of the genre, ends up being one of its most positive aspects.
Replayability can be high, but it still remains relatively short in duration, with a clear impact on character development and narrative coherence.


Emily and Edward have interestingly varied campaigns
All notes, clues, and story-so-far text has voiceover text
Combat feels impactful and satisfying
Monsters are genuinely unsettling
The reworked environment and its characters are interesting
It's hard to know what's real and not until the end
Enemy AI can sometimes stumble over itself
Voice acting sometimes feels detached from the context
Transitions from cutscenes or to/from supernatural are sometimes jarring
Bugs like getting caught on the environment can be frustrating


An interesting reimagining original AITD story
Fantastic twist ending that ties a nice bow on the mystery, leaving the door open for a sequel
A throwback to old school survival horror that's more puzzle and story-heavy
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


The atmospheres retain the charm of their origins.
The environmental puzzles have been well contextualized.
Combat system a little too rigid
Some glitches and interpenetrations here and there.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Sometimes the game produces atmospheric scenes
About 5 hours to complete
Weak bosses
Not enough enemy variety
This is not the promised survival horror
The whole game lacks a spark


Successful puzzles
A mix of genres that works.
Some good ideas
Quite short (3 to 6 hours)
Close to a walking simulator
A not very memorable soundtrack
A not very exciting scenario


An interesting cast of secondary characters
Solid, interconnected level design makes for engaging exploration
Well-designed puzzles
Looks decent.
Combat is rough and unpolished
No real sense of challenge
The decision to separate combat from exploration and puzzles eliminates a lot of the tension
Some technical rough edges, especially on the audio front.


Engaging puzzles
Great music and atmosphere
Clear passion for classic Resident Evil
Bad combat
Not very scary whatsoever


Enjoyable and challenging puzzles
Genuinely creepy atmosphere
Too many bugs
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


the successful atmosphere
David Harbour in a video game!
The fights are catastrophic from A to Z.
Very old-school
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Jodie Comer's performance is fun
Decent use of survival horror staples
Enjoyable puzzles
Only one true playthrough
Frustrating combat and enemy design
Bang average use of tropes


Extras options include welcome visual and technical flourishes
Confusing mess of a story even with two campaigns
Servicable at best survival horror gameplay
Small visual bugs




Investigative puzzles that require detective work
Clunky combat worsened by braindead enemies
Bugs impacting puzzle and combat sections


Jodie Comer is a natural fit for Emily Hartwood
Fully voice acted notes and diaries
Complex puzzles and attention to detail
Lavish, atmospheric, and period-appropriate environments
David Harbour is miscast as Edward Carnby
Disconnected story and lack of internal consistency and ass-pull climax
The original game should have been included as an extra
Several instances of game ending bugs/glitches


General story and setting are good
Enemy design isn't bad
Puzzles are okay
Writing (and voice acting) isn't great
Leans on silly adventure game logic at times
Keeps bringing the atmosphere to a halt
Frame rate was pretty rough
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Gratifying puzzles
Very buggy
Lacks tension
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 19/03/2024 - Test Alone in the Dark (2024) sur PC, PS5 et Xbox Series [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]


The 1920s Louisiana setting
+
Satisfying early puzzles
Fragmented story
-
Dull combat
-
Weak horror
Space-bending environments
Jazzy score is a welcome throwback
Classic exploration hook
Useful difficulty tools
Clumsy combat
Unmemorable monsters
High quality graphics with Hollywood actors from Stranger Things and Killing Eve.
Enjoyable game flow between exploration, puzzles, and action.
great jazz soundtrack
Many affectionate references for fans of the original
Slightly different action evolutions with male and female characters.
German adaptation (which is not always well interpreted in supporting roles)
Unfinished boss fights
Lack of finesse and variety in the design of puzzles.
A somewhat confusing and disjointed story
At the time of the test, there were still many bugs (especially in the PC version).
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
The oppressive atmosphere throughout the adventure
Highly crafted environments
Lovecraftian inspiration
The flawless vibration of the nostalgic string
The perfectible lip synchronization
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Great use of main cast
Combat is underbaked
The residence of Derceto remains the nightmare worth immersing oneself in.
The plot must be performed at least three times.
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