Really hoping this is worthy. AITD2's demo was the first thing I ever installed on my first PC in 1993, and I still play through the original some times.

I was hoping to play as Carnby with his signature mustache (as in none of the variants after 1). Instead I see Ronan from Murdered: Soul Suspect starring in the new Resident Evil 4 from the teaser (which means I know nothing about the game, I'm aware). Ironic considering Alone in the Dark was the inspiration behind Resident Evil. I suppose it's better to try being Resident Evil 4 than fail as Left 4 Dead. Also, Ronan gets to be alive this time so yay?

At least they're re-imagining (aka throwing away and making their own story) Alone in the Dark 2 and 3. I didn't understand what Infogrames was thinking when changing survival horror to adventuring with the mafia, pirates, and cowboys... I'm not even sure if some of the enemies are undead/supernatural at all. The first game terrified me and legitimately made me afraid of the dark (I was a kid back then), while the second and third games... Seemed like comedy parodies. Then again, every single game was directed by a different person.

So here's hoping this alternate universe will actually be scary with the mafia, pirates, and cowboys assuming those remain as the themes. Still not a fan of seeing Resident Evil 4 though. I guess they don't care to be the original inspiration anymore?

(Please make Emily Hartwood a good character. Even the original 1 & 3 didn't do her justice.)

And yes, I know the first one had a backflipping pirate. But it's not themed around pirates (it's only JUST ONE). And yes, I'm posting a second time because if I edit my previous post again, I'll probably be auto-flagged for moderator review.

I'm going to assume someone will mod in a mustache on the PC version at some point.

As for the game: I've no horse in this race. Never played the originals. I only ever attempted to play 2008's Alone in the Dark that I heard was bad and yeah, it was absolutely terrible, and I don't think I ever returned to it after one gaming session.

The writer behind SOMA and Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Amnesia: Justine is the director and writer for this, so I'm cautiously optimistic. SOMA was phenomenal.