Re-Imagined Release of Alone in the Dark Announced

Created by: Shawn Zipay
Published: 08-12-2022, 03:08 PM
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Re-Imagined Release of Alone in the Dark Announced

A re-imagining of the original trilogy is currently in development.

As part of today's THQ Nordic showcase event, the publisher announced a new and re-imagined release of Alone in the Dark. THQ Nordic says that this will be a re-imagination of the original trilogy that "aims to scare you to the bone."

From my understanding, this release will incorporate some characters and locations that are familiar to the fans, but it will be an entirely new story with several new places to explore.

Alone in the Dark is being developed by Pieces Interactive and will be coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Those attending Gamescom this weekend will get to try out a playable demo of the game.
Tags: alone in the dark, pc, pieces interactive, playstation 5, ps5, steam, thq nordic, xbox series x
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  K-16 commented
  
  08-13-2022, 07:52 AM
  
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  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.)
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  K-16 commented
  
  08-13-2022, 08:20 AM
  
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  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.
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  Shawn Zipay commented
  
  08-13-2022, 01:37 PM
  
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  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.
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