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Alone in the Dark is a decent attempt to revive the classic franchise, with critics praising its strong atmosphere, intriguing story, and focus on puzzles. However, the game is held back by significant technical issues, clunky combat mechanics, and an inconsistent approach to horror elements. While it has potential, the execution is flawed, ultimately leaving reviewers with a mixed impression.

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Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

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Mark Delaney (GameSpot)

March 19, 2024

4/10

This reboot of a long-dormant horror franchise doesn’t do enough to justify digging up the dead.

Liam Croft (Push Square)

March 19, 2024

6/10

There are too many flaws at the heart of Pieces Interactive’s Alone in the Dark reboot for a blanket recommendation, but anyone with a love for classic survival horror gameplay should – after a few post-launch patches at least – find a relatively worthwhile experience. The combat sections are awful and there’s very little to actually spook you, but the puzzle-solving gameplay at the game’s core shines. For that alone, it’ll find just enough of an audience ready and willing to love it.

Jon Bailes (Rock, Paper, Shotgun)

March 19, 2024

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Returning to its interwar period roots, Alone in the Dark successfully reworks and expands the original game’s scenario and characters, but its exploration, puzzle solving and combat largely stick to now familiar survival horror routines.

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
AltChar	Asmir Kovacevic	75 / 100	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark, a remake of the beloved 1992 classic, endeavours to narrate a gripping horror story. However, while it excels in certain aspects, it falls short in capturing the essence of true horror.	Read review
AnaitGames	Víctor Manuel Martínez García	5 / 10	03-19-2024	Pieces Interactive recovers the master lines of the 1992 original to create a reboot that fails to revitalize its proposal.	Read review
Atomix	Aldo López	75 / 100	03-19-2024	I would not recommend making your purchase instantly, because in its first days it costs $60 USD, and the truth is, it is not worth it no matter how much it has decent elements. If you want to try Alone in The Dark, I suggest waiting for a discount after a few months or just being patient in case by some miracle they add it to Game Pass.	Read review
Bazimag	Bahram Bigharaz	6 / 10	03-19-2024	The latest attempt to revive Alone in the Dark is not considered a weak title but a disappointing one that failed because of incompetence or maybe even low budget. A title that can be enjoyed in some parts and even considered respectable, but in the end, due to the strange decisions of the creators and their inability to develop, it could not be a title worthy of the name of this series.	Read review
Capsule Computers	Admir Brkic	8 / 10	03-20-2024	While this reimagining of the 1992 cult classic is lacking on some fronts, it makes up for the superb and unsettling atmosphere sprinkled throughout the whole game all while being a strong love letter to the original.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Steve Brieller	8.2 / 10	03-19-2024	In conclusion, the Alone in the Dark Remake offers a compelling blend of detective intrigue, film noir atmosphere, and horror elements. While the narrative, graphics, and sound design excel in creating an immersive experience, shortcomings in gameplay mechanics, particularly in combat and stealth sequences, detract from its overall impact.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Charlie Kelly	5.5 / 10	03-18-2024	Alone in the Dark has fumbled once again, with this reimagining circling the drain to a pit of mediocrity. Though the game itself and the environments can be beautiful, it doesn’t take advantage of its star-studded cast nor does it tell a story that is remotely sensical or engaging. Always offering just the bare minimum of staples for the survival horror genre and nothing more, it’s sad to see the grand daddy of the genre be a shell of its former self. Maybe Alone in the Dark should remain exactly like its namesake.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Álvaro Bustío	Not Recommended	03-19-2024	Adapting a classic like Alone in the Dark to modern times has been a very tough gamble, improving a timeless classic and a precursor to what for many was the horror genre of the 90s is something very difficult, so we can’t help but applaud trying. Unfortunately, we have to say that they have tried to innovate so much that the idea of what they should have really focused on, being alone in the dark, has been diluted. Far from being a bad game, it entertains, but it has completely lost its essence and does not give the real feeling of being a survival horror as its original was, but rather a simple action game.	Read review
COGconnected	Jaz Sagoo	84 / 100	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is an impressive reimagining that successfully revitalizes the franchise. Instead of leaning into the action elements that have become more prevalent in the genre, Pieces Interactive respects its DNA by opting to focus on the puzzle aspect of the adventure. As a result, the game carves its own niche which will lure fans of the genre. Although the action segments feel a little rigid and dated, the conundrums are well thought out and a highlight of the experience which helps to make this a must for horror addicts.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Jimmy Donnellan	7 / 10	03-19-2024	While it has plenty of rough edges, Pieces Interactive’s take on horror royalty is the best the series has been in decades.	Read review
Dexerto	Sam Smith	4 / 5 stars	03-19-2024	Those looking for a third-person action shooter may lose patience with Alone in the Dark. However, those looking for a traditional survival horror experience, one with its PS1 roots still slightly visible, might be reminded why they fell in love with the genre to begin with. The main takeaway though, is that Alone in the Dark is finally back, playing to its strengths, and catering to those who’ve missed it.	Read review
Duuro Magazine	Krist Duro	Recommended	03-19-2024	Although the performance of the two main actors is bad, the setting, the story, the weird gorgeous locations you get to visit and the gameplay make it worth your time and money.	Read review
Enternity.gr	Stylianos Almpanidis	6.5 / 10	03-19-2024	Fans of the original game will feel nostalgic, but if they look at the leaps that have been made in recent years in terms of development, their fervor will quickly subside.	Read review
Entertainium	Gareth Brading	Recommended	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is a slightly more campy form of horror compared to Resident Evil, with its focus on occult magic and otherworldly monsters over evil megacorporations unleashing deadly bioweapons. The performances and story of this remake kept me engaged, but weren’t groundbreaking. That said the atmosphere was strong throughout and included a number of moments which felt genuinely unnerving, although nothing as terrifying as Resident Evil Village for example. As a tribute to its original namesake, Alone in the Dark certainly lives up to being the best game in the franchise since The New Nightmare in 2001.	Read review
Evilgamerz	Unknown	8 / 10	03-19-2024	Pieces Interactive has chosen the Unreal Engine 4 and that choice has turned out very well. The environments are detailed and stylish. The characters generally look convincing and the facial animations are also convincing enough. It’s not at the level Naughty Dog is at, but certainly good enough. It’s a shame that the animations of the monsters are less convincing. They often feel a bit clumsy, which does not improve the tension. Of course we can’t forget to mention the soundtrack. Musician Jason Köhnen creates the perfect oppressive atmosphere with his jazzy music that is needed in Alone in the Dark. At no point does the music miss the mark, and that’s great. Developer Pieces Interactive has created a beautiful game with the reboot of Alone in the Dark. You will not easily come across a game that exudes so much atmosphere and constantly keeps you on the edge of your seat. The convincing characters, the beautifully designed Derceto Manor and the oppressive atmosphere make it an exciting adventure. And although the horror element of the dream world is the least exciting, the tension of walking through the enormous mansion makes a huge impression. The puzzles are varied and challenging enough to make you stop regularly to think. Add to this the excellent acting of Emily and Edward and you can say that the return to Derceto Manor is more than successful.	Read review
Gameffine	Subhasish Das	80 / 100	03-19-2024	‘Alone in the Dark is an impressive reimagining of the original 1992 game, enhancing the premise in every conceivable way. It boasts a stellar cast, whose performances bring the story’s beats to life. The unlockable secret endings significantly enhance its replayability. Its highly customizable difficulty settings make it accessible to a broad mainstream audience. Minor issues such as clunky gunplay and movement can be easily overlooked given its superb atmospheric immersion and ambient soundscapes.	Read review
GameLuster	Jess Clayton-Berry	8 / 10	03-19-2024	If you liked the Resident Evil 2 remake, you will easily enjoy Alone in the Dark which makes for a solid survival horror game.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	5 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is a B-class game that can be compared to projects like Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle and Song of Horror. But it can’t even come close to the legendary original.	Read review
Gamer Guides	Chris Moyse	77 / 100	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark serves up a classy and confident slice of old-school survival horror, all sliding puzzles, creaking floorboards, and long, dark shadows. Though it lacks the grander scope of its Shock & Gore contemporaries, this quaint tribute to yesteryear impresses with its kooky cast, strong atmosphere, and vintage ‘ghost story’ vibes. Crucially, Alone in the Dark finally fans have a new adventure they can be proud of.	Read review
GAMES.CH	Olaf Bleich	80 / 100	03-19-2024	Quote not yet available	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	6 / 10	03-19-2024	There are bright spots here that genre veterans can and likely will latch on to, but Alone in the Dark feels a bit too rough and unpolished in areas that are too critical to the experience to ever be able to truly meet its full potential.	Read review
GamingTrend	Henry Viola	70 / 100	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark plays more of a moody psychological thriller with a heavy emphasis on puzzles rather than a traditional survival horror experience. That combined with the plethora of technical issues hold another remake of an original masterpiece back from reaching its true heights.	Read review
GGRecon	Tarran Stockton	2.5 / 5 stars	03-19-2024	The game certainly gets better as time goes on, and the story is well-told enough that it’s worth experiencing for survival horror fans. However, it comes with the caveats that the overall gameplay leaves a lot to be desired, and its survival horror contemporaries just do a better job on nearly every front.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	7 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is a faithful take on the original, with some smart puzzles and a charming Southern tone despite some frustrating combat.	Read review
IGN Spain	Rafa Del Río	8 / 10	03-19-2024	After several installments that have failed to do justice to the Infogrames classic, Alone in the Dark returns in a new episode somewhere between a reboot and a remake. An original story with an all-star cast that modernizes the classic and offers a new starting point for this mix of Lovecraft and intelligent humor.	Read review
NookGaming	Andrew Camac	8 / 10	03-19-2024	While not a complete triumph, falling down in the same places as many other survival horror titles, and a rather iffy last act to boot, there is still so much to fall in love with in Alone in the Dark (2024). It is a must-play for horror fans and would also make an excellent pool to dip your toe into if you’re new to the genre, with the fantastic options on offer to make the game as accessible or as masochistic as you need it to be	Read review
PC Gamer	Alexander Chatziioannou	76 / 100	03-20-2024	Unsettling and narratively ambitious, this is the best Alone in the Dark game since 1992.	Read review
Press Start	James Berich	7 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone In The Dark is an ambitious reimagining that does little to differentiate itself from the games it’s inspired by. While it’s clearly taking inspiration from both Resident Evil and The Evil Within to be a survival horror powerhouse, the flat feeling combat and timid horror elements stop it from standing above the games that inspired it. Despite this, a unique take on the story and the strong setting makes it well worth a look for horror fans.	Read review
Prima Games	Patrick Souza	8 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is a perfect example of how to reboot a series without deviating too much from original source nor shying away from a new direction. If you’re looking for some spooky vibes, you found them.	Read review
Push Square	Liam Croft	6 / 10	03-19-2024	There are too many flaws at the heart of Pieces Interactive’s Alone in the Dark reboot for a blanket recommendation, but anyone with a love for classic survival horror gameplay should	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Jon Bailes	Recommended	03-19-2024	Returning to its interwar period roots, Alone in the Dark successfully reworks and expands the original game’s scenario and characters, but its exploration, puzzle solving and combat largely stick to now familiar survival horror routines.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	8 / 10	03-19-2024	The new Alone in the Dark game is slow and the action is secondary. There are a lot of puzzles and you have to read journals, notes and clues to solve them. You’ll enjoy the atmosphere, the intelligently written story, the two well-crafted perspectives, the great music, and just the puzzles. Want to shoot zombies in the head and not strain yours? Find something else.	Read review
SpazioGames	Domenico Musicò	7.2 / 10	03-19-2024	Due to the clumsy and imprecise combat system, as well as the outdated graphics, Alone in the Dark fails to relaunch the series among the big franchises of the survival horror genre.	Read review
Stevivor	Steve Wright	3.5 / 10	03-19-2024	While true fans of the franchise might get a kick out of seeing a new take on an old story, Alone in the Dark is a tonal and functional mess that frustrates more than it entertains.	Read review
The Games Machine	Gabriele Barducci	7 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is, unfortunately, a missed opportunity. Despite an absolutely fascinating aesthetic and artistic structure, the game encounters terrible technical problems, so much so that it affects the performance of the game itself in terms of gameplay mechanics.	Read review
Tom’s Hardware Italia	Giulia Serena	75 / 100	03-19-2024	The team at THQ Nordic has managed not only to bring Alone in the Dark back to life, but to breathe so much new life into it that it has become a stand-alone work perfectly in keeping with the modern era and, at the same time, with a noir-like charm that only games of yesteryear had.	Read review
WellPlayed	James Wood	5.5 / 10	03-20-2024	Alone in the Dark marks a fine attempt at contemporary survival horror mechanics but is completely adrift with an incoherent narrative, dull design, and baffling tonal choices.	Read review
WhatIfGaming	Rizwan Anwer	8 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark is a strong return to form for the series that helped kickstart the survival horror genre. Its excellent atmosphere, strong mystery, and largely engaging combat design lend to a satisfying and thrilling experience. Some of the character work feels underdeveloped, and a few design choices don’t always make sense, but Alone in the Dark is worth the scares, and offers a decent amount of replayability for multiple playthroughs.	Read review
XboxEra	Jesse Norris	8 / 10	03-19-2024	Alone in the Dark has come a long way from its initial showings. Clever writing, great performances by its two leads, and solid gameplay come together to give the franchise a new life.	Read review

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