The analyzes of Alone in the Dark have already been published and the press has released its final assessment… which has been very uneven. We have a few fails, but also notable highs.
He survival horror more classic has returned. Alone in the Dark It is launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC under great uncertainty. Does this reboot manage to bring us back the essence of one of the most classic sagas of the genre?
Well, first of all, I recommend that you read our analysis of Alone in the Dark, so that you can know our opinion. We make you a small advance in the form of a summary evaluation what the game is:
Designed for those who want to enjoy a classic adventure with modern comforts, this game will have a lot of fun for Derceto veterans. Don't expect scares that will take your heart out of your chest, but rather an experience of mystery, with gray matter, some smell of gunpowder and pills of Lovecraftian lore.
Alone in the Dark notes generate conflicting opinions
However, many other media outlets have not been as positive. The Metacritic game has a average score of 67 on PC, 62 on PS5 and 65 on Xbox Series X|S. This leaves us with a very large disparity of notes, ranging from notable high to total suspense.
90 – Digitally Downloaded: It's really good to have Alone in the Dark back in shape. And that it has its own identity. It's really nice to have something that goes in its own direction and feels comfortable providing a tense atmosphere and focusing on a chilling narrative rather than visceral scares. 80 – Videogamer: Alone in the Dark is a thoughtful reimagining of a pioneering classic, weaving together clever puzzles, edge-of-the-couch combat, and clever scares. 70 – DualShockers: An incredibly crafted game and a joy to explore with a fantastic cast and plenty of puzzles, although it may suffer from occasional frame rate issues and fewer monsters than you expected. 70 – Noixy Pixel: Alone in the Dark is the best thing that has happened to this series in a long time. It presents this strange, supernatural narrative in a modern light that doesn't overshadow the campy, over-the-top presentation of the original. 60 – GamingBolt: There are bright spots here that veterans of the genre can and probably will latch on to, but Alone in the Dark feels too rough and unpolished in areas that are too critical to the experience. 40 – GameSpot: With its reality-bending story, parade of puzzles and unwieldy combat, Alone in the Dark is in some ways more faithful to some turn-of-the-century horror games than its own revitalized modern remakes. 30 – GamesRadar: A mediocre and fragmented game that never comes together in a meaningful way. In almost every important way, from story to combat to horror to atmosphere, Alone in the Dark leaves a lot to be desired.
Without a doubt, they are notes from all spectrums. Now you will have to decide whether to give the game a chance or not. And if you feel like remembering even older times, you can always take a look at our special where we compile up to 5 curiosities about Alone in the Dark, the great pioneer of 3D survival horror.
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Platforms:
PC, Xbox Series X, PS5
Launch:
March 20, 2024
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