Alone in the Dark (2024)

"Alone in the Dark is a success in more ways than it&s;s not. There are notable issues preventing it from reaching that upper echelon but nonetheless developer Pieces Interactive has crafted an engaging experience with enough charm that fans of …"

"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 …"

"A promising reboot with a solid narrative and good gameplay. Too many bugs, though, deprive the experience of what could have really been."

"Unsettling and narratively ambitious, this is the best Alone in the Dark game since 1992."

"Alone in the Dark is, interestingly, a more communal game than I tend to expect from survival horror. You&s;re frequently running into the other inhabitants of Derceto. I enjoyed talking to them, though the writing isn&s;t especially good, but the …"

"Alone in the Dark isn’t a perfect experience or a five-star return to form. However, the game really nails the tone, and it is just a joy to explore Derceto and drink in the spooky vibes of this Lovecraftian detective …"

"Alone in the Dark&s;s promising atmosphere is let down by annoying and repetitive puzzles, poor combat and frequent glitches. There&s;s a good game in there somewhere but you have to put up with a lot of frustration to find it."

"Alone in the Dark is a faithful take on the original, with some smart puzzles and a charming Southern tone despite some frustrating combat."

"The 2024 Alone in the Dark is a deeply flawed game, but at least it&s;s never boring. The first playthrough is fun despite its issues, mostly thanks to the campy story, and exploring Derceto is rewarding, even with the simplistic …"

"Designed for those who want to enjoy a classic adventure with modern conveniences, this game will make Derceto veterans a lot of enjoyment. Don&s;t expect heart-wrenching scares, but an experience of mystery, with gray matter, some smell of gunpowder, and …"

"Alone in the Dark is a weak survival horror pastiche largely devoid of original moments. The occasional dash of character in its 1920s Deep South setting can&s;t make up for repetitive puzzles and the feeling we&s;ve seen all of this …"

"While this modern take on the beloved classic is certainly beautiful to look at in places, it stumbles a bit with ill-advised combat and an uneven presentation. Still, the lore drops are incredible, the performances solid, and the Lovecraftian storyline …"

"Alone in the Dark is a game that achieves its goal, immersing us back in the Derceto mansion and although the surprise factor that caused its first installment is not the same in this sequel, the game is true to …"

"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."

"Alone in the Dark is the confidently silly horror remake the 1992 classic deserves."

"It&s;s not a horribly frightening game, but it nonetheless has a thick atmosphere and an air of mystery that one cannot help but want to delve further into. This latest Alone in the Dark likely won&s;t quite make the horror …"

"I was pleasantly surprised, especially given the series’ ignoble history to this point, to find 2024’s Alone in the Dark is actually really enjoyable. While not the most polished or visually impressive game, it’s a charming one that goes out …"

"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 …"

"While it&s;s great to witness the return of survival horror royalty, Alone in the Dark haphazardly follows modern genre trends where it once invented them. While it mostly succeeds at drawing players into a Lovecraftian mystery, it&s;s hard to ignore …"

"Atmospheric detective thriller with a great setting that gets in its own way during the action."

"Alone in the Dark was a fun adventure that scratched an itch I always have. It is a solid survival horror game that sometimes suffers under the weight of its own technical shortcomings. This is a game anyone who grew …"

"Alone in the Dark is a fun horror romp with a great cast and a visible love for the original, but the action is stiff and the puzzles are quite easy."

"A lackluster and fragmented game that never really comes together in any meaningful way. In almost every sense that matters, from story to combat, horror, and atmosphere, Alone in the Dark leaves much to be desired."

"There are too many flaws at the heart of Pieces Interactive&s;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 - …"

"As it stands, it’s very hard - if not impossible - to recommend Alone in the Dark in its current state. Even if you can look beyond the blandness of its design, story, and gameplay, the sheer lack of polish …"

"This reboot of a long-dormant horror franchise doesn&s;t do enough to justify digging up the dead."

"Alone in the Dark is the best entry in the franchise in over two decades, although there wasn’t much competition for that title. So-so combat, technical issues, and a frustrating lack of consistency sometimes cast a shadow over the game, …"

"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 …"

"Ultimately, this return of Alone in the Dark is a project that has only been able to convince us halfway."

"The stars are lost in a swamp of poor writing and buggy combat in this wearisome reimagining of the 1992 survival classic"

"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 …"

"Coupled with the rest of the game’s failings, it becomes apparent that whatever more complex aspirations Alone in the Dark might have wanted to realize, it didn’t have the resources to achieve them. Its greatest achievement is that, rather than …"

"Alone in the Dark is a considerate reimagining of a pioneering classic, weaving together nifty puzzles, edge-of-your-sofa combat, and clever scares."

"It’s not without its memorable moments, but Alone in the Dark fails to escape the shadows of the other contemporary survival horror titans that it helped spawn."

"Great ideas and a storied history are mired in mediocre combat and a disappointingly unpolished delivery."