TheAlone in the Darkseries has had many iterations, but where does this latest entry fit in? Also, is it a sequel to an existing timeline or a full reboot?
Alone in the Dark originally came out in 1993 and would go on to heavily inspire games like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and the entireSurvival Horror genre. The original game told the story of ayoung woman and a private detectivereturning to her family home only to discover that an evil force has taken over it, as well as its inhabitants. The game was a classic survival horror experience as players explored the spooky mansion, unlocking doors, and avoiding or battling monstrous creatures.
Like the original Alone in the Dark, this reboot goes right back to the very beginning of the story as Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) and private investigator Edward Carnby (David Harbour) travel to Derceto Manor to investigate the disappearance of Jeremy Hartwood, Emily’s uncle.
The game will likely be a faithful retelling of those events with a few surprises thrown in along the way. We also expect it to pay homage to the Lovecraftian themes of the original game.
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While some previous sequels and reboots tried to change Alone in the Dark or set it in a more modern, action-packed setting, this reboot aims to be a true survival horror experience and has taken inspiration from other horror remakes such asResident EvilandDead Spaceto name a few.
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Sam Smith is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Gaming. He is an NCTJ accredited journalist and graduate. Sam is also our resident expert of Diablo, Elden Ring, and Soulslike games. You can contact him at: sam.smith@dexerto.com
