Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

September 1, 1992
Infogrames
Imotion, THQ Nordic, Infogrames, MacPlay, Arrow Micro-Techs Corp., Krisalis Software, Interplay Entertainment
72
User84 ratings
60
Critic1 rating
66
Total85 ratings
PuzzleAdventure
Acorn ArchimedesPC-9800 SeriesPC3DOMacDOSFM Towns
Single player
Third person
ActionFantasyHorrorSurvivalHistorical

Summary

Alone in the Dark is one of the first survival horror games and the first to utilize 3D models superimposed on pre-rendered backgrounds, which would become a key inspiration for upcoming horror games at the time, like the Resident Evil franchise. The player can use various weapons, such as pistol, rifle, swords and knives, though it is possible to kill most enemies with melee attacks. Some opponents can be beaten by solving a particular puzzle, while a significant number of opponents cannot be killed at all or only with certain weapons.

Storyline

Set in the 1920s Louisiana, the game follows the two playable protagonists for the player to choose, Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, to uncover the mystery surrounding the suicide of Jeremy Hartwood in Derceto Manor, a mansion deep inside the swamps rumored to be haunted.

Release Dates

3DO1994
DOSSep 1992
DOS1993
Mac1994
PC-9800 SeriesDec 10, 1993
PCDec 13, 2016
FM TownsDec 10, 1993
3DOAug 03, 1994
3DOOct 21, 1994

Trailer

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