Fear and loathing in Louisiana.
For others, it’ll be an instant turn-off.
And in a lot of ways, Alone in the Dark is the perfect game for reluctant horror fans.
Even its puzzles hitherto synonymous with the series oscillate wildly from insultingly easy to mind-numbingly opaque.
That’s the puzzle.
Quick, download a MENSA app.
The collectible system, though?
Oh, that iswonderful.
And you’ll only get to complete the set if you indulge both Carnby and Hartwood’s scenarios.
But it’s… well, yes, janky.
So much of Alone in the Dark’s thoughtful design is lost in the execution, though.
Similarly, you’ll often exit a cut-scene with your torch inexplicably turned off Why, Ed?
Why can’t you just leave it on, like I asked you to?
None of these things are hangable offences on their own, no.
Alone in the Dark accessibility options
There is no specific accessibility menu.
Players can choose if they want motion blur and subtitles.
They can pick the size of their subtitles and adjust the aim and camera sensitivity.
Whatisclear is Pisces' palpable love for the source material.
But it’s not enough.
They need to feel robust and meaningful.
Sadly, not even a Hollywood cast is enough to gloss over Alone in the Dark’s considerable flaws.
A copy of Alone in the Dark was provided for review by Pieces Interactive.
