Alone in the Dark is considered the first franchise to pioneer and popularize survival horror as a video game genre. Finding its roots back in 1992, the franchise is one of the most longstanding in the entire industry.
While long-term fans have not had much to look forward to regarding new Alone in the Dark content in recent years, a remake of the original title was recently announced by THQ Nordic. WIth this remake introducing a brand-new audience to the iconic franchise, many may be curious as to what the game's monsters actually are.
Classic Horror Franchise Alone in the Dark Making Big Comeback on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X
Developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, the recently announced remake for Alone in the Dark is aiming to offer a contemporary re-imagining of the watershed 1992 title. The game will still see players take control of either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood in 1920s Louisiana, exploring the supernatural Derceto Mansion and uncovering the sinister secrets within.
While maintaining the Lovecraftian elements of the original, fans can expect the upcoming remake to possess overt tweaks to the original story and game mechanics, as well as a much higher level of graphical quality. The Alone in the Dark remake is being designed specifically for current-generation consoles, giving an idea as to the intended scale and performance of the title.
Due to its nature as a survival-horror title, Alone in the Dark possesses sinister, grotesque, and supernatural enemies akin to the more popular Resident Evil series. Alongside intense exploration and puzzle solving, one of the largest parts of Alone in the Dark's gameplay is combat with a variety of ominous enemies, which leads to the expected resource
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