"The Granddaddy of Survival Horror Returns" - Alone in the Dark Preview

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, the world's first 3D survival horror game that inspired an entire genre, is back with a modern adaptation that honors the original game's creepy roots. THQ Nordic is setting out to recapture the haunting and inquisitive gameplay of the 1992 game. The 2024 remake staring David Harbour and Jodie Comer has even gained the admiration and approval of the series creator, Frédérick Raynal, an excellent sign for survival horror fans.

When was initially released, it helped establish the groundwork for games like to become what they are today. Now, THQ Nordic is working to revitalize the franchise that has previously seen a few adaptations deviate too far from what fans enjoyed about the first few games. After a few hours of playing as 's two protagonists, it's clear that the remake's gameplay and story from Mikael Hedberg (, ) will effectively introduce today's players to the series' deadly and paranormal mysteries.

2024 takes place during the 1920s near New Orleans where Private Investigator Edward Carnby (David Harbour) and his client Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) research the disappearance of Emily's uncle in a spooky mansion players of the original game might recognize. The game begins as the pair pulls up to Derceto Manor, and like the original game, players are given a choice to play as either Edward or Emily in the 3rd person game filled with puzzles and well-crafted tension. This choice alters what story and characters players will experience.

THQ Nordic anticipates that each of 's two campaigns will take 7 — 10 hours each to complete.

As players make their way into the mansion, it takes little time to determine that there is something off about the Derceto mansion and its strange residents. The preview provided to