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Gamereactor reviews Alone In The Dark

Gamereactor Norway reviews Alone In The Dark

Graphics: 4
Gameplay: 3
Lyd: Audio: 4
Durability: 3

Pluss:
The summary when you load a saved game.

Minus:
Poor controls, slow, feels old, bad voice acting, frustrating gaming mechanics

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Closing6203d ago (Edited 6203d ago )

Whoa now, seems wayyy harsh from what I've seen, but I'll wait, and see how the rest of the reviews go from sites I've actually heard of. Either way I was only expecting this to be a rental, but I still hope it turned out good just because some of the promises the devs made were quite ambitious.

nemey6203d ago

is that 3 or my eyes is hurt.
this game was good on trailers.
why 3...

nemey6203d ago (Edited 6203d ago )

fk 2 post

InMyOpinion6203d ago (Edited 6203d ago )

I've played it and from what I've read in previous reviews I expected it to be crap really. At worst it's definately a 7-8. The graphics are a solid 8-9, it looks fantastic. Controls are a bit awkward at first(kinda like Silent Hill) but they don't ruin the game in any sense.

I really can't see how they can say that it feels old. That's what amazed me, how many parts of the game that feel fresh. The intro of the game is one of the coolest I've ever seen. It keeps on impressing you. What they pull off graphically is hard to believe. The settings you find yourself in are unlike what I've seen in any other game. It captured me instantly.

I could go on and on. All I have to say is that if you are a fan of horror/adventure games you would not want to miss out on this.

I used to follow the swedish Gamereactor site and they have a tendency to give games weird scores sometimes. But I really can't see how you can award this game a 3.

Btw, I played the 360 version.

ChrisGTR16203d ago

thanks jenzo for the first hand review. i was beginning to get worried that this game was gonna suck and end up canceling my order. when you complete it if possible please let us know how many hours it takes to complete it.

InMyOpinion6203d ago

Will do.

I could have written a much longer review but I think it's better that people try it for themselves so they can see how full of sh!t some of these reviewers are =)

Fototherapist6203d ago

they actually scored this lower than Haze (which is not that bad of a game)!

Milky6203d ago

Playr tv gave it an 8, this seems way way too low.

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jedistev6203d ago

Hey..please dont to that to me, cos i hope next review is good...maybe the critics is cold heart bitter,

hope it damed good games that what i need !!!

resistance1006203d ago

Ouch, i was wanting this to do well.

Ri0tSquad6203d ago (Edited 6203d ago )

This is insane. I really thought this game was going to do good. Oh well, not good news. What version did they review?

jollygoodchap86203d ago

All the snapshots and boxart are 360.

You can tell from the buttons and whatnot...I don't see why they'd review the Wii, PS2, PC version and show 360 shots.

I don't think they can review the PS3 version either, because it's like way behind and isn't finished.

Man, I had high hopes for this game :(

I think I'll wait for more reviews.

SickNick856203d ago

one 7.5 and one 3...i read more review before buy....if it isn't so bad i don't buy it...

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June

NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk await.

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LucasRuinedChildhood14d ago

At least a lot of people will finally play Bomb Rush Cyberfunk.

Eonjay13d ago

I have been hearing a lot of positive feedback in reference to this game. Honna give it a go.

Terry_B14d ago

A really good month this time.

Don't care for NBA but its pretty cool that Destiny 2 is now completely? with all dlc? available via ps+ essential for those who have it since years.

Also Alone in the Dark and Bomb Rush will be played through by me.

Elda14d ago

I'll download The Final Shape.

fsfsxii14d ago

Bomb Rush is so so good. Highly recommend it.

lukasmain14d ago

Sick month. Very happy with this one

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Celebrate Days of Play 2025 Starting on May 28

PS Blog - "From May 28 to June 11, take part in player activities, bonus PlayStation Plus content, exciting offers, and more."

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dveio15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Overall great deals for everyone I guess.

For me personally though:

• "players who join PlayStation Plus during this year’s celebration can save up to 33% on select 12-month memberships."

• "players who are currently a PlayStation Plus Essential or Extra member, save 33% on the remainder of your membership when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe."

Ehhh ... Days of Play last until 11th. My subscription expires June, 14th.

I literally am laughing at me rn.

DivineHand12515d ago

If Sony allowed subscriptions to be sold by third party sellers like they did in the PS4 days, you would not have this problem.

VersusDMC15d ago

That's why everyone should get their subscriptions now as last years days of play was may 29 to 12th of june. Mine is expiring on the 7th so i will just get essential or possibly extra this year.

And you can atleast get 15 days of extra or premium at 33% off to try it out.

Profchaos15d ago

You used to be able to stack you Sub with these deals it would be good to do this as I'm not paying 214 for deluxe again

Abear2114d ago

Forza is already on sale, with patience you can buy dozens of games for that $

GhostScholar15d ago

This shows how game pass is eating ps plus lunch…..they’re lowering the price and the crazy thing is the premium tier is worse than the tier below it lol

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P_Bomb15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Will see about getting my kid a cheaper PS Plus sub so he can backup and transfer his saves again. Really wish that was free ala XB.

Hopefully Destiny 2 The Final Shape comes with a free gear level upgrade like last year’s PS Plus offering. To bring you up to speed with all the content and everyone else. I still need to do a Nightfall Strike on Grandmaster difficulty, but ain’t got time to grind.

Lexreborn215d ago

Why not add him to you PlayStation plus family? I added my sons and it includes access to all my games and ps plus.

https://www.playstation.com...

P_Bomb14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

I have my primary set to his console so he can play online multiplayer and all my games, but it doesn’t give him access to cloud storage. That’s the problem. He needs to back up his saves. From the link:

PlayStation Plus features that can't be shared

Buying PlayStation Plus discounted products
Redeeming PS Plus games on another account.
Online storage.
Auto patch download.
Early access to time-limited game trials.

darthv7215d ago

More like Days of Meh.... no specialized controllers or systems like in 2018 and 2019.

Eonjay15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I mean it feels like you are forcing yourself to be negative here. Those are some really decent deals tbh. Also, everyone thought PS5 would go up to match Xbox so going down is a nice surprise too.

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Eonjay15d ago

They did not confirm price increases. That is a lie.

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Eonjay15d ago

If you really beleived what you are saying why do you have to keep making alts to say it?

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darthv7215d ago

None of those deals are of any great consequence to me. I was hoping they would bring back the special themed hardware after a 5 year break. They had it in 2018 and 19 and nothing for 20-24. 25 could have been the year to bring it back.

ocelot0715d ago

To be fair he right about the special edition days of play controllers and hardware. They could of at least made a controller and limited edition ps5 side plates for the event.

But the other deals are cool.

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Christopher15d ago

Boy, that's a real strange and specific goal post to have.

raWfodog15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

To be clear, what are you referring to when you say 'specialized'? Just wanted to know if you had a different take on these controller and system deals.

Deals on PS5 console offerings include:

In the United States and Canada, PlayStation 5 console – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Bundle (Digital and Standard) will be available starting at $399.99 USD / $509.99 CAD (Save up to $119.99 USD / $159.99 CAD compared to buying separately).
In select regions such as Europe and Asia, PlayStation 5 console (Digital and Standard) will be on promotion, starting at €399.99 / £339.99 / ¥65,980.
$50 USD off PlayStation 5 Pro console

There will also be offers for PS5 accessories and games, including:

$50 USD off PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle
$30 USD off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds
$30 USD off DualSense Edge wireless controller
$20 USD off Access controller
$20 USD off DualSense wireless controller

darthv7215d ago

Both DoP 2018 and 19 had special themed PS4 slim. I have both and while they did not do them again in 20-24.... I was hoping they would bring it back in 25 with a special themed PS5 slim or even Pro.

repsahj15d ago

This is their way to counter Nintendo Switch 2 launch week. I might get the discounted annual premium subs, but I think the game lineup is weak.

Deathdeliverer15d ago

That games lineup is huge. It’s got new games on there and really good ones like Tekken 8. The PlayStation 5 being cheaper than the switch 2 is a counter in and of itself. Early adopters are early adopters. It will sell well, but not as good as the original switch. Not with that price and a far more capable machine with real online available for less. I think old Reggie said it best. Nintendo thrived on innovation and pushing new ideas. Not just rereleasing better versions of what it already had. The Wii was a massive success. The Wii U…. The 3DS was a big success, the DS XL… The switch huge success. The switch 2….. we will see.

Puty15d ago

So no deals for existing ps plus premium members?

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Embracer shuts down Alone in the Dark Reboot developers Pieces Interactive

From GameWatcher: "Embracer has shut down Pieces Interactive, the studio that recently developed the Alone in the Dark Reboot for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Pieces Interactive, acquired by THQ Nordic in 2017, worked on the Titan Quest franchise. Its most recent game, Alone in the Dark, received mixed critical reception at launch but was improved with subsequent patches."

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mastershredder359d ago

Like we did not see this coming. Pieces and Alone in the Dark, had a kick me sign on their back the entire dev cycle to release. Perfect example of not reading current market trends, bad forecasting, marketing and release.

1nsomniac359d ago (Edited 359d ago )

Why is it the perfect example?? It was actually one of the few games that did all those things well. In fact considering the current environment in the industry it actually did all those things very well.

The problem was the game itself was just rough around the edges and that’s the problem we currently have in the industry it’s hard to release something like that when everybody wants perfection and the developer and publisher doesn’t have enough to pay off all the reviewers.. it has a large cult following and had potential to be exactly what survival horror fans have been crying out for while they were waiting for silent hill 2. Don’t see what market trends and forecasting has anything to do with it at all. I don’t remember it fighting in its release window either.

RaidenBlack359d ago

Alone in the Dark would've gained more praise if it released in 2022, well before Alan Wake II and other horror projects

Kurisu359d ago

The demo they released a while back didn't leave a good impression, and it seems like they were riding far too much on Jodie Comer and David Hayter to be the driving force to buy the game. They're both great actors, but their performance on this game from what I've seen felt very stiff/forced - like they were out of their comfort zones. It's a shame to see another studio closure, though, and I hope the people effected (affected? I always get it wrong) can find more work soon.

CantThinkOfAUsername359d ago

Affect is the verb. Effect is the noun.

Elda359d ago

I played the demo of AITD & it wasn't good at all.

Kurisu359d ago

It was a poor demo. Too short as well.

Elda359d ago

I thought it was very boring.

Azfargh359d ago

The game itself seems a new experience going on the full game.

MrBaskerville359d ago

The demo sucked, full game was a lot better.

JEECE359d ago

Embracer's takeaway from this will probably be that they should focus on live service games.

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