Survival horror classic Alone in the Dark is being reimagined by Soma writer

Survival horror classic Alone in the Dark is being reimagined by Soma writer

Survival horror classic Alone in the Dark is being 'reimagined' by Soma writer Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Survival horror classic Alone in the Dark is being 'reimagined' by Soma writer For PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 12 Aug 2022 26 comments THQ Nordic is 'reimagining' survival horror classic Alone in the Dark, with Soma and Amnesia: The Dark Descent writer Mikael Hedberg at the helm. Alone in the Dark, for those too young to remember, is widely considered to be the granddaddy of the survival horror genre, with the 1992 original pioneering the fixed-camera spook-house formula that would go on to influence the likes of Resident Evil and Silent Hill. THQ Nordic's reimagined version of Alone in the Dark - which is being handled by Swedish developer Pieces Interactive - takes the basic premise of the 1992 original, in which private detective Edward Carnby helps Emily Hartwood investigate her uncle's suicide at the gloomy Derceto Mansion, and shakes it up a little for modern audiences. Watch on YouTube Alone in the Dark - Announcement Trailer. Pieces says the goal for its reimagining is "psychological horror done right", and its focusing on what it considers the core tenets of the genre: exploration, combat, puzzles, and story. For this new Alone in the Dark, though, writer and director Mikael Hedberg is playing up the Southern Gothic angle implicit in the original with its Louisiana setting, and will be opening that out with exploration sections that see Carnby and Emily Hartwood venture away from the Derceto Mansion, travelling through portals to forgotten cemeteries, bayous, and beyond. There are story changes - Jeremy Hartwood, who hangs himself at the start of the original, is now a missing guest at the Derceto Mansion, reimagined as a slightly more populace mental hospital for the rich and wealthy - but the core remains the same, meaning players will control either Carnby or Emily on their single-player adventure, with the choice of character said to have a significant impact on how the game plays out. NPCs will, for instance, react differently depending on who you're playing as, cut scenes will unfold differently, and there are "quite a few areas" exclusive to each character. There's a first look at Alone in the Dark's third-person action, including its puzzling, exploration, and combat (a blend of gunplay and melee, if you're wondering) in the announcement trailer above. You'll also catch snippets of its evocative period score by "doom jazz legend" Jason Wohnen, alongside creatures by Guy Davis - who's previously worked as a concept designer on Guillermo del Toro movies including Crimson Peak, the Shape of Water, and Nightmare Alley. Alone in the Dark, which has been in development since 2019, doesn't have a release date yet, but it's currently scheduled to release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at some future time. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store
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