Alone in the Dark review: A love letter to the craft

Have you ever wondered what would happen if H.P. Lovecraft hired Agatha Christie to pen a Resident Evil game in his style? I’ll be honest—I hadn’t either. The 2024 reimagining of Alone in the Dark is a game I didn’t know I needed. 

Two weeks after receiving a copy, I’m finishing my fifth playthrough in search of those last few pesky hidden collectibles. My friends and family are sick of hearing me try to piece together the dark and twisting narrative, rich with foreshadowing and symbolism—but I can’t stop thinking and talking about it. Alone in the Dark isn’t for everybody: It’s mechanically simple and treats combat as an afterthought. However, if you value rich storytelling, compelling characters, and a setting so full of life and mystery that it essentially becomes a character itself, this game is for you.

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