Alone in the Dark

So I finished The David Harbour scenario and I have several thoughts, although I won't say my final thoughts until I finish the Jodie comer scenario

What I can say for the time being is that I'm not very happy with this approach. As intended to be a love letter it really doesn't do much justice to the love aspect. There was so much ambition for this game that they shot themselves in the foot. I don't believe this game is as bad as people say. What I'd call it is unpolished, and all over the place. There was way too much ambition rather than potential when it should have been the other way around. What I feel right now is Confuison and a huge sensation of overwhelming at how underwhelming this game feels.

Again I won't say my final thoughts till I finish Jodie's scenario which won't be anytime soon

This actually impressed me quite a bit. I wasn't expecting much because the game looked pretty shitty in the trailers, but this is not the case when you are playing it. There are some set pieces that actually look stunning. I'm pretty sure I didn't even sprint when exploring, which made finding clues and solving puzzles even more immersive. Even though I almost never sprinted, I was able to finish it in under 6 hours, which is fine, but not great. While the story and performances are interesting enough, the combat falls completely flat. Melee in this game feels like gameplay you see in YouTube videos titled "I MADE THIS GAME IN 24 HOURS". There are only few combat encounters though, so it's fine I guess.

What a great surprise, the only default are the combat but for the rest, I love it

This game initially took me 15 hours to play through. I played as the character Emily Hartwood for my first play through, and took the time to try and search for every little thing. I went on to do the Standard Ending for my first time (there are three other Secret Endings).

I played through it again as Edward Carnby, immediately after finishing the first time, and it took me about 9-10 hours for that play through. Again, looking for the new items, and things I missed the first time around. But I tried my best to “speed run” it too.

First off, I HIGHLY suggest playing through the game as both characters. You will get the complete storyline that way, as well as additional clues, and character development that you just won’t get if you play through it as one character.
You also unlock ALL endings by playing as both characters.

I overall enjoyed the story. It wasn’t anything phenomenal, but it was still something I wanted to see completed, and know the answers to.

The game is definitely glitchy. There were quite a few bugs that happened, and the game even crashed on me twice. Both times in the same section of game, with both characters.
While the glitches were annoying, some things could definitely be polished, it was still playable and something I could manage to look past.
But a couple of glitches happened in serious moments of the game, and all I could do was laugh at them. So it took away from that experience, because of it.

Overall, I enjoyed the acting, the story, the characters, and gameplay.

I give it an 7.5 out of 10, because I think it definitely needs to be cleaned up a bit. But I would otherwise suggest giving it a try!

Gameplay rarely ruins an experience for me, but I couldn't turn a blind eye to it in this one. Too much wasted potential

Unsettling and Narratively Ambitious, this release, is an intelligent reimagining of the 1992 classic that inspired Resident Evil and ushered in the era of survival horror. This game takes players back to the eerie Derceto mansion, where cosmic horrors await.

The sprawling Derceto mansion has a dark history: once a slave plantation, a cult’s headquarters, and a bohemian artists’ colony, it now hosts recovering heiresses and depressive screenwriters. Emily Hartwood’s uncle, Jeremy Hartwood, has vanished within its labyrinthine halls. Concerned for his safety, Emily hires private investigator Edward Carnby to accompany her on the search.

Alone in the Dark provides a compelling, constantly surprising cosmic-horror story. David Harbour’s stoic fast-talker Edward and Jodie Comer’s alternately terrified and exasperated Emily deliver convincing performances. Their dialogue flows naturally, occasionally injecting humor, while the overarching narrative remains complex without being confusing.

The game balances combat, exposition, and puzzle-solving. As you explore Derceto, you’ll encounter sinister Southern Gothic aesthetics, suspicious staff, and unlikely residents. But the real terror lies in the shadow worlds accessed through a strange talisman. Here, horrific ghouls and misshapen creatures stalk you as you seek answers. The division between realities blurs, creating a tense adventure experience.

This game successfully captures the unsettling atmosphere of the original while adding fresh twists. It’s the best entry in the series since 1992, making it a must-play for horror enthusiasts.

I really enjoyed it, but the only thing I didn’t like is the way the character moves around; it’s quite complicated haha.