Alone in the Dark (2008 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Atari |
| Publisher(s) | Eden Studios |
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| Platform(s) | PC Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 |
| Release | TBA 2006-2007 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror, Action adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Alone in the Dark, also known as Alone in the Dark 5 and Alone in the Dark: Near Death Investigation, is the fourth sequel of the survival horror video game series created by Atari. The game will be released on PC and Xbox 360.
A PlayStation 3 version was confirmed by Sony at the Tokyo Game Show 2005, however, it is noteworthy that that title has not been officially announced by its publisher, Atari. While the PS3 version seems to be apparently missing, various PlayStation publications (including Official PlayStation Magazine & PSM), have recently reported on the title as still being developed for the next-gen console. The official release date(s) are still to be announced, but speculation has ranged from November 17, 2006, to sometime during 2007.
Plot
Template:Spoilers Set during 2006, the story continues with Edward Carnby, the main protagonist from the original game, looking for answers to strange supernatural and bizarre occurrences while battling his way through the opposition in New York City's Central Park. It has been mentioned that Atari wouldn't reveal exactly how Carnby is still running around in present day considering that the first installment took place during 1926, but they have hinted that they've contemporized the setting and made Carnby younger, Basically, he isn't there simply for name recognition. Condensed portions of the game where seen during the E3 2006 presentation.
About the game
Taking the fear to a new level, the next-gen Alone in the Dark features the macabre style of the series played with new gameplay mechanics and a broader-reaching, action-packed play style. Explore fully-interactive realtime worlds, interacting with physics and roaming the wide-open, fright-filled environments. Developer Eden Games has mentioned that they want the structure of the game to be in a similar manner as the television shows, like 24 and Alias. Nadal stated that the storyline will be presented as "episodic content completely structured to the gameplay."
Video game series
As of 2006 the series has 4 prequels.
- Alone in the Dark (1992)
- Alone in the Dark 2 (1993)
- Alone in the Dark 3 (1994)
- Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (2001)
- Alone in the Dark Collection (2006-2007)
Screenshots
See also
External links
- Alone in the Dark 5 at GameSpot (PlayStation 3)
- Alone in the Dark 5 at GameSpot (Xbox 360)
- Alone in the Dark 5 at IGN (PlayStation 3)
- Alone in the Dark 5 at IGN (Xbox 360)
- Alone in the Dark 5 at GameFAQs (PlayStation 3)
- Alone in the Dark 5 at GameFAQs (Xbox 360)