Returning to survival horror’s roots with Alone in the Dark meant creating a faithful love letter to longtime fans, but also an accessible entry point for new players. . It takes time to create a reimagining that stays true to the original experience that modern gamers will love, and we’re happy to announce that the wait is almost over. Alone in the Dark releases on PlayStation 5 on his October 25th.
The team at Pieces Interactive are avid Alone in the Dark fans and knew exactly where to turn when reimagining the game that gave birth to the genre. With writer Mikael Hedberg, creator of the horror classics Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, leading the creative process, and legendary Guillermo del Toro collaborator Guy Davis responsible for the creature designs, their vision of Alone in the Dark. Dark’ is a dream (or is it a nightmare?) for them. we.
Of course, like any good survival horror game, there are twists, mind-bending puzzles and hints to explore and find. If you want to maximize your investigative powers, you can choose a difficulty level with less assistance or an option that offers more hints, hints and overall guidance.
Today, we unveiled this new nightmarish vision to the world in full with our “Alone in the Dark Spotlight” stream. During his nerve-wracking 11 minutes, he reveals the talents of his leading stars, David Harbor as Detective Edward Carnby and Jodie Comer as Emily Hartwood, and introduces all-new gameplay and cutscenes. Delceto Manor’s haunting Doom detailed how his jazz soundscapes are recreated. life has been breathed. We’ve also released a playable prologue that gives a small glimpse into the horrors that await throughout the game. today.
New generation classic horror
The power of modern hardware has opened up new possibilities, especially when it comes to hero performance. Being able to capture more emotion in a face means that the dual protagonists, Detectives Edward Carnby (David Harbour) and Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer), can be brought to life like never before. I meant can. Whoever you choose to play as, you’ll experience the entire adventure through his first-ever video game role performance by one of Hollywood’s most talented actors.
Edward and Emily may go through the same overall events in Alone in the Dark, but both characters are able to explore themselves through their reactions to the environment and some unique story moments. interpret the journey differently. They each have strong personalities and backstories, and the residents of Delceto treat them in their own way.
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Edward and Emily are brought together by the same quest to find out what happened to Emily’s uncle, Jeremy Hartwood. Both characters have complex motives for coming to Delceto, whether it’s a job commitment, a vocational curiosity, or to find a dear relative and break a family curse, and their actions reflect their individual past traumas. polluted by
David Harbor brings not only his trademark intensity to the role of Edward, but also playfulness. When faced with the unimaginable, our natural reaction is fear, even questioning our sanity, and David captures it perfectly. But sometimes we try to use humor to confront our worst fears. The dry wit that David brings to his most famous characters shines through in Edward, a curious and slightly world-weary investigator.
Jodie Comer is no stranger to immersing herself in roles, and recently won a BAFTA and an Emmy, as well as a well-deserved Olivier Award for Best Actress. Jodie portrays Emily with her professional nuance, her concern for her missing uncle and her fear for her fate that may befall her as a result of the Heartwood curse. are shown at the same time. Whether she interacts with Derceto’s bizarre inhabitants or fends off otherworldly creatures, Jodi delivers a world-class performance.
No matter who you choose to start the game with, you’ll experience performance worthy of an Alone in the Dark player. This game desperately needs to be replayed through the eyes of both characters and we can’t wait to hear what you all think of his two great leads for us.
sounds of trauma
Our game is set in 1920s Louisiana, a time of turmoil and excess, sandwiched between two world wars. Achieving the heavy atmosphere of this “interbellum horror” required a unique sound and music that reflected the turmoil of the time.
Doom jazz legend Jason Coenen (Bon La) excels at capturing the otherworldly chaos of Alone in the Dark, nostalgic yet contemporary, somewhere out of this world. provided a song that seemed to come from Based on these songs, sound designer and composer Arnibergurzoega has crafted eerie and mysterious soundscapes that will keep you watching for days, especially if you’re a headphone user. .
The Taste of Fear Coming Soon
The Pieces team is still hard at work putting the finishing touches on Alone in the Dark, but we wanted to take a peek inside the world they built. Download the playable prologue now for free and start your descent into the warped world today.
The prologue depicts 11-year-old Grace Sanders. Astute fans will recognize him from Alone in the Dark 2 and its playable prequel, Jack in the Dark. Tasked with delivering the letter that will take Emily to Delceto, you’ll get your first look at the manor’s interior and the forces that prey on its inhabitants’ sanity. Just visit the store and download.
Between now and release, we still have a few surprises in store. In the meantime, you can pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition to watch Spotlight, play the Prologue, and access bonus content. See you on October 25th!
