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Silent Hill meets Resident Evil and then some...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: August 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you liked the Resident Evil series or Silent Hill then this is the game for you. While the 'Alone in the Dark' series was actually one of the pioneers in the survival horror genre, Resident Evil became the leading game in terms of popularity. Well, the makers of this game are here to show that they still have a trick or two up their sleeves and have created a new adventure that is absolutely amazing.

Alone in the Dark is a 3D characterization on a pre-rendered background. Believe me, you will fully appreciate the time and effort that went into this game for the look of it alone. The atmosphere is creepy and surreal, while maintaining sharp images and incredible detail. While Silent Hill managed to capture the eerie atmosphere, the overall appearance of the game was a bit grainy and indistinct, which was covered up with the fog and darkness that dominated the game. AITD is a dark game but that is by design, not as a ploy to mask its shortcomings. In fact, quite the opposite. This game uses shadow and light to add significantly to the atmosphere.

The overall gameplay is superb. There was no problem with camera fail or instances of pixel breakup. Character control is simple and easy to learn. Load times are relatively short, which is impressive with a detailed game such as this. The music for AITD is also greatly adds to the overall creep-factor of this game. The story line is original and the puzzles do not seem quite as contrived as the RE or Dino Crisis games. Best of all, the voice talent is excellent and not totally annoying like RE.

While the replay value of this game is relatively low, the creators were smart enough to have two different characters that are tied into the game from the beginning, yet have two distinct and independent adventures. This allows for you to have two games in one and although CAPCOM did try this for RE, it was essentially the exact same game with keys and weapons just hidden in different rooms. I've read several reviews of this game that imply that it is too short. Hey, the game is two discs long and in actuality, it is longer than Silent Hill, any of the RE series and Dino Crisis. Maybe it just seems shorter, which is actually a compliment to the creators.

This game draws you in from the beginning and you just can't seem to put it down. If you are a fan of this genre, you will not be disappointed in Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare. It is simply a GREAT GAME!!!!

Who knew?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: July 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i had never heard of the Alone in the Dark series before, believe it or not. i wasn't much of a gamer around that time. but i rented Alone In the Dark 4, cuz i felt like an erie game after having finished Silent Hill. ... but it is a very good game. highly visibly pleasing. sorta dark, but that's how it's sposed to be. the music alone would creep you out. playing with dual shock is better than without. If you liked Silent Hill and the Resident Evil series go out and rent or buy this game.

Super Cool And SUPER SCARY !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The graphics are absolutely beautiful and the sound effects are tremendously well done and this gives an overall spooky and eerie feeling to the game. And talk of the excellent animation of the characters as well as the monsters, absolutely stunning and terrifying. Overall, an excellent game and a 'must buy'

SO SILLY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: April 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this game is so awesome its silly!

Terrifying....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I loved this game! Granted it was a very, very difficult game to get through but still, it was extremely enjoyable! The atmosphere and the characters in this game are much creepier than in the Resident evil series (which I also loved). Some scenes really spooked me....The graphics were excellent even for an old console. If you are an action fan, pick this one up for sure.

Suspenseful Supernatural Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

One of the first games that I got when I purchased my playstation was Resident Evil, and I thought that that was going to be the best game ever. It was, for a while, but for those of you tired of the T virus and zombies in bloated sequels, I would definitely recommend AITDTNN. A haunted island, and black magic combine to make one horribly freaky gaming experience. You did not have to play the original to enjoy this wonderfully chilling sequel.

Challenging and fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

despite what some people may think, This game's camera angels DO NOT copy off of RE, the first game in the alone in the dark series had switching camera angles just like this game, and alone in the dark 1 was released in 1992. There's just about everything in this game, puzzles with a definite plot, different ways of doing things, combined with action and different fight scenes... etc. The only things that could have been better is that the entire storyline of alone in the dark is thrown out by this game... the second game took place in the 1920's, and this one takes place in 2001, the carnby of the original was middle-aged, now he's in his 20's... and so forth. Also, in some parts saving ammo is crucial, in other parts you have more ammo than you know what to do with. There is no more melee combat or weapons such as knives or swords. There isn't much replay value, but keep in mind there are two different missions, each one with the same basic idea but with different actions, areas, and so forth.

Alone In The Dark: The New Nightmare

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

At first I didn't think the game would be that fun, but I loved it! The graphics are stunning, the sound is great, and the controls are easy! Don't rent, buy this game!

Resident Evil Series Has Compition.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This Game By Far is The Best I've Played In A Long Time.
Sure Its Confusing Now And Again but That Makes It Fun.
Overall-Buy It!!!

Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

A wonderful game. Impressive graphics. Creepy storyline and gameplay. What more could you ask for? Buy it.

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