Fans of the horror video game genre will be very happy today. A remake of the 1992 title, Alone in the Dark, is all but confirmed. Its existence was leaked today by Belgian retailer, Smartoys; the now-removed listing went live earlier than intended.
Again, more properly announced later today.
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) August 12, 2022
I maybe teased it a bit too much in this tweet, but in fairness no one quite guessed it: https://t.co/ZJs5VSvMli
The Leak and Screenshots
The existence of the remake was further corroborated by the reputable leaker, @AestheticGamer1. The leaker posted multiple screenshots of the game and claimed the remake will be similar to that of Resident Evil 2. He further claimed that the game will be officially announced today at THQ Nordic, which will go live in less than an hour of writing this article.
Few more misc details:
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) August 12, 2022
-Two playable characters, Edward Carnby & Emily Hartwood. Both have separate campaigns with overlap.
-Set in the deep south in the 1920s.
-Survival-Horror, scarce supplies, backtracking, etc.
Properly revealed later today, so won't have to wait long. pic.twitter.com/rWsdrh6SBL
About the Leaked Game
The leaker just didn’t stop there. He revealed tons of information about the game. The remake’s story is being written by the writer of SOMA and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. The game is inspired heavily by Southern Gothic Horror and Lovecraft.
There will be two playable characters, namely, Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood; their campaign will overlap with each other. The game takes place in the Deep South in the 1920s. There will be survival horror elements, scarce supplies, and backtracking.
While the remake seems highly likely, other information could still be inaccurate. It is safe to wait for an official announcement before getting all excited. Meanwhile, you can try out previous Alone in the Dark games for cheap as the series is currently having a sale on Steam. So, get them if you are interested.
Other Upcoming Horror Games
It seems like horror games are re-emerging. There are tons of upcoming games that aim to scare the crap out of you. A remake of Resident Evil 4 is being developed and expected to arrive next year. The Callisto Protocol is another horror title in the works by Dead Space veterans, planned for December. Speaking Dead Space, a remake of the first game is in development and will come out in January.
So what do you think? Are you excited about Alone in the Dark 1 Remake? Have you played any previous games in the series before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
