Alone in the Dark (2024) Reviews

Alone in the Dark (2024) is ranked in the 23rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2024

It’s not without its memorable moments, but Alone in the Dark fails to escape the shadows of the other contemporary survival horror titans that it helped spawn.

Read full review

TheGamer
Top Critic
Mar 19, 2024

Alone in the Dark is, interestingly, a more communal game than I tend to expect from survival horror. You're frequently running into the other inhabitants of Derceto. I enjoyed talking to them, though the writing isn't especially good, but the game never really delivers on its title and all that company prevents it from ever really getting scary. This is a solid enough retread if you've played through Dead Space and the Resident Evil remakes and want more. But it won't bring many converts to the genre. We'll have to settle for being alone, together, in the dark. Which sorta defeats the entire point when you think about it.

Read full review

Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
6 / 10
Mar 19, 2024

A spirited attempt to revive the former glories of gaming's original survival horror but a lack of scares and sub-par action can't defeat the ghosts of the past.

Read full review

6 / 10
Mar 19, 2024

There are too many flaws at the heart of Pieces Interactive's Alone in the Dark reboot for a blanket recommendation, but anyone with a love for classic survival horror gameplay should - after a few post-launch patches at least - find a relatively worthwhile experience. The combat sections are awful and there's very little to actually spook you, but the puzzle-solving gameplay at the game's core shines. For that alone, it'll find just enough of an audience ready and willing to love it.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2024

There are bright spots here that genre veterans can and likely will latch on to, but Alone in the Dark feels a bit too rough and unpolished in areas that are too critical to the experience to ever be able to truly meet its full potential.

Read full review

6 / 10
May 13, 2024

Alone in the Dark is a game that gets 60% right, and the rest is a mixture of poor or frustrating gameplay mechanics.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2024

Alone in the Dark is a collective of issues and fails to impress or add anything to the genre. It is hard to revive the beloved series, but the previous attempts and the final package here all signal that Alone in the Dark should remain a nostalgia.

Review in Persian | Read full review

Pure Xbox
Top Critic
6 / 10
Mar 19, 2024

Alone in the Dark is back, and frankly, it may have been better left alone. THQ Nordic's revival isn't a bad game - we enjoyed chunks of it especially towards the beginning of the adventure - but it doesn't stand out in any meaningful way, and ultimately feels a little pointless in the end. We'd recommend keeping an eye on that launch patch to see how the game is shaping up on release, but it's best not to expect a Resident Evil-level reimagining from this Alone in the Dark reboot - even if it stands as a serviceable third-person adventure.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2024

The latest attempt to revive Alone in the Dark is not considered a weak title but a disappointing one that failed because of incompetence or maybe even low budget. A title that can be enjoyed in some parts and even considered respectable, but in the end, due to the strange decisions of the creators and their inability to develop, it could not be a title worthy of the name of this series.

Review in Persian | Read full review

60%
Mar 19, 2024

Alone in the Dark is back, but ultimately falls short of the expectations.

Read full review

6 / 10
Mar 20, 2024

"Alone in the Dark" is not the revival the series deserved, but it's not a complete descent into madness either. It's a middle-of-the-road experience that might entertain, and might frustrate, but will undoubtedly leave you thinking about what could have been.

Read full review

6 / 10
Mar 21, 2024

It’s rare that I say this, but this video game probably should have been a movie instead. Honestly that’s the biggest thing I felt during this whole experience, between the live action stars, the way the cutscenes are shot and paced, the way the gameplay felt almost like an afterthought, it truly feels like they were basically trying to make a movie but decided it must be a game instead. Now, that’s not to say there’s nothing to enjoy, far from it! I really enjoyed the writing and performances, but it likely says something that I had a lot more fun just rushing through on a second playthrough on easy to see the story differences than I did on my initial go on normal where I actually had to explore.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2024

Despite Alone in the Dark's promising premise, and legacy, it ultimately disappoints. The game offers a mediocre experience, hindered by lackluster combat mechanics, a narrative that fails to fully utilize its potential by not offering multiple perspectives, and a wide variety of technical issues. Although it provides occasional moments of intrigue, particularly through its puzzles, and atmospheric setting, these are outweighed by its flaws. Consequently, Alone in the Dark may leave players feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2024

Alone in the Dark is a hauntingly atmospheric experience with clever puzzles and a decent narrative. However, frustrating combat mechanics and occasional technical hiccups prevent it from being a truly great game. The short campaign length might leave some players wanting more, but the Director’s Commentary Mode offers a valuable bonus for horror enthusiasts. The Vintage Horror Filter adds a nice touch of customization, but it’s not essential for everyone. Ultimately, Alone in the Dark is a decent return to form for the franchise. It’s worth checking out for fans of the genre and those seeking a good dose of Southern Gothic horror, just be prepared for a few stumbles along the way.

Read full review

58 / 100
Mar 19, 2024

As buggy as the bayou, Alone in the Dark is a disappointing return for the classic horror franchise. Derceto Manor has corners worth exploring, and the puzzles are smartly designed. However, the clunky combat, lack of scares, unengaging story and drab voice acting sully the overall package.

Read full review

5.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2024

It would be a wise decision to visit Raccoon City Police Department or ISS Ishimura once again rather than discover mysteries of Derceto Manor.

Review in Russian | Read full review

5.5 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2024

Alone in the Dark marks a fine attempt at contemporary survival horror mechanics but is completely adrift with an incoherent narrative, dull design, and baffling tonal choices.

Read full review

5.5 / 10.0
Mar 18, 2024

Alone in the Dark has fumbled once again, with this reimagining circling the drain to a pit of mediocrity. Though the game itself and the environments can be beautiful, it doesn't take advantage of its star-studded cast nor does it tell a story that is remotely sensical or engaging. Always offering just the bare minimum of staples for the survival horror genre and nothing more, it's sad to see the grand daddy of the genre be a shell of its former self. Maybe Alone in the Dark should remain exactly like its namesake.

Read full review

5.5 / 10.0
Apr 21, 2024

Alone in the Dark had the potential to be a truly great game; I was really rooting for it. All the ingredients are present for a great cosmic horror story with interesting characters and a horror environment that could have been one of the best in years. If that’s all you want, then I would recommend picking this up on sale. However, the lacklustre gameplay, bugs, and weak horror segments bring this experience down. Maybe this franchise should be left Alone in the Dark.

Read full review

5 / 10
Mar 20, 2024

While it's great to witness the return of survival horror royalty, Alone in the Dark haphazardly follows modern genre trends where it once invented them. While it mostly succeeds at drawing players into a Lovecraftian mystery, it's hard to ignore the underbaked action elements used to patch these story beats together.

Read full review