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Makes the original AitD look like a masterpiece...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I rented this from gamefly.com before even thinking about buying it, and am I glad I did. I played the original Alone in the Dark on a pc in the early 90's. It was a classic - scary, challenging without being frustrating and good game play. Even though the graphics are without question better in this 2008 edition, the scare factor is gone. Possessed persons and creatures in the game (in the game so far, as I haven't finished it yet and probably won't) are not frightening, mood music is not well timed/done or overdone in places. Movement is choppy and difficult - there's no moving from a pivot position, you don't have the freedom of observing in all directions if you're not in first-person mode, and overall directional control with the left stick just isn't smooth as, say, in Assassin's Creed or Call of Duty 4. The motion sequences can be choppy and laggy/delayed. There is a long intro chapter you complete before the title screen comes up in the game and if you had to judge the game on that alone, you would likely not buy a copy for your Xbox 360 collection. You can't skip action/movie sequences so game play feels like it drags more than it already does. Checkpoints (they're like autosave points)are weird, as you'll have to often view the action sequences again before you can continue to play from a checkpoint. Characters feel "flat" (no personality).

I don't recommend paying $60 or even $50 for this game. Pick up a used copy for $20 if you can. I was incredibly disappointed with this game. Makes me miss the original dos version.

I agree with Paul Arellano's July 1, 2008 review of this game. I somewhat agree with reviewer N. Durham's point concerning a decent game marred by technical issues. But IMHO, with this many technical issues, I *do* consider it a part of the game experience and can't extract it out of the overall enjoyment factor.

A complete disappointment.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It is just incredible to see how the series that created the genre has been destroyed by the las installment.

The game is full of technical problems that prevent you from having any fun whatsoever. It had a super great potential but they blew it by releasing too early and not paying attention to the actual game play.

Graphics are very good but that does not save a game at all. This is the only reason it got 2 stars, to tell the artists that they are the only ones who did a good job.

This only tells you the state of the Video Game industry. These guys have almost no process in their development cycle and whatever little process they have it is done wrong. It is very possible that they put the developers to work 60+ hours a week just as they did to us in EA for Superman, which was another disappointment, though not even close to the level of failure this game is.

As for the game, well, simply don't buy it, it is going to be a real disappointment and a waste of your money. In spite of the industry being in complete development dippers, some companies still manage to crate good games, this unfortunately is not one of them. Rent it if you want to see it, just as I did after reading the reviews here and I am glad to have wasted only $5 instead of $60.

You have been warned.

a fairly good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: June 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

With the large number of 10/10 rated games, this is not one of them. With that said, I enjoyed playing this game. While I agree that there is not too much in the way of replay value, the lack of online play, and the slower pace of the game may turn off alot of people from playing it. The plot, unprecidented environmental interactions, and the puzzles make this game entertaining, and after all, that is why we play games in the first place. It is also worth mentioning that I did not run into ANY glitches while playing this game. I'm not sure if I can justify the average casual gamer paying $50 for this, but it is definetly a game that should be played because I see the revolutionary gameplay from this game comming back in future games.

Decent Graphics, Terrible Control.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've enjoyed a few of the other Alone in the Dark games, because of their horror/scary game-play that few games can achieve. This game has loads of potential, but doesn't come close to using it. The most irritating part of this game is the control. At times it is not bad, but when you are trying to fight off the little monsters, it is quite frustrating. Also there are many glitches or hiccups in the game that will cause you to throw the controller across the room. Here are the pros and cons...

Pros:
-Decent graphics, not great, but not bad.
-The sound effects and the soundtrack itself are very good.
-Storyline really isn't that bad. Not too detailed, but enough to keep you interested.

Cons:
-CONTROL!!! Not only when walking and fighting, but also while driving vehicles the control is not very good. Enough of a problem to make you not want to play it.
-GLITCHES! At times when running around when a lot else is going on, you can get stuck in corners, walls, objects and anything else. Very frustrating and sometime can somehow just cause the character to die.

Over-all, this game has some very good points, but because of the horrible control, it makes the game almost unbearable. If you are a huge fan of the other Alone in the Dark games you may get really into this due to the scary game-play, good soundtrack and decent spooky graphics. But I believe many will shy away from this game due to the control frustrations.

Bad camera and controls

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Graphics are decent, but camera makes the whole game annoying. You find yourself struggling with the controls and camera angles, and it just ruins the whole game.

Maybe worth 20 if on sale, certainly not worth 60!!! This game will annoy you though, lol.

Great Experience

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I know Im not alone when I say this game offers a whole new experience that deserves, at least, a rent. Since the game starts you get a chance to experiment with the abilities you will have through the rest of the game, the difference is that later on you will star finding new or different items to combine. This takes me to the inventory, which everyone seems to hate. I find the inventory to be excellent, many people hate the fact that the game doesnt pause when you open it but does the world pause when you go through the pockets of your jacket? Its suppose to be a survival horror kind of game. Besides its not even complicated, it doesnt take me more time in the game to change the batteries of my flashlight than what it takes in real life. The camera is not an issue either, its just different, and the fist-person view is like any other.
The graphics are probably the most amazing thing on the game, which may also have something to do with the soundtrack, together they make a beautiful combination. No problems with the save system. You also have a way to forward the story, so if you just dont like the part where you are playing or its too challenging you can just skip it. The story is intriguing and it reminds me of the movie "Cloverfield" although as the story progresses the similarities just banish.
Overall what I think its going on is that people are obsessed with Halo and Gears of War, they want every game to be a shooter. And honestly im tired of war games and other shooters, maybe because thats all the XBOX 360 offers, so if you are like me just give this game a chance, maybe even a rent. It may take Master Chief out of your mind for some time.
8/10

Amazing Scenario and Direction

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Despite all the justified negative reviews i still rate this game very possitively as the game cenematics, scenario and music all mixed together are simply amazing. This game cenematics is way better than a lot of hollywood movies i have seen.
The game gets pretty tough on episode 7 but before that everything is within limit. Controls and camera are not amazing and they might get annoying sometimes.
It is worth playing and i enjoyed most of my time in the game (excludig the 10+ hrs i spent to pass the 8 zombies in the train station in episode 7 :)).

Disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: June 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game have controls, camera and inventory management issues (for details read online reviews). It's a shame, so much technological achievements but no well implemented for the game playability. Wait for a price drops, an used copy, a bundle or a game patch (I doubt so).

doesn't worth the my money

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: July 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game isn't that bad at all, but i would wait for the price to go down because i pre-order this and pay the $60 and for this game is too much. It has it's pro and con, said on the reviews before, but if your not a tough gamer you can enjoy the game and it has an easy way to get point for the gamer tag.

Pretty solid game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I picked this game up a few monts ago when I had some spare money, and I most say I was pleasently suprised with it. I had heard a lot of bad things about it and was a little worried after I bought that it might be poor. Its basically a survival horror game with a fairly heavy gunplay feature thrown it with it. The game will frustrate you a lot, there are a lot of parts where you seem to be set up to fail multiple times before you figure out a specific pattern to use. With that said this is no COD4, Halo 3, or Bioshock, but it still brings much to the table that we have not seen in a while. This game is now $40, which is resonable if you have that much money on you.

Graphics 9.0 ( Top notch graphics )
Audio 6.5 ( You only hear enemies most of the time )
Achievements 8.5 ( easy 750-1000 )
Controls 7.0 ( Wasnt that bad to me )
Camera 6.5 ( Can be irritating at times )
Overall 8.5-9.0

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