Alone in the Dark tech demo shows gameplay, actual enemies
by Griffin McElroy 
on Feb 16th 2008 9:00PM
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Finally, the rumors that the latest chapter in the Alone in the Dark series would be completely devoid of all life have been squelched by a tech demo for the game, released today. Not only does the video show off the intriguing "Real World Rules" engine (not to be confused with the Real World/Road Rules engine), it gives a small (okay, minuscule) sampling of some of the enemies you'll be going toe to toe with as you wander through Central Park like an acid-addled tourist.
Alright, we're done making fun of this game. Between the gorgeous lighting, the innovative inventory management system, and the seemingly endless weapon creation capabilities the game will provide, we must say that our interest is piqued. Hopefully the next episode in the series of tech demos will shed light on further Macgyverisms.
Reader Comments (89)
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 10:58PM NaeemTHM said
Give it a shot? Good sir, I dare say this game has made it's way into my top 5 games I NEED this year.
What a fantastic demo. The lighting and graphics are almost TOO good to be real. And that innovative inventory system is just want a survival horror genre needed. RE5 has a poop load to deliver now.
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What a fantastic demo. The lighting and graphics are almost TOO good to be real. And that innovative inventory system is just want a survival horror genre needed. RE5 has a poop load to deliver now.
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:24PM Premature ejaculation man said
What platform is this game going on? It looks crazy good!
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:37PM (Unverified) said
surely with those graphics the only console capable of handling that is the wii.
Just kidding, it's ps3/360 pretty sure
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Just kidding, it's ps3/360 pretty sure
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:07AM (Unverified) said
Don't forget the PC version.
This game looks fantastic!!
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This game looks fantastic!!
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:34PM gLitterbug said
I find it amusing how things in the game are working more like real life, with fire and all that, but all of a sudden you have that sticky tape that is seemingly magic and sticks to all kinds of stuff like it's nobodys business.
The only thing that worries me about the game though is their mention of lost and 24 and episodic feel.
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The only thing that worries me about the game though is their mention of lost and 24 and episodic feel.
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:36PM (Unverified) said
This better come out on PC so we get a chance to play with the engine.
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:40PM (Unverified) said
looks really badass. My dreams of playing as MacGyver (sort of) can finally come true
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Posted: Feb 18th 2008 1:19AM (Unverified) said
speaking of MacGyver did you notice how she says inventory...INVENTory. Like an inventory only you get to invent stuff
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 9:57PM (Unverified) said
This shows a lot of promise, actually.
Keep up the good work Atari!
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Keep up the good work Atari!
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 10:56PM (Unverified) said
I know i screamed it after beating Custer's Revenge
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 10:26PM (Unverified) said
I gotta say that I really like the "Inside of the coat" inventory screen, that's a pretty awesome idea. Reminds me of the Merchant from RE4 =) Lets hope there's a little bit more sticky tape in the final version though.
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 11:15PM (Unverified) said
Actually the "inside the coat" thing kind of made me think of that guy from sesame street. You know..."Psssst. Wanna buy a Q?" If only that muppet were selling sticky tape...
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:08AM (Unverified) said
Lets put the sticky tape on the cowbell for added damage. :D
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 11:05PM waynski1457 said
could not have said it better myself. this vid surprised the hell out of me because of how good it is.
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 11:18PM (Unverified) said
Since when does shooting a bottle of fuel cause an explosion? I don't really mind it, but I think they might want to change the name of their engine.
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 11:25PM (Unverified) said
There's also the matter of the very tidy, straight line of liquid on the floor when you chuck a leaky bottle through the air. ^.^
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:02AM ThornedVenom said
The closest random fact I know about that matter comes from what I had learned from Mythbusters one day, basically about shooting a tank of gas and making it explode with a handgun.
Handguns couldn't pierce the tank, and rifles punctured holes and let the gas escape. It only blew up with huge incendiary rounds from a freakin huge military machinegun turret.
In other words, blowing up that bottle of fuel by shooting it is not likely at all, unless you have HUGE incendiary rounds firing at a rapid rate from a turret.
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Handguns couldn't pierce the tank, and rifles punctured holes and let the gas escape. It only blew up with huge incendiary rounds from a freakin huge military machinegun turret.
In other words, blowing up that bottle of fuel by shooting it is not likely at all, unless you have HUGE incendiary rounds firing at a rapid rate from a turret.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 5:32AM (Unverified) said
Except that wasn't a tank of gas.
However, even if it does explode (and it most certainly would), (a) it wouldn't have nearly the same amount of explosive power, and (b) it wouldn't be as flashy (remember, flashy explosions are generally 100% hollywood effects). Granted, it might be ably to do some damage to the rat it's stickied on, but by itself, it'll barely leave scorch marks on anything not in direct contact. The bullet would do more damage on direct application to flesh.
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However, even if it does explode (and it most certainly would), (a) it wouldn't have nearly the same amount of explosive power, and (b) it wouldn't be as flashy (remember, flashy explosions are generally 100% hollywood effects). Granted, it might be ably to do some damage to the rat it's stickied on, but by itself, it'll barely leave scorch marks on anything not in direct contact. The bullet would do more damage on direct application to flesh.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:41AM (Unverified) said
yeah and the premise of having monsters in the game? I mean come on can you be MORE unrealistic Atari? Seriously
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:43AM (Unverified) said
And adding monsters to the game? I mean come on Atari, could you be more unrealistic? Seriously.
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:33AM somesthetic said
I'm guessing you watched it with the volume turned down?
they were referring to the narrator.
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they were referring to the narrator.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:03AM ThornedVenom said
Completely gorgeous, I love how the lighting becomes and integral part of the gameplay (since it's often neglected).
But damn, that was overabuse of sticky tape.
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But damn, that was overabuse of sticky tape.
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