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 17th 2008 3:04PM gLitterbug said
I still remember when they had Deus Ex 2 in development and said that. Sounded like - "All our lights are dynamic and you can manipulate them to your advantage, hide in their shadows and all that cool stuff, as we now have the computing power to do such things."
Then the game released with a unified ammo system. You can imagine what happened to the lights...
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Then the game released with a unified ammo system. You can imagine what happened to the lights...
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:59AM Some Guy said
grenade + sticky tape + gas line = profit.
hope there is some gun mods, really crazy stuff off of the monsters bodies and whatnot. and if there is allies, you definetly have to be able to give em a prick with the knife.
hope there is some gun mods, really crazy stuff off of the monsters bodies and whatnot. and if there is allies, you definetly have to be able to give em a prick with the knife.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:21AM (Unverified) said
This game will probably rival Resident Evil 5.. I'm so pumped for it. I'm not one for horror games, but certain realistic Survival-Horrors really strike my fancy.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:25AM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Oh wow. The gameplay looks fucking sick.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:34AM (Unverified) said
It looks interesting but I won't be getting it. For two reasons:
1. They delayed the PS3 version so I can't respect the developer.
2. When I saw it was third-person, I was like, cool.....but when you actually shoot it goes to first-person view.....not for me. I could overlook the delay part since they are probably trying to make the PS3 version just as good as the others or better....but I don't want a horror game with FP view....
1. They delayed the PS3 version so I can't respect the developer.
2. When I saw it was third-person, I was like, cool.....but when you actually shoot it goes to first-person view.....not for me. I could overlook the delay part since they are probably trying to make the PS3 version just as good as the others or better....but I don't want a horror game with FP view....
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 11:26AM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Those are two of the dumbest reasons not to get this game.
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:57PM NukeAssault said
Actually you can manually switch from first to third person. You can play in third all you want i guess.
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:43AM (Unverified) said
So it's Doom3 with special tools?
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:47AM darkinchworm said
The "Real World/Road Rules" joke just about killed me.
:P
:P
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 4:17AM (Unverified) said
Interesting gameplay
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 5:22AM mundox said
sticky tape + sticky tape = total ownage
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 5:35AM (Unverified) said
Don't these games suck. Why the excitement?
No masturbation.
No masturbation.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 6:53AM (Unverified) said
Obviously the graphics on the PS3/360/PC version of this game is going to be far superior to the Wii, but I really hope they push the Wii graphics a bit.
Also, I hope they keep most of the features that you see in this demo.
I guess time will tell. I'm half expecting a much shitter version or a big delay on the Wii game.
Also, I hope they keep most of the features that you see in this demo.
I guess time will tell. I'm half expecting a much shitter version or a big delay on the Wii game.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 10:51AM (Unverified) said
Half expecting? Is the other half of you delirious?
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:18AM LaughingTarget said
How long until someone licenses this engine out for a MacGuyver game? Taking bets.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:23AM LaughingTarget said
Taking bets on when someone licenses this game out for The MacGuyver Adventures.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
Obviously the graphics on the PS3/360/PC version of this game is going to be far superior to the Wii, but I really hope they push the Wii graphics a bit.
Also, I hope they keep most of the features that you see in this demo.
I guess time will tell. I'm half expecting a much shitter version or a big delay on the Wii game.
Also, I hope they keep most of the features that you see in this demo.
I guess time will tell. I'm half expecting a much shitter version or a big delay on the Wii game.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 8:13AM (Unverified) said
did anyone else notice the lady at the end sang "messaging congress" at the end.. lol
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 9:39AM imurray said
For me, it looks like a solid game. They have a few things to refine (obviously, or else they'd be releasing it now), but overall it looks fun as hell. They really took great attention to detail as far as things like in-game interactions between different materials, as well as the spectacular use of light.
I know we'll probably all be using the same amount of sticky tape if not more when we play the game, but it won't seem like we're using as much since every other word out of our mouths won't be "sticky tape" in an oddly fem-asculine voice.
I know we'll probably all be using the same amount of sticky tape if not more when we play the game, but it won't seem like we're using as much since every other word out of our mouths won't be "sticky tape" in an oddly fem-asculine voice.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 10:05AM shibathedog said
What kind of tape isn't sticky?
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 12:41PM (Unverified) said
Am i the only one who noticed the gas fluid the first time was coming out of his ass? I watched it with the volume off the first time and my instant reaction was "What the fuck..."
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 9:35PM CommentSystem said
it was in his hand and he had the bottle pointing backwards....i know, i had the same reaction.
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Posted: Feb 17th 2008 1:34PM Brucie B said
Wow Wasn't even interested in this game, till I saw that demo!!! Can't wait to see more!!
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 2:42PM Fox318 said
I'm gonna pick this up. It looks good so far.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 3:07PM fco said
I just hope they manage to retain the scary felling I used to have while playing the first one.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 3:41PM mundox said
sticky tape = pure awesomeness
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 3:45PM Turles said
This game is just filled with gimmicks that will get old fast.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 3:54PM hvnlysoldr said
Wii is two GameCubes sticky taped together.
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:42PM laserboyjc said
the lighting looks wonderful, but why can't we get away from hair that looks like a plastic wig? If we look at main characters so much, why don't developers try to make them look better? Anyhow, looks interesting, but the inventory system, neat as it seems, gives me concern that it will be filling up the screen every ten seconds. Maybe they used it so much to show it off, but I seriously hope you don't need to recur to it for every other action in the game...
Posted: Feb 17th 2008 7:46PM llllFlREBlRDllll said
Nice, looks very promising. I hope Atari doesn't screw this game up and make it suck in the end, or else I'll hate Atari for ruining a good premise like this.
Also, I'm wondering what would happen if you mix sticky tape with Battletoads...
Also, I'm wondering what would happen if you mix sticky tape with Battletoads...
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 12:10PM (Unverified) said
Real life? shooting a plastic bottle of flammable liquid won't set it on fire, let alone blow it up.....
As for the super strong sticky tape, the whole place was specular mapped to fck, looks like it's all covered in gel, well done.
As for the super strong sticky tape, the whole place was specular mapped to fck, looks like it's all covered in gel, well done.
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