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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).
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The Alone in the Dark series goes back a long way (even pre-dating the Resident Evil franchise) in terms of pioneering the survival horror genre, with this new installment kind of being a re-boot for the series. Once again filling the shoes of paranormal investigator Edward Carnby, Alone in the Dark finds Carnby caught in the middle of an apocalyptic event while investigating strange happenings in Central Park. The first thing you'll notice is that Alone in the Dark boasts some wonderfully creepy and spooky environments that drip with eerie atmosphere. In fact, the areas are so well designed that you'll often find yourself admiring your surroundings while dodging demons and beasts. The game looks good in general as well, despite a few graphical glitches that occur, while the game's solid score adds to the overall survival horror atmosphere. What's really sad about Alone in the Dark is that the game's potential to be something special is marred by technical issues. Namely, just moving around can be a chore. The control issues that present themselves during combat and puzzle solving only add layers of frustration to the game, which is a crying shame. Despite it's flaws, Alone in the Dark does present some innovation in terms of it's item inventory use and some dramatic moments that will jolt you out of your chair. The game's story is intriguing, and there are some great lighting effects too. All in all, Alone in the Dark is a worthwhile trip that could have been something truly great, but in the end is brought down thanks to it's technical issues. Still, for survival horror fans, Alone in the Dark is definitely worth a look.
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This game is very ambitious and stunning to look at; The locations and scenarios are impressive, but to me the game fails to deliver on the fun factor. I found myself either bored or frustrated half the time, and didn't really find it scary either. I have considered the possibility that after so many years of console gaming, it is harder to find something fresh and something that really grabs me. The first person control works the best, but the 3rd person is somewhat of a nightmare, esp in the era of 'next-gen'. Hand to hand combat is awkward, and while this game is very beautiful to look at, it just wasn't enjoyable. In many ways it reminded me of Condemned 2, which was also very hit and miss; But that's just me. It should also be noted that I have little to no tolerance for a game that doesn't control well. Decent story and voice acting, but the visuals are the best thing this game has going for it. Playable, but a mixed experience.
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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.
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Okay let me first state that this is a thinking man's survival horror, not a balls to the wall action title. You should expect exploration, puzzle solving, story, dark atmosphere and some scares/suspenseful moments. Where this AITD differs from its predecessors is the level of story telling and the inclusion of some action sequences that usually start run of the mill casual and suddenly jump forward when you start to get comfortable, but the major action sequences are heart racing and challenging ( i.e. Racing full speed through a collapsing New York City while an primordial evil tries to tear the very street out from underneath you, or platforming your way around the outside of a burning New York sky rise while it collapses around you.).
As far as control goes, AITD has two different scemes: FPS (which works fine) and an over the back camera (A little frustrating). You can switch between the two at will, which lessens the hurt of the camera issues. While fighting with a me lee weapon, the camera fixes itself behind your back, but it pulls back to give you a wider viewing area. You control the me lee weapons with the right stick in this situation, pulling it one way, then another to get the desired swing; You can also lock on to a desired enemy in order to strafe him. This in my opinion is not too bad, and definitely a step up from traditional SvH combat.
The ability to combine items on the fly (Two sided tape, flamible oil) opens up a lot of combos for combat and puzzle solving (Take the taped oil, puncture it an toss it where you want it, then light the oil trail on fire) This definitely adds to the strategy department here,and allows for creative ways to solve your problems.
The story telling is taken up a noche, and is on par with many of the current Gen games in that area, the graphics are beautiful, and the ability to finally bash down the infamous indestructible locked door that has plagued gaming for nigh over a decade or more are all nice features that update traditional SvH for the current Gen. The music is spectacular whether its your mood setting background for SvH segments, the sudden dangerous shift for fight sequences, or the Hauntingly beautiful choir music that sets the pace for the major action sequences.
What blows me away the most is the presentation of AITD. Combining all the best elements of Survival Horror, dark atmosphere, rich story telling, mystery, amazing action segments, and some disturbing enemies, accompanied by one of the most beautiful sound tracks in gaming history, this game is a solid title that is a good buy.
Again I state this is not a Balls to the Wall action game. If thats what you want, go play Halo or Gears of War. This is a solid SvH with Appropriately placed action segments that help keep the pace of the game from going stale. This game is 4 stars easily. I would give it 5, but there are occasional glitches, but they are forgivable.
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