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The release of Alone in the Dark 1992 marked a significant milestone in the horror gaming genre, standing shoulder to shoulder with Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. Though the latter was out in 1996, the roots planted by Alone in the Dark four years prior can be traced distinctly throughout the eerie corridors of both Resident Evil and Silent Hill's inaugural titles.
Alone in the Dark 1992 was a huge hit at the time. However, as time passed, it somewhat disappeared, making room for new games from Capcom and Konami. However, many still love the original Alone in the Dark 1992. Now, the series is making a comeback with a reboot. The latest Alone in the Dark is set to be released on March 20, 2024, and fans are eager to know what's in store.
Are you curious about the original Alone in the Dark 1992 before the new horror game hits the scene? Let's look at why this classic title might still be worth playing again today.
Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.
Should newcomers play Alone In The Dark 1992 in 2024?
In this article, we cover a few reasons to determine if Alone in the Dark 1992 holds up to this day and if it is worth replaying or not.
1) Gameplay
As expected from a title that was released literally over three decades ago, the gameplay is not the strongest suit of Alone in the Dark 1992. It is slow and can often feel unresponsive. Your character will sluggishly walk across each room of the house, searching for clues as you try to avoid the dark entities roaming the corridors.
While the latest Alone in the Dark promotional gameplay footage has shown a modern third-person approach, its 1992 predecessor has dated mechanics. The camera angles are fixed and will transition very slowly when you change rooms.
These ancient mechanics can also be seen during the minimal action sequences that the game provides. You literally slap the face of the nightmarish creature out there to hunt you during combat sequences and watch them vaporize into bubbles. This can be hilarious at times.
There are also a few weapons that you will gain access to as you progress the story, but to say that they contribute to making the gameplay better would be a lie.
2) Graphics
Certainly, to no one's surprise, a title that came out in 1992 cannot compete with the cutting-edge realistic renders possible with the current-gen game engines. The textures are rough around the edges, and most of the backgrounds are static images projected onto surfaces. The graphics and lighting are bad because of the hardware restrictions of the 1990s.
Even if you compare Alone in the Dark 1992 with something from its era, such as the first Resident Evil game, you should notice a stark contrast. Capcom's 1996 horror title has a far superior lighting effect, with light from various sources projecting as intended. This gives the Spencer Mansion from Resident Evil a more eerie touch compared to the Derceto Manor of Alone in the Dark.
It's truly fascinating how much 3D game design and VFX have progressed over the last three decades, what with the transition of block characters to beautifully rendered models and lighting that can perfectly imitate real life.
3) Story
If you are a story connoisseur and love diving into the plot, Alone in the Dark 1992 might be the game for you. Its Lovecraftian horror themes are easily among the best, and they do not overwhelm you, as you also have your traditional monsters like ghouls and ghosts to battle.
The mystery intensifies as you crawl your way through each room, finding clues and hunting for weapons to survive the beasts roaming the Decerto Manor, with each hour getting increasingly difficult. Alone in the Dark 1992 provides the perfect blend for horror video game fans and is highly revered by its loyal playerbase for this reason.
Alone in the Dark 1992 is a title that unfortunately aged horribly. But if you can ignore the sluggish gameplay and do not judge a game by its visuals, give it a go and try to solve the mystery that haunts the corridors of the Decerto Manor.
Check out our other articles on the upcoming Alone in the Dark:
Alone in the Dark Requirements II Is Alone in the Dark a remake? II Is the game on Xbox Game Pass II Who are the Protagonists II Is the game on PS4 and PS5?
