Video Games
‘Alone in the Dark’ Now Available on PC, Consoles [Trailer]
Just in case you missed it, Pieces Interactive and THQ Nordic have unleashed the return of the granddaddy of Survival Horror today with Alone in the Dark. Your journey into Lovecraftian horror and madness begins on PC via Steam, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. Order now!
A reimagining of the 1992 Infogrames classic, Alone in the Dark is set in the gothic American south in the 1920’s, in the haunting Derceto Manor, where players take on the roles of Emily Hardwood and Edward Carnby, portrayed by Jodie Comer (FreeGuy, Killing Eve) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Hellboy). Together, they must unravel the disappearance of Emily’s uncle, delving deep into the secrets that shroud the manor’s dark past. Along with solving puzzles, you’ll have to confront the terrifying entities that inhabit the manor along the way to uncover the truth.
In case you need further convincing, you can check out Harrison’s take on Alone in the Dark. Harrison remarks that apart from some minor issues, the reimagining “clearly understands and respects its heritage”, and is one that you should definitely check out “if you have an affinity for classic survival horror.”
And yes, if you hardcore fans haven’t already done so, you can pick up the Digital Deluxe Edition of Alone in the Dark. Order now!
For more expanded content, you can also listen to SCP Archives‘ official podcast episode “Alone in the Dark” below.
Video Games
Inspired by 80s Slashers, Short Horror Experience ‘Dead Stop – No Vacancy’ Launches August 13 [Trailer]
Fresh from their work on last year’s Beneath, developer Camel 101 has announced that their next title, a short, standalone first-person horror experience in Dead Stop – No Vacancy, will launch on Steam on August 13. Accompanying the announcement is the release date trailer, which thanks to the narration, is appropriately hammy.
Players in No Vacancy step into the shoes of Nancy, a hard-edged investigative reporter whose journey to the town of Crestfall takes an unexpected turn. Stranded without directions or a GPS signal, she arrives at the remote Paradise Motel just as daylight begins to disappear. What initially appears to be an inconvenient stop soon becomes an investigation into the motel’s dark history, and whatever may be hiding beneath it.
No Vacancy is the first entry in Dead Stop, a new anthology of short, standalone horror games inspired by classic horror stories and unsettling places. In this case, the game takes inspiration from 80s slasher films.
Rather than relying on cutscenes to tell its story, No Vacancy‘s has the player discover the story through the various objects you examine in the game. As such, you’ll also be dealing with various environmental puzzles built around the motel’s dark history. Completing the vibe is the game’s throwback graphics, which don’t quite have the typical PS1-era aesthetic, but it’s enough to give you that old-school feel.
Ahead of the game’s launch, you can also check out the demo via the Steam page.