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
Escape a Literal Hellhole in First-Person Survival Horror Title ‘Nature of Dread’ [Trailer]
Described as a nightmare “torn from the pages of Lovecraft, Nikolai Gogol, and Mikhail Bulgakov,” Nature of Dread is a newly-announced survival horror title coming to Steam. This sci-fi horror title has players fighting their way out of a nightmare deep within the northern wilderness, uncovering what has been buried under top-secret clearance for centuries.
The story for Nature of Dread that’s been revealed so far sees players awaken in the classified settlement of Hellhole in the northern forests. Built as humanity’s final defense in a war that has raged for over a millennium, the settlement was designed to contain an ancient evil. As these things go, in a desperate attempt to stop said evil, people tried to contain it, isolate it, and study it.
Ultimately, the military stepped in to do their usual cover-up routine, sealing the borders of the settlement off from the outside world and denying access. Unfortunately, things that were buried tend to have a habit of rising to the surface. Now you’ve been thrust into this centuries-old conflict, where you must decide how far you’re willing to go to protect what truly matters to you.
You’ll be facing off against the spawn of primordial evil, where these creatures learn, adapt, form packs, and change tactics the moment they sense your next move. Luckily, you’ll have plenty of weapons with which to fight these monstrosities, with the devs touting the game having a realistic weaponry system. Of course, since this is a survival horror title, you’ll need to be smart about your gear choices and manage your resources carefully in order to survive.