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- Alone in the Dark Trilogy [1997] [Video Game – IBM PC Compatible]
Alone in the Dark Trilogy
I-Motion combined the Alone in the Dark titles into one game: The Alone in the Dark Trilogy, a compilation featuring all three previous series titles. In the first Alone in the Dark, you assume the persona of either detective Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, niece to the recently deceased Jeremy Hartwood to explore the Derceto mansion to unearth its secrets and horrors. In Alone in the Dark 2, you again take on the role of detective Carnby to rescue a little girl named Grace Saunders. This time, the action takes place in "Hell's Kitchen," a mansion claimed by gangsters and monsters. In Alone in the Dark 3, you, again as super sleuth Edward Carnby, head out west to the Mojave desert and a ghost town called "Slaughter Gulch," where a film crew has mysteriously vanished. Use your experience and reputation for detective skills to find them. ~ Joshua Romero, All Game Guide
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Product Details
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| Release Date: | 1996 |
| Platform: | Macintosh |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Style: | Survival Horror |
Review
From the first hit classic, through the disappointing sequel, and even to the great third title, the Alone in the Dark series has always been popular enough to earn a good following. This popularity drove Interplay and I-Motion to release a compilation disc featuring all three hit titles.While each game in the series features gameplay a step above the previous title, few flaws that carry from title to title were never fully resolved. The first and foremost problem is camera angles, a common problem for this genre. The 'cinematic' camera angles do serve the purpose of providing a feeling of suspense and paranoia, but there are instances where the camera makes it almost impossible to get a good feel of where you are in relation to the room or in proportion to your enemies. The other nagging issue is the control. Using weapons and items are simple enough, but evading your enemies when you're out of ammo is a very different issue. Carnby moves as if he is crippled, leading to some unnecessary deaths.
Graphically, the games have been fairly good even if character models have always retained a certain degree of blockiness about them. However, the backgrounds, containing a great deal of detail, have been a highlight of the series.
Another highlight is the audio. While the voice-overs can be extremely dull and emotionless, the music and sound effects are very moody and atmospheric, giving enough suspense and fright to present a package sure to please fans of the genre and making Alone in the Dark Trilogy a great buy, no matter what kind of gamer you are. I-Motion has always been about quality products, and this trilogy is a testament to that dedication. ~ Joshua Romero, All Game Guide
Credits
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| I-Motion, Inc. | Developer |
| Interplay Productions, Inc. | Manufacturer/Publisher |
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