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Alone in the Dark: Illumination

Alone in the Dark: Illumination

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Release Date: June 12, 2015

Adventure, TPP, Horror, TPS, Co-op, Shooters, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

Alone in the Dark: Illumination is the sixth major game of the Alone in the Dark series, which began between 1992 and 1995 with the cult trilogy developed by I-Motion. This time, however, a completely new studio - Pure - was chosen to develop a game from the fan-favorite series. The game takes place in a mining town of Lorwich, where four heroes will have to face the forces of evil.

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Alone in the Dark: Illumination for PC is the sixth game from the established survival horror series and the first one developed by Pure. The works of H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos inspired the game.

Plot

The game takes place in the town of Lorwich, northern Virginia. Once a prospering industrial centre, the town was destroyed by a mysterious flood, the cause of which cause was never found. There are many legends about this place and the surrounding mines, and people began to report some strange occurrences, allegedly involving evil forces and the Darkness. We play as one of the characters whose job is to find out what is goning on in Lorwich and stop the impending threat.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Pure

Publisher: Atari / Infogrames

Age restrictions: none

Game Series

Alone in the Dark: Illumination
Alone in the Dark: Illumination
Alone in the Dark: Illumination

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Alone in the Dark Game Series

A series of survival horror games, sometimes considered the protoplast of the entire genre. Over the years, the series has been handled by various development studios; Infogrames worked on its first three installments, and later it was developed by such teams as Darkworks, Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment, Pure FPS and Pieces Interactive. The first owner of the rights to the brand was Infogrames (later renamed Atari), but in 2018 they were sold to THQ Nordic.

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Minimum System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 6850 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1.

Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1536 MB GeForce 580 GTX/2 GB Radeon HD 6970 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1.

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Game Ratings for Alone in the Dark: Illumination Video Game.

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All Reviews: Mostly Negative (427)

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The main pros of the game

  • Nostalgic Appeal: Some users mention that if approached with the right mindset, the game can evoke nostalgia and provide a fun experience, especially when played with friends.
  • Character Variety: The inclusion of different characters, such as The Hunter (Theodore Carnby), is noted as a positive aspect, although opinions on their depth vary.

The main cons of the game

  • Poor Combat Mechanics: Many reviews highlight sluggish and unresponsive combat, lacking the impact and punch that players expect.
  • Outdated Graphics: The graphics are described as looking like an early Xbox 360 game, with low-resolution textures and poor visual effects.
  • Linear Level Design: The game features linear levels that feel repetitive, lacking variety and replay value.
  • Simplistic Enemy AI: Users criticize the enemy AI for being simplistic and buggy, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Bugs and Technical Issues: The game is described as unpolished and buggy, with players experiencing issues like soft-locking during gameplay.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Lack of Horror Elements: Users express disappointment that the game fails to deliver genuine horror, focusing instead on waves of enemies without the suspense or atmosphere typical of survival horror games.
  • Puzzles: Many fans of the original series miss the masterfully designed puzzles that were a hallmark of earlier games in the franchise.
  • Replay Incentives: There is a lack of content or incentives to encourage players to revisit completed levels, leading to a feeling of sameness throughout the game.
  • Co-op Experience: While co-op play is mentioned, it is not enough to redeem the overall experience, suggesting that the multiplayer aspect does not enhance the gameplay significantly.

Summary

  • Overall, "Alone in the Dark: Illumination™" is largely viewed negatively by users, with many considering it one of the worst entries in the series due to its numerous flaws and lack of engaging content.

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