I’ve been a fan of survival horror titles for a long time, and I just completed the recent Alone in the Dark release from 2024. To me, this game is getting way less recognition than it really ought to. The atmosphere was captivating, the narrative kept me engaged, and the gameplay felt well-crafted. I often hear others discussing various horror games, but this one hardly ever comes up. Perhaps it’s due to the mixed reviews it received upon release or that players had different expectations. However, in my opinion, it offered everything I seek in a survival horror experience. The visuals were impressive, the sound effects were spooky, and it had that traditional horror essence that reminded me why I am drawn to this genre. Does anyone else feel that this game has been largely ignored by the gaming community?
Marketing was terrible but the game itself was solid. Definitely underrated compared to some overhyped releases.
I picked it up during a sale and was really impressed by how well they did. The marketing didn’t do the game justice, and a lot of people seem to have dismissed it because of past issues with the franchise. But honestly, it feels like a great comeback with some genuinely creepy moments that really stuck with me.
Yeah, it got buried under all the big releases this year. Sound design was fantastic though - actually made me jump a few times.
Yeah, timing sucked with all those other horror games releasing at once. Totally got buried, but you’re absolutely right - the atmosphere was perfect.
Yeah, franchise fatigue killed it. Everyone remembers the classics but got burned by all those mediocre sequels. Now when they see that name, people just assume it’s another cash grab and don’t even try it. Sucks because this one actually nailed the creepy mansion exploration perfectly.
Absolutely, the atmosphere and puzzles really brought back that classic horror feel for sure.