Story Breakdown: Alone in the Dark (PC & 3DO)

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Years before Resident Evil introduced the masses to survival horror, there was Alone in the Dark. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and released in 1992, the first game was a hit with both critics and horror-starved gamers looking to get lost in a spooky mansion. In honor of THQ Nordic acquiring the rights to the series, I wanted to spend a few minutes looking back at the 26 year old original. Turn back now if you don't want to know what happens next, because today we're going to spoil the story and ending for Alone in the Dark. This is Game Over: The Early Years!


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