Alone in the Dark gets better controls, new action scene

by Andrew Yoon { Aug 22nd 2008 at 9:30AM }

It looks like the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark really is getting quite a significant revamp. A number of changes have been chronicled at Gamespot, with the game's major changes coming from the controls. Edward, the game's lead protagonist is now more agile, being able to move around in a quicker less "tank-like" manner. A new camera will make things easier to see -- expect players to die less frequently on the PS3 thanks to the easier controls and improved camera.

But that's not all. The innovative inventory system still returns, but players can now quickly select items with the D-Pad. Driving has also been far improved, with much more realistic suspension. Your female companion will scream directions during the much-too-confusing driving segments, assisting players greatly. Finally, the PS3 version will also get an added scene in the game's sixth act that takes place in the subway. "It involves a subway train, a large enemy, and lots of explosives--we'll say no more about it for now, for fear of spoiling it for you."

Will all these changes help improve the overall experience on the PS3? We're hopeful. Expect more before the game's release in November.

Gallery: Alone in the Dark Inferno

Tags: alone-in-the-dark, atari, lgc08, survival-horror

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

SolidOtacon @ Aug 22nd 2008 9:50AM

Andrew you might be interasted in that :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-LLqnfcCI

Eric E @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:37AM

You should tell people what your linking,
[Its a NES emulator able to run on the ps3s video playback but w/ no sound]
But there should be a message board system here.

LordAbsu @ Aug 22nd 2008 9:54AM

Wow... sounds like quite the overhaul.

I hope this significant tweaking makes the game worth playing.

/dares to dream

Mr.ESC @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:44AM

The game is already worth playing but this is going to make it great.

reson8er @ Aug 22nd 2008 9:58AM

I would be great if the broken bits were fixed. This game was not on my radar, but after playing Siren, if they can patch this up to the point of being good, I'd consider it.

strike @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:14AM

The story is all there, it was just the small problems which let it down. I wouldn't mind giving it another chance, if it scored over 6/10 in most reveiws.

dicknjane @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:24AM

im glad the PS3 fixes are coming to the 360 through an update. i may get it for the PS3, but now i doubt it.

sean @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:25AM

WOO!! go phil give PS3 the better version lol. any trophy support? hopefully there will be

ryan @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:11AM

a patch is also coming to the 360 version.

ryan @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:19AM

better version? not that much better with the 360 getting a patch. would be interesting to see that subway level tho.

Devin @ Aug 22nd 2008 12:50PM

There will no trophies. Where's the love Phil? Where's the love...?

Eric E @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:35AM

This is bumped back up to being on my rental queue, but its still at the bottom. This is a stellar lineup this season, glitchy games need not apply.
Its up to you reviewers to tell us how they did. Phil Harrison wouldn't let the game out on his system w/o fixing it up.

NightHawk @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:00AM

Good work Phil all is going according to plan, Phil destroyed the other versions so tat the Ps3 would SHINE
muhahahahah muhahah*cough*

ryan @ Aug 22nd 2008 11:19AM

dude, the 360 is getting patched. they only screwed up because it needed more time before the 360 deadline.

plus reviews of the game were so bad they went and fixed them for the PS3 version and ended up fixing them for the 360 in the form of a patch.