Alone in the Dark 2

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In "Alone in the Dark 2," you play as private investigator Edward Carnby, who must rescue a kidnapped girl from the dangerous leader of a gang of bootleggers, One Eyed Jack. The rescue mission takes place in a huge California mansion filled with perilous traps and enemies. To survive, players must navigate through the dark environment, acquiring weapons like a 38 Special and a machine gun to defeat enemies and progress through the story. Good luck - you'll need it, as you're on your own in this terrifying adventure.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting story that blends themes of pirates, voodoo, and gangsters, which some players found enjoyable.
The graphics and sound design have seen improvements, with some players appreciating the background art and the overall aesthetic.
The puzzles, while sometimes cryptic, can be fun and challenging, providing moments of satisfaction when solved.

The game significantly shifts away from the horror elements of the first installment, focusing more on action and combat, which many players found disappointing.
Combat mechanics are frustrating, with enemies capable of stun-locking players and poor hit detection leading to a challenging experience.
The controls and camera angles remain clunky, making navigation and aiming difficult, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
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The story is a bizarre mix of themes including ghost pirates, voodoo, and gangsters, which some players find charming despite the departure from the original's horror elements. While it offers a swashbuckling adventure with fun puzzles and combat, many reviewers criticize it for being convoluted, lacking depth, and failing to deliver the atmospheric tension of its predecessor. Overall, the narrative is seen as entertaining yet confusing, with a noticeable emphasis on action over storytelling.
- “The story involves ghost pirates, voodoo, gangsters, and Christmas, which is a very strange blend of themes, but somehow it works.”
- “The story is more swashbuckling adventure instead of Lovecraftian horror, and the combat will really wear on you sometimes, but it’s still a charming and enjoyable game.”
- “The story's ridiculous, but still kind of neat.”
- “Convoluted story (in a bad way), too much fighting and lack of horror element.”
- “Even story wise this is more lacking than the original, the few moments of story are just info dumps and very little lore is available to back up the plot unlike the first entry.”
- “Additionally, there isn't much in the way of being truly scary when it comes to the story and atmosphere, especially with most of the game being Christmas themed and raiding a house full of gangsters rather than a haunted mansion.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The atmosphere in "Alone in the Dark 2" has been widely criticized for its departure from the horror elements and tension that defined its predecessor, with many reviewers noting a shift towards action and combat over atmospheric storytelling. While the game features unique settings and memorable music, it lacks the creepy ambiance and Lovecraftian themes that fans expected, resulting in a less immersive experience. Overall, players seeking the chilling atmosphere of the original may find this installment disappointing.
- “Still, the setting of the game along with its atmosphere and music, despite being completely different from the rest of the series, are still quite unique and memorable.”
- “Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music so creepy that it actually gives me chills to this day.”
- “While there's still a mansion, underground caverns, and now a hedge maze to explore, some of the atmosphere has been lost.”
- “The original creator of the series wasn't involved in the development of this game, so that's most likely the reason for the extreme departure from the previous game's atmosphere and design.”
- “The story is pretty cool and interesting, despite them sadly ditching the heavy horror atmosphere and Lovecraftian mythos.”
- “However, I feel the atmosphere pales in comparison to the original.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay of this sequel has shifted significantly towards combat, diverging from the traditional survival horror mechanics, which may alienate some players. While it incorporates puzzles, the removal of the "search" mechanic and the reliance on janky mechanics lead to a frustrating experience, especially for those unfamiliar with its quirks. Overall, the game is seen as a flawed attempt that struggles to balance its new focus with the expectations of the franchise.
- “This sequel brings a significant change in gameplay focus.”
- “Her gameplay is quite different from Edward's, since the latter tends to rely on brute force and physical combat.”
- “The gameplay consists of puzzles and combat, which is regrettably prevalent in the beginning but becomes more bearable with progress.”
- “It technically plays like an early survival horror title but doesn't blend in with the action-oriented gameplay at all.”
- “Alone in the Dark 2 is a terrible sequel and, while very much a product of its time that it's easy to be forgiving towards due to its age, remains a complete trainwreck to play, rife with terrible gameplay, bugs, and crashes.”
- “As the game takes place over many screens, this is going to clearly be a slog for anyone who isn't an expert in its janky mechanics.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
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The graphics of "Alone in the Dark 2" receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a downgrade compared to the first game, while others appreciate the nostalgic retro vibe and improved background animations. Although the visuals are considered atmospheric and effective for their time, many feel they remain dated and do not significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, while there are slight improvements, the graphics do not seem to justify the game's shift towards a more action-oriented approach.
- “The visuals are very nostalgic, great retro vibe.”
- “Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music so creepy that it actually gives me chills till this day.”
- “Background graphics are really good this time, better than before, because the artists gave them love with animations.”
- “Alone in the Dark 2 is a downgrade and less fun than the first game, and despite coming out about 2 years after the first one, the graphics look worse.”
- “There is, however, a slight improvement to the graphics, but not enough to convince me to keep playing.”
- “Since the engine is the same as in Alone in the Dark 1, the graphics and controls haven't changed much.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its uniqueness and memorable quality, while others find it inconsistent and distracting. Despite criticisms of the overall atmosphere and gameplay, the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, offering a mix of engaging themes that, while different from the series' previous entries, still contribute positively to the experience.
- “The OST of this game is absolutely great.”
- “Still, the setting of the game along with its atmosphere and music, despite being completely different from the rest of the series, are still quite unique and memorable.”
- “Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music so creepy that it actually gives me chills to this day.”
- “What I got: pirates, circus music, and one of the worst opening levels I've ever played.”
- “On top of that, it's barely a horror game; the Lovecraftian beasts and themes have been thrown out--replaced by pirates, brightly lit rooms, and circus music.”
- “Almost entirely lacking in atmosphere, a constant medley of seemingly random music files clanging away in the background.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, including broken hit boxes and combat animations, which significantly hinder gameplay. Many users have experienced crashes and dead-end scenarios due to these issues, making combat frustrating and unreliable.
- “Fighting one enemy even at full health can be a nightmare due to broken hit boxes, broken weapons, terrible combat animations, and glitches/crashes.”
- “It's full of glitches too!”
- “Glitches that can put you into a dead end.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the prevalence of gun-wielding enemies that make combat feel repetitive and drawn out.
- “A lot of enemies have guns, leading to tedious combat.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which is frustrating.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be light-hearted and more prominent than in its predecessor, contributing to an overall adventurous tone rather than a focus on survival horror.
- “More of an adventure game than survival horror, and it has a lighter and more humorous tone than the previous game.”

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