Alone in the Dark 3

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Alone in the Dark 3 is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Infogrames and was released on December 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Alone in the Dark 3" follows Edward Carnby, a detective and gunslinger, as he investigates the disappearance of a film crew in Slaughter Gulch, a ghost town in the wild west. With up to 70 hours of gameplay, players must uncover clues, solve puzzles, and face off against trigger-happy souls in this shadowy, cursed environment. The game promises a thrilling and immersive western epic filled with suspense and action.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Alone in the Dark 3 features an interesting Western setting that adds a fresh twist to the series, blending horror with Wild West themes.
The game has improved controls and combat mechanics compared to its predecessor, making gameplay feel more polished and accessible.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic survival horror, with challenging puzzles and a unique atmosphere.

Many puzzles are convoluted and nonsensical, often requiring trial and error or a walkthrough to solve, which can be frustrating.
The combat remains clunky and can feel unbalanced, detracting from the overall experience.
The story is often confusing and lacks coherence, with a villain whose motivations are poorly explained and uninteresting.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Alone in the Dark 3" is described as confusing and poorly written, with a mix of bizarre elements such as a vision quest and cowboy zombies that contribute to its outlandishness. While some players found the narrative improvements over the second game enjoyable, many criticized it for being disjointed and lacking coherence, particularly regarding the villain's motivations and the overall plot progression. Despite its flaws, the game's weirdness provided a level of entertainment for some players.
- “Probably the most fun I had playing an Alone in the Dark game, though the story is super weird and written pretty badly. It was the most fun simply because of how weird and outlandish it was. Playing as a cougar was hilarious, and the movement and combat are basically the same as the first two, just slightly better. I also like the way all three games have zombies, and in this one, it's cowboy zombies, lmao.”
- “Then there is the story; at first, it was a simple ghost town story, but as you play through it, it goes off the rails and gets more confusing, especially regarding the villain and his plan.”
- “Like yeah, the story is kind of weird, whatever.”
- “I'd say the story was mostly all over the place.”
- “Then there is the story; at first it was a simple ghost town story, but as you play through it goes off the rails and gets more confusing, especially regarding the villain and his plan.”
- “So with all that out of the way, Alone in the Dark 3 is not a very good game, with too many puzzles that did not make sense, a story that’s all over the place, and a boring, uninteresting villain.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are praised for their nostalgic retro vibe and impressive quality, particularly in 4K, which enhances the experience significantly. However, some users note that the lack of detail can hinder usability, making it difficult to distinguish interactable items from the background. While the visuals create a great atmosphere, there are calls for remasters of older titles due to their dated graphics.
- “Graphically it looks best, sounds best, controls best, and has the best cutscenes.”
- “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.”
- “First, like AITD2, it relies heavily on visual clues, but the graphics don't have the detail to help you, and it's hard to tell which are 'interactable items' and which are just background.”
- “I would love to see a remaster of the first three games, as the only negative point is that the graphics are too dated to the point I had to follow a guide for a large portion of the game because you can't see where items are within the game world.”
- “Loving the 4K graphics makes GTA and Witcher look bad, ahahah.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as mediocre overall, but it effectively contributes to a creepy atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression. While there are notable differences in the soundtrack between the European and American versions, the sound design enhances the game's chilling experience.
- “Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music are so creepy that it actually gives me chills to this day.”
- “The soundtrack is mediocre.”
- “There was only a CD version, albeit there were some differences in voices and the ending song between the European and American versions.”
- “Yeah, maybe the music and voice differences aren't regional but rather related to the Windows/DOS versions.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a blend of western themes and horror elements, with a focus on dark secrets and an alleged curse in a California ghost town. While some reviews note a shift from traditional atmospheric horror to mildly spooky settings with quirky zombie transformations, the original installment is praised for its exceptional graphics, chilling sounds, and immersive survival horror experience.
- “The first is still hands down the most atmospheric and survival-horror.”
- “Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music are so creepy that it actually gives me chills to this day.”
- “This California ghost town harbors dark secrets and an alleged curse, creating an atmosphere that blends western themes with horror elements.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily combat-focused and has been refined compared to its predecessor, with improvements in stealth sections that enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that there are still significant issues that detract from the gameplay quality.
- “Sadly, they screwed up gameplay itself once again.”
- “While the series' combat-oriented gameplay remains a central focus, it is notably more refined than its predecessor.”
- “Gameplay in this game is similar to the second part, but there are no bad stealth sections, only the good stuff.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its bizarre and outlandish elements, such as playing as a cougar and encountering cowboy zombies, which adds a comedic twist to the experience. While the story may be poorly written, the absurdity of the gameplay and its quirky features contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Probably the most fun I've had playing an Alone in the Dark game. Though the story is super weird and written pretty badly, it was the most fun simply because of how weird and outlandish it was. Playing as a cougar was hilarious, and the movement and combat are basically the same as the first two, just slightly better. I also like the way all three games have zombies, and in this one, it's cowboy zombies! LMAO.”
- “Isn't technology funny?”