Alone in the Dark 3
- December 13, 2016
- Infogrames
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Alone in the Dark 3 features an interesting Wild West setting that adds a fresh twist to the series.
- The game has improved controls and combat mechanics compared to its predecessor, making gameplay feel more polished.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic survival horror games.
- Many puzzles are illogical and require trial and error, often leading to frustration.
- Combat remains clunky and unresponsive, making encounters feel tedious and unsatisfying.
- The story is convoluted and lacks coherence, detracting from the overall experience.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in "Alone in the Dark 3" is described as a mix of improvements and confusion, featuring a wild west theme that offers a more coherent narrative compared to its predecessors, despite being riddled with bizarre elements and a convoluted plot. While some players appreciated the quirky aspects and the inclusion of cowboy zombies, many found the storytelling to be poorly executed and overly complicated, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as entertainingly weird but ultimately lacking in clarity and depth.
“Still, there are some definite improvements to the other games, including a different setting from ghost pirates, a better story with more cutscenes and set pieces, the inclusion of difficulty options, and great music that doesn’t get too repetitive.”
“The wild west theme and the story as a whole form a more coherent narrative this time around.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic retro vibe and impressive visuals, while others criticized the lack of detail that hindered usability and item interaction. Many noted that the graphics were impressive for their time, contributing to a great atmosphere, but some felt they were dated and could benefit from a remaster. Despite the visual strengths, usability issues were a recurring concern, impacting the overall experience.
“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.”
“The graphics and gameplay haven't changed much, except that it's literally dark again and more akin to a horror game.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as amazing and atmospheric, contributing to a creepy experience, while others find it mediocre and not particularly memorable. Overall, it enhances the gameplay and story, though there are noted differences in versions across regions.
“Not bad, pretty nice story, gameplay is alright (especially the part where you turn into a jaguar at the end!), and the music, as usual, is amazing.”
“Still, there are some definite improvements to the other games, including a different setting from ghost pirates, a better story with more cutscenes and set pieces, and great music that doesn’t get too repetitive.”
“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.”
“The sounds and music are so creepy that they actually give me chills to this day.”
“There was only a CD version, although there were some differences in voices and the ending song between the European and American versions.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with combat being more refined than in previous installments, and some players enjoying the transformation mechanics and improved stealth sections. However, others criticize the clunky controls and camera issues reminiscent of older titles, leading to frustrations in item navigation and combat. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by persistent flaws.
“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.”
“Not bad, pretty nice story, gameplay is alright, especially the part where you turn into a jaguar at the end, and the music, as usual, is amazing.”
“Gameplay is as you’d expect if you played the older Alone in the Dark games, with clunky tank controls that work okay for the most part, aside from some issues with finding items and fighting enemies due to camera angles.”
“The graphics and gameplay haven't changed much, except that it's literally dark again and more akin to a horror game.”
“Sadly, they screwed up gameplay itself once again.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a blend of western themes and horror elements, with a focus on a cursed California ghost town. While some reviews note a decline in atmospheric horror, the original installment is praised for its chilling graphics, sound design, and overall survival horror ambiance.
“The first is still hands down the most atmospheric and survival-horror.”
“Great atmosphere, amazing graphics for the time, the sounds and music 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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its bizarre and outlandish elements, such as playing as a cougar and encountering cowboy zombies, which contribute to a lighthearted experience despite a poorly written story. While the voice acting may be questionable, it adds to the overall silliness, making the game more amusing than frightening.
“Probably the most fun I've had playing an Alone in the Dark game. The story is super weird and written pretty badly, but it was the most fun simply because of how 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 how all three games have zombies, and in this one, it's cowboy zombies! LMAO.”
“Although the voice acting is more questionable than ever, it continues to be impassioned and therefore enjoyable in a humorous way.”
“Notwithstanding that the overall silliness remains, which makes the game quite funny but also not exactly fear-inducing.”
