Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

 PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Gamer's Pulse
    85
    Great story and intriguing plot twists, complete with graphical and aural pleasures, will keep you coming back for more.
  2. Gamezilla!
    81
    I wasn’t overly impressed with the weak storyline and drab voice acting, but I must give kudos to any game that scares the hell out of me. If it weren’t for that, this game would easily rate a 65.
  3. IGN
    80
    While it wasn't "Undying" scary, it definitely had some moments that made me jump and scream like Tal when he got his... well, nevermind. All in all, if you're a fan of this type of game, there's a good chance you'll like it.

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#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 51
  3. Negative: 4 out of 51
  1. WeeverMan
    Jun 27, 2015
    8
    This game was pretty great considering some of the later titles. The dark atmosphere really did provide a nice scary feeling. The lack ofThis game was pretty great considering some of the later titles. The dark atmosphere really did provide a nice scary feeling. The lack of combat wasn't really a turn off to me because the environments alone really drove home the survival horror feeling. This game is definitely worth a look if you want to go back to the good times of survival horror. It's really cheap on gog or steam and if you just want a chill horror game then this is perfect.… Full Review »
  2. CoreyG.
    Oct 8, 2001
    8
    I think it is overall good exept the few flaws, this game would easily be a six besides the fact that it scared the hell out of me.
  3. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    9
    maded legendery nocturne game engine to out consoles. Not like nocturne but more like resident evil with better graPhics. maybe best after noctunre
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