Alone in the Dark

 Wii
User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 21 out of 35
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  1. GaryT.
    Jul 3, 2008
    5
    I can agree with every one else the game is badly presented and the inventory system doesn't always work making the game frustrating at points. you always re-spawn before the cut scene that you can skip and the AI is c**p you can just stand in one place and shoot the enemy, it wont even think to come and attack you. other than all these major flaws the game is good, the style of the I can agree with every one else the game is badly presented and the inventory system doesn't always work making the game frustrating at points. you always re-spawn before the cut scene that you can skip and the AI is c**p you can just stand in one place and shoot the enemy, it wont even think to come and attack you. other than all these major flaws the game is good, the style of the game is good, the story line is OK and the driving levels can be fun once you get the hang of the driving controls. If you are easily frustrated by games avoid this game, otherwise grab it.… Expand
  2. KirkS.
    Aug 29, 2009
    5
    First off, I would like to disagree with many of the posters regarding game play. The controls, while it takes getting used to, worked fine for me. My suggestion for others is to go into options and review the control motions. This helped me with inventory. Graphics were pretty good on the Wii and I thought the story line was interesting. The problem I have is that the game seems tooFirst off, I would like to disagree with many of the posters regarding game play. The controls, while it takes getting used to, worked fine for me. My suggestion for others is to go into options and review the control motions. This helped me with inventory. Graphics were pretty good on the Wii and I thought the story line was interesting. The problem I have is that the game seems too easy and short, and ends all of a sudden. I reached a stage of the game where I could do one of two actions and then the credits started rolling. It seems like there should have been way more to the game like harder monsters (bosses, etc.). Am I missing something? I am not even a hard core gamer and I spent maybe 10 hours total to get to the end (it seems like there is no winning). The game is a disappointment in that regards where otherwise it could have been promising.… Expand
  3. IvoB
    Jun 19, 2008
    5
    Despite the high production values and gripping atmosphere the game suffers from severe control issues and numerous bugs. Waggle controls are far too loose and the character responds to certain actions somewhat random. While driving the car feels almost out of control. The unforgiving difficulty doesn't help either. I had pretty high expectations for this game and really wanted to Despite the high production values and gripping atmosphere the game suffers from severe control issues and numerous bugs. Waggle controls are far too loose and the character responds to certain actions somewhat random. While driving the car feels almost out of control. The unforgiving difficulty doesn't help either. I had pretty high expectations for this game and really wanted to like it and play it despite the poor controls. However at some points it just stops being fun and the whole experience is ruined.… Expand

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#23 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#40 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 9 out of 10
  1. N-Europe
    30
    Alone In The Dark is a truly shining example of both how to make a bad game and how to over-hype a game. Avoid.
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  2. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    40
    It's badly realised in places, the production values are low and, like a poorly produced horror flick, it feels like it's been stitched together like a Picasso. [Issue #24, p.71]
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    64
    It should have been so good, but it's been rushed to the shelves too early. What a pity. [Aug 2008, p.86]
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