But like these, everything here is remixed, rewritten, relocated.

The period setting certainly doesnt hurt in this respect, blending Agatha Christie and H.P.

Lovecraft as staff and patient alike give off a whiff of suspicion whenever you run into one.

Alone In The Dark’s main characters put on their concerned faces.

Its a fun production that gently sends up its literary and cinematic inspirations without relinquishing darker plot strands.

For the most part, the monsters you inevitably encounter only exist in those faraway places.

This refusal to push the envelope causes Alone in the Dark to stumble elsewhere too.

David looks out at a grim tower swarmed by circling crows in Alone In The Dark.

Navigation and combat are a case in point.

Surely were used to survival horror protagonists showing a touch more initiative and athleticism these days?

This review was based on a review build of the game provided by publishers THQ Nordic.

David looks over an Egyptian-inspired puzzle in Alone In The Dark.

Jodie aims at a wraith-like monster in Alone In The Dark.

Solving a tile puzzle in Alone In The Dark.

David aims his pistol at a monster in the distance in Alone In The Dark.