Adventure Game Scene of the Day - Tuesday - Oct 31 2006

Wreck · 10-31-2006, 03:38 AM

Happy Holloween to Everyone! Scare it Up! Today's scary pick is from one of my favorite series that had me freaked out while playing when I was just 14 years old. Alone in the Dark 3.

RLacey · 10-31-2006, 05:59 AM

I never played this one, but it got some very good reviews at the time.

I always found the Alone in the Dark games too hard, though.

Tobbe · 10-31-2006, 06:03 AM

I´ve tried some Alone in the Dark, but couldn´t stand the blocky graphics and the 3d modelling!

MdaG · 10-31-2006, 11:59 AM

I've only played AITD 1 & 2 and without a walkthrough they were way too hard for me. Still good though.
I recently picked up AITD 4 in a bargain bin, but haven't tried it yet.

Cold-Factor · 10-31-2006, 09:02 PM

The Alone in the Dark series (1-3) was creepy. I remember the first game scared me so much, I was never able to beat it.

Toefur · 11-01-2006, 02:44 AM

For some reason, first time I played Alone in the Dark 1 (probably about 4-5 years ago) I played it straight through with a walkthrough. It was good fun though, and really scary!

Kolzig · 11-03-2006, 01:16 PM

I've never played Alone in the dark 3, but the first two games are still some of my most favourite games. They are some of the very few games actually that I'm still going to keep on my shelf now that I moved.

The fourt AitD was so bad...

MdaG · 11-04-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolzig

The fourt AitD was so bad...

Why was it bad?

Kolzig · 11-05-2006, 02:34 PM

It lacked everything that made AitD originally so awesome. The athmosphere, the gameplay, the lovecraftian feel, and the good old moustached gentleman Edward Carnby as the protagonist.

This upcoming fifth one is heading straight toward the same route as the fourth one, based on what I've heard and seen about it.

Solid Snake · 11-05-2006, 04:17 PM

Yeah right, sure.

MdaG · 11-06-2006, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolzig

It lacked everything that made AitD originally so awesome. The athmosphere, the gameplay, the lovecraftian feel, and the good old moustached gentleman Edward Carnby as the protagonist.

It does? I've only played like 30 min into the game and I almost crapped my pants due to the atmosphere. I didn't play as Carnby though...

Solid Snake · 11-06-2006, 12:02 PM

AITD 4 is not that bad as Kolzig makes it look like.It's not a masterpiece but it's fine.And I bet AOTD 5 will be one hell of a ride.

Kolzig · 11-06-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

AITD 4 is not that bad as Kolzig makes it look like.It's not a masterpiece but it's fine.And I bet AOTD 5 will be one hell of a ride.

You wanna buy my copy of Aitd4? It's up for sale.

Solid Snake · 11-06-2006, 05:41 PM

Nah I downloaded it from the internet for free but thanks for the offer.

*Dale Baldwin* · 11-06-2006, 05:45 PM

Solid Snake

I'd have thought you'd know what not to say by now.

Solid Snake · 11-06-2006, 05:52 PM

I'm just telling the truth you are free to delete my message or do whatever you like.

Bobske · 11-07-2006, 12:43 AM

I loved the AitD series! The music & sfx in the games are really good and effectively help create a creepy atmosphere. The intro and begin sequence from AitD 1 really creeped me out the first time I played the game. Till this day, it's one of my favorite gaming moments...

Can't wait for AitD 5; that game looks amazing and they promised to return to the roots of the old series.

Screenshots: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/al...reenindex.html

QFG · 11-07-2006, 05:19 AM

I remember being jealous of my friend who had the first AitD... but he was frustrated by books which killed him randomly, or something to that effect. It was long ago. It DID look scary, though...!

10-31-2006, 03:38 AM	#1
Wreck Shady AGP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 483	Adventure Game Scene of the Day - Tuesday - Oct 31 2006 Happy Holloween to Everyone! Scare it Up! Today's scary pick is from one of my favorite series that had me freaked out while playing when I was just 14 years old. Alone in the Dark 3. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Game Collector \ Animator \Graphics Design Project in the Works www.josephgoss.com

10-31-2006, 05:59 AM	#2
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	I never played this one, but it got some very good reviews at the time. I always found the Alone in the Dark games too hard, though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

10-31-2006, 06:03 AM	#3
Tobbe Living with my love Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 1,453	I´ve tried some Alone in the Dark, but couldn´t stand the blocky graphics and the 3d modelling! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ''My names George. It means... Well, its just a name'' George Stobbart-Broken Sword

10-31-2006, 11:59 AM	#4
MdaG Master of time and space Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sverige Posts: 1,480	I've only played AITD 1 & 2 and without a walkthrough they were way too hard for me. Still good though. I recently picked up AITD 4 in a bargain bin, but haven't tried it yet. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-31-2006, 09:02 PM	#5
Cold-Factor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 186	The Alone in the Dark series (1-3) was creepy. I remember the first game scared me so much, I was never able to beat it. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-01-2006, 02:44 AM	#6
Toefur More slaw!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	For some reason, first time I played Alone in the Dark 1 (probably about 4-5 years ago) I played it straight through with a walkthrough. It was good fun though, and really scary! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

11-03-2006, 01:16 PM	#7
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I've never played Alone in the dark 3, but the first two games are still some of my most favourite games. They are some of the very few games actually that I'm still going to keep on my shelf now that I moved. The fourt AitD was so bad... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-05-2006, 02:34 PM	#9
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	It lacked everything that made AitD originally so awesome. The athmosphere, the gameplay, the lovecraftian feel, and the good old moustached gentleman Edward Carnby as the protagonist. This upcoming fifth one is heading straight toward the same route as the fourth one, based on what I've heard and seen about it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-05-2006, 04:17 PM	#10
Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	Yeah right, sure. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me. Last edited by Solid Snake; 11-06-2006 at 12:03 PM.

11-06-2006, 12:02 PM	#12
Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	AITD 4 is not that bad as Kolzig makes it look like.It's not a masterpiece but it's fine.And I bet AOTD 5 will be one hell of a ride. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me.

11-06-2006, 05:41 PM	#14
Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	Nah I downloaded it from the internet for free but thanks for the offer. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me.

11-06-2006, 05:52 PM	#16
Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	I'm just telling the truth you are free to delete my message or do whatever you like. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me.

11-07-2006, 12:43 AM	#17
Bobske Biomechanoid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 543	I loved the AitD series! The music & sfx in the games are really good and effectively help create a creepy atmosphere. The intro and begin sequence from AitD 1 really creeped me out the first time I played the game. Till this day, it's one of my favorite gaming moments... Can't wait for AitD 5; that game looks amazing and they promised to return to the roots of the old series. Screenshots: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/al...reenindex.html Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The box said 'Requires Windows 95 or better'. So I installed LINUX.

11-07-2006, 05:19 AM	#18
QFG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 515	I remember being jealous of my friend who had the first AitD... but he was frustrated by books which killed him randomly, or something to that effect. It was long ago. It DID look scary, though...! Share Share this post on Twitter

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