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Alone in the Dark Prologue

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

This stand-alone prologue puts you in the tiny shoes of Grace Saunders – an 11-year-old girl delivering a letter, when things go horribly wrong… Experience the unique 1920s horror atmosphere of Alone in the Dark and prepare for the terror that awaits in Derceto Manor

Global score

76/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Excellent atmosphere and sound design
    • Strong narrative and character intrigue
    • High-quality graphics and optimization
    • Faithful homage to original series
    • Free prologue builds anticipation

    Cons

    • Extremely short prologue (~10-15 minutes)
    • Large download size for demo
    • Limited gameplay and interaction
    • No customization or multiplayer
    • Some control and camera issues reported

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value, Strategy.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control Grace and explore the mansion freely within a linear prologue, indicating moderate autonomy."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay is minimal and simple in the prologue, with no combat or complex puzzles yet, but some interaction and exploration present."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on solo experience and atmosphere."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players express excitement and anticipation for the full game after the short prologue, indicating desire to continue."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some exploration and interaction with environment, but mostly predefined linear experience with limited creative input."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; solo narrative experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in atmospheric horror setting provides escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some exploration of environment and graphics settings, but gameplay is mostly linear and scripted."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Limited exploration of mansion rooms with some secrets and dimension changes, but overall linear."

    • Expression
      -3

      "No character customization or player expression; fixed characters and presentation."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong supernatural horror and surreal elements, including monsters and alternate dimensions."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo experience with no social or community features."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some anticipation of learning puzzles and combat in full game, but prologue offers minimal skill development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during short play session; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connection mostly to characters and story, no social intimacy."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      1

      "Prologue shows little progression; full game expected to have item collection and upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Atmospheric and moody, with some tension and jump scares; mixed relaxation and suspense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation from graphics, sound design, and horror atmosphere."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative-driven with characters, plot hints, and lore references."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Prologue is mostly linear with minimal problem solving; full game expected to have puzzles."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Includes jump scares and suspenseful moments creating thrill."

    • Value
      -3

      "Prologue is very short relative to download size; some players feel limited value but appreciate free demo."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or violent gameplay in prologue; focus on exploration and atmosphere."

    • Survival
      2

      "Hints at survival horror elements in full game; prologue has no direct survival gameplay."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026