"Let’s talk about the very brief history of the new Alone in the Dark video game. Publishers, Atari launch the title in June 2008 for the Playstation 2, Wii and the Xbox 360. The initial reception of the game was horrific, critics dubbing it as a next-gen disaster, due to shoddy camera controls, canned free-roam ability, God awful control scheme and combat."

PangTong_Blademaster via www.extraammo.com »

Despite the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark spending a few extra months having it's bugs fixed before release, reviewers still weren't too happy with the final result. While the "fixed" PS3 version hasn't been as heavily critisised as the Xbox 360 and PC versions, the re-dubbed Alone in the Dark: Inferno still recieved average scores, with many reviewers still unhappy with the tepid gameplay and terrible plot.

If you're looking for a good survival-horror title to tide you over, you might ...

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""Sadly, there is a disappointing air about the whole experience; behind all the poor mechanics there is a fantastic game trying to keep itself afloat. Alone in the Dark never rises to the surface, but it also never sinks completely. Eden Games' long and laborious effort to reboot an old and sagging franchise is a meandering example of variety, creativity and sheer ambition. The experience is always engaging and sweeping but also incredibly frustrating at every poorly conceived moment. They ce..."

pWheelie via www.onlythegames.com »

Atari's latest offering is probably best left alone on the shelves this summer, as there's more to hate than love from the survival horror revival. Hit the link for the full lowdown on why you'll probably be best keeping your wallet tightly closed for this one.

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