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The June 2025 PS Plus Essential lineup is now available, featuring NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, with Destiny 2's expansion already accessible. Despite mixed reviews and some negative player feedback, Alone in the Dark is highlighted as the most interesting game, offering a passionate but glitchy horror experience.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are excited about the June 2025 lineup, especially the inclusion of the 2024 remake of Alone in the Dark, which is praised as a 'massive win' by fans for its old-school survival horror appeal, despite some technical issues and the developer's closure.
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Destiny 2: The Final Shape as free games in June 2025, available for download from June 3 to June 30, offering a mix of sports, horror, action, and sci-fi titles.
Sony announced the June lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential, featuring games like NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio), and Destiny 2: The Final Shape, with additional titles coming to the Game Catalogue and Classics Catalogue. The service will shift focus away from PS4 games starting January 2026.
The Alone in the Dark reboot failed to meet sales expectations, leading to layoffs at Embracer Group. Despite featuring high-profile actors, the game struggled to attract players, peaking at 1,628 concurrent users on Steam. Embracer has faced significant financial challenges, including the collapse of a $2 billion deal and the closure of several studios. While some titles like Tomb Raider I-III Remastered performed well, others like Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection received negative reviews. Embracer plans to release over 70 game projects by March 2025.
Sony's PS Plus Premium subscription service will offer the classic survival horror game Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare for PS5 and PS4 starting from April 16th, 2024, complete with modern features like save states and video filters. The game, originally released for PS1 in 2001, will be available alongside MediEvil and Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire on the same day.
The 2024 reimagining of Alone in the Dark offers a creepy and eerie experience with its sound design, drawing inspiration from classic survival horror games. The game features a haunting soundtrack and environmental sound effects that contribute to a sense of dread and unpredictability. While the game's atmosphere and tone are unique, it falls short in terms of visual polish, clunky combat, and a confusing storyline. Despite its flaws, Alone in the Dark 2024 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows for fans of the genre to explore.
The PS5 reboot of Alone in the Dark, while flawed with glitches, lackluster combat, and unimpressive scares, still manages to deliver a relatively enjoyable experience for fans of classic survival horror gameplay. The game's focus on puzzle-solving and exploration within the Derceto Manor shines through, despite the tedious combat and out-of-place stealth sequences. With a clear passion for the survival horror genre, the game's potential is evident, but it may require post-launch patches to address its issues and fully shine.
The upcoming reimagining of Alone in the Dark aims to deliver a fresh survival horror experience while staying true to the genre's roots. The game features non-linear exploration and puzzle solving in Derceto Manor, as well as linear combat sections in nightmarish dream worlds. The developers have included player guidance options to assist with navigation and puzzle-solving, while maintaining a sense of detective work. However, the game's enemy AI and animations have some issues, and the separation between puzzle-solving and combat feels distinct. Despite these concerns, the story and characters are engaging, and the game is set to release on March 20, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
IGN provides a preview of the upcoming reboot of the survival horror game, Alone in the Dark. The game offers a new and fascinating story that draws on elements of cosmic horror, detective fiction, psychological horror, and Southern Gothic. With talented actors David Harbour and Jodie Comer lending their voices and facial capture, the production value appears to be high. The game features a mansion with dreamscapes conjured from the memories of a mad painter, offering a mix of historical and supernatural elements. The combat takes a backseat to character development and storytelling, with stealth being a primary choice. The environment design and plot flow are well-crafted, and the game offers optional old-school modes and choices for players. The writing is consistent and evokes the 1920s setting and genres of detective noir and cosmic horror. The soundtrack, composed by Jason Köhnen, adds to the atmospheric experience. Overall, the preview leaves a positive impression and anticipates the release of Alone in the Dark.
The release of the Alone in the Dark reboot has been delayed from January 16 to March 20, 2024, to avoid crunch and prioritize the well-being of developer Pieces Interactive. Publisher THQ Nordic stated that releasing the game in January would have caused immense stress for the team during the holiday period. This is the second delay for the game, which will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive have announced a delay for the reboot of Alone in the Dark, pushing its release date from January 16, 2024, to March 20, 2024. The decision was made to prioritize the well-being of the development team and to ensure the game meets and exceeds community expectations. The survival horror game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and GOG.
THQ Nordic has announced another delay for its reimagining of Alone in the Dark, pushing the release date to 20th March 2024. The decision was made to avoid potential crunch over the Christmas holidays and to steer clear of competition from other highly anticipated game releases. The game features Jodie Comer and David Harbour as playable protagonists and has shifted from fixed cameras to an over-the-shoulder perspective. A free prologue is currently available to play on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive have announced a delay for the release of the Alone in the Dark reboot, pushing it from October 25 to January 16, 2024. The decision was made to avoid competition with other major releases and to allow for further development and immersion in the gaming experience. The game, described as a re-imagination of the classic survival horror, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and GOG.
Survival horror game Alone In The Dark is set to release on October 25th, with a free prologue available now. The game features two protagonists, played by Jodie Comer and David Harbour, and offers a reimagined story that incorporates elements from the original game. The game will cost £50/€60/$60 and will be available on PC via Steam and consoles.