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− | {{disambig||the original game|[[Alone in the Dark]]}} | + | {{disambig||the original game|[[Alone in the Dark]]|the 2024 remake of the original|[[Alone in the Dark (2024)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Alone in the Dark | |title = Alone in the Dark | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2008-2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2008-2018}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2018-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2018-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Twilight 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Twilight 2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 2008}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alone-in-the-dark|55}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alone-in-the-dark|55}} | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival horror, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Alone in the Dark}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alone in the Dark}} |
|steam appid = 259170 | |steam appid = 259170 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|strategywiki = Alone in the Dark (2008) | |strategywiki = Alone in the Dark (2008) | ||
|lutris = alone-in-the-dark | |lutris = alone-in-the-dark | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 34702 |
|hltb = 394 | |hltb = 394 | ||
|wikipedia = Alone in the Dark (2008 video game) | |wikipedia = Alone in the Dark (2008 video game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = The PC version is a port of the original Xbox 360 release. All additions from '''''Alone in the Dark: Inferno''''' for PlayStation 3 are missing. | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Due to compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and operating systems, the game crashes when accessing the Display options menu, causing the game to run at the lowest graphical settings and resolution. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, cd | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, cd | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1588-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1588-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | alone-in-the-dark | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 259170 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 259170 | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_aloneinthedark.html|title=Alone in the Dark - Frequently asked questions (SecuROM Support).|date=May 2023}}</ref> Can be launched without the Steam client.{{cn|March 2024}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422221732/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Pages/aloneinthedark.aspx|title=Alone in the Dark®|date=2022-11-16}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's_patch|Unknownproject's patch]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's_patch|Unknownproject's patch]]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = When | + | |4k ultra hd notes = When accessing the settings, 4K resolution can be selected. However, the setting needs to be reached incrementally, with game restarts between each change. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Go to Control Options and press any controller buttons when rebinding a key, until the game asks to confirm the use of a controller. When confirmed, all controls will be automatically rebound for a controller ( | + | |controller support notes = Go to Control Options and press any controller buttons when rebinding a key, until the game asks to confirm the use of a controller. When confirmed, all controls will be automatically rebound for a controller (Xinput controllers work this way). Once this is done, menus are also controller-friendly. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = Controller support needs to be activated in Control Options. | |full controller notes = Controller support needs to be activated in Control Options. | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = limited |
|simultaneous input notes = Only in menus. | |simultaneous input notes = Only in menus. | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if | + | {{ii}} Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if walking with the arrow keys, they cannot be used for driving) unless the default WASD keys are used. |
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://github.com/hornster02/Alone_In_The_Dark-2008-CZ cownload for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, by [[Company:Akella|Akella]]; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=212380963 download for digital releases] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
===Menu is not being shown after changing resolution=== | ===Menu is not being shown after changing resolution=== | ||
{{ii}} After changing a resolution on some configurations, menu is no longer displayed (aside from animated background). | {{ii}} After changing a resolution on some configurations, menu is no longer displayed (aside from animated background). | ||
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===Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10=== | ===Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} On Windows 7 or later the game crashes when trying to access options due to access violation when trying to read available resolutions. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unknownproject's patch|Unknownproject's patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-03-21}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d9 wrapper fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-03-21}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d9 wrapper fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-03-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Find <code>overrideWidth</code> and <code>overrideHeight</code> and set them respectively to the desired screen resolution (ie. <code>overrideWidth 1280</code> and <code>overrideHeight 720</code>). | # Find <code>overrideWidth</code> and <code>overrideHeight</code> and set them respectively to the desired screen resolution (ie. <code>overrideWidth 1280</code> and <code>overrideHeight 720</code>). | ||
# Find <code>forceBorderlessFullscreen</code> and set it to <code>true</code>. | # Find <code>forceBorderlessFullscreen</code> and set it to <code>true</code>. | ||
− | # Run the game with GeDoSaTo Tool launched. If the game | + | # Run the game with GeDoSaTo Tool launched. If the game does not recognize keyboard and mouse input, switch to another process with {{key|Alt|Tab}} and switch back to the game. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not start on Windows 10=== |
− | {{--}} Most modern desktop recording solutions (like [[Nvidia#GeForce Experience|Nvidia GeForce Experience]]) | + | {{--}} Most modern desktop recording solutions (like [[Nvidia#GeForce Experience|Nvidia GeForce Experience]]) are not compatible with the game. |
{{Fixbox|description=Close any recording programs|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Close any recording programs|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista, with disabled fullscreen optimizations|ref={{CN|date=April 2019}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===[https://unknownproject.github.io/aitd5.html Unknownproject's patch]=== | ===[https://unknownproject.github.io/aitd5.html Unknownproject's patch]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Improves 64-bit support and enables user to configure video settings via an external configuration file. | + | {{ii}} Improves 64-bit support and enables the user to configure video settings via an external configuration file. |
+ | {{ii}} If the game is crashing to the desktop on the loading screen, set {{file|Alone_.exe}} (the modded executable, not the original {{file|Alone.exe}}) to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP or Vista. | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Latest revision as of 18:48, 20 March 2024
For the original game, see Alone in the Dark. For the 2024 remake of the original, see Alone in the Dark (2024).
Developers | |
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Eden Games | |
Publishers | |
2008-2018 | Atari |
2018-present | THQ Nordic |
Russia | Akella |
Engines | |
Twilight 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 20, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 55 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror, Shooter |
Themes | Horror |
Series | Alone in the Dark |
Alone in the Dark (2008) is a singleplayer first-person and third-person survival horror and shooter game in the Alone in the Dark series.
The PC version is a port of the original Xbox 360 release. All additions from Alone in the Dark: Inferno for PlayStation 3 are missing.
Due to compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and operating systems, the game crashes when accessing the Display options menu, causing the game to run at the lowest graphical settings and resolution. See Issues fixed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | SecuROM PA DRM.[1] Can be launched without the Steam client.[citation needed] | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\AITD\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259170/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The game uses three separate files for saved data:
prefs.aitd
saves all control, audio and graphical settings,res.aitd
saves resolution settings, andsave.aitd
for game progress.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\AITD\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | The game has many issues with setting the resolution on most modern systems. See Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Unknownproject's patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | When accessing the settings, 4K resolution can be selected. However, the setting needs to be reached incrementally, with game restarts between each change. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Unknownproject's patch. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. Use Unknownproject's patch to unlock. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Go to Control Options and press any controller buttons when rebinding a key, until the game asks to confirm the use of a controller. When confirmed, all controls will be automatically rebound for a controller (Xinput controllers work this way). Once this is done, menus are also controller-friendly. | |
Full controller support | Controller support needs to be activated in Control Options. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 controller prompts. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Xbox 360 button prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Only in menus. |
Remapping
- Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, Delete cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if walking with the arrow keys, they cannot be used for driving) unless the default WASD keys are used.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music is only an on/off toggle. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only; cownload for digital releases. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Retail only, by Akella; download for digital releases | |||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
Menu is not being shown after changing resolution
- After changing a resolution on some configurations, menu is no longer displayed (aside from animated background).
Change resolution manually[citation needed] |
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ResolutionWidth = 1920 ResolutionHeight = 1080 NewResolution = 0 PrevResolutionWidth = 1920 PrevResolutionHeight = 1080
|
Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10
- On Windows 7 or later the game crashes when trying to access options due to access violation when trying to read available resolutions.
Use Unknownproject's patch[3] |
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Use d3d9 wrapper fix[4] |
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|
Use GeDoSaTo |
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|
Game does not start on Windows 10
- Most modern desktop recording solutions (like Nvidia GeForce Experience) are not compatible with the game.
Close any recording programs |
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Set the game to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista, with disabled fullscreen optimizations[citation needed] |
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Controller is not recognized
Delete or rename xinput1_1.dll in the installation folder
|
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Too many problems on newer systems |
Other information
Unknownproject's patch
- Improves 64-bit support and enables the user to configure video settings via an external configuration file.
- If the game is crashing to the desktop on the loading screen, set
Alone_.exe
(the modded executable, not the originalAlone.exe
) to compatibility mode for Windows XP or Vista.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1650 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon HD 3850 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (259170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Alone in the Dark - Frequently asked questions (SecuROM Support). - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Alone in the Dark® - last accessed on 2022-11-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-03-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-03-21