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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Spiral House|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Spiral House|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2003}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-2018}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CyberFront|Japan}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2018-present}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CyberFront|Retail (Japan)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Shadow Engine}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 22, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 22, 2001}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare|66}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare|66}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Alone in the Dark}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Lovecraftian, Horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alone in the Dark }} | ||
|steam appid = 259190 | |steam appid = 259190 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658874 | |gogcom id = 1207658874 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | | | + | |hltb = 397 |
+ | |lutris = alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | ||
+ | |mobygames = 4183 | ||
|wikipedia = Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare | |wikipedia = Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare | ||
|winehq = 503 | |winehq = 503 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The PC version's music is very poorly converted from the Dreamcast version.{{cn|March 2024}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game is unplayable under Windows 10 due to serious graphical glitches. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/graphics_glitch|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> The GOG.com version has been fixed since early October 2018. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Russian | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | International releases. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Russian release has a simple disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2278-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2278-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare | DRM-free | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare | DRM-free | Includes compatibility fixes. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 259190 | Steam | See [[# | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 259190 | Steam | See [[#Game launcher does not work (Steam version)|Game launcher does not work (Steam version)]] | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare Launcher.jpg|Launcher | + | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare Launcher.jpg|Launcher}} |
− | {{ii}} Only two graphics options are available | + | {{ii}} Only two graphics options are available. Resolution can be set manually and a {{key|High Quality}} mode can be enabled; greatly improving shadow quality. |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 aspect ratio only. Selecting a 16:9 resolution will only | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 aspect ratio only. Selecting a 16:9 resolution will only stretch the image. <br>Select a 4:3 resolution to see the correct aspect ratio displayed. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = Backgrounds are pre-rendered; no camera controls are available. | |fov notes = Backgrounds are pre-rendered; no camera controls are available. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Run {{file|alone4.exe}} with <code>-windowed x=custom y=custom</code> <small>[[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]</small>. <br>Replace "custom" with any value (e.g. <code>-windowed x=800 y=600</code>). |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = VSync does not work on Windows 10 |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Causes errors during gameplay. Manually [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS or set the refresh rate to 60 Hz combined with Vsync. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare - in-game input settings.png|In-game input settings | + | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare - in-game input settings.png|In-game input settings}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Mouse buttons cannot be bound to commands | + | |key remap notes = Mouse buttons cannot be bound to commands |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = Mouse buttons work but no cursor is visible while in menus | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse buttons work but no cursor is visible while in menus |
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Game does not use the mouse for gameplay | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Game does not use the mouse for gameplay |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|controller support notes = "Action/Fire" will also confirm menu options, while "Run" will work as a back button in menus. | |controller support notes = "Action/Fire" will also confirm menu options, while "Run" will work as a back button in menus. | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = Pause | + | |full controller notes = Pause cannot be bound to a controller |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = By default, all buttons are unbound. | + | |controller remap notes = By default, all buttons are unbound. <br>Options allow for one keyboard binding and one controller binding. |
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= "Tank controls" with fixed camera angles. | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= "Tank controls" with fixed camera angles. Aiming cannot be inverted. |
|xinput controllers = limited | |xinput controllers = limited | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = Triggers, thumbstick clicks | + | |xinput controllers notes = Triggers, thumbstick clicks and D-pad inputs are not detected.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cptmold|date=2019-06-21|comment=Tested with an Xbox One wired controller on Windows 10 v1809}}</ref> |
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings | + | {{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX and Dialogue. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = Stereo & mono options | |surround sound notes = Stereo & mono options | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/412-alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/2741975115066014247/ download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = limited | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2530-polish-translation-for-alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare/ download for digital releases]. FMVs are subtitled. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only;<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030405072932/http://www.infogrames.com.br/games/alone_index.htm|title=Infogrames Brasil|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1271077301/ download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail only; [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/files/6714.html download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = GOG only | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/1742226629870628583/ download for Steam release]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Cheat mode and resolution settings=== | ===Cheat mode and resolution settings=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Running the game in cheat mode does not allow to save the resolution set through the launcher. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Serious graphical issues on Windows 10=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} White block in the menu screen and blue characters models on white background. |
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8jei8izaeh01obp/AAD_UjM5Wf2BR5afE213y9fga?dl=0 these files | + | # Download [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8jei8izaeh01obp/AAD_UjM5Wf2BR5afE213y9fga?dl=0 these files]. |
− | # Replace the original | + | # Replace the original {{file|alone4.exe}} with the executable file of the Spanish GOG.com version. |
− | # | + | # Copy {{file|LOC_##.COK}} to the {{folder|Provider}} folder and rename it to {{file|Locale.COK}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Alternative solution for any | + | ===Alternative solution for any Windows version=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues with bonus|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues with bonus|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACBdwd1GaWM|title=AITD4 Patch (with 15 save slots bonus) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_10SlotsRUS.zip patch with integrated 10] / [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_15SlotsRUS.zip 15 save slots] for russian version | + | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_10SlotsRUS.zip patch with integrated 10] / [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_15SlotsRUS.zip 15 save slots] for the russian version. |
− | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_10slots.zip patch with integrated 10] / [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_15slots.zip 15 save slots] for english version | + | # Download [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_10slots.zip patch with integrated 10] / [https://github.com/unknownproject/AITD4/raw/master/AITD4_15slots.zip 15 save slots] for the english version. |
− | # Extract any | + | # Extract the contents from any ZIP file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. Renaming is not necessary. |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} This fix is based on the English demo version. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Black screen when movies are played=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} May occur if the option {{key|High Quality}} is enabled. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/cant_see_movies|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/cant_see_movies</ref>|fix= | + | # Set {{file|launch.exe}} and {{file|alone4.exe}} to run as administrator. |
− | # Set | + | # Set {{file|alone4.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 2000. |
− | # Set | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game launcher does not work (Steam version)=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game launcher does not work in the Steam version, preventing the usage of any resolution other than the default one (640x480). |
− | {{ii}} The following is a corrected version of | + | {{ii}} The following is a corrected version of the game launcher for Steam. It also comes bundled with a partial fix for the game not running on Windows 8 or 10, as well as higher quality movies ripped from the Dreamcast version. |
{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/154643214752889165/|title=Fix pack and higher quality FMVs :: Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare General Discussions|date=2017-04-17}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/154643214752889165/|title=Fix pack and higher quality FMVs :: Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare General Discussions|date=2017-04-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://app.box.com/shared/static/1tepukriv24bcpwuzbl2nvuuqphpt9n2.zip Alone In The Dark TNN Fixes & Cutscenes]. | # Download [https://app.box.com/shared/static/1tepukriv24bcpwuzbl2nvuuqphpt9n2.zip Alone In The Dark TNN Fixes & Cutscenes]. | ||
− | # Delete the | + | # Delete the {{folder|movies}} folder in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Copy the contents from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite files when prompted. |
− | # Run the game directly through | + | # Run the game directly through {{file|launch.exe}} instead of running it through Steam. |
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 1.1 | |opengl versions = 1.1 | ||
− | |opengl notes = <ref name="Expack3_12032019">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-12-04|comment=Tested using GOG version and apiTrace (build 2019-11-28 07:35).}}</ref> | + | |opengl notes = <ref name="Expack3_12032019">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-12-04|comment=Tested using GOG version and apiTrace (build 2019-11-28 07:35).}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Williamjcm|date=2022-12-01|comment=There is no D3D support. Tested with the GOG release.}}</ref> |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = <ref name="Expack3_12032019"/> | |windows exe notes = <ref name="Expack3_12032019"/> | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Activate cheat mode=== | ===Activate cheat mode=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|alone4.exe}} with the {{code|-wizardmaster}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. The cheat menu will be visible in the inventory.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/help_with_the_cheats|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 OSR2 | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 300 MHz | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 300 MHz | ||
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|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000 |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | ||
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = |
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recHD = 500 MB | |recHD = 500 MB | ||
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|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recVRAM = 16 MB | |recVRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = {{ii}} The game is not compatible with the Savage 4, 4 Pro +, Savage Rage II C, SIS 6326, Permedia 3, Riva 128ZX chipsets | |notes = {{ii}} The game is not compatible with the Savage 4, 4 Pro +, Savage Rage II C, SIS 6326, Permedia 3, Riva 128ZX chipsets | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 18:40, 20 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Darkworks | |
Windows | Spiral House |
Publishers | |
2001-2003 | Infogrames |
2003-2018 | Atari |
2018-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail (Japan) | CyberFront |
Retail (Russia) | Akella |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Shadow Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 22, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | Action, Puzzle |
Themes | Lovecraftian, Horror |
Series | Alone in the Dark |
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a singleplayer third-person action and puzzle game in the Alone in the Dark series.
The PC version's music is very poorly converted from the Dreamcast version.[citation needed]
The game is unplayable under Windows 10 due to serious graphical glitches. See Issues fixed.[1] The GOG.com version has been fixed since early October 2018.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | International releases. | |||
Retail | Russian release has a simple disc check. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Includes compatibility fixes. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | See Game launcher does not work (Steam version) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Spiral House\launch\Data |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\_Alone4_.000.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
- Only two graphics options are available. Resolution can be set manually and a High Quality mode can be enabled; greatly improving shadow quality.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 4:3 aspect ratio only. Selecting a 16:9 resolution will only stretch the image. Select a 4:3 resolution to see the correct aspect ratio displayed. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | 4k resolutions can be selected, but it will be a stretched 4:3 image. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Backgrounds are pre-rendered; no camera controls are available. | ||
Windowed | Run alone4.exe with -windowed x=custom y=custom command line argument. Replace "custom" with any value (e.g. -windowed x=800 y=600 ). |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | VSync does not work on Windows 10 | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Causes errors during gameplay. Manually limit the frame rate to 60 FPS or set the refresh rate to 60 Hz combined with Vsync. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Mouse buttons cannot be bound to commands | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse buttons work but no cursor is visible while in menus | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Game does not use the mouse for gameplay | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | "Action/Fire" will also confirm menu options, while "Run" will work as a back button in menus. | |
Full controller support | Pause cannot be bound to a controller | |
Controller remapping | By default, all buttons are unbound. Options allow for one keyboard binding and one controller binding. |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | "Tank controls" with fixed camera angles. Aiming cannot be inverted. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Triggers, thumbstick clicks and D-pad inputs are not detected.[2] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX and Dialogue. | |
Surround sound | Stereo & mono options | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only; download for digital releases. FMVs are subtitled. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only;[3] download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Local retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam release. |
Issues unresolved
Cheat mode and resolution settings
- Running the game in cheat mode does not allow to save the resolution set through the launcher.
Issues fixed
Serious graphical issues on Windows 10
- White block in the menu screen and blue characters models on white background.
Fix graphical issues[4] |
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Alternative solution for any Windows version
Fix graphical issues with bonus[5] |
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Notes
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Black screen when movies are played
- May occur if the option High Quality is enabled.
Run as administrator[6] |
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Game launcher does not work (Steam version)
- The game launcher does not work in the Steam version, preventing the usage of any resolution other than the default one (640x480).
- The following is a corrected version of the game launcher for Steam. It also comes bundled with a partial fix for the game not running on Windows 8 or 10, as well as higher quality movies ripped from the Dreamcast version.
Use unofficial fix[7] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | [8] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0h |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0x |
Activate cheat mode
Run alone4.exe with the -wizardmaster command line argument. The cheat menu will be visible in the inventory.[10]
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz AMD K6-2 300 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | 500 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia RIVA TNT ATI Rage Pro 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
- The game is not compatible with the Savage 4, 4 Pro +, Savage Rage II C, SIS 6326, Permedia 3, Riva 128ZX chipsets
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/259190/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (259190) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details. - ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Cptmold on 2019-06-21
- Tested with an Xbox One wired controller on Windows 10 v1809
- ↑ Infogrames Brasil - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1
- ↑ AITD4 Patch (with 15 save slots bonus) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fix pack and higher quality FMVs :: Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-04-17
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-12-04
- Tested using GOG version and apiTrace (build 2019-11-28 07:35).
- ↑ Verified by User:Williamjcm on 2022-12-01
- There is no D3D support. Tested with the GOG release.
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023