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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|Former}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2003}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Current}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-2018}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CyberFront|Japan}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2018-present}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CyberFront|Retail (Japan)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Nocturne}}
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{{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|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare|}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Alone in the Dark}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Puzzle }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Lovecraftian, Horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Alone in the Dark }}
 
|steam appid  = 259190
 
|steam appid  = 259190
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658874
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658874
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare
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|hltb        = 397
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|lutris      = alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare
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|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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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Unplayable under Windows 10 due to serious graphical glitches,<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/graphics_glitch</ref> check [[#Fix serious graphical issues under Windows 10|Issues fixed]] for a solution. The GOG.com version (all languages) has been fixed since early October 2018.
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|introduction      =
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|release history  = The PC version's music is very poorly converted from the Dreamcast version.{{cn|March 2024}}
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|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.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Russian versions have a simple disc check. All other versions are DRM-free. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | International releases. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Russian release has a simple disc check. | | Windows }}
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{{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 10 problems fixed. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare | DRM-free | Includes compatibility fixes. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 259190 | Steam | See [[#Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version|Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | alone-in-the-dark-the-new-nightmare | Steam |  | | Windows }}
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{{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               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare Launcher.jpg|Launcher.}}
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{{Image|Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare Launcher.jpg|Launcher}}
{{ii}} Only two graphics options are available; resolution can be manually set, and a "high quality" mode can be enabled, greatly improving shadow quality.
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{{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 'stretch' the image. Select a 4:3 resolution to see the correct aspect ratio displayed.
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|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                  = false
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|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            =  
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|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        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = VSync does not work on Windows 10
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
|120 fps notes              = Game limited to 60&nbsp;Hz refresh rate in some cases.
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|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.}}
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{{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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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 ({{key|Escape}}) cannot be bound to a controller.
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|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. Options allow for one keyboard binding and one controller binding.
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|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. Aiming cannot be inverted.
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|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, 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>
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|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.}}
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{{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, dialogue
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|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        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |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. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/2741975115066014247/ here].
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  |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.
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = limited
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|subtitles = true
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|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. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1271077301/ here].
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  |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    = Retail only.
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  |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. Patch for Steam release [https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/1742226629870628583/ here].
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  |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===
{{ii}} Running cheat mode will not allow the game to save the launcher resolution setting.
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{{--}} Running the game in cheat mode does not allow to save the resolution set through the launcher.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Fix serious graphical issues under Windows 10===
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===Serious graphical issues on Windows 10===
{{ii}} Common issue is white block in menu, and the blue characters models on white backgrounds.
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{{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 from dropbox].
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# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8jei8izaeh01obp/AAD_UjM5Wf2BR5afE213y9fga?dl=0 these files].
# Replace the original <code>alone4.exe</code> with the .exe from the Spanish GOG.com version.
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# Replace the original {{file|alone4.exe}} with the executable file of the Spanish GOG.com version.
# Put the <code>LOC_##.COK</code> file on the Provider folder and rename it to <code>Locale</code> (Don't forget to DELETE the .COK extension).
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# Copy {{file|LOC_##.COK}} to the {{folder|Provider}} folder and rename it to {{file|Locale.COK}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Alternative solution for any windows version===
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===Alternative solution for any Windows version===
{{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues with bonus|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACBdwd1GaWM AITD4 Patch (with 15 save slots bonus) - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
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{{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  
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# 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  
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# 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 zip archive to the game dir. Renaming is not necessary.
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# Extract the contents from any ZIP file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. Renaming is not necessary.
[WARNING: This fix based on english demoversion]
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This fix is based on the English demo version.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===No movies, audio only===
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===Black screen when movies are played===
{{ii}} Sometimes running High Quality means the movie video becomes disabled.
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{{ii}} May occur if the option {{key|High Quality}} is enabled.
 
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{{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=
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# Set {{file|launch.exe}} and {{file|alone4.exe}} to run as administrator.
# Set <code>launch.exe</code> and <code>alone4.exe</code> to run as admininistrator.
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# Set {{file|alone4.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 2000.
# Set <code>alone4.exe</code> to run in compatibility for Windows 2000.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version===
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===Game launcher does not work (Steam version)===
{{ii}} Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version, preventing you from adjusting the resolution from the default 640x480.
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{{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 launch.exe 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.
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{{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 <code>movies</code> folder inside the installation folder.
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# Delete the {{folder|movies}} folder in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
# Extract everything from the archive into the installation folder and replace as necessary.
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# Copy the contents from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite files when prompted.
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# 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>
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|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            =  
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = <ref name="Expack3_12032019"/>
 
|windows exe notes      = <ref name="Expack3_12032019"/>
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|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=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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===Activate cheat mode===
 
===Activate cheat mode===
{{ii}} Running cheat mode will not allow the game to save the launcher resolution setting.
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{{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=
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Activate cheat mode|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/help_with_the_cheats</ref>|fix=
 
# Edit the shortcut and replace <code>launcher.exe</code> with <code>alone4.exe</code>.
 
# Add the <code>wizardmaster</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 95 OSR2, 98, ME, 2000
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|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    =  
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
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|recRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recRAM  = 128 MB
 
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|recGPU2  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 16 MB
|recDX    = 8.0
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|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
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 18:40, 20 March 2024

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare cover
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 on HowLongToBeat
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare on IGDB
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare on MobyGames
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare on Wikipedia
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark 1992
Jack in the Dark 1993
Alone in the Dark 2 1993
Alone in the Dark 3 1994
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare 2001
Alone in the Dark (2008) 2008
Alone in the Dark: Illumination 2015
Alone in the Dark (2024) 2024

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

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
International releases.
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Russian release has a simple disc check.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes compatibility fixes.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
See Game launcher does not work (Steam version)
Windows

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

Launcher
Launcher
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
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.
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).
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

In-game input settings
In-game input settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
"Tank controls" with fixed camera angles. Aiming cannot be inverted.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Triggers, thumbstick clicks and D-pad inputs are not detected.[2]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game general settings
In-game general settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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]
  1. Download these files.
  2. Replace the original alone4.exe with the executable file of the Spanish GOG.com version.
  3. Copy LOC_##.COK to the Provider folder and rename it to Locale.COK.

Alternative solution for any Windows version

Fix graphical issues with bonus[5]
  1. Download patch with integrated 10 / 15 save slots for the russian version.
  2. Download patch with integrated 10 / 15 save slots for the english version.
  3. Extract the contents from any ZIP file to <path-to-game>. Renaming is not necessary.

Notes

This fix is based on the English demo version.

Black screen when movies are played

May occur if the option High Quality is enabled.
Run as administrator[6]
  1. Set launch.exe and alone4.exe to run as administrator.
  2. Set alone4.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows 2000.

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]
  1. Download Alone In The Dark TNN Fixes & Cutscenes.
  2. Delete the movies folder in <path-to-game>.
  3. Copy the contents from the archive to <path-to-game> and overwrite files when prompted.
  4. Run the game directly through launch.exe instead of running it through Steam.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.1 [8][9]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
[8]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 OSR2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
AMD K6-2 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia RIVA TNT
ATI Rage Pro
8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible
The game is not compatible with the Savage 4, 4 Pro +, Savage Rage II C, SIS 6326, Permedia 3, Riva 128ZX chipsets


Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Verified by User:Cptmold on 2019-06-21
    Tested with an Xbox One wired controller on Windows 10 v1809
  3. Infogrames Brasil - last accessed on 2023-09-06
  4. https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1
  5. AITD4 Patch (with 15 save slots bonus) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  6. gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Fix pack and higher quality FMVs :: Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-04-17
  8. 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-12-04
    Tested using GOG version and apiTrace (build 2019-11-28 07:35).
  9. Verified by User:Williamjcm on 2022-12-01
    There is no D3D support. Tested with the GOG release.
  10. gog.com - last accessed on May 2023