Alone in the Dark
The PS2 and Wii versions of Alone in the Dark follow the same plot as the game developed for Xbox 360 and Windows by Eden Games, but were created by a different company with their own vision how the game should be implemented. Level structure, mechanics of gameplay, and looks of the characters (Sarah, especially) sometimes differ strongly as these versions contain concept elements that were left out of the other game. The driving sequences are almost entirely taken out. The first-person view is also mostly not used, and, for example, fire can be extinguished in the third-person mode. The basic aspects of screenplay are retained, but this can be considered another what if instalment in the se...
- Genre
- Adventure
- Year
- 2008
- Developer
- Hydravision
- Publisher
- Atari Europe S.A.S.U.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Alone in the Dark frequently asked questions
How do I play Alone in the Dark online with a friend?
Alone in the Dark (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Alone in the Dark on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Alone in the Dark in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Alone in the Dark netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Alone in the Dark for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Alone in the Dark on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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