For example, Edward Carnby, the game's protagonist, now runs by default (rather than when the A button is held). Walking is accomplished by gently pushing the analog stick (what a revolutionary idea). Many other changes, including a better -- and manually controlled -- camera and improved driving controls, improve the game substantially according to Eurogamer. Exactly which PS3 improvements will make it into the 360 version remains unclear, but we'll happily take anything that can improve Alone in the Dark's more annoying aspects.
PS3 Alone in the Dark fixes coming to 360
For example, Edward Carnby, the game's protagonist, now runs by default (rather than when the A button is held). Walking is accomplished by gently pushing the analog stick (what a revolutionary idea). Many other changes, including a better -- and manually controlled -- camera and improved driving controls, improve the game substantially according to Eurogamer. Exactly which PS3 improvements will make it into the 360 version remains unclear, but we'll happily take anything that can improve Alone in the Dark's more annoying aspects.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-21-2008 @ 5:43PM
joeybeast said...
Is this our Lair? Well, was.
Biggest lost of exclusive ever.
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8-21-2008 @ 5:49PM
anthonyjh said...
You're an idiot.
8-21-2008 @ 6:00PM
Araskaz said...
I thought Lair was fine. Dont know why people hate it.
I havnt even thought of getting Alone in the Dark. I MAY pick it up when the patch comes though.
8-21-2008 @ 5:45PM
Dano said...
So, this the "this game sucks" hotfix? If so, sweet. If not, what is the point? I don't know *anyone* who has this game that does not hate it.
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8-21-2008 @ 6:14PM
Richard Mitchell said...
I don't hate it. I actually like it quite a bit. Only problem I have is with some of the design choices and the glitches.
8-21-2008 @ 9:31PM
dirt said...
I thought it was really good myself! Yes the controls suck at times but they can be mastered!
Even got the full 1000 GS
(GT:dirt junkie 77 if you want to check)
8-21-2008 @ 5:52PM
DudeRed said...
This is great news! I heard a lot of good things about what the game does but just as many complaints about how poorly it is handled.
Is there a solid release date for the ps3 version? I have seen anywhere from mid October to the end of November...
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8-21-2008 @ 5:55PM
Araskaz said...
I thought Lair was fine. Dont know why people hate it.
I havnt even thought of getting Alone in the Dark. I MAY pick it up when the patch comes though.
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8-21-2008 @ 7:49PM
Matt said...
Too late, I already sold it.
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8-21-2008 @ 9:11PM
Tel Prydain said...
I really liked it. It had a few foobles, but over all it was a great game. Well worth the money I paid for it.
I did a review of it for a Kiwi site a while back:
http://buttonmasher.co.nz/2008/07/09/alone-in-the-dark-review-xbox-360/
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8-22-2008 @ 5:51AM
WilhelmThe1st said...
I agree. I really liked it myself. I only rented it though... and it was a free rental... so... might have a different opinion if I had actually bought it, but I had fun with it.
8-22-2008 @ 12:58AM
gaymerxbox360 said...
I liked that game, but it was really clunky... Well I hope the patch fixes several things. Or it might need a miracle to fix that game.
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8-22-2008 @ 2:48AM
Procris said...
Alone in the dark was a very promising game until it was released, got all the bad reviews for some of the stupid choices the development team made. I'm glad these "improvements" are coming to the game but sadly, it won't change the scores the 360 version of the game has gotten. The PS3 version however will probably do slightly better in the reviews.
Now we just need concrete information on what exactly they are fixing in the 360 version.. Then people might actually pick the game up.
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