• Unique game engine never seen before on a home console.
• Cinematic movie sequences, eerie dark sound effects.
• Over 10 creatures and deformities like no others seen yet.
• Play two different characters from two different points in the game.
• Influenced by the work of HP Lovecraft.

.co.uk Review ------------- The Alone in the Dark series is a gaming phenomenon, and the newest release, The New Nightmare--the fourth instalment--has made it to the PlayStation. This is more than the first and third in the series did. You might wonder whether a graphical adventure translates all that well to the PlayStation format; rest assured that in this case it does. The range of controls is perhaps a little limited in comparison to what you'd expect from a PC and actually getting the characters to move around is a bit awkward at first. But from the cinematic opening sequences right through the action, the atmosphere is suitably dark and foreboding and this makes up for any slight difficulties of gameplay. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is actually two games in one. Edward Carnby's best friend Charles Fiske has been found dead near Shadow Island after looking for three ancient Indian s. Carnby joins forces with Aline Cedrac, a university lecturer speing in ancient Indian languages--this ability isn't the only reason she's keen to find out more about Fiske. When Aline and Edward arrive at Shadow Island they become separated and you can take the part of either character. The one you choose will dictate how you play and solve the game, so complete it one way and you still have the challenge of trying it the other. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is engrossing right from the word go. The puzzles start immediately and there is no let-up. Start to play this game late at night, close the curtains, turn the volume up and you won't want to stop until the mystery is solved--twice. --Sandra Vogel Manufacturer's Description -------------------------- Edward Carnby, the supernatural detective is back. And this time its for revenge. Carnby's best friend, Charles Fiske has been found dead off a mysterious island off the coast of Maine, Shadow Island. Carnby's investigation quickly leads him to Fred Johnson who informs him of Fiske's search for the three ancient s which, when placed in a specific location, will unlock an incredible and dangerous power. Johnson pleads with Carnby to pick up where Fiske left off and reopen the investigation in order to recover the s. Carnby accepts the mission to find and destroy the murderer of Fiske and avenge his death The original survival horror franchise continues with a pure blend of intense action and suspenseful adventure. Alone in the Dark immerses the player into a dark and strange atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply. The player must overcome his natural fear of the dark unknown and control Edward Carnby through a deep and highly detailedstoryline.Armed with a flashlight and a pistol, Carnby must find the necessary items to survive as well as the clues which will help him escape his ultimate nightmare.