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Description
"Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare", also known as "Alone in the Dark 4", is the fourth installment of the iconic horror and adventure video game series, Alone in the Dark. Originally developed by Darkworks and published by Infogrames, the game was released on a variety of platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and Game Boy Color (GBC).
The GBC version was developed by Pocket Studios and is distinguished by being an adaptation of the original game, maintaining the essence of survival horror on a platform with significant technical limitations. Despite these limitations, the GBC version managed to capture the tense atmosphere and immersive narrative that characterize the series.
As for the plot, the game follows Edward Carnby, a paranormal investigator, and Aline Cedrac, an academic, who find themselves trapped on Shadow Island, a mysterious place where shadows seem to come to life. Players must navigate this enchanted island, facing creatures of darkness and discovering secrets hidden deep beneath the earth.
The gameplay in GBC was adapted to fit the console's controls and screen, offering a unique experience that, although different in mechanics from its larger console counterparts, retains the spirit of the original game. The story remains intact, allowing players to experience the horror narrative even on a handheld console.
Regarding improvements and downgrades, it is important to note that the home console versions offer a richer experience in graphics and sound, while the GBC version focuses on gameplay and story due to hardware restrictions. However, this version is notable for its ability to deliver a coherent and engaging gaming experience within the limitations of the handheld console.
History
The story of "Alone in the Dark - The New Nightmare" begins with the mysterious death of Charles Fiske, friend and colleague of the protagonist, Edward Carnby. Carnby is contacted by Frederick Johnson, who informs him of Fiske's search for three ancient tablets capable of unlocking incredible and dangerous power. Johnson convinces Carnby to continue Fiske's investigation and find the killer.
Carnby teams up with Aline Cedrac, a brilliant young university professor, to recover the lost tablets and help Professor Obed Morton, whom Aline believes is her father. While flying over Shadow Island, their plane is attacked by an unknown creature, forcing them to parachute to the island, but they become separated upon landing. Carnby falls into a dense forest near a mansion, while Aline lands on the roof of the mansion.
As they explore the island, they confront the Creatures of Darkness, living shadow-like beings that are actually reptilian, silicon-based life forms from the center of the Earth, a vast world of dark caverns known as the World. of darkness. Shadow Island contains one of the many portals to this underground world.
The plot unfolds with Carnby and Aline searching for the tablets and discovering more about the island's history and its dark secrets. Aline focuses on solving puzzles, while Carnby takes on the creatures with more physical means, armed with his trusty double-barreled revolver. Throughout their adventure, they meet various characters, including the enigmatic Professor Morton, and discover the truth behind Fiske's intentions and the nature of the tablets.
Finally, Carnby and Aline manage to gather the tablets and confront the evil force that threatens to unleash the ultimate terror. Through their bravery and determination, they manage to prevent the power of the tablets from falling into the wrong hands and save humanity from an unimaginable threat. The story concludes with them leaving the island, taking with them the tablets and secrets they have discovered, ready to face whatever other mystery the future holds for them.
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GBC
Action / Survival Horror / Horror 