Alone in the Dark Remake Prologue Grace Walkthrough: Exploring the Haunted Mansion
1The prologue was released on May 25, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X
- The prologue is a **free playable teaser** for the full game, which is expected to be released in late 2024¹.
- The prologue features **Grace Saunders**, an 11-year-old girl who lives in Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued in Louisiana¹. She agrees to help Jeremy Hartwood, one of the residents, deliver a letter to his niece Emily, but soon discovers that the manor is haunted by eldritch horrors¹.
- The full game will feature **Emily Hartwood** and **Edward Carnby** as the main protagonists, who will investigate the mysteries of Derceto Manor and its connection to cosmic horror². Emily is a journalist and Edward is a private investigator, both voiced by famous actors Jodie Comer and David Harbour respectively².
- The game is a **re-imagination** of the original Alone in the Dark, which was released in 1992 and is considered the pioneer of the survival horror genre¹. The game will retain the themes, gameplay, and setting of the original, but with modern graphics, voice acting, and storytelling².
- The game will feature **dreamscapes**, which are surreal and terrifying worlds that the characters can enter through a talisman created by Jeremy². These dreamscapes will vary from a swamp oil derrick to a French Quarter New Orleans street, and will have different puzzles and enemies to overcome².
- The game will also feature **nightmare versions** of Derceto Manor, which can be triggered by certain actions or events in the game². These nightmare versions will change the appearance and layout of the mansion, making it more dangerous and unpredictable².
- The game will have **multiple endings**, depending on the choices and actions of the player throughout the game³. Some endings will be more favorable than others, and some will reveal more secrets than others³.
- The game has received **mixed reviews** from the players who tried the prologue, with some praising the atmosphere, graphics, and voice acting, and others criticizing the gameplay, story, and lack of originality³. The developers have stated that they will take the feedback into account and improve the game before the final release.