What is the best version of this game?

[Njã¥l]

I have the game for PS1, unplayed. Finding this game on steam made me realise there are more ports. I image the PS1 to be the worst. Could the PS2 or PC be the best. If this serie is like the old Resident Evil games, I image the controls would be better on a console.

If you know, is this a remake of the first game? Is the 2008 version also a remake of the first one? If so, which one should I go for if I play to play the entire series. I'm okay with playing remakes for a long series as long as they follow the story. Sort of like with the Final Fantasy series. Same story, just polished.

[John]

I too have the PS1 & also PC version of Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare.
The PC version has some launch issues (definitely not unplayable) just slightly irritating.
In terms of controls, they are easier on a console however if you configure the keys to suit comfortability, there is no issue. I had WASD for movement with SHIFT to run.

For your other question, the answer is no, it is not a remake but merely a port to PC. As for the 2008 version, that is rather poor in my opinion. I find games tend to become degraded when in a "change of hands" but I am still in hope for a remake/remastered version of this game. In one of the discussions here you'll find the solutions to resolving your Resolution, Startup & Sound/Video issues.

This would be the best version of the game in my opinion, from its story and puzzles, to the suspense and horror. Just know what you're getting and the possible issues to expect.

[Njã¥l]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, this is a port to PC (or is the PS1 version a port from the PC?), but I wondered if the game itself is a remake of the very first Alone in the Dark game for the PC. In other words, does this game and the 2008 game share the same story as the very first game?

[jonc2006]

No this is a different storyline.

[cephalon ro]

The New nightmare is kind of a reboot.
The pc version was actually launched 12 years ago along with a PS2 and Dreamcast port, it just so happens that Atari decided to launch it last week on steam.
This version released on steam has a lot of issues, the disc version is just fine. The one we installed on Steam is the same as the one you install from GoG.com and that may be the very issue that causes all these complaints about glitching and resolution. Even not being able to advance the plot.

[Njã¥l]

Thanks for shedding some light in the darkness. I think I'll be going for the PS2 version

[cephalon ro]

You can also try the GameBoy Color version
Hilarious!

[Mateus Auri]

The soundtrack in the PC version is HORRIBLE. It sounds like it was made for the first game in the series. It annoyed me throughout the entire playthrough but it just now occurred to me to look the OST up on youtube.
Now I am pissed for not having opted for the PS2 or DC versions instead.

I also found plenty of glitches and unfair gameplay ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ throughout the damn thing, but I'm inclined to guess that it's the same thing across all versions.

BTW, I played the latest updated version from GOG, which runs flawlessly, no need for any fixes or anything.

[LauKinMing]

Originally posted by Mateus Auri:

The soundtrack in the PC version is HORRIBLE. It sounds like it was made for the first game in the series. It annoyed me throughout the entire playthrough but it just now occurred to me to look the OST up on youtube.
Now I am pissed for not having opted for the PS2 or DC versions instead.

I also found plenty of glitches and unfair gameplay ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ throughout the damn thing, but I'm inclined to guess that it's the same thing across all versions.

BTW, I played the latest updated version from GOG, which runs flawlessly, no need for any fixes or anything.

how about soundtrack on GOG ver?

[cephalon ro]

Originally posted by LauKinMing:

how about soundtrack on GOG ver?

It's dog-ass. PC/PS2 have the ♥♥♥♥♥♥ MIDIs. Stick to Dreamcast/Psx.

[Njã¥l]

At the third game and still have my PSX copy of this game I bought cheap at GameStop all these years ago. Maybe I’ll just play it should I want to continue the serie now that I know the PSX version have better music. Heck, PSX games have really creepy graphics to boot

[Shocker]

Originally posted by LauKinMing:

Originally posted by Mateus Auri:

The soundtrack in the PC version is HORRIBLE. It sounds like it was made for the first game in the series. It annoyed me throughout the entire playthrough but it just now occurred to me to look the OST up on youtube.
Now I am pissed for not having opted for the PS2 or DC versions instead.

I also found plenty of glitches and unfair gameplay ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ throughout the damn thing, but I'm inclined to guess that it's the same thing across all versions.

BTW, I played the latest updated version from GOG, which runs flawlessly, no need for any fixes or anything.

how about soundtrack on GOG ver?

Every PC version has the same compressed music. Outside of the inferior compressed music the PC version is the best version to get. No need for emulation, or to dust down an ancient console to play it.