As we talked about in our last update, “Illumination: The Same But Different” , Alone in the Dark: Illumination explores the classic themes of the AitD universe, while branching out with new stories and gameplay mechanics. One of the key innovations we’ve made is the inclusion of multiple character perspectives, and Co-Op gameplay.
Alone in the Dark: Illumination takes you through the blasted landscape of Lorwich and deep into the mines below. At launch, the game will feature three sprawling campaigns of four levels each. Each campaign explores a unique environment, from the Mines of Lorwich to the Factory of Fear, and Beneath the Graves in the Lorwich Cemetary. As you explore this cursed town, your character will develop their powers and grow increasingly effective at holding back the darkness. You’ll gain experience points after each level and be able to spend them on unlocking new character abilities or buffing your existing stats, and in order to make your way down into the depths of Lorwich it’s imperative to level up your characters skills and abilities.
About SINGLE PLAYER mode: While in single player mode your primary focus will be on quick reflexes, tactical planning, and management of your health and abilities. A combination of support skills, powerful attacks, and a strong sense of when to flee and when to stand and fight will keep you alive. Even at lower difficulties it’s necessary to spend your XP wisely if you hope to keep Cthulhu at bay – and since you have no one there to protect you, when your last light source dies you will be truly Alone in the Dark.
In the MULTIPLAYER mode, you can team up with between one and three friends for an entirely different experience. In this mode, communication and coordination are key to your survival. While you can have up to four times the firepower, the game won’t be four times easier. Monsters scale in difficulty to accommodate extra players, and should a player die,the difficulty remains for the survivors. Each character’s unique abilities combine and complement the others for a dynamic gameplay experience. For example, the Engineer can repair broken light sources, giving the Hunter greater opportunity to mow down the forces of evil with his arsenal of weapons.
In the chance you find yourself cutting down Cthulhu’s minions with ease, you can always increase the game’s difficulty for a greater challenge. Alone in the Dark: Illumination has four difficulty settings, but we recommend everyone start out on easy or medium. Even on lower difficulty, if you’re not careful in your use of powers and available light sources, monsters can quickly overwhelm you. It takes steady aim, careful planning, and nerves of steel to survive Alone in the Dark.
Full product release is coming very soon, stay tuned for more info and an official launch date!