- PLAYSTATION(R)3 System Gamers Can Now Get First Look of The Sizzling
Gameplay and Red-Hot Enhancements for Atari's Innovative Action Survival
Experience -
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer
entertainment system demo of Atari and Eden Games' innovative action survival
creation Alone in the Dark(R): Inferno is now available on the
PLAYSTATION(R)Network. Atari and Eden Games have given the title a blazing
rework for its PLAYSTATION(R)3 system debut on November 18. Responding to the
feedback of media and gamers, the development team has turned up the heat to
deliver an even more entertaining, immersive and action-packed blockbuster
experience with a host of sizzling gameplay enhancements, red-hot content and
an even more hellish storyline which has inspired the name Alone in the Dark:
Inferno.
Gameplay elements including camera, inventory system, and hero control
have all been reworked to maximize story immersion and atmosphere. In
addition, Alone in the Dark: Inferno will include an all-new action sequence
revealing a previously unseen enemy of epic proportions and an intriguing
upgrade of the game's exhilarating 59th Street level featuring much improved
driving dynamics.
The PLAYSTATION(R)Network demo enables PLAYSTATION(R)3 system gamers - for
the first-time - to experience the innovative storyline and gameplay. The
demo features selected playable levels from the first and second episodes as
well as a sequence from the 59th Street level and the game's captivating end
cinematic. Through the demo, players will be able to get a true feel of some
of the game's unique elements including: creating unique and powerful weapons;
using fire as a devastating destruction device; and experiencing real-time
handling of objects to overcome enemies and obstacles.
Alone in the Dark(R): Inferno for PLAYSTATION(R)3 system is already
receiving buzz for its blazing reworking including:
"Developer Eden is very candid about what the fans want, specifically with
tiny changes like more in-game hints, instantly recoverable items, and even
giving the flashlight unlimited battery power."
-Gamepro.com
"After spending some hands-on time with the title, it's clear that the
PLAYSTATION 3 system version has undergone some major improvements that really
set it apart from its predecessor."
-IGN
"Ultimately, Eden wanted to make Alone in the Dark on PLAYSTATION 3 system
a game you could enjoy without getting hung up on technical issues."
- Kotaku
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Test Drive, V-Rally, My Horse & Me, Backyard Sports franchise, Total
Annihilation, Outcast etc.), publishing properties (The Witcher, Legendary,
Race Pro etc.), international licenses (Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons,
Jamie Oliver etc.) and classic games covering the entire history of the video
game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc).
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