Alone in the Dark: Illumination™ (2015)

In the cursed township of Lorwich, a chilling darkness has descended, unleashing monstrous hordes from realms of pure nightmare. As one of four distinct heroes – the Hunter, the Witch, the Priest, or the Engineer – players are tasked with confronting these eldritch abominations. Drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic dread, this entry in the seminal survival horror series emphasizes both brute force and the strategic use of light. Navigate terrifying, dynamic environments teeming with bloodthirsty beasts, from the desolate surface of Lorwich to its deepest, most forsaken depths, all while unearthing the town's sinister secrets. Alone in the Dark: Illumination™ embodies the action-horror legacy Atari pioneered, offering a cooperative multiplayer experience where players can form teams or brave the encroaching madness solo. Each hero boasts unique abilities, weapons, and unlockable powers, ensuring varied gameplay. The game's dynamic environments present interactive puzzles that alter the very landscape, and crucially, the power of illumination itself becomes a weapon, capable of creating safe havens and repelling the otherworldly horrors. While teamwork is a vital strategy, the pervasive sense of isolation and the constant threat of the unknown underscore the series' enduring name, making it a fitting addition to THQ Nordic's catalog of diverse and often challenging gameplay experiences.