Alone in the Dark confirmed for PS2
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Gamesradar (via the UK's Official PlayStation 2 Magazine) reports that Alone in the Dark: Near Death Investigation, previously a next-gen and PC title, will now also be released on PlayStation 2.
This doesn't mean that PS2 owners will receive a watered down experience. Speaking to the magazine, Lionel Fumery, lead designer for the PlayStation 2 edition said, "All the next-gen features are in the PS2 version".
The PS2 game will follow the same structure as the other versions, with players given a series of episodic levels set in New York. Obviously there have been some cutbacks in porting the game to older, less powerful hardware. The Central Park location has been reduced in size, enemy intelligence has been dumbed down and players will notice less 'oomph' with the physics effects.
Still intact is the game's fire technology which enables fires to spread realistically, and the ability to interact extensively with the environment. Load times will also be kept to the minimum, with no apparent loads during an episode.
The PS2 port is being handled by Hydravision Entertainment, the studio responsible for the moderately entertaining Obscure for PS2.
Alone in the Dark: Near Death Investigation is scheduled for release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in November. No release date for the PS2 version has been announced.
