Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Horror / Action

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenreHorror, Action
DeveloperPocket Studios
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesAlone in the Dark
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a horror game developed by Pocket Studios and published by Infogrames. It blends horror and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.

It is part of the Alone in the Dark series. The series also appears on other systems with Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (PS1) and Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (Dreamcast).

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Health7E6-03B-3B7
Infinite Ammo00D-0AA-3BE

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare walkthroughs & guides

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare FAQ

When did Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare come out on the GBC?

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare?

It was developed by Pocket Studios and published by Infogrames.

Is Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare multiplayer?

No. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a single-player game.

How long does Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare take to play?

As a horror game, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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