Despite the release of the new version of Alone in the Dark, the game retains its classic survival horror elements, including a plethora of puzzles, secrets, and enigmas to uncover.
Please be aware that the article below may contain minor SPOILERS for Alone in the Dark.
In Alone in the Dark, you will come face to face with the Dark Man, a mysterious figure who appears to be responsible for many of the unexplainable events in the game. Although most of your encounters with him are part of the story, there will be a point where you must directly confront him in order to survive. So, what is the secret to escaping this terrifying character? Keep reading to find out…
The Dark Man encounter occurs during the middle of Chapter 3 in the Great Library.
Please note that there is no map available for this area. However, for reference, I will use the large stained-glass window on the wall of the library as the “north”direction, with all other directions being relative to it.
As you ascend the stairs in a winding fashion, continue until you reach the third floor. Proceed along the west wing of the third floor in the library until you reach a statue holding “The Key of Hubertus.” Once you obtain it, the Dark Man will dramatically appear.
Despite your efforts, it is impossible to kill the Dark Man, so it is best not to waste your time attempting to do so. Additionally, it is important to avoid the black fog surrounding him as it will drain your life.
Your objective is to reach the bottom floor and place the Key of Hubertus on the pedestal, located near the beginning of the stairway. Make sure to evade the Dark Man by using bookcases as barriers between him and yourself. He has the ability to teleport around the library and may appear in front of you. If this happens, quickly move into one of the wings and use the bookcases to navigate around him.
After reaching the ground floor and inserting the key into the pedestal, a ladder will descend.
As you scale the ladder, make your way towards the southern section of the library while avoiding the Dark Man. Enter through the door shown in the picture above.
The Dark Man is expected to materialize in a compact room with a damaged wall to your left. In response, quickly move towards your right and take cover behind the corner. Although the Dark Man may approach, he is then anticipated to give up and depart from the vicinity.
Return to the small room where the Dark Man had previously appeared, where a ruined wall still stands. There is another pedestal in this room, where you can insert the Key of Hubertus. This will cause another ladder to descend.
After ascending the ladder, proceed through the room above and continue through the door. The Dark Man will cease his harassment momentarily. Next, navigate around the current floor in a circular path until you reach the caged elevator located in the center. Utilize your key on another pedestal to unlock the elevator and retrieve the key item within.
I won’t reveal what happens next, but your encounter with the Dark Man is now (mostly) in the past. Pause and take a breath.
You can currently access Alone in the Dark on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
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