Alone in the Dark (3DO Interactive Multiplayer) - RetroAchievements/guides GitHub Wiki

1) Synopsis

Achievement Info

Total Achievements: 52

Difficulty Info

Set Difficulty: Somewhat Easy Approximate time to Master: This game can easily be done with one playthrough Minimum Number of Playthroughs Needed: 1 Number of Missable Achievements: 36

2) Introduction

Game Badge

Alone in the Dark is a survival horror game that is often attributed to being one of the 'inspirations' for Resident Evil. Created in 1992 originally for the MS-DOS (Which plays a LOT smoother than the 3DO version) by Infogames, the game is set in the 1920's Louisiana and sets up the player to solve puzzles and fight monsters all throughout a haunted house. While this one is the 3DO version which was ported to the system in 1994

This set was created by mopain85 along with some code contribution by Hotscrock & on a personal note I think they did a great job with this set. It covers pretty much everything I believe this game has to offer and the difficulty isn't too bad at all.

This guide is primarily for Missables & I will try to leave out any spoilers to it. So the player can still enjoy the story & experience while not being concerned of missing anything on the first playthrough. There are few achievements I've left out due to them being rather simple & straight forward. I.E. Kill the Spider Beast & Kill both bird creatures.

3) Gameplay

This game has what many have considered as "tank controls". Albeit it's a bit difficult to grasp at first, I believe anyone can become accustom to it after some practice. The game introduces a weight system so it's a good idea that after each book you read you should "throw" it or "drop" it to keep your inventory clean. This can be said for any empty oil cans & flasks as well. It can also be difficult sometimes to switch to "Fight" to "Open/Search" option in the menu but again isn't too bad when you get use to it.

4) Missable Achievements

Important Note By the Author Before Reading:

This guide is not entirely set up for linear gameplay. I did the best I could but some areas you can get to before others so some achievements may pop before others. Also some achievements are meant for set up for future achievements like the Marksman or Gunslinger achievements. Also many "Point of No Returns" are set up with "crossing the bridge". This is not entirely true since there is technically still a chance you can go back and read some books before leaving the house. However, it can possibly cause some issues for the Master Librarian achievement since you have to read the Pirate Note last. So to keep from a replay I've put that measure in to help anyone following this guide.

Alone in the Loft

Badge At the beginning of the game, do not let the two monsters invade the loft.

There are two monsters that spawn in the Attic with you at the beginning of the game. As soon as you get control run behind you and push the dresser up to block the window. Note: You have to select the "Push" option in the menu to push an object.

Shortly after on the other side of the attic is a treasure chest you can push over the latch on the floor.

Point of no return - Monster Breaks into the Attic.

So That Our Shields May Shine Like Mirrors

Badge Read "Extract from the Golden Fleece"

At the very beginning of the game check the shelf in the attic like the image below:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Farewell

Badge Read "Jeremy's Letter"

Before leaving the attic head to the Piano and "Search" for this letter:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

The Twilight Zone

Badge In the fireplace room, collect 4 items and leave without disturbing the Shadow

Do NOT touch the shadow/ghost in the chair. She will kill you. There are 4 items in this room to grab. Shotgun Shells, Gramophone, A Poker, & Matches:

Shotgun Shells:

Gramophone:

A Poker & Matches:

Point of no return - Leave the room without grabbing all 4 items.

A Place Outside the Common Laws of Time and Space

Badge Read "Diary of a Journey"

This book will be sitting on top of the table so fairly easy to grab. (Sorry screenshot was grabbed AFTER I grabbed the book xD):

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Maniac Mansion

Badge Collect the two items from the bathroom and leave without taking damage from the monster

This one is a tricky one & can take a few tries if not fast enough. My best suggestion once you find this room, go outside it, save & attempt. Saving beforehand will allow you to retry it without losing too much time & backtracking. Luckily the two items are right next to each other.

Point of no return - Getting damaged by the monster.

He Will Feel the Embrace of Death

Badge Read "The Creatures of the Night"

Found after moving the clock (Screenshot was taken AFTER I grabbed it):

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

He Who Goes in the Shadows

Badge Read "Signs and Rituals"

Adoring the Black Goat of the Woods

Badge Read "The Sacrificial Dagger"

In Nomine Invocatoris

Badge Read "De Vermis Mysteriis"

Lesson to all Those Tempted by a Study of the Occult

Badge Read "Reflections on the Power of the Verb"

All of these books are located in one location. Do NOT READ the De Vermis Mysteriis (Yellow/Gold book) before looking at the cheevo below:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Abracadabra

Badge Read "De Vermis Mysteriis" without suffering its effects

Reading this book outside of the circle will kill you. Even being some pixels off can kill you so I strongly suggest saving before reading & attempting this cheevo:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground or reading it outside of the circle.

Library Monster

Badge Defeat the Library Monster

If you read the Sacrificial Dagger page it shows what dagger can kill the Library Monster, but for convenience this is the correct one:

This dagger can be collected where the De Vermis Mysteriis was found.

Never Will I Forget that Terrible

Badge Read "The Sons of the Sun"

Book is located in the Library:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

In the Beginning Was the Word

Badge Read "Terra Incognita"

Book is located in the Library:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Derceto Fell Into Ruin

Badge Read "Story of a Louisiana Plantation"

Book is located in the Library (Screenshot was taken AFTER I collected the book):

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Nobody Can Contemplate the Face of Gods With Impunity

Badge Read "Fragments of the Book of Abdul"

Book is located in the Library *Important Do Not Read yet until looking at the cheevo below. This book can cause damage:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Wizard

Badge Read "Fragments of the Book of Abdul" without suffering its effects

Similar to the Abracadabra cheevo, this must be read on the circle:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground or read the book outside of the circle.

May He Who Finds This Diary Pray For My Soul

Badge Read "Jeremy Hartwood's Notebook"

Found above the fireplace. When picking up this it will trigger a monster spawning:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Hell's Kitchen

Badge Pacify the 5 zombies in the dining room without causing damage to them

Enter the Kitchen first & grab the pot in the corner over the fire:

Then quickly "Put" it on the table with all the zombies. One of the zombies will start moving towards an empty chair. He won't attack you just let me them be (Note: Screenshot is the aftermath):

Point of no return - Damage one of the zombies before putting the pot down on the table.

Revolver

Badge Find the Revolver

Found in the shoebox of the pantry:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Gunslinger

Badge Find and use 2 sets of revolver ammo. Use both at the same time without reloading.

Find the two sets of revolver ammo. First one is in the dark room in the dresser which you'll have to drop the lantern for a moment to grab them:

2nd Set is located in the Cellar part of the "Cellar Assault" achievement:

There is some confusion on how this one triggers based on reading some comments. However for me to trigger this all that was needed was to "use" both bullets in the gun. I.E. Load the gun with both sets of ammo and the cheevo should pop. You should not have to fire them all to trigger it.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Full Tank

Badge Find and load the 2 cans of oil in the lamp

First oil can can be found right after coming down from the attic:

Second oil can location is in the pantry with the Revolver:

Make sure to "use" both oil cans in the lamp and the cheevo should pop.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

The Ideal Place From Which to Witness Unusual Phenomena

Badge Read "Memories"

Book is located in the smoke room. Note you will also find one of the vinyls here as well:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Long Life

Badge Find and use the 3 healing items

First location is in the cabinet in the bathroom at the beginning:

Second location is part of the "Maniac Mansion" cheevo inside the cabinet in the bathroom where the monster is:

Third location is in the kitchen in one of the side rooms where a key is located. This one is box of biscuits though instead of a normal flask/health pack:

Use all 3 to trigger the cheevo.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

I Saw Slaves Leaping Into the Flames of that Inferno

Badge Read "The Tale of Captain Norton"

This can be found on the shelf right before being able to head downstairs into the secret passage. This also contains the 2nd vinyl location:

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

En Garde!

Badge Defeat the Pirate without taking damage

This may take some practice but the idea is save before entering the room. Once you open the door equip the sword and charge at the Pirate. Keep hitting him and moving one step closer to put him in a corner. Eventually he will be backed into a corner and you can keep hitting him over & over. Just don't get too close because some of the hit detection in this game can be rough.

Those From Without

Badge Read "Demonia Particularis"

This book can be found on the ground after defeating the pirate.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

By All the Devils

Badge Read "The Trial of Captain Pregzt"

This is located within the Cellar and is part of the "Cellar Assault" achievement.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Symphony of the Night

Badge Find and play 3 Records on the Gramophone

To get this cheevo you have to play the wrong vinyls first before playing the correct one. For reference again here is the location of the 3 vinyl's:

Vinyl 1:

Vinyl 2:

Vinyl 3:

After having all 3 vinyls make sure to play this one vinyl LAST:

Point of no return - Play the correct Vinyl before playing the wrong ones first.

Marksman

Badge Find and load rifle ammunition

There is only one spot for rifle ammunition and it's also part of the "Twilight Zone" achievement. To trigger this achievement just "use" the rifle ammunition into the gun.

Point of no return - Cross the bridge underground.

Cellar Assault

Badge In the cellar, collect 3 items and leave without getting hurt

Once you get the key to the cellar and open it, make sure you have enough inventory for 3 items. Go down to the cellar and grab all 3 items. Here is the location of all 3:

Bullets (Behind the steps):

Captain Pregzt Book:

The last item is a block for the barrels, once you pull the block the barrels will roll & can kill you. So be sure to be facing them in a way they won't roll on you:

Point of no return - Leave the cellar without grabbing all 3 items

Come to Me

Badge Read "A Pirate's Log Book"

This book is inside the cave inside the treasure chest:

Point of no return - Leave the house without reading it.

Master Librarian

Badge Find and read all 18 Texts (pirate note last)

This achievement will trigger after reading the Pirate Note for the FIRST time. (Rereading it after the others does not count). By following the following the guide that should cover all the books & locations.

Point of no return - Leave the house without reading all the books or read the Pirate Note before finish reading all the other books.

5) Credits