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After the first introduction cutscene ofAlone In The Dark, you are tasked with picking a character. You must either play the game as Edward Carnby, played by David Harbour, or Emily Hartwood, played by Jodie Comer.
It can be a tough decision to make. Does it even change anything in the story? Short answer: Yes. Who you choose to play as does have an effect on the game. Here is everything you need to know about picking a main character to play in Alone In The Dark.
What Are The Main Differences Between Each Character?
While who you choose to play as largely comes down to preference, thestorytelling will change depending on who you arein Alone In The Dark. The game ismeant to be replayedusing the other character.
There are some stark differences between playthroughs as Emily and Edward. There arecertain cutscenes you may not see or items you may not collectif you do not do two playthroughs, one as each character.
Lagniappes are what the game refers to as collectables. These collectables are random objects found in the world that contribute to different “sets”.A full set of collectables can grant you certain items or benefits in the game.
For example:‘Lost Children’ set grants access to the Shotgunwhen completed.
Thestory will head in the same directionbut willflow differently for each character. You will go to the same locations, and have the same revelations, but the characters will communicate differently.
Should You Play As Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood?
We suggest playing as Emily firstas the story is most fitting that way.
The orderlies recognize her as a Hartwood and the game makes more sense to have Emily running around looking for her uncle, asshe has a personal connection to the story, whereas Edward doesn’t.
Spoilers ahead!
Emily and Edward willfind certain characters in different locationsduring the playthrough. For example, Emily can only find Ruth in the Library, whereas Edward finds her first in the Mezzanine. Their interactions are very different. Emily also finds the maid burying a cat in the garden during Chapter Two, which Edward never sees.
The conversation Edward has with Dr. Gray in Chapter One versus Emily’sconversation is also different. More personal information is revealed during Emily’s conversation, information that can help players understand more about what’s going on. As an outsider, Edward only has surface-level with his knowledge, leaving him as clueless as the player.
Added information in cutscenes unique to the character does not affect one’s ability to beat the game, it just adds context.
Completed sets of Lagniappes does affect one’s ability to beat the game, as it can unlock weapons and hints.
Replaying as the other character will be worthwhile because you will seeexperience new things.
Emily Hartwood Differences
Edward Carnby Differences
People who knew Jeremy know you personally, resulting in shared memories of Emily and Jeremy.
No one knows you and finds you to be nosey and untrusting.
