Captain One-Eyed Jack is a character in the Alone in the Dark series who appears as the main antagonist of Alone in the Dark 2 and an overarching antagonist in Alone in the Dark 3.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
A feared pirate, he was summoned by Elizabeth Jarret to free her from her imprisonment aboard the Flying Dutchman. In return, she imbued One-Eyed Jack and crew with the power of immortality. He is obsessed with gambling and death.
- To be continued...
Events of Alone in the Dark 2[]
One-Eyed Jack is the main antagonist and leader of the undead pirates in Alone in the Dark 2. Legend has it that only the sword of the Flying Dutchman's former captain can end One-Eyed Jack's life, which was cursed in his name. The sword can be located in the center of the main deck.
After his defeat, Carnby and Grace exit to the rowing boat to escape. One-Eyed Jack, with his final breath, aims and fires the ship's cannons at the boat in an attempt to kill them. This causes the cave to begin collapsing into the ocean, giving them a path to escape. As Carnby rows out of the cliff's face, both the cave and the mansion crumble into the sea, ending the game.
Alone in the Dark 3[]
One-Eyed Jack returns in a tombstone bearing his initials in the Slaughter Gulch cemetery. Carnby places an Ace of Diamonds in shallow grave and receives a message saying "I'll be back!".
Alone in the Dark (2008)[]
Note[]
Although it could imply Jack is alive, it could be a small easter egg announcing the launch of Alone in the Dark 2 for consoles, which were named "Jack is Back" and "One-Eyed Jack's Revenge".
Strategy[]
He is fought near the end of the game, aboard the Flying Dutchman's main deck, where he weilds dual swords. He is a capable opponent who frequently blocks. The best strategy against him is to wait for him to taunt (either by twirling his swords or crossing them together). As a last ditch attempt to kill the player after his supposed defeat, he feigns his death and instantly comes up to attack.
Quotes[]
- "I was waiting for you Carnby, but listen."
- "By the horn of Beelzebub, the Flying Dutchman was calling me. It was like honey to a bee."
Trivia[]
- There is a replica Jack-in-the-Box modeled after him in the promotional game Jack in the Dark. Technically making him the first antagonist to physically appear in more than one game.
- Like most characters, he was given texture-mapping in the 1996 ports of Alone in the Dark 2, rather than the flat shaded look of the original game.
See also[]
Gallery[]
| Alone in the Dark 2 | ||
| Characters | Edward Carnby · Grace Saunders · Ted Striker · One-Eyed Jack · Elisabeth Jarret | |
| Creatures/Enemies | Pirate Gangster · Santa Impersonator · Weak Pirate · Underground Spectre · Clown · Animated vines · Ghost Arms · Pirate · Giant Zombie · Snakes · Trident Statue | |
| One-Eyed Jack's Crew | Shorty Leg · Music Man · T-Bone · Black Hat · De Witt · Bubble Blade · Mister Eye · The Cookies · Look Boys | |
| Collectibles | Items · Documents · Weapons · Keys · Consumable items | |
| Misc | Hell's Kitchen · The Flying Dutchman · Audio files | |