Alice's mind is in ruins in American McGee's upcoming Wonderland re-imagining, transforming her fantastical sanctuary into a nightmare. Gamers can get a good idea of just how dark things will get in the intro cinematic for Madness Returns.

The setup from developer Spicy Horse puts the cinematic in perspective:
Her mind in tatters, Alice is unable to resolve the fear and neuroses prompted by her strange memories, dreams, and visions. Her relocation to London seems only to add to their number and intensity.

Perhaps she'll do better in Wonderland. She always has. She travels there, seeking what the "real" world can't provide: security, knowledge, and the truth about the past. But in her absence, Wonderland too has suffered. Something has gone horribly wrong, and now a great evil is descending upon what once was her beautiful refuge.

Can Alice save Wonderland -- and herself -- from the madness that consumes them both?
With that in mind, the opening cinematic:



Alice: Madness Returns is being developed for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PCs. The game is scheduled for release on June 14.


Sharkey says: We had the chance to go hands-on with Madness Returns in April. Check out our Interrogation Room feature for our thoughts on the story, setting, and combat in Bizarro Wonderland.