Alan Wake Remastered

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 103
  3. Negative: 16 out of 103

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  1. ar1764
    Jul 15, 2022
    4
    Repetitive and nervous game. You have tons of monster around you they kill you and you restart the scene 20x it's very frustrating and boring, no reflexion, just killing phantoms with 3 shots that resuscitate at infinite. This is a stupid game.

    Might as well play outlast 2 for this type of game, which is 100 times better.
  2. dotrem
    Oct 30, 2021
    2
    It is not how you make remasters. Dropped the game after first chapter, literally unplayable. Why? You can evev walk a straight line. I tried both mouse+keyboard and DS4 controller and in both cases i can not controll the character. I can not aim, can not walk. When i tried to run everything turns into epeleptic show. The big question how it's possible to make 10 years old game worse. AndIt is not how you make remasters. Dropped the game after first chapter, literally unplayable. Why? You can evev walk a straight line. I tried both mouse+keyboard and DS4 controller and in both cases i can not controll the character. I can not aim, can not walk. When i tried to run everything turns into epeleptic show. The big question how it's possible to make 10 years old game worse. And yeah, original game was great.… Expand
  3. Jurigag
    Oct 7, 2021
    4
    The game is really badly optimized, it's even worse than in original. It seems they just put some wrapper to DirectX 12 which is really heavy on CPU. You need like a TOP cpus for the game from 2010 to have high fps(100+). For example on my setup ryzen 3600x + rtx 3070 i have around 40-50% gpu usage and 30-40% cpu usage during a game making it total 60-80 fps in 3440x1440, DLSS does nothingThe game is really badly optimized, it's even worse than in original. It seems they just put some wrapper to DirectX 12 which is really heavy on CPU. You need like a TOP cpus for the game from 2010 to have high fps(100+). For example on my setup ryzen 3600x + rtx 3070 i have around 40-50% gpu usage and 30-40% cpu usage during a game making it total 60-80 fps in 3440x1440, DLSS does nothing because there is cpu bottleneck, it uses maximum 25% of total cpu power. Also there are some problems with movement - when direct input is off(you can switch it in settings) the mouse is hugely accelerated, but when enabled - sensivity is super low - need to set very high dpi amount. Why just not give people option to disable mouse acceleration without enabling direct input?

    Other than that graphics seems nice and about price it seems fair that it costs 30$.    … Expand
  4. Wretic
    Oct 7, 2021
    3
    Alan Wake is a great innovative story about a writer, right? right because you probably played the original game a long time ago and thought oh AWESOME a remaster? Got to get my hands on it, with the latest tech it should probably be child's play for the devs. So after me purchasing it on Epic Games and installing / booting the game I was genuinely pumped to replay this old game withAlan Wake is a great innovative story about a writer, right? right because you probably played the original game a long time ago and thought oh AWESOME a remaster? Got to get my hands on it, with the latest tech it should probably be child's play for the devs. So after me purchasing it on Epic Games and installing / booting the game I was genuinely pumped to replay this old game with upgraded graphics since it had been so long. From the FIRST moment I had graphical glitches, literally in the first minute or so it started happening. Thought it was, perhaps, a certain setting like DLSS /V-sync something like that that could've caused it, after playing it for roughly 2h 30m I quit the game, the utilization of your GPU is very very bad, it doesn't even use your GPU as it should, in-game and on desktop my GPU is standard 50c. When normally, when the GPU is actually used to its full potential it's around 70-72c which is very normal. With a 5900x / 3060 ti / 32 GB ram you would expect this game to run like butter, nothing is further from the truth, no this game has FPS peaks from 80 - 120 - 140 back and forth constantly. On top of I had one instance where I could look fully through the game world below the main character (alan). I would highly suggest to dust off your original copy of the game instead of buying or even playing this remastered version. the reason why I give it a 3 is IF you can look past the graphical glitches and it somehow doesn't bother you one bit then I guess it's a decent remaster you would want to play, they sure tried their best 'upgrading' it from what I believe. However I do think the devs are 100% slacking even after the X amount of people posting on multiple sites (like Reddit) how badly this game is optimized and the X amount of bugs / glitches people have ran into is actually quite baffling, some have completely different types of issues then I experienced which shows you how badly optimized this game actually is. They run this game on CONTROL's (game) engine, which is totally fine but I guess they didn't figure out to test the game properly on different types of machines before launching it. The gameplay has always been a clunky even in the original game, yes it is smoother when you play with 60FPS+ however it's still as what it once was, I've been OK with that type of style of combat and this review would've been positive if the issues didn't persist as they're right now.

    For any potential buyers.. if you own LAST GEN or NEXT GEN console, please buy it there instead, I haven't heard any complaints about the console versions thus far, Stay away from the PC version at all costs until they actually patched it properly.    … Expand
  5. GameLord
    Oct 10, 2021
    3
    Good game but not a great remaster. Missing hdr and rt support. The same as the old pc version, which was great.
  6. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    4
    no crosshair, must aim with flash light and it is frustrating because flash light will not aim center of screen
  7. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    4
    As a big fan of Alan Wake and Remedy games, I was eagerly looking forward to the remastered version of Alan Wake. However, I must say that I'm completely disappointed with the way the game has turned out for PC players using AMD hardware. Despite the passage of two years since its launch, the game remains unplayable for me. Even with a much stronger AMD setup (RTX 6700 XT and 5600X) thanAs a big fan of Alan Wake and Remedy games, I was eagerly looking forward to the remastered version of Alan Wake. However, I must say that I'm completely disappointed with the way the game has turned out for PC players using AMD hardware. Despite the passage of two years since its launch, the game remains unplayable for me. Even with a much stronger AMD setup (RTX 6700 XT and 5600X) than before, I still encounter the same issues, and now they occur multiple times per minute.

    The two major glitches/bugs that plague the game for AMD users are a black screen popping issue and graphical artifacts with textures stretching and white pixels appearing. These issues have been reported by many AMD users, and unfortunately, there are still no fixes available for them.

    Even beyond the AMD-specific problems, there are other issues present that affect all players regardless of their hardware:

    - The sensitivity is problematic in both camera modes, with Direct Aiming being too slow no matter the settings, and without it, the sensitivity varies depending on the refresh rate.
    - If you have the Epic Games Launcher set to another language (like German), the game will follow that language, and there's no in-game option to change it. The workaround used for the original game doesn't work here, so you have to change the launcher's language. Even then, while you can force the audio to be in English through the in-game settings, the cinematics will still be in the language of the launcher.
    - Collectible achievements are bugged, and this seems to be a developer issue, according to Epic. Some players, myself included, have had to replay the entire game, collecting all the collectibles again, to unlock these achievements. The same thing happened in the Specials as well.
    I'm deeply disappointed that these issues remain unresolved after a two-year wait, and as such, I can't rate the remaster highly. I give it a 4 out of 10. Without these game-breaking issues, the remaster would have been a stellar experience, deserving of a much higher score.

    Now, if you're not an AMD player or lucky enough to avoid these major glitches, you're in for an amazing experience. Alan Wake has a brilliantly crafted story that pulls you in and keeps you engaged throughout. The sense of darkness and the need to find safe havens add to the tense atmosphere, reminiscent of games like Silent Hill. The improved visuals, cinematics, and character models make the game even more captivating. The remaster looks way better than the original. I love what they did with the cinematics and the way now Alan Wake looks (inspired by the actor).

    Gameplay-wise, the shooting mechanics, light mechanic, and enemy designs are exceptionally well done. The enemies have a captivating mix of personalities, darkness, and creepiness, enhancing the overall horror experience. The only slight criticism would be the often abrupt removal of gear without proper explanation, but this is understandable from a gameplay perspective.

    The game lies in a unique space between adventure and survival horror, making it a distinct and enjoyable experience. The fog, ambiance, and sudden spawning of takens create an initially uncomfortable atmosphere that eventually immerses you in the eerie world.

    Considering the bugs, I would advise prospective players to try the remaster cautiously. If you encounter the two major glitches, consider refunding and opting for the original version instead, which still holds up beautifully even today. Alan Wake is an exceptional experience that I highly recommend to survival horror and thriller fans. It has earned a special place among my favorite games and franchises.    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameGrin
    Apr 7, 2023
    100
    I don't see why anyone shouldn't pick this title up; it's phenomenal, enthralling, and — possibly most important — fun.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Dec 23, 2021
    72
    The remastered version retains the familiar gameplay with all its quirks and problems, but looks much better than the original, especially textures. The improvements are not as drastic as in Diablo 2: Resurrected, but definitely put Mass Effect: Legendary Edition to shame.
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  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Dec 3, 2021
    80
    Nothing has been changed about the base of the game. It’s still the same game from 2010, but with a graphical update so that Alan Wake Remastered can compete with contemporary games. At least that was the intention, but the polished visuals cannot hide the fact that they are actually a decade old. So why is it still worth getting the Remaster? The game simply is a masterclass in storytelling and game design.
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