Alan Wake

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  1. KittyWhisky
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    For me it's one of the best games. Alan Wake is a masterpiece from Remedy.

    This is a great story. It's scary, she draws, it keeps the tension. The game has a great atmosphere. You feel like running through the misty forests, you feel really caught in a nightmare. The developers clearly wanted to make a horror game, and the game is really scary sometimes, especially at first. Of course,    For me it's one of the best games. Alan Wake is a masterpiece from Remedy.

    This is a great story. It's scary, she draws, it keeps the tension. The game has a great atmosphere. You feel like running through the misty forests, you feel really caught in a nightmare. The developers clearly wanted to make a horror game, and the game is really scary sometimes, especially at first. Of course, after a couple of hours, you awake to wait for the attack the next enemies, who tumble down on you with demonic screams. The game quickly turns into a shooter. In good atmospheric third-person shooter. You Shine on the enemy from the lamp to knock him protection, and then shoot anything complicated. But the enemies attack in groups, and the skirmish turns into an adrenaline action with evasion from the axe at the last moment. Shooting fun, sometimes even challenging, but the story DLS shootout will tire.

    Alan Wake takes place in the first its plot! We have a writer who wrote a novel, but can't remember what it wrote, and now all the horrors of his novel come alive. Plus lost his wife, and we have to find her. The plot is very strong, mystical, in the spirit of Stephen King. Gameplay can be divided into night and day. In the afternoon we go on locations, communicate with people, find out information. And night horror movies start, and we make our way through enemies to get to cliffhanger - a plot turn that ends each Chapter of this game. Yes, the game is divided into chapters, but it can be called a series, at the beginning of each of which is waiting for us, the phrase "Previously on Alan Wake". Each burst lasts from 40 minutes to an hour, it really feels like an episode of the series. At the end of the series during the credits we are waiting for the musical composition. Every time's a new track, and every time you listen to it until the end. The music in this game is another main character. Why should only the time with the scene where you shoot enemies to the wonderful Children of the Elder God! I immediately downloaded the soundtrack of this game to his phone and listen to it still, it as this game is immortal, and can not get bored!

    Alan Wake is a good idea, when in the course of progress at the location we meet leaves the written, novel. They describe what it was, but the main thing is what will happen. You can go somewhere, to think, that there is salvation, but the road to this place will read this list and know that there will not be anything good. In these sheets also reveal some plot details. To find them all you will have to complete the game on the last difficulty.

    The game is almost perfect. It still looks good in it, great story, wonderful music, dynamic gameplay, but there is always but. There are bosses , they are few and they are not interesting, especially the latter. The game simply has no ending. She had absolutely no end. What happened there, and what's next we have a year waiting for the sequel, but it is not. There are DLS that are not mandatory, but they want to go, if you're a fan. Have American Nightmare, but if you liked Alan Wake is the plot, the suspense, do not pass it, there is only action.

    Alan Wake is one of the best games Remedy, and one of the best at all. The game that catches its plot, characters, amusing gameplay, and keeps in suspense suspense. You yourself know all this:) I Hope to one day Remedy will do the sequel, Alan Wake deserves it.    … Expand
  2. Itsik
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Truly one of my greatest video games experience, incredible story and horror effects, I can easily say it was one of the top 5 best single players of all time, thank you Remedy for this peace of art, it was an unforgettable experience, exactly as the first Max Pain was for the video game industry.
  3. markorus
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Mr. Wake! I'm your biggest fan! I know everyone says it but I really am) Best game in x360 for me)
  4. Sebascr12
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    This game, is interesting. But the game-play, is generic.
    You only have a flashlight and shotgun, pistol, flare. The part of the flashlight are wasted, you only use the flashlight only for to kill the enemies and the shadows. This mechanic, is interesting but in the game-play is wasted.
    The history is like a Stephen King book.
    My only problem is the game-play.
  5. gold
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    История интересная, но гемплей хромает - игровой процесс попросту скучен и надоедлив... и да затянут вообще.
    Итог: 8.222/10 за историю.
  6. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Alan Wake is one of the best games I have ever played in pc fantactic love.
  7. KARF4GEN
    May 11, 2018
    8
    Достаточно атмосферный продукт, который долго ждал на ПК. Оказалось, что реклама преувеличивала потенциал сего продукта временно эксклюзивного..
    Сюжет выдержан в стилистике Твин Пикс, отсылки к Хичкоку оцениваю на пять с плюсом. Единственное, что не понравилось так это поведение камеры, что привычно и некритично    Достаточно атмосферный продукт, который долго ждал на ПК. Оказалось, что реклама преувеличивала потенциал сего продукта временно эксклюзивного..
    Сюжет выдержан в стилистике Твин Пикс, отсылки к Хичкоку оцениваю на пять с плюсом. Единственное, что не понравилось так это поведение камеры, что привычно и некритично
  8. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Probablemente, si hubiera jugado este Alan Wake en 2012, mi valoración del juego sería distinta. Al jugarlo en 2016, no me impactó tanto como debió hacerlo a quienes lo jugaron en su primer año. Una historia muy particular, y un juego interesante, aunque algo irregular por momentos. Se merece algo más que ese 8, pero no llegué a disfrutarlo tanto como para darle un 9.
  9. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    One of the best 'whole' games I have ever played. Still remembering the taste of it after 6 years.
  10. Kotofon
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    Главный герой игры — писатель Алан Уэйк, признанный мастер триллеров, переживает творческий кризис. В поисках вдохновения он отправляется вместе с невестой в тихий городок Брайт Фоллз. Однако там возлюбленная Алана таинственным образом исчезает, и начинается череда леденящих кровь кошмаров. Реальность и фантазии перемешались, и чтобы выжить, Алану придется использовать все доступныеГлавный герой игры — писатель Алан Уэйк, признанный мастер триллеров, переживает творческий кризис. В поисках вдохновения он отправляется вместе с невестой в тихий городок Брайт Фоллз. Однако там возлюбленная Алана таинственным образом исчезает, и начинается череда леденящих кровь кошмаров. Реальность и фантазии перемешались, и чтобы выжить, Алану придется использовать все доступные средства. А самым могущественным его союзником в борьбе с тьмой становится свет.… Expand
  11. Sholva
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    I’ve played Alan Wake several times already, it’s one of those games that I find very interesting to revisit once every two years, or so, like a really good classic movie you love, or some good TV series, or that one book you love; it’s a game that even today in 2019 surprises me, and I played this for the first time in 2013.

    I got the edition that comes with the developers commentary,    I’ve played Alan Wake several times already, it’s one of those games that I find very interesting to revisit once every two years, or so, like a really good classic movie you love, or some good TV series, or that one book you love; it’s a game that even today in 2019 surprises me, and I played this for the first time in 2013.

    I got the edition that comes with the developers commentary, don’t remember if that was a free digital download at some point, it’s been a while, and those commentaries are very well worth the listen: we get a lot of interesting insight into some aspects of the game’s development, the choice of locations we find around when playing, backgrounds of characters that didn’t get that much time or development in the main story of the game (probably alluding at future sequels that they wanted to make) and so on. It’s really worth it to play at least a second time with those commentaries enabled (of course, they contain spoilers, so for your first play through it’s best not to enable them).

    Now, I have to say I love Remedy and the games they make, of course Max Payne 1&2 being the most notable and known ones, classic masterpieces, with amazing story telling and a lot of action. In Alan Wake, Sam Lake comes back as lead writer, he’s not alone and there are other very talented writers, but having him as the lead is really something that clearly shows when playing their games. I have to say that the developers that do the special commentaries in game all seem very talented and passionate, Lake is not among them in these commentaries but they mention him a couple times.

    If you enjoyed both Max Payne 1 and 2, this game will feel a bit similar when it comes to some parts, both for the combat and also the way the story is written. If you enjoy material from the likes of Stephen King, or classics like Twin Peaks, this is a game you need to play if you haven’t already: the inspirations for the setting of this game, its characters, its plot twists, and so on, are clearly taken from all of those, in particular Twin Peaks, and some of the references will put a smile in your face, for sure. The whole place of Bright Falls is clearly crafted with Twin Peaks as inspiration, and the developers will tell us this in their commentaries several times; it’s a peaceful looking place where time doesn’t seem to move at the same pace as in the rest of the world, it feels really special and the level designers really did an outstanding job with it.

    The small details like the fact that we can tune in some radio stations and have a short listen to the local broadcast, or watch some intriguing fictional TV show with different short episodes…is very much a staple in previous games from Remedy, no doubt, all of the good ingredients are there. It feels like we’re not just playing a simple video game, it feels like something more, and the game does a very good job on keeping us interested all the way until the end.

    On the technical aspect, this is a very decent PC game, with very customizable controls, plays very well with keyboard and mouse, and also with a gamepad; I’ve used both input methods extensively and they’re both fantastic. It also has FOV adjustment so it can be enjoyed on screens with varied screen ratios with no major issues.

    It’s very obvious the developers had a much bigger scope when they were designing the game, probably the initial idea was making it like an open world game, but the optional developer comments throw a bit of insight into this; indeed, they faced several technical challenges, but in the end they opted for a mixed solution of the classical linearity from the Max Payne games, with some sections that pretty much look and play like an open world game, a small one, but one nonetheless, and they clearly explain this in their commentary: they wanted to push the game engine to the limit and I can say that they succeeded, because even for today’s standards, the game looks quite decent. Textures are a bit low res for some assets, but the general atmosphere and lighting engine are simply amazing, with lots of smoke particles, explosions and weather effects. It all feels well put together and well executed, and the superb artistic direction really adds to the tone of the game’s thrilling story…it all fits perfectly, a really good job there, no doubt.

    All in all, this game is a classic, just like the previous games from Remedy, and I should’ve really written a review back in the day, well actually I did, but not here so yeah, there it is.

    Playing it again today in 2019 still feels as fresh as ever, because the game is that good. I'm still hoping for a new Alan Wake game in the future, I believe Remedy own all of the rights again for this to happen, so fingers crossed, I hope one day we can have a sequel, but still this game will remain as a true classic, no matter what.    … Expand
  12. PortalToH3LL
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Great game, exciting plot, beautiful graphics and divine music. Remedy geniuses.
  13. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    As a fan of Twin Peaks and Stephen King novels, this game took me on a wild ride with its thrills and twists. Remedy really created something phenomenal with Alan Wake. The gameplay is very fun and the lighting is beautiful. Definetely play this game.
  14. VG_Alex
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    A game with the theme of light and dark, with the layers of fear after the coincidence of reality and dream in the development of this strange story, the game is also quite interesting, it is a great action game.

    Review of ‘ Alan Wake ’

    Graphic: 8

    Music: 8

    Narrative:8

    Gameplay: 8

    Score: 8.3
  15. zNeverSleeping
    Aug 5, 2019
    8
    É um bom jogo, mas peca em alguns aspectos, como a gameplay, variedade e a propria camera, que apesar de acostumar com o tempo, é bem estranha ao todo
  16. trumplean
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Старенькая игра выделяющаяся крутой атмосферой, качественным "сериальным" повествованием, неплохим звуковым сопровождением и все это в обертке интересного геймплея.
    Геймплей: 5
    Сюжет: 2
    Звук: 5
    Графика: 5
    Итог: 8.5/10
  17. sliphstream
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    Great story bolstered by an A-Tier soundtrack. The gameplay can be a bit repetitive, but it never bothered me. The game is dripping with atmosphere and the shadows can become quite unsettling. Definitely worth a buy.
  18. Angrytiger
    Apr 4, 2021
    8
    Graphics = 2 of 3
    Story = 3 of 3
    Gameplay = 1 of 3
    Music and Sound = 3 of 3
    Wow factor = 3 of 3
    Total = 12 of 15 or 8 of 10
  19. Shtern
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Это наверное единственная игра своего рода. Она прекрасна во всем, особенно была на момент выхода.
    Что в ней есть? Практически все наверное :
    Очень классный сюжет, если вы фанат фентези/фантастики(особенно если ваш любимый писатель или один из Стивен Кинг) то этого уже хватит что бы купить ее. Графика +- остается хорошей и по сей день. Движок игры, позволяет вам делать в этой игре    Это наверное единственная игра своего рода. Она прекрасна во всем, особенно была на момент выхода.
    Что в ней есть? Практически все наверное :
    Очень классный сюжет, если вы фанат фентези/фантастики(особенно если ваш любимый писатель или один из Стивен Кинг) то этого уже хватит что бы купить ее.
    Графика +- остается хорошей и по сей день.
    Движок игры, позволяет вам делать в этой игре многое, так как я не буду спойлерить игру, если кто то вдруг не играл в сия шедевр, то тут вам будет чем заняться и над чем подумать.
    Вообщем, если бы вы хотели смешать игру и чтиво одновременно, то получился бы Alan Wake, так что берите играйте и не желайте    … Expand
  20. showt
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Интересная история. Не самый веселый геймплейб местами скучноват даже, но задумка с тьмой на врагах мне понравилась.
  21. grihajedy
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    8,5/10
    Невероятно интересный и затягивающий сюжет переносит тебя в глубину написанных самим Аланом событий, не дающих тебе сосредоточиться на чём-то конкретном, а сразу выдающих тебе новую нить сюжета для размышления. Итак, сюжет начинается с приезда главного героя в отпуск и там же похищения его жены. Путь Алана очень тяжёл,так как состоит из постоянных врагов и ловушек, но писатель    8,5/10
    Невероятно интересный и затягивающий сюжет переносит тебя в глубину написанных самим Аланом событий, не дающих тебе сосредоточиться на чём-то конкретном, а сразу выдающих тебе новую нить сюжета для размышления. Итак, сюжет начинается с приезда главного героя в отпуск и там же похищения его жены. Путь Алана очень тяжёл,так как состоит из постоянных врагов и ловушек, но писатель готов на всё ради своей жены, которую просто обязан спасти. Помощником Алана является только СВЕТ.    … Expand
  22. DmitryShaky
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    У игры всего лишь один недостаток. Ну как недостаток, довольно средний геймплей если сравнивать с остальными аспектами. Но мне в принципе, вполне всё устроило
  23. Amider
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    Classical Remedy's game. It's hard in understanding of events that happening. Control is simple drawback.
  24. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Настоящая книга среди игр. Отличная история в стиле Стивена Кинга. Очень атмосферно.
  25. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Great mysterious horror story with not that good gameplay and repetitive combat but thanks to this game I love Remedy.
  26. Sanghelic
    May 23, 2020
    8
    gran juego, de los mejores juegos de suspenso que he jugado, fue divertido hace 8 años y lo seguira siendo por mucho mas tiempo, una trama entretenida, puzzles creativos, gran cantidad de coleccionables, exploracion entretenida, mecanicas balanceadas, escenas de accion buenas, atmosfera increible, graficas bastante buenas (para lo viejo que esta el juego las graficas son muy buenas) engran juego, de los mejores juegos de suspenso que he jugado, fue divertido hace 8 años y lo seguira siendo por mucho mas tiempo, una trama entretenida, puzzles creativos, gran cantidad de coleccionables, exploracion entretenida, mecanicas balanceadas, escenas de accion buenas, atmosfera increible, graficas bastante buenas (para lo viejo que esta el juego las graficas son muy buenas) en fin, un juego hecho y derecho, si no lo jugaste cuando salio para xbox 360 hace 8 años y tienes un buen pc, juegalo, lo pusieron recientemente en game pass y tambien esta a un excelente precio en el epic games store, es un gran juego que paso muy desapercibido… Expand
  27. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Alan Wake is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. The story follows best-selling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mystery behind his wife's disappearance during a vacation in the small fictional town of Bright Falls, Washington, all while experiencing events from the plot in his latest novel, which he cannotAlan Wake is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. The story follows best-selling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mystery behind his wife's disappearance during a vacation in the small fictional town of Bright Falls, Washington, all while experiencing events from the plot in his latest novel, which he cannot remember writing, coming to life.… Expand
  28. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  29. Grenmao
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Quite dated and sometimes repetitive game-play for 2020 standards, when I played it. But, considering it is a 2010 Xbox 360 game - although I played it on PC - it probably was one of the best horror/adventure games from its time - considering what Resident Evil 5 offered and that horror games had become almost extinct. It also has an engaging story and narrative that manages to keep youQuite dated and sometimes repetitive game-play for 2020 standards, when I played it. But, considering it is a 2010 Xbox 360 game - although I played it on PC - it probably was one of the best horror/adventure games from its time - considering what Resident Evil 5 offered and that horror games had become almost extinct. It also has an engaging story and narrative that manages to keep you playing. In short, a must play for anyone that likes games like this and haven't played this one yet.… Expand
  30. XLazer
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Overall - 8/10

    It had some really unique and interesting game mechanics that i would love to implement more. Really great sound tracks and amazing cinematography, but the gameplay felt repetitive some times while the story had me gripping

    Enjoyment - 8.5/10
  31. Alexander_1996
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    For some reason I didn't expect it to be a horror game at all but more like a standard atmospheric detective story, nonetheless it wound up to be both and miraculously managed to excel in either direction. When I think of Alan Wake I think of perfection: perfect gameplay, perfect story, perfect presentation - if I were to change one thing in the game I probably would change nothing...For some reason I didn't expect it to be a horror game at all but more like a standard atmospheric detective story, nonetheless it wound up to be both and miraculously managed to excel in either direction. When I think of Alan Wake I think of perfection: perfect gameplay, perfect story, perfect presentation - if I were to change one thing in the game I probably would change nothing... Wait, on the second thought maybe I would come up with a different ending but maybe that's because I didn't quite understand it. The story, the dialogues, the voice acting are worthy of big-screen. I really liked the enemies - they are truly terrifying. No matter how many times you encounter them they manage to scary you time and time again - whoever came up with the visual and audio concept should be proud of himself.

    What is most important is the fact the game is scary, very scary. Looks like now I have this kind of tradition to play one horror game a year during (SPO)October and Alan Wake once again reminded me why I don't play horrors more often - they really get me stressed out and Alan Wake wasn't an exception. There were game sessions after which my hands were literally shaking because of all the stress I had undergone while playing the game, one time I almost got crying, you know, like people who cry after surviving a life-threatening incident - basically that's all what you need to know to understand how scary the game really is.
    P.S. A couple of words about the first DLC "The Signal": it is... okay. It is obvious the developers decided to make the episode more action-packed as in terms of story little is told there until the very end so I can't say I am a fan of such approach but still it is worth your time, hope the "The Writer" will finally explain everything.
    P.S.S. Okay, now I finished "The Writer" DLC as well which is much better than the first one "The Signal". It's not just longer (2h15m vs 1h30m) but also it's more packed with different kind of action - it feels like the developers decided to throw all the ideas, concepts and game mechanics which didn't make it to the final version of the main game into this one little add-on. What I didn't like is the fact we still weren't given a clear answer to what actually was going on because Remedy definitely wanted to save that up for the sequel which unfortunately never materialised itself.    … Expand
  32. ProfAmateur
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    It's a good game for horror-game beginners. The focus is on the story. It is very well presented in different ways (talking, film-sequences, manuscripts etc.). The gameplay / the fights are sometimes a bit repetitive.
  33. niufus
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Game simplesmente incrivellll, tudo desse jogo é incrivel, ambientação, historia, trilha sonora etc, só a movimentação em certos momentos é meio estranha
  34. AshBornd
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Чуть ли не уникальный в своей атмосфере экшен-триллер с интригующей мистической историей, отличным саундтреком и приятными пейзажами, который огорчает лишь устаревшей боевой системой и недосказанностью в финале.
  35. euamolofi
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Gameplay different from the pattern, amazing graphics, impeccable story. My score is 10, no doubt.
  36. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    a very good game. cant wait for the sequel. I love the mood in this game, and the gameplay is fun too. The story is interesting.
  37. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Marvellous. An excellent story and horror-lite elements mixed together to create a confusing and yet intriguing mix that kept me wanting to play just one more chapter. Alan Wake has one of my most memorable video game scenes ever... the mob fight in the open-air concert scene is just perfection, a massive, adrenaline-fuelled romp of pure joy.
  38. DylanColino
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego de ficcion

    La jugabilidad es lo que mas me gusto, a pesar de ser algo secundario en este juego donde lo que mas importa es la narrativa, el combate con enemigos me gusto mucho, no hay que ir mejorando habilidades ni armas, solo investigar bien el entorno en busca de suministros y luchar; super simple. Graficamente es muy muy bueno para la epoca en que salio, ya    Excelente juego de ficcion

    La jugabilidad es lo que mas me gusto, a pesar de ser algo secundario en este juego donde lo que mas importa es la narrativa, el combate con enemigos me gusto mucho, no hay que ir mejorando habilidades ni armas, solo investigar bien el entorno en busca de suministros y luchar; super simple.

    Graficamente es muy muy bueno para la epoca en que salio, ya actualmente se queda un poco corto pero sigue dando pelea, lamentablemente me encontre con muchas cosas repetidas, es decir, texturas, y ciertos objetos en el escenario.

    La historia es muy buena, no me encanto, siento que el juego es demasiado largo para la poca historia que tiene, siento que podria haber durado 7 u 8 horas de las 13 horas que me tomo jugarlo. No es muy atrapante.    … Expand
  39. uselence
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    i liked the story of this game, like a lot, atmosphere too. but sadly, gameplay can't boast of diversity. a good movie i should say, that's it.
  40. SewAwOw
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра, эдакий мистический триллер. Графика на максималках до сих пор недурно выглядит, особенно, поражает освещение, тени падают практически от всех предметов, что даже сейчас редкость. Геймплей не поражает воображение: бежишь вперед, освещаешь врагов (их несколько видов, но подход абсолютно идентичен) фонариком и уничтожаешь с помощью огнестрела и всяких зажигательный штук, попутноХорошая игра, эдакий мистический триллер. Графика на максималках до сих пор недурно выглядит, особенно, поражает освещение, тени падают практически от всех предметов, что даже сейчас редкость. Геймплей не поражает воображение: бежишь вперед, освещаешь врагов (их несколько видов, но подход абсолютно идентичен) фонариком и уничтожаешь с помощью огнестрела и всяких зажигательный штук, попутно включаешь всякие рубильники и читаешь раскиданные странички. И как по мне, игре не хватает простеньких загадок, чтобы хоть как-то разбавить монотонный геймплей. Сюжет здесь во главе угла, он очень атмосферный, интересный, интригующий, прям как в лучших киношных триллерах, да еще подан оригинально (те самые странички). Собственно, сюжет здесь вытягивает многое, а два дополнения расширяют его. Игрой доволен, рекомендую.… Expand
  41. Adventuregamer5
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Loved the depth of this game. Super immersing. Amazing story. Memorable characters.

    I really hope they make a second game
  42. giangbabeo
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    amazing novel about writter Alan Wake about the writer experiencing the story he wrote. But the ending confused me.
  43. frisches_pfitz
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    The story, setting and gameplay are quite unusal. Despite beeing a "normal" third person action adventure, the play with light gives it a special twist. It's definitely one of those games you should have in your vita that i enjoyed for it's storytelling an setting! For me it overstayed it's welcome a bit and in the end felt too lengthy, some parts even felt like they wanted to make aThe story, setting and gameplay are quite unusal. Despite beeing a "normal" third person action adventure, the play with light gives it a special twist. It's definitely one of those games you should have in your vita that i enjoyed for it's storytelling an setting! For me it overstayed it's welcome a bit and in the end felt too lengthy, some parts even felt like they wanted to make a different game. Some cutting would've done great, for the story didn't really have anything more to tell after a few hours.… Expand
  44. nexus151196
    Feb 23, 2021
    8
    Пугающая, мрачная и загадочная история, экшен - интересный, персонажи со своими тайнами тоже напрягают. Если рассматривать концовку - вообще все запутается в голове. Жаль продолжения нет , хорошая игра, уникальная.
  45. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Если вы хотите узнать, как зарождались игры, где сюжет выходит на первый план, а кинематографичность заставок приоритет над игровым процессом, то вам сюда)
  46. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра особенно уровни в лесу иногда даже было страшно потому что ты не знал откуда на тебя выскочат враги жаль что мало видов оружия и врагов боевая система это что то новое и интересное.
  47. medal_of_honor
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Recently tried it and it has surprisingly good graphics for 2012 game. It's not that scary, but it has this cool dark atmosphere and good shooting mechanics. Would recommend!
  48. Zeus55
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Where's Alan Wake 2? I can't wait forever lol. Amazing game, specially for 2012 and those graphics still hold up, so does gameplay.
  49. Gokarty
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    The plot is very good, and the graphics are normal for that time, BUT the gameplay is very boring and boring. You just shoot against the shadow monsters and so every time after the plot scenes.
  50. gotterpotter56
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    Какой великолепный сюжет! Один из самых лучших для меня. Геймплейно игра хромает, поэтому ставлю 8 баллов. Получил массу удовольствия во время прохождения.
  51. BleedingJester
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    I love the atmosphere, story, characters, and gameplay this is a must play Imo
  52. kndr
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Standard third person shooter but storytelling is like a nice tv show and atmosphere is immersive.

    There are some driving sections but car handling is really bad. Checkpoint system is mostly fine but sometimes they are far away from each other. You fight darkness itself with lights. Finding a lightened area is relaxing...until that light break down and you are vulnerable again. Then    Standard third person shooter but storytelling is like a nice tv show and atmosphere is immersive.

    There are some driving sections but car handling is really bad. Checkpoint system is mostly fine but sometimes they are far away from each other.

    You fight darkness itself with lights. Finding a lightened area is relaxing...until that light break down and you are vulnerable again. Then you find flare gun and they are basically fu**ed. It is so tense.    … Expand
  53. kantlax
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    Great history. The history is the best of the game. The audio gives a great atmosphere too
  54. Bleeding_Jester
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    this game is a must play for me

    i love the story the gameplay is great the atmosphere is amazing and it doesn't take itself too seriously

    if i made a list of games you need to play before you die this game would be on that list for me it hits all the right things for me
  55. Dyldom
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alan wake feels like a relic from a different era, but does so in a way that feels charming and endearing. The story is engaging, although perhaps feels more like a B-movie horror movie from the early-mid 2000s than a masterful Stephen King novel. The combat is solid and holds up in large part by its great sound design, and I was hooked on the live action Night Springs show scattered throughout the six chapters. Some minor gripes that I have is that there isn’t nearly enough weapon variety, and that your weapons and batteries are taken from you far too often. Another annoying thing is how the player can learn a lot of foreshadowing from the manuscript pages, a specific example is a page called ‘Alan’s Plan’ that reveals to you that Alan needs to go back to the cabin to finish the story, but because Alan isn’t there yet he pushes on till he learns the revelation first hand. Surely he would be reading these manuscripts that inform him of future events? It’s somewhat of a nitpick but can cause the player to feel completely disconnected to the protagonist they’re supposed to be invested in. Despite these gripes I’m looking forward to a sequel to this, with some tweaking to the resource economy this has huge potential as a survival horror franchise.… Expand
  56. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Alan Wake is an amazing experience, and there's even a remastered version available now, Alan Wake Remastered, which is superior to the original game in terms of visuals and overall presentation. The remaster does a great job of bringing the game up to today's standards, although the original game still holds up well in terms of graphics. However, there is a catch – the remaster isAlan Wake is an amazing experience, and there's even a remastered version available now, Alan Wake Remastered, which is superior to the original game in terms of visuals and overall presentation. The remaster does a great job of bringing the game up to today's standards, although the original game still holds up well in terms of graphics. However, there is a catch – the remaster is currently only available on the Epic Games Store, and it seems to be plagued with bugs for AMD users like myself. So, if you're an AMD user or unsure about potential issues, it might be better to stick with the original version for a smoother experience, or you can try the remaster, and if you do notice visual glitches you should ask for a refund and buy the original instead.

    As for the game itself, Alan Wake offers an exquisitely crafted story that clearly showcases the developers' dedication. Everything about it, from the visuals to the storytelling, feels of high quality. The narrative keeps you engaged and emotionally invested throughout, making you eagerly anticipate what unfolds next. The constant looming darkness in the game creates a sense of urgency, urging you to seek refuge in "safe havens" to momentarily escape the terror. The eerie ambiance, fog, and the setting of Bright Falls make me draw comparisons to the atmosphere of the iconic Silent Hill series, despite being completely different games.

    The gameplay is immensely enjoyable, with well-implemented shooting mechanics, the clever use of light in combat against enemies, and excellent enemy designs. The enemies themselves possess dark personalities, adding to the overall creepiness and immersion. However, one aspect that warrants criticism is the game's tendency to abruptly strip you of all your gear without a compelling explanation. Though it makes sense from a gameplay perspective, it can feel jarring and immersion-breaking at times. Alan Wake's gameplay falls somewhere between adventure and survival horror, blurring the lines between the two genres.

    One thing that slightly dampens the experience is Alan Wake's somewhat slippery movement. He tends to keep moving a little even after you stop, and the jump mechanic is unresponsive, which can be frustrating, especially in Special 2 where platforming elements play a significant role. Additionally, Alan's sprint is disappointingly short-lived, leading to exhaustion too quickly, making it less enjoyable. The car controls and movement also leave something to be desired.

    Nevertheless, despite these minor drawbacks, Alan Wake remains a unique and captivating experience. I highly recommend it to fans of survival horror and thrilling stories. The game has earned a special place in my heart, becoming one of my favorite games and franchises.    … Expand
  57. TheBasicReviews
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    Story: 75/100
    Gameplay: 75/100
    Graphics: 80/100
    Music/Soundtrack: 70/100
    Main Character(s): 75/100
    Side Characters: 65/100
    Regular Enemies: 60/100
    Bosses/Boss fights: 70/100
    World/Level Design: 75/100
    Playability (Bugs and optimization after patches): 100/100
    Would I Play It Again?: Sometimes
    Where Does It Rank In My Top 500 Video Games of All Time List?: 50

    Rating: 80/100
  58. good76
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    Still a great game, cool story, great soundtrack. looking forward to the second part
  59. perrypulus
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    I find its cover pretty interesting that I decided to play it. Turns out this is one of the most mind-blowing horror game I've ever played. The atmosphere of reading Stephen King's book is pretty strong
  60. summernightz
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Hype for part 2 is insane! Hopefully it will be combination of Silent Hill/The Evil Within/Dead Space with some Original Alan Wake flavor, because they promised to go full survival-horror with next one.
  61. Tampasco
    Apr 3, 2023
    9
    Alan, um escritor renomado que está em busca de nova obra premiada para seu currículo se encontra em um labirinto mental onde o medo reina dentro da sua cabeça, com uma mecânica surpreendentemente boa criando uma atmosfera perfeita para esse JOGAÇO DE BOLA.
    Nota Final: 8,7
  62. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Apasionante thiller policíaco y de misterios. Novela negra como el cine clásico.
  63. LEON1994
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I passed this game in 2022. Of course the graphics are outdated. But the plot is very cool… Expand
  64. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  65. Tomas95
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Ich machs kurz und knackig die kämpfe sind zwar nicht das abwechslungsreiche und ap und zu ist etwas zu lang gestreckt aber sonst alles top die admosphäre ist gewaltig die horror mysterien sind sehr gut der sound ist der hammer, dan noch abwechslungsreiche missionen und tolle licht effekte aber jezt zum Meilenstein des spiels und zwar die story, die Geschichte ist von anfang bis endeIch machs kurz und knackig die kämpfe sind zwar nicht das abwechslungsreiche und ap und zu ist etwas zu lang gestreckt aber sonst alles top die admosphäre ist gewaltig die horror mysterien sind sehr gut der sound ist der hammer, dan noch abwechslungsreiche missionen und tolle licht effekte aber jezt zum Meilenstein des spiels und zwar die story, die Geschichte ist von anfang bis ende spannend die Charaktere sind gut geschrieben und das mysterium um die finsterniss ist einfach klever geschrieben der plot ist der hammer und hier und da gibtes auch mal ein paar whao momente wo mit man nicht gerechnet hat für mich ist alan wake ein Meisterwerk und von remady das beste spiel und eins der besten singelplayer story games aller zeiten… Expand
  66. klaaz
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    A survival horror with an entertaining storyline and a well-done gameplay accompanied by an atmosphere reminiscent of Stephen King books.
  67. IKIE66
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Amazing game...................................................................
  68. Meshti3000
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Alan Wake. Just the name alone gives off creepy, supernatural and literary vibes.
  69. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Good atmosphere, good story, many people say the story is 'unoriginal', can they name me 5 or more games with better story lines...? Well done Remedy Entertainment keep up the good work.
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#30 Best PC Game of 2012
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Gamer.nl
    May 5, 2012
    70
    Alan Wake is a decent port with a few console-characteristics that cause a few annoyances. But PC-gamers finally have the option to enjoy Alan Wake's unique and gripping story.
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  2. Computer Games Online RO
    Apr 13, 2012
    82
    Yet as a finished result and, finally, as a product with an interactive purpose, Alan Wake suffers enough from trying to mix so many influences, ending very close to the "you love it or hate it" model. Eventually, maybe these are just the "pains of childbirth" for something more complex or for something else as deserving as interactivity, a new „species" that needs to be judged less for its interactive aspects and more for the ones that regard its style.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 5, 2012
    80
    "A gripping rollercoaster ride." - Stephen King. [Apr 2012, p.52]
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