Alan Wake

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2165 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 158 out of 2165
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  1. 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.
  2. Meshti3000
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Alan Wake. Just the name alone gives off creepy, supernatural and literary vibes.
  3. 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
  4. karstenk
    Jul 23, 2023
    6
    A bit boring. The game repeats itself a lot, same enemies, same weapons, main story story starts great, but soon gets uninteresting, halfway through the game, I didn't really care how it would end, I just wished it would end soon.
  5. tdebug
    Jun 19, 2023
    2
    Main difficulties in this game are controls and camera angle. If you are playing using controller, then also add poor aiming. Otherwise, the gameplay itself is just idea free.
  6. 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
  7. Wodzu_Andzej
    Jun 15, 2023
    5
    The game is super boring. I literally forced myself to play it. I don't know if it's just not my vibe or if the game is just bad.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  11. Suprizer
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    A really good mechanic fed into classical story based shooter game. Story was well written up until the very end, i didn't really liked the ending. And it might be a ''me problem'' but instead of bringing new types of enemies spawning same one more and more is just annoying rather than entertaining in the end game i was expecting a unkillable enemy that just follows us through like fromA really good mechanic fed into classical story based shooter game. Story was well written up until the very end, i didn't really liked the ending. And it might be a ''me problem'' but instead of bringing new types of enemies spawning same one more and more is just annoying rather than entertaining in the end game i was expecting a unkillable enemy that just follows us through like from Re2's mrx or deadspaces Regenerator, i really would've like to blind it with flash light to stun for a short time kinda thingy disapointed me there.… Expand
  12. jaymeehuynh
    Apr 13, 2023
    1
    Seriously cannot understand why ppl rate this game this high. The narrative is just so so bad which annoys me to the max and the plot is just, ugh I can’t. Worst story telling and narrative ever. Will give 1 point for gameplay i guess. as long as he stops monologuing to explain the story and his feeling i would feel better
  13. 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
  14. Scabia
    Apr 2, 2023
    4
    I always wanted to play this game since it got praised a lot, so in 2022 i played it and finished it.
    I don't wanna go into details but the game was huge disappointment for me.
  15. 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.
  16. MaxieZeus
    Mar 5, 2023
    6
    Decent story but repetitive and too long for its own good. Should have had more mechanics other than just aiming and shooting.
  17. IKIE66
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Amazing game...................................................................
  18. HonASim1
    Feb 2, 2023
    5
    Alan Wake игра, сделанная как средний сериальчик. Геймплей всё равно что палка-копалка для нынешнего человека, простой и не замысловатый. Графика плохая и лица кривые. В общем игра тянет на 5 из 10, больше не заслуживает.
  19. 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.
  20. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Apasionante thiller policíaco y de misterios. Novela negra como el cine clásico.
  21. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    Decent game. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
  22. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Güzel bir hikaye anlatsa da, oynanışı dayanılamayacak kadar çok sıkıcıydı. Özellikle sonlara doğru.
  23. Tomle1202
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    Alan Wake knew when to tell its captivating narrative for maximum suspense.
  24. ModernandCool
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Alan Wake is underrated masterpiece, that never got love that it deserved. Sure, some dialogues and animations are outdated, but people need to understand that this is 2010 video game, that tried to do something different. For it's time, it's very well made game and most of the story and dialogues actually holds up well enough. Can't wait for Part 2!
  25. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    7
    Alan Wake is interesting in terms of plot and characters, but has primitive gameplay. If you prefer plot over gameplay, then you gonna like this game as much as me!
  26. 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
  27. FunkyBoi
    Jul 25, 2022
    6
    Playing through the game start to finish, I still can't say what kind of experience Alan Wake wants to be. The opening sequence is strong, building tension gradually during the tutorial and expanding it through the first chapter. I felt genuinely unsettled in the opening hour of the game, and the mechanics lent themselves greatly to the tension. Alan Wake's main gameplay gimmick, whereinPlaying through the game start to finish, I still can't say what kind of experience Alan Wake wants to be. The opening sequence is strong, building tension gradually during the tutorial and expanding it through the first chapter. I felt genuinely unsettled in the opening hour of the game, and the mechanics lent themselves greatly to the tension. Alan Wake's main gameplay gimmick, wherein the player needs to train a spotlight on enemies for a long enough time before they become vulnerable, is likely the main reason why this game became such a cult classic title after release. It creates an interesting game flow, wherein the player constantly has to juggle their torchlight in addition to their ammunition, whilst often being swarmed by multiple enemies from different directions. I especially appreciated how each bullet would need to be reloaded individually, as this makes the player feel especially vulnerable when they're out of bullets in a firefight, and really aids in the tension.… Expand
  28. danilyoer
    Jul 15, 2022
    7
    Геймплей-5
    Глубина механик-4
    Динамичность игры-5
    Сюжет-9
    Графика-7
    Атмосфера-9
    В среднем 6.5, округлю до 7
  29. 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.
  30. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    7
    Your enemy is the darkness and you don't have any magic missiles with which to attack it! But seriously, Alan Wake is a spooky psychological horror experience, presented with excellent dialogue, cutscenes, and graphics. Unfortunately, this "game" feels more like an episodic TV series than a ... uh... game. Furthermore, it's completely linear, quite easy, and lacks a scoring system. Thus, IYour enemy is the darkness and you don't have any magic missiles with which to attack it! But seriously, Alan Wake is a spooky psychological horror experience, presented with excellent dialogue, cutscenes, and graphics. Unfortunately, this "game" feels more like an episodic TV series than a ... uh... game. Furthermore, it's completely linear, quite easy, and lacks a scoring system. Thus, I suppose that folks who enjoy psychological thrillers will enjoy Alan Wake, but folks who play games for the sake of overcoming challenges will feel unsatisfied.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PC Game of 2012
19
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
9
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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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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