Alan Wake

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  1. zimmer600
    Aug 16, 2017
    7
    The game is inspired by the books of Stephen King, from the legendary Remedy studio (who gave us max payn), Alan Wake will immerse you in a rather gloomy and interesting world filled with riddles, the answers to which generate even more mysteries. For all fans of Stephen King, it's necessary to get acquainted.
  2. gattienzo
    Jul 26, 2015
    6
    Como película pinta bien , pero la verdad que como juego posee una jugabilidad que no es muy buena , por momentos un tanto repetitivo. Los gráficos están bien y la banda sonora también , en cuanto a la diversión, me termino aburriendo. Dale una oportunidad si lo consigues gratis.
  3. sashaCZ1
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This is one of the best story games I've ever played. I expected it to be just a typical horror game, but then I understood that this game has way more potential. I really enjoyed playing it, altough killing the Taken was kinda boring at the end but Remedy managed to spice it up. It also has a great soundtrack, I love it! And even for 2015, the graphics is just awesome! My rating is 9 out of 10.
  4. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    Stylish and tries to be something different. Not the tightest action, but unique and interesting enough to stay compelling. It's definitely a labour of love on part of the developers and has a lot of great moments here and there. Fans of Max Payne 1 and 2 will enjoy some in-jokes and stylistic touches.

    It looks like a horror game, but it's much more of a shooter with a bit of extra    Stylish and tries to be something different. Not the tightest action, but unique and interesting enough to stay compelling. It's definitely a labour of love on part of the developers and has a lot of great moments here and there. Fans of Max Payne 1 and 2 will enjoy some in-jokes and stylistic touches.

    It looks like a horror game, but it's much more of a shooter with a bit of extra atmosphere. If you're looking for scares, you'll be disappointed, but it does have a creepy feel to it that sets it apart.    … Expand
  5. kylocosplay
    Nov 13, 2020
    7
    Me ha sorprendido mucho, buen juego de terror y misterio con una historia bastante original. La jugabilidad es muy buena ya que a diferencia de otros juegos la luz es muy importante para derrotar a los enemigos. La historia es bastante larga y los dlc especiales 1 y 2 también son buenos.
  6. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Este juego a mi me ha enamorado por la historia, por el estilo, por la forma de contar todo... Es un juego el cual no puedes explicar el porqué ni el como de porque esta sucediendo, y esa fase de no poder explicarlo, es lo que te hace seguir con el juego, hasta que llega el momento, en el que puedes explicar todo... O eso crees..
  7. JesseLluvia
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    Cuenta con una historia muy original. Es de los mejores juegos del genero thriller psicológico que existen. Un juego lleno de misterios, entretenido y muy variado. Ponte en los pies del escritor Alan Wake y sumérgete en esta aventura que no te dejara defraudado.
  8. Corvus_Mellori
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    I’ve got to respect Remedy’s willingness to break the mold with Alan Wake, an original and compelling action-thriller. Everything about the game is fresh and innovative, from the gameplay, which revolves around using light to fight off the creatures of the dark that stalk the creepy town of Bright Falls, to the episodic presentation that pays homage to classic TV shows. The story andI’ve got to respect Remedy’s willingness to break the mold with Alan Wake, an original and compelling action-thriller. Everything about the game is fresh and innovative, from the gameplay, which revolves around using light to fight off the creatures of the dark that stalk the creepy town of Bright Falls, to the episodic presentation that pays homage to classic TV shows. The story and writing really shine here, and the mystery and intrigue of the plot is mirrored in the spooky environments and enemies. You are quickly introduced to the concept of using light to soften up enemies before taking them out with firearms, and the gameplay gets progressively deeper as these mechanics are explored more fully. The light-based gameplay is complemented by some great lighting effects which add to an already richly detailed environment. The game does drag somewhat at times, and there are driving segments toward the end which I never cared for much, but Alan Wake remains an original game with a great atmosphere.… Expand
  9. ankittoms
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Excellent story and World Design. Amazing Atmosphere without cheap scares. Combat could be improved.

    Graphics: 9
    Game play : 7
    Combat: 7
    World Design: 10
    Content: 7
    Immersion: 10
    Story: 10
  10. Leda21
    Jan 22, 2016
    7
    The psychological-Thriller proposal is accomplished with amazing ambiance, catchy and mysterious history line, and the really good play with the "dark-light" theme; The Concept art is really good, using very well the mystery that a lake provides.The soundtrack is AMAZING - also giving the right mood to the game when it is necessary. The characters are amazingly charismatics, funny andThe psychological-Thriller proposal is accomplished with amazing ambiance, catchy and mysterious history line, and the really good play with the "dark-light" theme; The Concept art is really good, using very well the mystery that a lake provides.The soundtrack is AMAZING - also giving the right mood to the game when it is necessary. The characters are amazingly charismatics, funny and characteristics (each one is a representation of a completely different personality). The dubbing voices are really good, though the sync is really lazy.

    Although the cinematographic technical features, the game lacks in gameplay - you can only change guns, shoot, focus the flashlight, run, dodge, pick items and jump. Another problem is the linearity of the game- you have basically no puzzles, and only one way to follow the path. The AI is almost null (kill kill mode) and the gameplay difficulty is easy to normal.

    The GAME itself in therms of gameplay is poor, but the good plot, cinematographic features, ambiance and the soundtrack makes this a game you must, at least, try.    … Expand
  11. PRITAM22
    May 23, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if u looking for a HORROR SURVIVAL game then ALAN WAKE is perfect. With Interesting story, stunning graphics ,thrilling situations , u can bring perfect awesomeness. JUST GO FOR IT… Expand
  12. AbeMC
    May 29, 2016
    7
    Alan Wake is a linear third-person shooter whose atmosphere and story attempt to redeem the frankly clunky combat. The game proceeds in six episodes (with two additional DLC episodes that are now included for free). Worth a purchase on sale if you enjoy a combat-driven interactive movie, but there's not much replayability (unless you're a collectibles and achievements fanatic).

    Alan's    Alan Wake is a linear third-person shooter whose atmosphere and story attempt to redeem the frankly clunky combat. The game proceeds in six episodes (with two additional DLC episodes that are now included for free). Worth a purchase on sale if you enjoy a combat-driven interactive movie, but there's not much replayability (unless you're a collectibles and achievements fanatic).

    Alan's wife, Alice, gets “taken” by a mysterious “dark presence.” The entire game is spent trying to release her from its power. Alan is frequently lost, operating on whim, and not really sure of how to proceed. A writer himself, he begins researching old legends of Cauldron Lake and the power that words written there seem to possess. This is really the best part of the game, as the labyrinth of creation and created and how to balance what is desired with what is needed leads Alan down an increasingly dark path (pun intended). As he discovers, he is not alone in his knowledge of the lake's mysterious power, nor the first to suffer from it. The supporting cast are varied and colorful characters, several of whom have their own history with Cauldron Lake.

    The atmosphere is suitably dark and fog-swept at times. Most of the game happens at night, so turn down your room lights and crank the audio to catch the ambiance (the sound design is superb). The setting is a unique one: the woods and small town atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest. The ambiance is captured nicely, and the woods have thick foliage and dark shadows. Old logging and mining gear abounds, providing just the right touch of historical nostalgia and rusty menace. The buildings and architecture are a mix of rustic, country-style structures (built sturdy to withstand the harsh winters) other more attractive, modern structures designed to impress tourists (Cauldron Lake Lodge). The superb music score is the icing on the atmospheric cake: moody but melodic, it catches the feeling of solitude at night-time haunted by the supernatural.

    A supernatural that is made perhaps more terrifying by the clunky combat. Shine a light at enemies to burn away the darkness, then shoot them with whatever weapon you have to hand. It works well enough, but feels loose and sloppy. The weapons are few, but do feel different: revolver, shotgun (regular and pump-action), flare gun, hunting rifle, flares, and flash-bangs. That's it. They're not all available at the same time, and at the beginning of each episode, Alan only has a flashlight and a revolver. So, no matter how good you were with saving up your gear, thinking there might be a big battle coming up, once the episode ends, you'll lose it all anyway. The enemies offer little variety. You've got the standard hatchet-throwing “taken”, the big “taken”, the fast “taken”, and random flocks of crows that fly out of the sky and attack Alan. Sometimes random objects (like cars, tires, dumpsters) will become possessed and attack Alan. With so many creatures that dwell in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, I expected there might be a boss fight with a bear or a pack of coyotes, but no.

    None of these drawbacks would matter if the total experience offered by Alan Wake were more than the sum of its parts. Unfortunately, it isn't. I enjoy it because when I first played it years ago I had no idea that video games could handle narrative in this fashion. I'll always have a nostalgic appreciation for it and it just kills me to provide a mixed recommendation. But if you want more than story and atmosphere, look elsewhere, because you'll be sorely disappointed by everything else. If story and atmosphere suffice, though, get Alan Wake right away.    … Expand
  13. Captain_Chaos
    May 20, 2017
    8
    It's a shame Alan Wake is longer available for retail or online purchase, due to "expiring music licenses" (Thanks capitalism!) It's easily in the same class as any other Remedy title, and honestly, it's probably in a class above. What would be an inferior third-person shooter to their previous series, the Max Payne games, is instead a thrilling tale of cinematic suspense and characterIt's a shame Alan Wake is longer available for retail or online purchase, due to "expiring music licenses" (Thanks capitalism!) It's easily in the same class as any other Remedy title, and honestly, it's probably in a class above. What would be an inferior third-person shooter to their previous series, the Max Payne games, is instead a thrilling tale of cinematic suspense and character development. I am sorry I never looked into the series before now. It features great pacing, quality voice acting, passably good driving sections, and if nothing else, really satisfyingly loud gun sounds.The facial animations haven't aged well these past years, but that's hardly a major shortcoming.

    You take the role of the titular character, a crime fiction writer from NYC with possibly the worst case of writer's block on record. Wake has come to Bright Falls, Washington with his photographer wife Alice on vacation, in an attempt to clear his head, but within hours finds his wife missing, his car wrecked, the cabin he was to stay in vanished without a trace and a week's time gone by with no memory of such to speak of. What's worse, a malign force now stalks him through the night, wielding the shadows themselves as its weapon.

    The light is your friend in Alan Wake, and there is precious little of it to go around. As in Left 4 Dead and many other games, light sources often mark your path, and many of them not only function as checkpoints but quickly replenish your otherwise painfully slow to regenerate health. Your enemies are shielded by darkness itself, and only your trusty flashlight can strip their defense before you go for the kill, using the sorts of guns you'd find lying around a rural community: police revolvers, hunting shotguns and rifles. Also at your disposal are two kinds of flares and flashbangs, with one kind of flare being fired from a flare gun and acting in essence as a grenade launcher.

    Mechanically, the game is fairly formulaic: You move from checkpoint to checkpoint, blasting bad guys and pushing the occasional switch or button to open a door or something that might as well be a door. But your enemies are dangerous enough, and the characters believable enough, that you forget you are going through the motions of an oughts-era console shooter- and yes, I know it orignally released in 2010. The episodic format of the game greatly helps with the pacing, and it has some really great twists, especially in the bonus episodes: however you think the plot might turn out when you begin, it will likely defy your expectations. It also ends up being a lot harder then it initially feels, even on the easiest difficulty you will have a lot of near misses and scrapes, and this I recommend for a first play through- Alan Wake actually suffers from some balancing problems and it's a little to easy to get completely overwhelmed in the blink of an eye and ruthlessly beat to death. The dodge move is essentially broken, largely working only when it wants to, and your sprint duration is extremely limited, ensuring that you will rarely have the opportunity to avoid a fight. On the other hand, you are often given more supplies then you think you need- this is because you actually need all of it, so don't be afraid to use a flashbang or flare whenever you are cornered, as you are likely to find more.

    If you did not have the good fortune to get this game before it was pulled from the Steam store, I highly encourage you to dig up a used Xbox 360 copy or secondhand key if you can find one, as it is definitely worth your time.    … Expand
  14. Tarles44
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, this game It's truly a must have for any PC Gamer, i bought it in the steam summer sales and I enjoyed so much this game, now I'ts your turn to enjoy It.
  15. mahirhasan37
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    This is one of my favourite games.Remedy has done a fantastic job .The story may be confusing at times and the ending may not be the clear to all but the game play and environment is flawless.Especially liked the use of dense fog.It gave the game a chilling environment.
  16. MrSchipunov
    Aug 11, 2020
    6
    Good story with an extremely repetitive gameplay. I'm glad this was a stepping stone for the masterpiece that is Control.
  17. dandalis
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    Pretty great psychological thriller with suprbly done atmosphere. Runs decently on PC aswell, but not without problems. Like you cant disable AA from in game, if you force it off then grass starts looking weird and overall for me it was pretty hard getting even over 40 fps on not the highest settings. Visualy game can look stunning, which is being helped by impressive lighting and fogPretty great psychological thriller with suprbly done atmosphere. Runs decently on PC aswell, but not without problems. Like you cant disable AA from in game, if you force it off then grass starts looking weird and overall for me it was pretty hard getting even over 40 fps on not the highest settings. Visualy game can look stunning, which is being helped by impressive lighting and fog effects, still havent seen a game that does it better to create an eerie atmoshpere. Textures tho look pretty weak, like out from a game that was a Xbox 360 launch title not a 2010 game, which goes to say Remedy nor the porting developer didnt do their best when it comes to PC version. Character models however look nice and much better in game than in the cut scenes which also lack lip syncing finesse. Alan's animations are very wonky and floaty which i didnt like. Gameplay where you must use a flashlight in combo with a gun works really well and feels precise.

    Story wise game does great screwing around with your and Alan's mind trying to understand what the hell is going and whats what. Where it got disappointing was the ending and the DLC's that were released to fix it didnt do that great of a job.

    If youre looking for a horror agme Alan Wake will disappoint you. I say that becuz i mostly see people calling it a horror game. ITS NOT ! This game is all about the atmosphere and psychological aspects of the story. If you like that sorta stuff youll enjoy it, I certainly did.    … Expand
  18. eva3si0n
    Jul 7, 2019
    8
    Alan Wake a great unfinished construction from Remedy. Though a game also came out in 2010, it already seems outdated. What Remedy conceived in 2005-2008 by 2010 already was in other games. It is the main problem of a game. Concerning a plot, as well as usually here everything is good. The only thing but, a plot without 2 subject DLC seems steep and not complete. I recommend, one of notAlan Wake a great unfinished construction from Remedy. Though a game also came out in 2010, it already seems outdated. What Remedy conceived in 2005-2008 by 2010 already was in other games. It is the main problem of a game. Concerning a plot, as well as usually here everything is good. The only thing but, a plot without 2 subject DLC seems steep and not complete. I recommend, one of not many exclusives of Xbox 360 which was ported on PC.… Expand
  19. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    Скучнейшая и неинтересная бурда. Начало было очень интересным, но сам геймплей очень скучный. Ходить и стрелять в фонарик мне не понравилось. Если сильно понравился сюжет, то советую пробежать игру на самой лёгкой сложности.Скучнейшая и неинтересная бурда. Начало было очень интересным, но сам геймплей очень скучный. Ходить и стрелять в фонарик мне не понравилось. Если сильно понравился сюжет, то советую пробежать игру на самой лёгкой сложности.
  20. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    Игру вывозит классный саундртек, который задает тон повествования и на котором держится большая часть атмосферы. Сама игра чем-то особенным не блещет, но в памяти остаётся надолго.
  21. Muyrka
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    Atmosphere and story is great, reminds of classic horror. But gameplay is dull. For me the worst was that someone can oneshot you and you trudge through the same piece of map again and again.
  22. mashedtatter
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    While some parts can be annoyingly frustrating (especially when you CAN'T SEE ANYTHING GAAAAH LIGHTING), it really is a nice little game that's an obvious homage to Stephen King and David Lynch's bodies of work. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing as well! More of a psychological thriller than a straight up horror game, but it does use it's horror elements well. Fans of Silent Hill shouldWhile some parts can be annoyingly frustrating (especially when you CAN'T SEE ANYTHING GAAAAH LIGHTING), it really is a nice little game that's an obvious homage to Stephen King and David Lynch's bodies of work. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing as well! More of a psychological thriller than a straight up horror game, but it does use it's horror elements well. Fans of Silent Hill should enjoy this more than the more recent games in that sadly buried franchise. Give it a shot, hopefully you won't be too disappointed!… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Mobile
    Nov 15, 2017
    6
    ENG
    Briefly: night, forest, night forest, not a lot of morning woods, in his left hand the flashlight (which is the law of the genre goes out after 10 seconds of use, the right hand gun or something stronger, and louder (carbine, shotgun), throw it a couple more flares and light source, which will heal any injuries from axes and other dark spirits. The main thing to endure the first    ENG
    Briefly: night, forest, night forest, not a lot of morning woods, in his left hand the flashlight (which is the law of the genre goes out after 10 seconds of use, the right hand gun or something stronger, and louder (carbine, shotgun), throw it a couple more flares and light source, which will heal any injuries from axes and other dark spirits. The main thing to endure the first location and to understand the mechanics of the game, and it will be possible to play without unnecessary pain. Gameplay the plot is also nothing new, to empathize with the heroine we all the game, there is no desire, as the character is not revealed at all, except that she is afraid of the dark well, her name.
    RU
    Кратко: ночь, лес, ночной лес, не много утреннего леса, в левой руке фонарик (который по закону жанра тухнет через 10 секунд использования, в правой руке пистолет или, что-нибудь по крепче и по громче (карабин, дробовик), докинуть еще парочку фальшфейеров и источник света, который излечит любые травмы от топоров и прочей темной нечисти. Главное перетерпеть первые локации и понять механику игры, и в это можно будет играть без лишних мук. Геймплей такое себе, сюжет тоже не в новинку, сопереживать героини которую мы всю игру ищем нет ни какого желания, так как персонаж не раскрыт вовсе, кроме того, что она боится темноты, ну и ее имени.    … Expand
  26. 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)
  27. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    As a Twin Peaks and Stephen King fan, I installed this almost immediately after reading about all the references thereto. If you are familiar with Stephen King books or Twin Peaks, it does hit the right notes when you start the game. References are impossible to miss. As I continued playing though, I realized how much the game was crippled with bad and repetitive gameplay. You will spendAs a Twin Peaks and Stephen King fan, I installed this almost immediately after reading about all the references thereto. If you are familiar with Stephen King books or Twin Peaks, it does hit the right notes when you start the game. References are impossible to miss. As I continued playing though, I realized how much the game was crippled with bad and repetitive gameplay. You will spend the entire game trying to run from one location to another. In the meantime, same enemies will keep spawning and attacking you, as you try to avoid or slow them down using your weapons, flashlight or by simply dodging.

    Some games with bad gameplay can still be quite good if they are strong in other aspects. However, that was not my experience with Alan Wake. What I have gotten was an average Stephen King wannabe story. Atmosphere is alright, writing is not so bad, but all things considered Alan Wake was not a memorable game. Everything it tried to do, felt more like a -bad- derivative from the source material, whether it is Twin Peaks or a Stephen King novel.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Nazar228
    Jul 10, 2019
    6
    Alan Wake is an action-adventure video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios, released for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. 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 experiencingAlan Wake is an action-adventure video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios, released for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. 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
  31. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Alan Wake is one of the best games I have ever played in pc fantactic love.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    One of the best 'whole' games I have ever played. Still remembering the taste of it after 6 years.
  35. 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
  36. LordFarquad
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    Игра очень нудная. Графика неплохая, геймплей хороший, но вот сюжет мне не понравился. Игра очень растянута, 6 эпизодов бродить по лесу и убивать монстров, мне это не очень нравится. 6 из 10.
  37. 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
  38. PortalToH3LL
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Great game, exciting plot, beautiful graphics and divine music. Remedy geniuses.
  39. SilverOrlov
    Nov 16, 2020
    7
    I really tried, but no... I accept that this story has interesting beginning and intriguing dense atmosphere of mystics... But it very fast became boring. I am not a graphic-maniac, I played and very liked many indie games with strong story and simple graphics, but here is something else. This game in "black & white World" from level to level marking time in place in the game-play andI really tried, but no... I accept that this story has interesting beginning and intriguing dense atmosphere of mystics... But it very fast became boring. I am not a graphic-maniac, I played and very liked many indie games with strong story and simple graphics, but here is something else. This game in "black & white World" from level to level marking time in place in the game-play and making tired from the monotony of the narrative. From a certain moment, the nerve-wracking passage of dark forests and mountains with a hundred ghosts bothers and outweighs a potentially interesting story.
    UPD: After "Control" and it's DLC about Alan's Universe, I tried again but on easy level only for the story, and ended the game. The great sound-visual work, still the great storytelling and atmosphere, still great landscapes, even now in 2020. But, still deadly boring after about 40% of the game.
    ...And I hate when creators make horror/thriller genre by making main character slow as snail. He can't run even 50 meters. Seriously?!
    ...Oh, and it was annoying every chapter to lose all inventory.
    So, it will be still 7/10.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Cobrax657
    Oct 31, 2021
    6
    story is good but the gameplay is just a cheap disaster..................................
  43. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Güzel bir hikaye anlatsa da, oynanışı dayanılamayacak kadar çok sıkıcıydı. Özellikle sonlara doğru.
  44. 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
  45. elolugo
    Jul 23, 2019
    7
    Good game. A fresh air to all of the other AAA games. The game relies on jumpscares and sometimes overwhelming enemies. Not difficult depending on the experience of the player
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. showt
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Интересная история. Не самый веселый геймплейб местами скучноват даже, но задумка с тьмой на врагах мне понравилась.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. Amider
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    Classical Remedy's game. It's hard in understanding of events that happening. Control is simple drawback.
  55. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Настоящая книга среди игр. Отличная история в стиле Стивена Кинга. Очень атмосферно.
  56. 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.
  57. Kelen
    Oct 9, 2021
    7
    7.5 / 10 - Good
    (after 21 hours of playing & completing the game)

    A clumsy, not very pleasant combat system and not very diverse opponents.
    The plot is linear, interesting, sometimes a bit chaotic. Great vibe
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  61. 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
  62. Thejodjeremie
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Thw gameplay of the game is good but there's not much customization. The story is interesting.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    7
    геймлей надоедает сюжет весьма интересен атмосфера очень хороша
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. euamolofi
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Gameplay different from the pattern, amazing graphics, impeccable story. My score is 10, no doubt.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. Shalapai
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    Игра в целом хорощаян, атмосферная, с интересным сюжетом и красивой графикой, но с очень скучным геймплеем
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. giangbabeo
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    amazing novel about writter Alan Wake about the writer experiencing the story he wrote. But the ending confused me.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Hikaye olarak farklı, bunu anlatış tarzı olarak değişik bir iş. Combat'ı bir yerden sonra sıkıyor.
  82. 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)
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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!
  86. 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.
  87. TEG_17
    Jan 31, 2022
    7
    Классная атмосфера, интересный сюжет, средний геймплей.
  88. 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.
  89. buddookan
    May 9, 2021
    5
    Jakim cudem tak zła gra ma tak wysokie noty.

    - zero klimatu. Przeciwnicy już po drugim spotkaniu stają się śmieszni. - na kartkach czytamy TO CO MA NASTĄPIĆ wiec od razu wiemy co sie stanie - gra traktuje gracza jak upośledzonego. Narrator informuje nas o wszystkim co się dzieje tak jakbym sam nie widział... - główny bohater oszukiwał na WF-ie ! Biega jak 150 kilowy facet. Zadyszkę    Jakim cudem tak zła gra ma tak wysokie noty.

    - zero klimatu. Przeciwnicy już po drugim spotkaniu stają się śmieszni.
    - na kartkach czytamy TO CO MA NASTĄPIĆ wiec od razu wiemy co sie stanie
    - gra traktuje gracza jak upośledzonego. Narrator informuje nas o wszystkim co się dzieje tak jakbym sam nie widział...
    - główny bohater oszukiwał na WF-ie ! Biega jak 150 kilowy facet. Zadyszkę ma co 10 metrów. Oczywiście wróg wymaga wpakowania miliona pocisków w głowę, a nasz protagonista może unieść tylko parę paczek amunicji.
    - walka jest okrutnie zła i niesatysfakcjonująca. Często brakuje amunicji , latarka kończy żywot po paru sekundach, uciekać się nie da.
    - gra przyzwyczaja nas do tego że światło daje schronienie... bzdura. Światła się gaszą zaraz po dobiegnięciu.
    - w grze robimy banalne rzeczy po to by sobie oglądać cutscenki.
    -wszystko to ma formę żałosnego serialu. Rozwaliło mnie pokazywanie co się działo w pierwszym epizodzie JAK JA DOPIERO CO GO SKOŃCZYŁEM !
    - animacje twarzy... lepiej gdyby zamiast nich wkleili głowy w bezruchu bo te mini potrafią rozbawić.
    - Gra nie jest straszna, jest irytująca i żenująca.
    - często trzeba stawać i wysłuchiwać przydługawych monologów które nic nie wnoszą.    … Expand
  90. 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.
  91. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
    BRONZ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  92. BleedingJester
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    I love the atmosphere, story, characters, and gameplay this is a must play Imo
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. kantlax
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    Great history. The history is the best of the game. The audio gives a great atmosphere too
  96. 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
  97. celebialimert
    Aug 16, 2021
    6
    maalesef çok övülmesinin ve bir çok arkadaşımın hala gideri var demesinin sonucunda aldım oynadım ve bazı şeyler senesinde daha iyiymiş onu öğrendim
  98. 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
  99. StarkAgentos
    May 19, 2022
    5
    В игре есть задатки крутого хоррора, которые не реализованы в полной мере. Очень крутая атмосфера, с этим не поспоришь. Геймплей нереально хреновый и однообразный. Есть всего несколько типов врагов и геймплей заключается тупо в пробежке по лесу и отстреливании их всех. Зачем-то разрабы выбрали вид от третьего лица, хоть от первого было бы намного страшнее. Присутствует излишняя киношность.В игре есть задатки крутого хоррора, которые не реализованы в полной мере. Очень крутая атмосфера, с этим не поспоришь. Геймплей нереально хреновый и однообразный. Есть всего несколько типов врагов и геймплей заключается тупо в пробежке по лесу и отстреливании их всех. Зачем-то разрабы выбрали вид от третьего лица, хоть от первого было бы намного страшнее. Присутствует излишняя киношность. Игра очень спорная, ведь с одной стороны у неё офигенная атмосфера, а с другой стороны это единственное, что хорошо реализовано.… Expand
  100. 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
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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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Metascore
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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