Alan Wake

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1463 Ratings

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  1. GunGraveTZA(JackW.)
    May 18, 2010
    10
    This game is truely a masterpiece. It has one of the most exciting and satisfying stories for any video game (and the ending isn't crap nor does it require the DLC, it just doesn't answer some questions clearly, and that's great as it opens up the ending to interpretation and makes it even more interesting), the gameplay is simple yet always fun, and the graphics are really This game is truely a masterpiece. It has one of the most exciting and satisfying stories for any video game (and the ending isn't crap nor does it require the DLC, it just doesn't answer some questions clearly, and that's great as it opens up the ending to interpretation and makes it even more interesting), the gameplay is simple yet always fun, and the graphics are really wow for a game that's been in development for 5 years. Truely one of the best games of this generation.… Expand
  2. AnelM.
    May 18, 2010
    10
    Alan Wake is one of the best experience I have ever felt in a Video Game. The atmosphere, the story and the gameplay make Alan Wake the top action game of the decade. The fans of Max Payne will love Alan Wake, also the fans of Lost and S. King will felt in love with the story. If you are looking for a very cool game to play now days pick up Alan Wake, It has a 15 hours campaing and a lot Alan Wake is one of the best experience I have ever felt in a Video Game. The atmosphere, the story and the gameplay make Alan Wake the top action game of the decade. The fans of Max Payne will love Alan Wake, also the fans of Lost and S. King will felt in love with the story. If you are looking for a very cool game to play now days pick up Alan Wake, It has a 15 hours campaing and a lot of replay value with more difficulty levels and collectable items for the Achivements hunters. Alan Wake is a game you should not miss on the XBOX 360.… Expand
  3. CraigB.
    May 18, 2010
    10
    When RMD first showed off Alan Wake a long time ago I was stunned, shocked and intimately curious to see where the developers of Max Payne 1 & 2 were going to go with a new IP. The premise seems simple enough. Take 1/2 a spoonful of The Shining, a healthy dose of Twin Peaks, develop a game engine with some of the best lighting effects seen on a console ever and wrap it all up in a When RMD first showed off Alan Wake a long time ago I was stunned, shocked and intimately curious to see where the developers of Max Payne 1 & 2 were going to go with a new IP. The premise seems simple enough. Take 1/2 a spoonful of The Shining, a healthy dose of Twin Peaks, develop a game engine with some of the best lighting effects seen on a console ever and wrap it all up in a mysterious and thrilling "roller coaster ride" where a shroud of darkness has fallen over the town of Bright Falls. Well all I can say is that after having watched almost every snippet of information get revealed and gameplay footage start to crop up I couldn… Expand
  4. JohnNikkelson
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    I use a PS3 not a 360. However it disgusts me that fellow PS3 users have to troll onto the 360 section. Makes me wonder if any of them have heard of the saying "2 wrongs don't make a right"

    I've voted 10/10 just to help recover the scoring and help generate normality here.
  5. tech953
    Aug 29, 2010
    10
    As an avid stephan king reader, i appreciate the fiction this game puts forth. I know good storytelling and this game raises the bar on it. The graphics have a specific art style and complement the engaging music. To some one with no knowledge on video games, the combat and enemies seem generic and not varied. These people are idiots. this game is engaging and awesome in presentation. IAs an avid stephan king reader, i appreciate the fiction this game puts forth. I know good storytelling and this game raises the bar on it. The graphics have a specific art style and complement the engaging music. To some one with no knowledge on video games, the combat and enemies seem generic and not varied. These people are idiots. this game is engaging and awesome in presentation. I pity the fool who rates this game low.… Expand
  6. FlaMinGTaCo
    Sep 14, 2010
    10
    this game is brilliant. Many have wrongly complained about the voice acting which is brilliant. Second the game play isn't repetitive that much i mean seriously its only as repetitive as resident evil 4 which everyone said was brilliant. Overall this game is brilliant with very good graphics, a great story and great game play.
  7. sambartle
    Jan 22, 2011
    10
    One of the best XBOX 360 games I've played. Great story and execellent atmosphere. Recommended if you liked Condemned.

    Perhpas a little short, although on the hardest level it does take longer.

    Brilliant. Will definitly buy AW2 when its released.
  8. RickyBooby
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    This is really one of the best games I've ever played. Done by the same guys who did the Max Payne series, the character development, the story, the creepiness, the graphics. Everything about this game was a winner for me. For those who enjoyed the series Twin Peaks, you'll see multiple references and similarities. Incredibly polished, enjoyable cinematic/gaming experience.
  9. Libby
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    Love this game, the atmosphere this game brings is one of the best I have seen in any game. The lighting as well is fantastically done. Definitely one of my favourite games this gen!
  10. ironside
    Mar 13, 2011
    10
    amazing graphics, amazing story. Smoke and fog effects are great and add to the spooky supernatural feel of the game. They did their homework - their fictional town looks much like small towns in the pacific northwest.
  11. City17
    Mar 14, 2011
    10
    This is one of my all time favourite games, it is so atmospheric and although this was originally meant to be an open world game I'm glad they didn't in the end as it is really well done as a linear story and it really is just amazing to go through. My only complaint is that it is a little bit long, if they cut out some parts I think it would have helped with the pacing a little. But itThis is one of my all time favourite games, it is so atmospheric and although this was originally meant to be an open world game I'm glad they didn't in the end as it is really well done as a linear story and it really is just amazing to go through. My only complaint is that it is a little bit long, if they cut out some parts I think it would have helped with the pacing a little. But it has amazing graphics, characters and locations. The music is also 1st class.… Expand
  12. Macccy
    Apr 20, 2011
    10
    Alan Wake is an outstanding and absolutely polished, beautifully written thriller story from Remedy - makers of previous best seller Max Payne. I must say I was totally stunned by the beautiful graphics, the most realistic lights and shadows, the crisp audio, but the secret weapon for me was the STORY itself, without doubt. All the characters and mechanics, the background story, the smartAlan Wake is an outstanding and absolutely polished, beautifully written thriller story from Remedy - makers of previous best seller Max Payne. I must say I was totally stunned by the beautiful graphics, the most realistic lights and shadows, the crisp audio, but the secret weapon for me was the STORY itself, without doubt. All the characters and mechanics, the background story, the smart talking-names, the minor referrals to Remedy's previous blockbuster action, the narration and the beautifully crafted lines, the lost manuscripts, all of them feels like straight from the hand of a Real writer! Alan Wake is a must have for not just the ones who like survival-horror action, but especially for the ones who loves watching, reading and feeling the adventure, the moving, heart pounding stories - spiced with bits inspired by the best of Stephen King's.
    Everybody have to try this one!    … Expand
  13. orbigbird
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    This game really shows what Remedy can do, it will leave you wanting for more but not in a bad way. The story is one of the most interesting stories you will ever experience, with cliffhangers, great writing and intriguing characters, you will not want to stop playing. It pulls you into the world and you will never want to leave. With manuscripts fore-telling events to come and radios toThis game really shows what Remedy can do, it will leave you wanting for more but not in a bad way. The story is one of the most interesting stories you will ever experience, with cliffhangers, great writing and intriguing characters, you will not want to stop playing. It pulls you into the world and you will never want to leave. With manuscripts fore-telling events to come and radios to fill you in an the events there is plenty of reasons to go back and play again. Technically the game is beautiful with big long vistas and sun swept landscapes. This is down to the lighting effects, it almost looks like real life at times. It introduces a unique way fo fighting off enemy's that creates tense moments, your most powerful tool isn't your gun but your flashlight. This game is a masterpiece and creates a new standard of storytelling in not only video games but all forms of media. This is a most buy game!… Expand
  14. harcoregamertag
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    this game is great inspired by stephen king & the tv show lost it has such an edge of your seat story it will keep u guessing 2 the end & beyond great acting,graphics,story & mechanics any1 who hates this game truly don't understand what a thriller is & the 2 dlc packs r amazing must buys
  15. Plafoni
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    Maybe when you play this game, you do not immediately appreciate it highly. But after the passage of it will come out of your memory for a long time. Alan Wake - incredibly atmospheric game, with great plot and interesting characters. The visual effects look very nice, and landscapes of Bright Falls to remember for a long time. The game may not have a lot of memorable moments, there are noMaybe when you play this game, you do not immediately appreciate it highly. But after the passage of it will come out of your memory for a long time. Alan Wake - incredibly atmospheric game, with great plot and interesting characters. The visual effects look very nice, and landscapes of Bright Falls to remember for a long time. The game may not have a lot of memorable moments, there are no interesting bosses. But it is an adult story, great atmosphere, excellent professional videos, a great soundtrack and excellent presentation of the plot. Maybe Alan Wake - the best exclusive for the XBOX360 and one of the best games of recent times.… Expand
  16. kritik
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    this game is great inspired by stephen king & the tv show lost it has such an edge of your seat story it will keep u guessing 2 the end & beyond great acting,graphics,story & mechanics any1 who hates this game truly don't understand what a thriller is & the 2 dlc packs r amazing must buys
  17. silentshade
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    To start off Alan Wake is one of the best games I have ever played, yeah the camera angles are annoying and yes you run through the same forest over and over but the fact is, you play Alan Wake for the story and it sure does deliver. The gun play is pretty solid with a decent range of weapons for someone who has never fired a gun, the flares and flash bangs are cool additions. The enemiesTo start off Alan Wake is one of the best games I have ever played, yeah the camera angles are annoying and yes you run through the same forest over and over but the fact is, you play Alan Wake for the story and it sure does deliver. The gun play is pretty solid with a decent range of weapons for someone who has never fired a gun, the flares and flash bangs are cool additions. The enemies were not the best with only a few types but they were I believe well balanced providing some tense encounters. The story is probably the best story in any game I have played which is over 230 on the Xbox 360 (not including the N64, Sega MegaDrive, SNES, Gameboy, Gamecube, Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, PS3, PC and the PSP) so I think I have a pretty decent history with game stories and Alan Wake's narration and the manuscripts were really well done. Making the game like a book was a great idea and was executed perfectly with some great twists and cliff-hangers. The ending at first was a disappointing but when I thought about it, the ending made sense and was rather good at sprouting questions in the brain. This is a game that everyone that likes a good story should play but if you're for action, you have come to the wrong place.
    A most definite 10/10. GOTY 2010
    (I got the game on release, collector's edition but I didn't do reviews on here then but I felt I had to put it)    … Expand
  18. Drusus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is Twin Peaks meets Stephen King in a Remedy shaped parking garage. In short, it's absolutely perfect. The pacing was handled extremely well and I was struck with a 'just ten minutes more' feeling whenever the story revealed another small piece of information. It's an adventure that is as subtle as it is dark and I loved every minute.
  19. yehudamig
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    The best game I ever played in my life. Good graphics and nice music and the gameplay is so fun the game is Challenging and make you feel great.
    overall the story of the game is wonderfull and keep you wondering what's gona happend next and you feel exciting :D.... i dont know any other game who affer you fun and good story together alan wake is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Adanedhel
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Alan Wake es un titulo nuevo dentro del genero de terror psicologico.
    Sin duda que Remedy tomo bastante tiempo para terminarlo, pero finalmente crearon un juego
    totalmente inmersivo, increiblemente bien logrado grafica y fisicamente con una historia atrayente y un terror sobrenatural raya entre la realidad y la locura.

    Aunque resulta un tanto corto el juego es totalmente recomendado.
  21. Larux18
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    I couldn't be more satisfied with this game, survival horror and adventure games aren't scary anymore, this game changes that. The story is great and suspenseful, I always wondered what would happen next and how would the ending continue. The combat system having the mix of light and guns is perfect and the controls i found then to be perfect. The graphics are wonderful and the atmosphereI couldn't be more satisfied with this game, survival horror and adventure games aren't scary anymore, this game changes that. The story is great and suspenseful, I always wondered what would happen next and how would the ending continue. The combat system having the mix of light and guns is perfect and the controls i found then to be perfect. The graphics are wonderful and the atmosphere and environments can't be better. This is a must buy for any xbox owner, buy it now.… Expand
  22. PrimalHunter70
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    Alan Wake is a brilliant game, all in all. It does everything right, from it's story and characters to its gameplay and graphics. The game messes with your head (it is a very winding and twisting story) and leaves you not knowing what to expect! The lighting techniques are superb, and the graphics are very impressive! This game is worth the cash, so buy it next time you see it!
  23. jaastin555
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    Alan wake is very good and epic game. The story mode is one of the best i have ever played. And the collectables are very nice too. Alan wake chrapics are very very good too. NICE.
  24. DrBrummm
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    10/10 A superb Psychological Action Thriller this is indeed ... Alan Wake is not the 'best game in the world', but for me it fits perfectly into that missing AAA category Hollywood movie-like story driven mystery experience! This game gripped me, nailed me to the couch day by day and after a week I felt like "Wow, this is the deal!" I loved the well written scripts, the atmosphere of the10/10 A superb Psychological Action Thriller this is indeed ... Alan Wake is not the 'best game in the world', but for me it fits perfectly into that missing AAA category Hollywood movie-like story driven mystery experience! This game gripped me, nailed me to the couch day by day and after a week I felt like "Wow, this is the deal!" I loved the well written scripts, the atmosphere of the small town and forests, the twisted and meaningful names and sneaky referrals to other great works of art out there ... This game (whole series I hope) will definitely stand on my Top5 chart for ages ...

    PS. : Oh and ... Remedy guys, if you read this ... Fantastic work! Thanks all of you and can't wait for the sequel!    … Expand
  25. MegWhiteley
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    One of the most amazig games on xbox 360, is a masterpiece, have amazing moments, is scary, the gameplay wow, is awesome, the graphics fantastic, but the better is the story, is epic. Fantastic game.
  26. alainwake
    Mar 4, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. REAL good game i must say!! like a thrilling novel to read, loved it! should play it again through soon try it! worth it! you won't regret it!

    SPOILER: MaxPayne is connected to this!!!! cool    … Expand
  27. CampingPirates
    Mar 12, 2012
    10
    This game is no doubt a masterpiece. It's a brilliant story mixed with amazing gameplay and realistic graphics. It is a truly scary game. This game has had me stressed more than nay other, due to its edge of your seat and jumping out of it style. PLAY IT!
  28. Skalinos
    May 1, 2012
    10
    This game sucked me in for three days... and I don't regret even one second spend in this masterpiece. It was like reading one of early King's works. Unique story, combat mechanics are enjoyable to (till) the end. Overall - 10 out of 10. There were some flaws, but that wasn't enough to spoil the fun.
  29. TripleH
    May 6, 2012
    10
    Alan Wake izvrsna igra,nezaboravan doživljaj s kakvim se niste susreli unatrag nekoliko godina. Zato ga bez dvoumljenja nabavite i odigrajte ako ste u moguÄ
  30. tigger
    May 23, 2012
    10
    One of the best stories a videogame ever had plus simple but fun-packed gameplay presented with very good-looking graphics. The atmosphere and sound will surprise and thrill you too through this thrilling game. The way this game plays with light and shadow is just awesome and almost unique in the gaming-industry. The psycholgical touch is brilliantly presented too. If u love Max Payne youOne of the best stories a videogame ever had plus simple but fun-packed gameplay presented with very good-looking graphics. The atmosphere and sound will surprise and thrill you too through this thrilling game. The way this game plays with light and shadow is just awesome and almost unique in the gaming-industry. The psycholgical touch is brilliantly presented too. If u love Max Payne you will love Alan Wake. Thank you Remedy!… Expand
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#4 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. Meristation
    90
    Alan Wake is finally here, and it's as good as we expected. Rich environments, great story, superb gameplay, many areas to explore, interesting characters... A great game that is not the ambitious project Remedy wanted it to be, but it's glorious anyway.
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  2. Eurogamer Spain
    80
    Alan Wake lacks that little spark of genious that distinguishes a good game from a masterpiece, an H.P. Lovecraft from your average Stephen King.
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  3. Computer and Video Games
    90
    While its not the generation defining game the epic development schedule might've hyped, Alan Wake is still a fantastic, 10-hour-plus play-it-on-the-couch linear action game - with brains required or not depending on your preference.
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