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  • Summary: Shed some light on what has long been obscured by darkness. After 11 long years, the writer's return is a reality and the dangers lurking in the dark are even more sinister than the Taken roaming Bright Falls. Alan Wake 2 turns up the level of dread as our very first dive into the survivalShed some light on what has long been obscured by darkness. After 11 long years, the writer's return is a reality and the dangers lurking in the dark are even more sinister than the Taken roaming Bright Falls. Alan Wake 2 turns up the level of dread as our very first dive into the survival horror genre, so expect a chilling experience with familiar psychological horror elements. Be careful out there. Monsters wear many faces. Expand

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Alan Wake 2 – Behind The Scenes | Remedy's Dream Game
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  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Nov 8, 2023
    100
    Alan Wake 2 masters the art of storytelling, and how that can reshape reality around us and push the boundary of lighting in videogames. The game is physically dark as it is thematically. The story is a lot to grasp, but simple enough with how many times things are repeated, so playing the other connected titles is not required. The developers have already fixed 200+ issues with update 1.0.0.8, most being minor things but some more rare crashes or progression issues. The creators of this game have immense passion for what they do, and it clearly shows in a variety of ways. Onward to the DLC.
  2. Nov 1, 2023
    100
    Alan Wake 2 is the magnum opus of horror games, but not simply because it delivers some scares. Oozing with creative flair, it confidently flaunts unconventional and even experimental methods of storytelling, which makes it very special indeed.
  3. Oct 29, 2023
    95
    Narratively, visually, and mechanically, Alan Wake 2 is what horror should be.
  4. Nov 2, 2023
    91
    Alan Wake 2 is a title that not only meets expectations, but far exceeds them.
  5. Dec 29, 2023
    90
    As we get closer to the conclusion, Alan Wake 2 becomes more enthralling. The questions that we thought were solved come back to light and the connections with the studio's other titles become more than evident. In the last stretch, it's the combat that gets in the way of our desire to advance in the story, but even so, each battle against a boss has a twist to enjoy. The ending will make us want to play it again, this time with a new perspective, and knowing the outcome each text and intervention is more enjoyable. Remedy managed to outdo itself and, at the same time, set a new standard for the genre.
  6. Nov 2, 2023
    90
    Alan Wake II presents us with a more mature and evolved Remedy, able to unite their universes and have fun while offering what is undoubtedly their best title to date.
  7. Jan 28, 2024
    70
    Alan Wake 2 is good at times because of a director’s work, but it often fails to deliver as a horror and action-adventure game.

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