Alan Wake Remastered

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  • Summary: In this cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memoryIn this cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memory of. Wake is soon forced to question his sanity, as page by page, the story comes true before his eyes: a hostile presence of supernatural darkness is taking over everyone it finds, turning them against him. He has no choice but to confront the forces of darkness armed only with his flashlight, a handgun and what remains of his shredded mind. His nightmarish journey to find answers to the mind-bending mystery he faces will lead him into the terrifying depths of the night. Alan Wake Remastered offers the complete experience, with the main game and its two story expansions - The Signal and The Writer - in stunning new 4K visuals. The tense, episodic story is packed with unexpected twists, heart-stopping cliff hangers, and intense bursts of combat where it takes more than bullets to banish the darkness. The game’s cutscenes, quirky cast of characters, and the majestic Pacific Northwest vistas have been enhanced for an experience that delivers as much on its visual impact as its unnerving atmosphere.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Stevivor
    Oct 4, 2021
    100
    Alan Wake Remastered is a remasterpiece. I caught myself audiably saying, “man, I love this game” over and over while playing. I’ve dipped back in to Alan Wake’s American Nightmare to continue on, and I have a feeling I’ll be scheduling another replay of Control when this silly season quiets down. Remedy’s universe has captured my heart; Remastered certainly holds its own in 2021, but also serves as an impressive reminder of how far the studio has grown since 2010.
  2. Pure Xbox
    Oct 4, 2021
    90
    If you've never played Alan Wake, this is the best possible way to experience the game. For anyone who loves horror or Remedy's other titles, there's a ton to unpack here with an engaging narrative and stellar gameplay. The remastered enhancements bolster the game even further, giving it a place in today's gaming world, and while the gameplay doesn't perhaps hold up as well as it did in 2010, Alan Wake Remastered is still as joyous as it was back then and a perfect treat for the Halloween season.
  3. KeenGamer
    Oct 15, 2021
    90
    Alan Wake Remastered is the definitive version of Alan's story in Bright Falls. It is the exact same game that acquired quiet respect amongst fans and critics following its 2010 release. Only now it boasts 4K visuals and 60FPS gameplay. Along with some welcome bonus features, and packaged-in DLC, the remaster is a must for superfans, and a fantastic starting point for curious newcomers, with only a few small annoyances that stop it just short of reaching perfection.
  4. EGM
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    Alan Wake Remastered does what a good remaster should. It honors the original game’s artistic direction while enhancing it with modern technology, specifically in the form of volumetric lighting. Its lack of American Nightmare as part of the package is disappointing to say the least, but fans of Remedy’s current work would do well to take a trip to Bright Falls, whether they’re returning or visiting for the first time.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    Alan Wake is a fantastic game, while Alan Wake Remastered remains just a great port. Yes, it loses something with the new shiny visuals and a few things have not withstood the test of time, but everything else is still fantastic. Especially that story!
  6. Destructoid
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    I waited more than 10 years to finally play Alan Wake, and now that I’ve seen the credits roll, I can’t get it out of my mind. It’s firmly sunk its teeth into me, and like with many of the other greats, I’ll be returning to this world again and again for years to come.
  7. Guardian
    Oct 11, 2021
    60
    Writer Alan Wake searches for his missing wife while tackling a malevolent force disguised as darkness in this clunky but atmospheric reboot.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. RodrigoBorges
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Revisiting this game 13 years later, it ages like wine! An excellent story that grips you from beginning to end.
  2. Programmer
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Plot - 10/10
    Graphics - 9.5 / 10
    Sound and Music - 10/10
    Atmospheric - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9.9 / 10
    Positive emotions - 10/10
    Overall score - 10/10
  4. SupportNewGames
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Not perfect, yet okay remaster. All cutscenes look way better than original ones, still not amazing, but way better. To be honest i neverNot perfect, yet okay remaster. All cutscenes look way better than original ones, still not amazing, but way better. To be honest i never really cared for the cutscenes in this game, i have played it since 2012 and i always skipped cutscenes after 1st time i played it. I just find it weird when people play it and act like cutscenes aren't top tier, like people don't understand that this is updated 2010/2012 video game. For 2010/2012, this game looks phenomenally good. So yeah main improvement is cutscenes, but also everything else, like grass, ground textures, textures in general, lighting. Ghosting effect is gone (thank god). Maxed out, this is now best version of this game and nobody can argue that. It simply looks way cleaner and better and don't get me wrong, fog is still there, difference is that you can actually now see where you are going. I have played this game over 30 times and i always got lost somewhere in the woods, because it was so difficult to even understand where you are. This problem is gone now. Looks good, not perfect, but still best version of this game as of right now. graphically it can almost compete with some modern games. New York level looks better than ever. Performance is okay, but i'm sure they will update it even more.
    If you have never played it and wanna choose between this version or original, 100% pick remastered . It is ultimate edition of this game.    … Expand
  5. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Good atmosphere, good story, many people say the story is 'unoriginal', can they name me 5 or more games with better story lines...? Well doneGood atmosphere, good story, many people say the story is 'unoriginal', can they name me 5 or more games with better story lines...? Well done Remedy Entertainment keep up the good work.… Expand
  6. P-Daniele
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    giocando i titoli remedy al contrario si vede tantissimo quanto questo titolo abbia influenzato le future opere dello studio.
    da una semplice    giocando i titoli remedy al contrario si vede tantissimo quanto questo titolo abbia influenzato le future opere dello studio.
    da una semplice suddivisione a capitoli, ripresa (male) il quantum break, fino alle tematiche affrontate in control. dal agente del fbi, fino ad arrivare alle trasmissione tv che parlano di eventi strani accaduti nel mondo.
    l'ambientazione del titolo è davvero ben realizzata, riuscendo a portare in scena una delle migliori ambientazioni di montagna.
    da fitti boschi braccati dai nemici che si nascondono nell'oscurità, fino alle varie strutture che compongono queste cittadine, portando un'inaspettata grande varietà di ambientazioni.
    un buon lavoro è stato fatto dal punto di vista grafico, migliorando i vari effetti tipo nebbia o illuminazione, che rendono l'ambientazione ancora migliore.
    il titolo però sente un po il peso dei suoi anni.
    da una parte il gamepay.
    illumina il nemico fino a che non si stordisce e poi puoi eliminarlo. ma in particolar modo è la varietà dei nemici a stufare, dato che si suddividono in tre categorie: nemico base poco resistente, nemico grosso molto resistente, nemico volante da illuminare finché non sparisce.
    anche i boss non li ho mai trovati troppo complessi, e anzi risultano molto particolari da affrontare, ma non aggiungo altro.
    una cosa che poi mi dava particolarmente fastidio che tutte le volte che completavi un capitolo perdevi tutte le armi, andando a rendere inutile il non abusare delle armi più potenti, però dato che non sai quando te le tolgono non sai mai se usarla o no.
    comunque in generale tolta la poca varietà di nemici il titolo mantiene le ottime qualità dei titoli remedy, offrendo molti scontri piacevoli da superare, con un buon livello di sfida. e una narrazione veramente notevole, anche se spesso sarà lo steso gioco a farci s.poiler facendoci trovare pagine di cosa starà per accadere
    voto 84    … Expand
  7. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Alan Wake Remastered is definitely a title that I recommend to all the people who just got acquainted with this series. But it doesn't reallyAlan Wake Remastered is definitely a title that I recommend to all the people who just got acquainted with this series. But it doesn't really have anything new to say for old players, and this lowers the purchase value for old players. The graphical improvements are not great, but they are at a good level. The music of the game is still excellent and first class. In terms of gameplay, the remastered version may seem repetitive and boring like the original version, but when you experience it yourself, your opinion will change completely. The story of the game is a masterpiece and it has one of the most engaging and conceptual stories of the Video Game industry that you will no doubt find yourself in Youtube searching “Alan Wake Story Explained” after finishing the game!
    Now, finally, I need to mention two negative things in this remaster. First, I must say that this remaster suffers from a serious problem in the animation of faces and bodies, which is really a shame for a remastered title. (Fortunately, this problem is only seen during the gameplay and not in the cutscenes) In the second part, the game uses a completely outdated UI, which makes it not feel at least a little modern.    … Expand
  8. SIPPIO
    Dec 13, 2021
    3
    This game is avg at best & pretty boring..
    Th esetting must be the reason people like this game.
    The Pac NorthWest is an American Treasure    This game is avg at best & pretty boring..
    Th esetting must be the reason people like this game.
    The Pac NorthWest is an American Treasure for sure.
    Sometimes games settings are bette rthen the gam,e we actually get.
    Like Kojimas Death STranding.. That world was exciting and we get a metally ill mailman who fights other mentally ill mailman...
    IMO Alan Wake could benefit from a different gameplay with same characters and setting...    … Expand

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