Abstract: I find it really hard to say too much that's negative about Alan Wake for the simple fact that it appeals to me on so many levels.It takes a "serialized" approach, with very distinct "episodes"; the manuscript pages that litter the environm...
Inevitably, Alan Wake doesn’t live up to the monumental hype that precedes it. There’s certainly a feeling throughout the experience that what the game gives you with one hand, it quickly takes away with the other. Ultimately though, the survival-horro...
Abstract: Alan Wake is a writer, a sort of aging-hipster-meets-Stephen-King characters who goes on an ill-fated vacation to the scariest place imaginable–Cauldron Lake. He has writer’s block, which is only a problem until his life becomes a hellish nightmare whe...
Alan Wake wasn’t the game I expected it to be from all the trailers and footage I’d seen over its lengthy development cycle. Even when I’d seen the game privately demoed behind closed doors at E3 2009, I never quite realized until I played it that this...
Abstract: Alan Wake has been a long time coming, and has perhaps become overly enlarged in our view due to the wait. Despite high expectation though it delivers an experience that stays with you long after you have put the controller down....
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Published: 2010-05-11, Author: Will , review by: gamespy.com
Creepily oppressive atmosphere that'll get under your skin; self-awareness brings some needed levity; TV-style presentation.
Some long gameplay slogs throw off the otherwise tight pacing; stilted voice acting and character animations.
Abstract: For some people, the wait for Alan Wake has been so long that it almost seems surreal to have it finally coming out. This was a game that seemed months away several years ago, then went back into development hell as its original free-roaming console/PC...
Abstract: Alan Wake, from Remedy Entertainment (Future Crew!) and Microsoft, has been in development for a very long time. It was announced at E3 way back in 2005 and has taken almost five years to complete. Along the way the switched it from PC to Xbox 360 and...
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Published: 2010-05-07, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Until last night, you had never fired a gun before, but priorities tend to change when you're being hunted by unholy creatures of the night. In Alan Wake, darkness is your most fearsome enemy. The shadows are home to monsters who shun the light, growin...
Fresh storytelling fleshes out the supernatural events in interesting ways, Satisfying combat mechanic makes disposing of evil creatures a blast, Subtle lighting effects and a moody soundtrack create a disturbing atmosphere, Optional collectibles are well worth risking your life to grab.
Lacks surprising, memorable gameplay moments.
Creepy atmosphere, fantastic combat, and clever storytelling make Alan Wake's quest thrilling from beginning to end....
