Abstract: Alan Wake Review1 2 This review was originally published for the Xbox 360 version of Alan Wake, published by Microsoft in 2010. The PC version uses Steamworks and is being self-published digitally by developer Remedy Entertainment, with the retail rele...
Remedy has built a world that, despite being a fantastical realm of twisting shadows and realities, is solidly anchored in authenticity. Outstanding environmental design and some brilliant visuals and sound make Bright Falls and its mountainous surroun...
Incredible atmosphere, exciting and engaging gameplay combined with superb visuals and audio make Alan Wake a masterpiece that everyone should play. ...
Alan Wake is an important game. It demonstrates a new way of video game storytelling that will likely be copied in the near future. Downloadable content has proven that people are willing to pay for games in smaller portions and Alan Wake proves that p...
Engaging, mysterious storyline, Unique episodic storytelling, Dark and mysterious atmosphere and environments, Tense and well-designed combat, Excellent sound effects, music, and voice acting,
Somewhat awkward character modeling and lip sync,
Alan Wake finds the sweet spot that many horror games miss: a slick combination of action sequences and genuine frights. ...
Abstract: Which action title featured bullet-time gameplay and appropriately dramatic combat sequences years before it titillated us so much in Stranglehold? Which shooter also featured an engrossing and well-told plot a very long time before BioShock landed on ...
Strong story and haunting conclusion, great voice-acting, gorgeous environments, superb soundtrack and nods to pop-culture fixtures
Character models look dated, game resets player progression at nearly every turn, leans heavily on combat, characters take on typical 'horror movie character' qualities
It isn't perfect, but Remedy's oft-delayed Alan Wake is an enjoyable and tense survival horror title that boasts a gripping plot, gorgeous environments, and an inventive "light versus dark" battle mechanic...
Abstract: When it comes to videogames, a reliable maxim is that the longer the descriptor, the greater the cause for concern. All too often, titles that blend together elements and borrow from other genres become curdled. So when writer Sam Lake describes his ga...
Tweaks make for more challenging gameplay; still lots of fun.
Takes only about four to five to finish; does not advance the main story.
Overall, Alan Wake: The Signal is a fun addition to the game and since it's free for most of us, it's well worth the download. Even if you don't have the download code for it in your copy of the game, it's still worth forking over the 560 Microsoft po...
