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May 2010
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The editors liked
Intriguing storyline keeps you glued right till the end
Unique style of combat
Excellent audio-visual presentation
The editors didn't like
Feels a bit too easy
Combat feels repetitive after a while
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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....
Strong story, good voice acting, The characters and settings feel real and fleshed-out, Genuine scares and surprises, Reading the manuscript to get new insights into the game world and the people in it is a neat way to deliver exposition, The ending is on
The game is rather short—expect around eight hours to beat it, Some of the sections where you're simply walking or driving from one place to the next are tiresome and drag on way too long, The product placement is seriously distracting and out of place
Abstract: Like most writerly protagonists, Alan Wake is struggling. He’s famous enough to have cardboard cutouts in bookstores and attract cameras in every corner of the country, but he can’t put pen to paper. In case you need more proof of Wake’s authorial stat...
Abstract: Alan Wake is a game with a long, long history. First announced in 2005, this "psychological action thriller" was originally in development for the Xbox 360 and PC. But aside from a few scant details, the game's developer remained strangely silent for ...
Strong story and haunting conclusion; great voiceacting; gorgeous environments; superb soundtrack and nods to popculture 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's not the revolutionary product some may have hoped for, but it's still great entertainment. Remedy has built a world that, despite being a fantastical realm of twisting shadows and realities, is solidly anchored in authenticity. Outstanding environ...
Abstract: There's a moment in Alan Wake, where the titular protagonist reads a passage that goes, "The new one will be a masterpiece, I know it! You must tell him not to listen to the trolls in the forums saying 'Departure' will never get finished. He should tak...
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Published: 2010-05-30, Author: Simon , review by: tweaktown.com
Despite being announced in 2005, Alan Wake has remained one of the most wanted games and this is a credit to the quality Remedy produced with the first two Max Payne games. Originally an open world game, Alan Wake changed to be a more narrative drive...
