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...
Published: 2019-08-15, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: That's what I thought when I first played it. I disliked Alan Wake so intensely that I'm still not sure why I decided to go back to it. Remedy's upcoming action-adventure Control was the trigger for returning to a title from the studio. But there are seve...
