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Alan Wake

Remedy Entertainment · May 18, 2010

PC · Xbox 360

Teen

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Fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he came to escape the trauma of losing his fiancée, Alan must piece together a mystery to prevent himself from being trapped inside a nightmarish world forever.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.5 (12 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.4

Xbox 360

Critic 8.5 (24 critics) · Gamer 9.0

8.6

Critic reviews

  • PC Gamer

    Jon Blyth · Apr 07, 2012

    8.6
    But any complaints pale in the shadows of this TV-fuelled, nerve-shredding joyride. And contrary to what you may have gathered from the console release years ago – this is not a game that's made for a comfortable sofa. It's a game to be played hunched over a keyboard and desk, with a set of headphones blocking out the outside world. Because that's exactly what Alan Wake is about.
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  • GameSpot

    NATHAN MEUNIER · Feb 28, 2012

    8.5
    Alan Wake feels right at home on the PC. While it retains some of the repetitive elements of the original console version, it does look prettier, and the extra content free of charge is a welcome addition to the package. Even the minor flaws are forgivable when you soak in the heady ambiance and get caught up in the foreboding current of this spook story. Killer storytelling, creative combat, and some of the slickest horror atmosphere you can find in a game make this supernatural showdown a memorable excursion to the dark side.
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  • IGN

    Charles Onyett · Feb 15, 2012

    9.0
    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 surroundings look and feel alive. Though the camera can cause issues and the supernatural story that's more interested in asking questions than answering them, it's a tough game to put down once you've started.
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    Jonathan Marx · May 18, 2010

    8.4
    Alan Wake is an exceptional thriller that was a pleasure to play. That said, if you're a gamer that exclusively values action, you may find the combat to be too repetitive for your liking. However, if you're a gamer looking for a thoroughly engaging narrative that's well supported by some heated gunplay and the occasional light puzzle, Alan Wake is exactly what the doctor ordered.
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  • GameSpot

    Tom Mc Shea · May 07, 2010

    8.5
    The clever storytelling ties in with the dreary atmosphere, building on the fear established from the very beginning with subtle use of lighting and a moody musical score. Unfortunately, the path you march down rarely offers any surprises, which makes your actions take on a by-rote feeling after a while. But the combat is so satisfying that it's largely able to overshadow this misstep. Alan Wake is a riveting adventure that will keep you glued to the screen until the very end.
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  • The Escapist

    Susan Arendt · May 06, 2010

    10
    A brilliantly told story, excellent voice acting, and an atmosphere so unnerving you'll sleep with the lights on for a month. If only it came with a bottle of instant amnesia so that you could play it for the first time more than once. Unless you're allergic to excellent storytelling or have an unnatural fear of pine trees, play this immediately.
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Gamer reviews

  • goriki22

    Sep 3, 2023 · PC

    6.5

    Alan Wake

    good horror game

  • Redwing 99

    Aug 10, 2020 · PC

    7.5

    Definitely not the best game i played and somewhat repetitive. Especially the gun play but sometimes gets truly scary which is good for a horror game. And the story is also good. Overall a good game for one time play and game is also long like 30 hours. A 7.5 from me.

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  • Irfan Hamzic

    Mar 24, 2020 · Xbox 360

    7.5

    Alan Wake is a very different type of game. It's gameplay feels unique and the story itself is deep and mysterious which I must say that I liked when I it for the first time but I wouldn't try it again anytime soon and while I did enjoy the game and do consider it worth playing I don't see it as something that exciting.

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