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...
Abstract: It's true that Alan Wake is a little derivative when you step back and consider it, with inspiration taken from a number of horror films, from The Fog to The Birds. But all this is pulled together so well, and it's so slickly presented, that any thoug...
If it’s deep complexity, smart AI, or great variation you’re after, then this probably isn’t the title for you. If, on the other hand, you love narrative and atmosphere, and are looking for an excellent pulp story with bags of character, occasional sh...
It’s not breaking the new ground some of us had hoped for, but Alan Wake is an enjoyable, technically impressive slice of psychological horror for your 360. While it sometimes veers more towards Garth Marenghi than Stephen King, the bits it gets right ...
