Alan Wake (Xbox 360)
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16 years ago
Alan Wake – Xbox 360 review
When the wife of bestselling novelist Alan Wake goes missing in a bizarre incident, he finds himself caught in a nightmare seemingly of his own making, struggling against mysterious forces whilst trying to unravel the mystery behind her disappearance.
16 years ago
Alan Wake Review
Alan Wake has been entirely worth the wait. Remedy gave themselves a cool nine months just to perfect the title and it's clear they have used their time wisely. Very few games deliver such technical splendour AND intense plot.
16 years ago
Alan Wake Review
Remedy's long-awaited opus finally touches down in Bright Falls and we have the definitive verdict...
16 years ago
Alan Wake
At the risk of making so many bad puns about Alan Wake finally stepping into the light, away from the darkness of development hell â€" given the games central theme of light and shadow â€" we have to be honest and admit that it is somewhat of a relief to finally play Alan Wake.
16 years ago
Alan Wake
Five years in the making is a very long time for any game and is rarely a good omen. Within half an hour it's obvious where the five years went. The world of Alan Wake, the town of Bright Falls is incredibly detailed. It's hard to convey just how much has gone in to it.
16 years ago
Alan Wake
The excellent combat builds on the fantastic storytelling, ensuring there is never a dull moment during this roughly 12-hour adventure. Alan Wake has a handy way of dealing with dark-fueled creatures: shine a flashlight on them.
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- Lacks surprising
- memorable gameplay moments
16 years ago
Alan Wake Review
Creepy atmosphere, fantastic combat, and clever storytelling make Alan Wake's quest thrilling from beginning to end.
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- Lacks surprising
- memorable gameplay moments
16 years ago
Alan Wake Review
After five years, can it be said that Alan Wake was worth the wait? Yes, it can, but Alan Wake is far from a perfect game. It does a fantastic job of bridging the gap between games and film, with a story that is executed so perfectly, with plenty of twists and turns and edge-of-your-seat moments.
16 years ago
Explaining What the Hell Alan Wake Is
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 take his time and make it perfect. I can wait.
Pros:
- great stories and hybrid shooters
Cons:
- the dark
16 years ago
Alan Wake
You can approach this axe-wielding, boogeyman-dodging thriller in two ways: as a literate, sophisticated mystery told in the form of a videogame, or as a frantic, pulse-pounding actioner about rationing ammo and light sources.
Pros:
- + Sophisticated narrative pairs well with cinematic gameplay, + White-knuckle atmosphere
- polished combat controls
Cons:
- - Gameplay variety peaks after a while
- pretty linear, ? Wait, wait, wait..
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