Alan Wake Remastered
Oct 20, 2022 4 years ago
Alan Wake Remastered is an updated version of the original psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The game retains the core narrative, which follows bestselling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he struggles with writer's block. He visits the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, in search of inspiration. Shortly after their arrival, Alice mysteriously disappears. Alan finds pages of a thriller novel he does not remember writing, with events from the manuscript coming to life. He faces supernatural entities called the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The remastered version features enhanced graphics and improved performance, but the gameplay and storyline remain consistent with the original, focusing on themes of reality, fiction, and the power of the written word. It also includes the two story DLCs "The Signal" and "The Writer".
What it’s like
Alan Wake Remastered delivers a moody, psychological thriller experience where reality blurs with fiction. You play as a novelist trapped in a Pacific Northwest town, hunting for your wife while fighting supernatural entities born from darkness. The core loop involves solving episodic mysteries and engaging in tense, third-person shooter combat where light is your primary weapon. The narrative is the star, featuring clever storytelling, unexpected twists, and cliffhangers that keep you hooked. While the gameplay mechanics are functional and satisfying, they serve the atmospheric tension rather than offering deep mechanical complexity. The remaster enhances the visual fidelity and performance, making the eerie environments more immersive. With the inclusion of both story DLCs, the experience feels complete, offering a cohesive journey through themes of creativity, obsession, and the power of storytelling.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodPolish / PerformanceStory / NarrativeVisuals / ArtWriting / DialogueAudio / MusicCharactersCombatPacing
Keep in mind The combat mechanics, while effective for the genre, can feel somewhat repetitive and dated compared to modern shooters. Additionally, the linear structure limits exploration, making it less appealing to players who prefer open-world freedom or deep systemic gameplay.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, gamespot.com, windowscentral.com, reddit.com, grimdarkmagazine.com, metacritic.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 05, 20215 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 05, 20215 years ago |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 05, 20215 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 05, 20215 years ago |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 05, 20215 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 20, 20224 years ago |
