Alan Wake Remastered

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  • Summary: In this cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memoryIn this cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memory of. Wake is soon forced to question his sanity, as page by page, the story comes true before his eyes: a hostile presence of supernatural darkness is taking over everyone it finds, turning them against him. He has no choice but to confront the forces of darkness armed only with his flashlight, a handgun and what remains of his shredded mind. His nightmarish journey to find answers to the mind-bending mystery he faces will lead him into the terrifying depths of the night. Alan Wake Remastered offers the complete experience, with the main game and its two story expansions - The Signal and The Writer - in stunning new 4K visuals. The tense, episodic story is packed with unexpected twists, heart-stopping cliff hangers, and intense bursts of combat where it takes more than bullets to banish the darkness. The game’s cutscenes, quirky cast of characters, and the majestic Pacific Northwest vistas have been enhanced for an experience that delivers as much on its visual impact as its unnerving atmosphere.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Gfinity
    Oct 4, 2021
    90
    Alan Wake was already considered an exceptional game and over a decade later, this adventure holds up strong. Finding myself completely captivated, Remedy left me wanting more, even after completing the DLC. It’s regrettable that Remastered’s cutscenes have problems and I hope they can be patched, but ultimately, it’s a fine job. If you’re a fan of mystery thrillers, I cannot recommend Alan Wake Remastered highly enough.
  2. Atomix
    Oct 4, 2021
    88
    Alan Wake Remastered is a much profound work that you may think. The change in engine and all the improvements, makes it a great return to Bright Falls.
  3. Press Start Australia
    Oct 4, 2021
    85
    Alan Wake Remastered is a prime example of if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The story, and the way it’s told is truly timeless, and it's a game that everyone should experience. Some of its design might be stuck in the past, but none of it ever feels detrimental to the overall experience, and the visual facelift just makes the experience that much better. Whether you’re a new fan of Remedy’s work, or a long-time player, there’s never been a better excuse to visit or return to Bright Falls.
  4. Comicbook.com
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    But even if you miss all of that beautiful metatext, Alan Wake remains a tense thriller that will keep players on the edge of their seats and is a testament to how sometimes less can be more, even in relatively big-budget game designs. Alan Wake Remastered presents an opportunity for a new generation of players to experience a gem that never got its due, and they'd be foolish not to take advantage. Still, they may want to keep on the lights when they do.
  5. IGN Portugal
    Nov 5, 2021
    80
    Alan Wake Remastered is an example of what can be a good remaster of a videogame without an abusive price, it fixes some of the main issues that prevented a good game to make sense in today’s standards. Its ideals and the writer’s story would easily fit in any period of the gaming history so if you haven’t played it, this is an ideal opportunity to do it and the best way to fuel the hope for a potential sequel.
  6. GameSpew
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    If you’ve never played Alan Wake before and love spooky games with strong stories and plenty of action, consider this remaster a must-have. Thanks to its upgraded visuals, ardent Alan Wake fans are likely to want to pick it up, too, and they won’t be disappointed. This is a game that has stood the test of time, and now being available on more formats than ever before, it’s time for it to step into the light and truly be seen.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 7, 2021
    50
    The original was always highly simplistic and repetitive, and neither the passage of time or being in 4K can do anything to improve this disappointingly trivial actioner.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 63
  3. Negative: 7 out of 63
  1. Vixter12
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is by far one of the best remasters I've played ever, might have some problems with the facial animations, but what can I ask for aThis is by far one of the best remasters I've played ever, might have some problems with the facial animations, but what can I ask for a remaster that's using a 2010 engine. Apart from that, everything about this remaster is amazing and for the people who haven't played it yet, this is the best moment to do it.… Expand
  2. Jackal_67
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    It should be called Alan Wake Ultimate Edition, because that's what it literally is. Everything looks so much better than before and it wasIt should be called Alan Wake Ultimate Edition, because that's what it literally is. Everything looks so much better than before and it was nice looking game already. Would recommend.… Expand
  4. Stayinthe_light
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is basically same, what Resident Evil 4 did with Ultimate HD Edition. No ghosting effect anymore, better textures, better draw distance,This is basically same, what Resident Evil 4 did with Ultimate HD Edition. No ghosting effect anymore, better textures, better draw distance, improved cutscenes, better foliage. Absolutely the best version of this game from now on.… Expand
  5. Mykhailo2
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!УРА я первий!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!УРА я первий ауе!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  6. Firas0002
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    the game still pretty much the same so its literarily remastered means if someone already finished the first one there's no need to replay itthe game still pretty much the same so its literarily remastered means if someone already finished the first one there's no need to replay it but still a very unique game anyway with a very unique story and gameplay.… Expand
  7. Lord_PaiinZ19
    Dec 5, 2021
    7
    Das Spiel war aus meiner Sicht ganz okay. Nette Story, erfrischende Spielmechanik mit der Taschenlampe (leider fand ich die Mechanik ab derDas Spiel war aus meiner Sicht ganz okay. Nette Story, erfrischende Spielmechanik mit der Taschenlampe (leider fand ich die Mechanik ab der Hälfte des Spieles etwas nervig, gerde wenn viele Gegner auf dem Bildschirm sind und keine Leuchtfackeln/Blendgranaten verfügbar sind) und ein schönes Setting.
    Richtige Gruselstimmung kam bei mir allerdings nie wirklich auf, selbst in sehr dunklen Abschnitten. Für den Preis sicherlich eine Empfehlung wert.    … Expand
  8. Spacegamblerjr
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    per trash! starts out kinda fun. then all of a sudden no ammo no direction to many enemies

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