Alan Wake (2012)
- Developer
- Remedy Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 58,587 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, cinematic psychological horror experience where you fight darkness with light while uncovering a mysterious thriller narrative.
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What players say
Players praise the story and atmosphere but are split on the gameplay itself, with many calling the combat repetitive and the protagonist unlikeable. A common complaint is the constant spawning of enemies behind the player and the slow walking segments that pad the runtime.
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