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

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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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