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Alan Wake: Limited Collector's Edition (2010)

Alan Wake: Limited Collector's Edition cover
Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Platforms
Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Main story
about 13 hours
Completionist
about 32 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A psychological horror adventure following novelist Alan Wake as he hunts for his missing wife in a darkness-possessed small town.

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About

Alan Wake is a psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The narrative centres on Alan Wake, a bestselling thriller novelist experiencing writer's block. He travels to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, seeking a change of environment. Shortly after their arrival, Alice vanishes under mysterious circumstances. As Alan searches for her, he discovers pages of a thriller novel he does not recall writing. The events described in these pages begin to manifest in reality, and Alan encounters hostile supernatural entities known as the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The gameplay involves navigating Bright Falls and using light to combat these dark forces. The storyline explores themes of reality and fiction, along with the influence of the written word. The Collectors Edition includes: - Collector's book - Bonus disc - Game soundtrack

Screenshots

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