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A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Alan Wake is a action, horror and third person game
developed and published by Remedy Entertainment.
Released on February 16th 2012 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Traditional Chinese and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 49,163 reviews of which 44,449 were positive and 4,714 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 12.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.83€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP2
- Processor: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
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A moody, atmospheric thriller with a compelling narrative and unique light-based combat. The gameplay can feel repetitive at times but the strong storytelling and eerie setting make it a memorable experience. 🎚️ Difficulty 🔲 My grandma could play it 🔲 Easy ☑️ Normal ☑️ Hard 🔲 A challenge to be reckoned 🔲 In the heat of confrontation, (Only PVP games) 🗺️ Graphics 🔲 MS Paint 🔲 Bad 🔲 Meh 🔲 Normal ☑️ Very Good 🔲 An original artistic direction 🔲 Beautiful 🔲 Masterpiece 📚 Story 🔲 This game has no story 🔲 Basic element of the contractual requirements 🔲 It's there for people who want it ☑️ Well written 🔲 Leading to more in-depth researches/thoughts 🔲 A model to get inspired by ⌛️ Length 🔲 0 (No story) ☑️ Short 🔲 Average 🔲 Long 🔲 To infinity and beyond 🎶 Music 🔲 Just filling noises/No music 🔲 Trivial and uneventful ☑️ Good and/or fitting the game's artistic dispositions 🔲 Memorable 🔲 Transcending whispers of a forgotten world 🕹️ Interest 🔲 I would rather watch paint dry 🔲 Hard to enjoy ☑️ Repetitive and/or uninspired ☑️ A good moment 🔲 Sticking out of the pack 🔲 You will remember it long after 🔁 Replayability 🔲 A one-time experience ☑️ For achievements 🔲 If you wait a few months/years (or with mods) 🔲 Definitely 🔲 Infinitely replayable (or almost) 🐛 Bugs ☑️ Never heard of 🔲 Minor bugs 🔲 Can get annoying 🔲 Impacts the player's experience badly 🔲 The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ⚙️ Requirements 🔲 You can run it on a microwave ☑️ Low 🔲 Average 🔲 High (Not well-optimized) 🔲 NASA computer 💰 Price 🔲 Free 🔲 Underpriced ☑️ Perfect Price 🔲 Could be cheaper 🔲 Overpriced 🔲 Complete waste of money 🤑 Worth Buying 🔲 No 🔲 If you have nothing else to play 🔲 Wait for sale ☑️ Yes 🎯 Expectations 🔲 It's a completely different game 🔲 This game is a scam 🔲 It's missing many features they announced ☑️ Looks very similar to the steam page 🔲 Better than expected and/or announced 🔲 Masterpiece, no patch or feature has to be added. ✒️ Final Rating 🔲 1 🔲 2 🔲 3 🔲 4 🔲 5 🔲 6 🔲 7 ☑️ 8 🔲 9 🔲 10 Thank you for taking the time to read and think about this review.
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Review After 100% Achievements I had a lot of fun with this game. As an achievement hunter, I played through the game twice, and each DLC twice as well. Pros - The game itself was good. Gameplay was straight forward and the game is not too long, but just long enough where the pacing doesn't feel rushed/too slow. - The collectibles were not tedious and out of the way, but did make me go off the beaten path some. - Both DLCs brought something new, and both were really fun to play through the first time. Cons - The story is pretty confusing at times. I had to watch a story explainer after beating the game in order to fully understand. - The "no death" achievements were relatively easy except the one for the second DLC, which requires some pretty annoying jumps and jumping in this game is pretty jank. Overall Overall, I really enjoyed the game and would recommend for basically anyone to try at least once. As an achievement hunter, this game is the perfect 15-25 hour game that still challenges your skill slightly. The achievements could be done a bit quicker than I did (21 hours), if you're just better than me :D This is a solid game, go give it a try!
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Eng: In its time, the game amazed players all over the world. It became a true benchmark of Remedy’s work. However, by today’s standards, the gameplay of Alan Wake feels noticeably outdated. The slow interactions with the environment are particularly glaring compared to modern games. Exiting a car while a horde of possessed is chasing you? Alan couldn’t care less. Picking up an item under the same pressure? Alan’s still unbothered. And that’s not even the worst part. After transitioning from one cutscene to another, there’s a chance that all the gear you so desperately conserved will just vanish. This is why I believe the gameplay has aged poorly. However, the story remains one of the best, even compared to modern games. It’s deep, philosophical, and thoroughly engaging. Watching the narrative unfold and empathizing with the characters was a genuinely interesting experience. Overall, the game is worth playing, but keep in mind the dull gameplay. If you can overlook that, Alan Wake will absolutely captivate you. Rus: В своё время игра впечатлила множество геймеров по всему миру. Она стала настоящим эталоном творчества студии Remedy. Однако на сегодняшний день геймплей Alan Wake заметно устарел. Медленные взаимодействия с окружением сильно бросаются в глаза на фоне современных игр. Выходите из машины, когда за вами гонится толпа одержимых? Алану всё равно. Поднимаете предмет под таким же прессингом? Алану всё равно. И это ещё не самое худшее. После перехода от одной катсцены к другой есть шанс, что всё ваше снаряжение, которое вы так бережно экономили, просто исчезнет. Именно поэтому я считаю, что с точки зрения игрового процесса Alan Wake безнадёжно устарела. Однако её сюжет до сих пор превосходит многие современные проекты. Он глубокий, философский и увлекательный, заставляет сопереживать героям и погружаться в повествование. В целом, играть можно, но важно учитывать, что геймплей унылый. Если это для вас не критично, то игра вам, скорее всего, понравится.
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---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautifu (Even at 2024 the graphics are pretty good) ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☑ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ Cyberpunk 2077 ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10
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Alan Wake is a survival horror game developed by the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment. It's a unique blend of a mystical action film, a psychological thriller, and an adventure game. Plot The main character of the game is writer Alan Wake, who, along with his wife Alice, comes to the small town of Bright Falls to relax and work on a new book. However, shortly after arriving, they encounter unexplained phenomena: dark forces begin to pursue them, and Alan himself loses consciousness and wakes up in the forest. To save Alice, Alan must fight against dark forces that take on the form of sinister creatures and even the revived pages of the manuscript of his book. In the course of his adventures, Alan discovers that dark forces are linked to his manuscript, which becomes the source of their power. Gameplay Alan Wake combines elements of a third-person shooter, survival horror, and action-adventure. The player controls Alan, who fights enemies, solves puzzles, and explores the game's world. The game has two main mechanics: shooting and using light. Alan can shoot a pistol, submachine gun, or shotgun, and also use a flashlight or other light sources to fight the dark forces of evil. Light is the only way to defeat enemies, as they are afraid of it and disappear when hit by a beam of light. There are also survival elements in the game: Alan must watch his health, ammo, and lights. If it is left without power or ammunition, it can quickly die. Graphics and sound The game's graphics are made in the style of film noir: dark colors, dark landscapes and an atmospheric soundtrack. The game's soundtrack also deserves attention: music, nature sounds, and character voices create a unique atmosphere. Conclusion Alan Wake is an exciting game that combines elements of different genres and creates a unique atmosphere. If you love psychological thrillers and games with survival elements, then Alan Wake is a great choice. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2500014527
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Alan Wake is currently priced at 12.99€ on Steam.
Alan Wake is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 12.99€ on Steam.
Alan Wake received 44,449 positive votes out of a total of 49,163 achieving a rating of 8.88.
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Alan Wake was developed and published by Remedy Entertainment.
Alan Wake is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Alan Wake is not playable on MacOS.
Alan Wake is not playable on Linux.
Alan Wake is a single-player game.
There are 2 DLCs available for Alan Wake. Explore additional content available for Alan Wake on Steam.
Alan Wake does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Alan Wake supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Alan Wake is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
183
Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher
Remedy Entertainment
Release
16 Feb 2012
Platforms
Remote Play
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