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Alan Wake

Alan Wake

|Finland, United States, Austria, Japan|Adventure, Shooter

8.8 /10

Aww Great!

Very hot

59.9k ratings
Time to beat
Main
8.5h
Main + extras
13h
Complete
32.5h
Trailers & screenshots
Why play it

Alan Wake is a 2010 Adventure, Shooter game rated 8.8/10 from 59.9k ratings, with a main story of about 8.5h, available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360.

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.

Story and worldbuilding

When the wife of the best-selling writer Alan Wake disappears on their vacation, his search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t even remember writing. A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.8/10 across 59.9k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Adventure, Shooter, with a main story around 8.5h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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GameSpotTom Mc Shea · 4 Oct, 2021
8/10

Creepy atmosphere, fantastic combat, and clever storytelling make Alan Wake's quest thrilling from beginning to end.

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Tom's GuideRory Mellon · 5 Oct, 2021
8/10

Alan Wake Remastered doesn't overhaul the original foundations, but it does add welcome improvements to a game that has mostly stood the test of time.

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Niche GamerFingal Belmont · 16 Oct, 2020
7/10

Alan Wake is not the most scary horror game, but it is highly entertaining and engrossing. The ambiance and attention to detail make it an impressive production, over ten years later. The surreal and metaphysical narrative makes it an unconventional, yet fitting game to play during the fall and Halloween season.

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Portal E7Herbert Viana · 11 Jul, 2015
8/10

Telling an intriguing and complex story in a TV show format, Remedy's game also shines by featuring an immersive atmosphere, good gameplay, and a spectacular soundtrack.

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