Alan Wake is an important game. It demonstrates a new way of video game storytelling that will likely be copied in the near future. Downloadable content has proven that people are willing to pay for games in smaller portions and Alan Wake proves that p...
Nach rund fünf Jahren Entwicklungszeit und zahlreichen Verschiebungen ist er endlich aus dem Schlaf erwacht: Alan Wake. Zugegeben hatte ich einige Bedenken vor allem hinsichtlich der Ausgewogenheit zwischen Ruhephasen und Kämpfen. Doch die Sorge war un...
The enthralling story and incredible sense of tension
Dodgy facial animation and repetitive combat
It may have been half a decade in the making but Alan Wake is unquestionably worth the wait...
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Published: 2010-05-14, Author: Sofia , review by: skillpoint.se
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Alan Wake erinnert auf den ersten Blick etwas an Alone in the Dark. Doch die Thematik ist eine gänzlich andere. Weniger unterschiedliche Monster, aber dafür mehr Spannung und Gänsehaut. Eine stimmungsvolle Optik, die von einer ebenso guten und passend...
Strong story and haunting conclusion, great voice-acting, gorgeous environments, superb soundtrack and nods to pop-culture fixtures
Character models look dated, game resets player progression at nearly every turn, leans heavily on combat, characters take on typical 'horror movie character' qualities
It isn't perfect, but Remedy's oft-delayed Alan Wake is an enjoyable and tense survival horror title that boasts a gripping plot, gorgeous environments, and an inventive "light versus dark" battle mechanic...
Abstract: When it comes to videogames, a reliable maxim is that the longer the descriptor, the greater the cause for concern. All too often, titles that blend together elements and borrow from other genres become curdled. So when writer Sam Lake describes his ga...
Engaging, mysterious storyline, Unique episodic storytelling, Dark and mysterious atmosphere and environments, Tense and well-designed combat, Excellent sound effects, music, and voice acting,
Somewhat awkward character modeling and lip sync,
Alan Wake finds the sweet spot that many horror games miss: a slick combination of action sequences and genuine frights. ...
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