Alan Wake II

Theres a lot to say about this game, the biggest thing for me is how amazing the narrative plays into the actual gameplay. With Sagas section of the game it feels more like a normal horror/crime/action game with some of the best scenery and incredible rich atmosphere where you are in investigation of a town as an FBI Agent. I don't get into spoilers. But Alan's side of the game is what really stood out to me. It truly makes you feel like you're in a twisted storybook or feverish nightmare. The story takes you into the Dark Place, where Alan Wake was taken back in 2010. From the second you wake up in the Late Night studio you learn quickly how mind boggling this game gets. Absolutely loved it the whole game is genius.

I played the first Alan Wake a few months ago when it was free on playstation Plus, and I really liked it. I don't really care for horror games, but I loved it due to the great storytelling.

Alan Wake II is different than Alan Wake I, and for me in a positive way. There are less battles in Alan Wake II; this game is even more focused on the story and puzzles. It being more story driven instead of combat doesn't take anything away from the gaming experience though. They used very refreshing gaming tactics to reveal the story.

The game looks stunning, and without spoiling too much, there are some very unexpectedly fun additions to the game that made me run upstairs to tell my boyfriend wtf just happened because it was just to unexpected for a game.

I recommend playing Alan Wake I first, or watching a decent recap of Alan Wake I to get a sense of the story, before playing Alan Wake II.

I'm sort of in the middle of the game i have to admit it alan wake was allways something to me when it was released back to 2010 till 2023 and it's sequel .

Alan Wake II has an atmospheric and haunting story , environment and characters are well made even side characters , pitch and complexity of the story reminds me of david lynch's movies . I've never exprienced such as this. This is a game and in the same time it is NOT ! It is a tv show that you are part of it ! Sam lake the creator of alan wake continue his work and it was really good that he was also in the game ! His voice is so powerfull and also alex casey is dependable character that even could have his stand-alone spin-off .

Alan Wake II is a really great title and i'm happy that i'm expriencing it ...

This is just pure excellence! All of the fans who waited for more than 10 years will have a great time playing this game. Alan Wake 2 submerges you into a world of mystery, thrilling adventure and psychological horror. Every bit of the game unfolds in a brilliant pattern that just doesn't get boring. The graphics feel almost as if you are playing a movie. The gameplay might be challenging at times, but the story makes up for it big time. Don't listen to the people who give it bad reviews, do yourselves a favor and just dive right in. I rarely buy games just for the story, and since I bought this, I can happily assure you that the money was well spent!

All in all, the second installment beats the first one hands down. I loved Alan Wake 1, but Alan Wake 2 just edges the first one, thus takes the crown from its predecessor. This game has a huge potential to win GOTY as it's just a terrific game!

If Stephen King and David Lynch had a baby this would be it - It's creepy & completely bonkers.

I've not felt uneasy playing a game since P. T & the first few hours of Outlast, and this excels in that department, the use of sound, music and lighting to elicit fear is exceptional. & the occasional cheap jump scare I loved.

Writing, voice work, and combat is a massive step up from the first game.

A special shout-out to the episode "We sing" - absolute brilliant insanity and the use of lighting in this level *chefs kiss*.

It has a few minor technical issues as of writing this, with some scenes where lip syncing is out & a few bugs & no physical copy coming was disappointing.

I didn't think anything would get close to BG3 for my GOTY but this is running it close.