| Alan Wake | 
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Rating:  117 reviews
Sales Rank: 156
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: action_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
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Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 7.5 x 0.1
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MPN: 73H-00013
Model: 73H-00013
UPC: 885370057423
EAN: 0885370085259
ASIN: B0010AYJXI
Publication Date: May 2010
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| Features:
| • | Intense Cinematic Action - From Remedy, the masters of cinematic action, comes a 3rd person action game filled with overwhelming odds and desperate near escapes. | | • | Gripping Suspense - Storytelling at its best, Alan Wake is like a tightly paced thriller TV series, offering endless twists and cliffhangers, and building up to an epic conclusion. | | • | Light is your Weapon - Light is your greatest weapon and only protection as dark¬ness takes over everything and everyone, and turns them against you. | | • | Episodic narrative | | • | Suspenseful and gripping storyline |
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Product Description
ALAN WAKE XBOX 360 NTSC DVD DVD
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Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment for the Xbox 360, is psychological action thriller that incorporates the elements of a TV show with the interactivity of a video game for a uniquely immersive experience. A suspenseful story told in successive episodes, this release will treat players to top-notch graphics that give the game a stunning cinematic look. 
Search for clues to figure out the mystery. View larger. | 
Alan Wake slowly realizes that his nightmares are coming true. View larger. | 
You'll be able to freely roam the town of Bright Falls. View larger. | 
High definition graphics and lighting effects make for a spectacular looking game. View larger. | A Nightmare Turns to Life
Alan Wake is a bestselling horror novelist who moved to the small town of Bright Falls, Washington after suffering from insomnia and depression. Wake is able to sleep again, but after he meets a mysterious woman, he begins to have terrible nightmares. As he puts these nightmares on paper for a new book, he soon notices that all the things that happen in his book are coming true right before his eyes. Using cinematic effects and technology such as real-time lighting, shadows and reflections, you'll be treated to a game that is oozing with atmosphere and able to invoke an emotional response from the player. The realistic environment features real-time weather and light changes that effect the game play for a remarkably immersive experience. Explore an Entire Town
The town of Bright Falls is 100 square kilometers, and players will be able to roam through this incredibly detailed area any way they like, roaming the town or wandering out to the lakes, forest, satellite towns, and more. The game gives the player goals, but how he chooses to go about completing them is up to him. Clues are scattered throughout the town, and solving mysteries will require players to pay close attention to the little details. Intense Combat
In addition to solving puzzles and exploration, the game also pushes players into serious action and combat; when night comes, creatures will take their best shots at Alan, and you'll have to be quick with strategy as well as weapons to beat them back. Alan Wake presents an unusual and new gaming experience that features a riveting, multi-layered story while giving the player the ability to freely roam a giant environment. It supports Dolby Digital sound.
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 Game Review - Alan Wake May 18, 2010
Rich Newman (Memphis, Tennessee)
58 out of 75 found this review helpful
It seems that David Lynch missed the boat somewhere. With the current rush of thriller style horror games hitting the market, he could have produced a game of epic proportions. In his absence, however, Remedy Entertainment has stepped up to the plate. If Deadly Premonition managed to capture the quirky characters and almost farcical style of Twin Peaks, Alan Wake has nailed the foreboding, fear-filled side of the series.
Author Alan Wake is trapped in a story that he doesn't remember writing and his wife's life is at stake. Armed with his trusty flashlight and an assortment of weapons, he must stave off the forces of darkness lurking throughout the town of Bright Falls while uncovering the clues to his own memory loss, his mysterious, new novel Departure and the location of his abducted spouse. And it all plays out as cinematically as any game has ever managed to do.
The Story
Penned by the deft hand of Sam Lake, there are definite echoes of Max Payne within this game--primarily the ongoing introspection and voice-over that narrates the story as it unfolds before the gamer. Otherwise, Alan Wake is a completely unique experience. Twists and turns in the plot manage to keep the story within grasp while introducing new and interesting tidbits throughout the game.
Game levels are scripted as 'episodes'--much as they were in Deadly Premonition--beginning with flashbacks of what has happened previously in the story/game. It gives the game a television-like vibe that brings to mind series like Lost and the X-Files--and is spoofed by the game itself with glimpses of a popular program (called Night Springs) that resembles the Twilight Zone on in-game televisions. In addition to the 'what happened before' flashbacks, gamers are also treated to a unique song between each of the episodes (such as the eerily appropriate In Dreams by Roy Orbison that also made an appearance in David Lynch's Blue Velvet).
Admittedly, the game is a little long on cut-scenes/cinematics--but they are absolutely forgivable within Alan Wake as they enhance the game experience and almost give the gamer the feeling they are 'playing within a movie.' Don't ignore the cut-scenes in this game; they are as beautiful as they are relevant.
Sights and Sounds
If Alan Wake is not the most gorgeous game ever released on the Xbox 360, then I don't know what is! Daytime in Bright Falls reveals a rustic Pacific Northwestern town that has been exquisitely detailed and constructed--but when night falls, the game is drenched in some of the best uses of light and shadow ever included within a game. Seriously, just watch how the flashlight bursts through the mists rising from the woodland trail in front of you, and take a peak at the white-capped mountains in the distance rimmed with moonlight and dare to disagree with me.
The sound design of the game is equally evocative; choosing to feature ambient music and sound effects for the background pays off with a steady build of fear and dread throughout the game. Enjoy the 'between the episodes' music for what it is: A break from the tension!
One last thing I want to mention in this section is the fine detail of facial expressions and character mannerisms throughout the game. They give a uniqueness to every person you encounter and make interactions throughout Alan Wake a pleasure.
The Game Play
Alan Wake's game play is structured much like other Third Person Shooters, so if you have fears of the tough-to-handle style of movement associated with other horror games (think Silent Hill and Alone in the Dark), you can rest easy. The mechanics involved with using the dual weapon system (flashlight/gun, etc.) are extremely user-friendly as well: Point the light at the enemy and that's where your bullets will hit.
In addition to the main storyline of the game, there are other, ongoing mini-missions as well--though they are mostly of the 'collectibles' variety. So be sure to pay attention to your surroundings and don't be afraid of leaving the well-trodden path to search for hidden caches of ammo, manuscript pages or the occasional thermos of coffee.
While the vast majority of this game is a pleasure to play, there are a few short comings that I would be remiss in not mentioning. The driving element of this game is mediocre at best; the drivable vehicles (not every car/truck is available to Wake) are a bit sluggish and handle a bit clumsily--though this, admittedly, does add to the tension of the game when bad guys are swarming you. But this is a minor thing since Wake is rarely forced to use a vehicle.
The continuous navigation of woodland paths (with the occasional handful of enemies jumping out) can also get a bit repetitive--though the game does manage to stay (for the most part) fun. And it would have been nice to have had a bit more of a map, rather than a simple GPS dot to follow--especially when you are trying to navigate through some of the more open areas of the game.
Summation
Though no game is perfect, I have to admit that in a lot of ways, Alan Wake is damn close! I give it 4.5 stars out of 5 (due to the minor shortcomings already mentioned). Alan Wake is the perfect mix of story and game play--and a fine example of how applying cinematic film techniques to a game can give it a depth that other titles can only dream of achieving. Do yourself a favor: Buy Alan Wake, fire it up and turn down the lights. Just don't forget to catch your breath during the musical interludes...
You can check out more of my game reviews on my Amazon Author's Page (http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B001JRWEAC).
This Horror Fan is Satisfied. July 16, 2010
Scott M. Brown
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When approaching Alan Wake I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've always been a huge survival horror fan. I've been fighting off hordes of the undead since the first Resident Evil on PS1 (actually since "Zombies ate my Neighbors" on SNES). I didn't know too much about Alan Wake but I decided to give it a shot anyways. Boy was I suprised! This game turned out to be a jewel. Alan Wake has so much atmosphere you could bottle it up and sell it out of a soda machine. Some games don't get the pacing right, with too much of this or too much of that. Alan Wake seems to have pacing perfected (action, exploration, puzzles). If you're a horror game fan you owe it to yourself to pick this game up. This game has renewed my love for the XBOX 360. I just hope they don't take too long to make a full sequel.
Compelling...beginning to end May 31, 2010
Convenient Truth (Florida)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I enjoy good books and a great TV shows...I like the opportunity to allow myself to escape reality, enter a world different from my own, and get lost in the story. While TV shows like The Wire, Dexter and True Blood have been able to do this and books by Cussler, King, Rowling, and Crichton have taken me away from reality while I was lost in their worlds, I had yet to find a Video Game do the same....Enter Alan Wake.
Made by the same people behind Max Payne and using yet another double entendre for the title character's name: Alan Wake. Remedy uses a spooky atmosphere with well designed combat elements and a compelling story to keep the player captivated from the beginning to the end.
Alan Wake is a best selling author with a case of writer block and insomnia (A.Wake) who goes on vacation with his wife to the town of Bright Falls to relax and as he says "hopefully sleep". Right from the beginning you see the beauty of the town along with its realism. The town looks old and "lived in" while the vistas are jaw dropping.
The story unfolds like a TV show/novel in episodic fashion with recaps at the beginning of each episode. This serves as a great formula as the game become more story driven and allowing more casual gamers to play through an episode take a break, pick it up again and still have an idea of what's going on in the story.
It has been a long time since I have actually felt some fear and suspense while playing a game (I think the original Silent Hill) and the atmosphere, the mood, the overall feel of the game provide constant suspense, dread, and anticipation of what is going to happen next. While the landscape is littered with pieces of the manuscript foreshadowing events to come, they still end up a surprise.
The manuscript serve several purposes. Besides the foretelling of events they provide some back story to Wake and give you insight into the other characters you normally wouldn't hear in game. This harkens back to the literary aspect of the game giving the player more and more in order for them to care about the characters...I say well done, because in the end, I do care...I want to find Wake's wife, I feel for Rose, and I want to know what is going on with Wake.
One thing Alan Wake does is keeps the right things simple. In a game that is so heavy on story it doesn't bog you down with weapons. You basically have what is in a small town; A revolver, flares, shotguns, hunting rifle, flashlight and lanterns. The only out of place object are the flash bangs which at first Wake finds in and around police cars then makes comments about them being out of place in other areas he finds them. Its just another way Remedy has maintained the authenticity of the town.
I cannot remember a game grabbing hold of me the way that Alan Wake has. It's a story that will stick with you and find yourself thinking of even when not playing the game. The beauty of Bright Falls will make you wish you could vacation there and the fear it causes will have you sleeping with the lights on and a flashlight on your night stand
...I tip my hat off to Remedy! June 5, 2010
H. Sandy
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This game excels at well-crafted story telling, intense thrills and suspense that will keep you strapped to your seat!
This game is not for any and everyone. If you're seeking a deep thrill, intense & creative story with decent gameplay, you've found what you're looking for.
I highly recommend this game and tip my hat off to Remedy; creators of Max Payne!
I could go on and on about my love for this game, but most of the reviews say what what needs to be said, and some do it better than I can at this time.
This is truly a work of art! Get this game!
Keeps you on the edge of your seat! May 21, 2010
A. C. Dow (Basra, Iraq)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've just recently bought this game and really haven't put a lot of time into it as of yet, but I couldn't wait to put my say in this. So far I've only been playing this game for about 2 hours and it has already made me jump out of my seat twice! No other game has been able to do that besides Doom 3.
The story that this game tells(at least as far as I've gotten) is very immersive and keeps you wanting more. Off of the top of my head I can't think of a game that had me in suspense to hear the next part of the story.
So far the only problem I have with this game is that it's quite easy to run out of ammo. But other than that Alan Wake is one of the best games I have ever played and I would recomend it to anyone who likes to play games that have you peeking around each corner, not knowing what could show up!
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