This game was so painful to play through. It took everything I loved about the original Alan Wake and stomped it into the ground and then literally made me live through it stomping on the game I loved again and then again.
The best game of this Thriller Horror genre in todays day & age. The awesome story drives player on, the scares which there are many will keep the player and those watching glued to their seats. The sounds in this game are near perfect in every way, from gun shots to machinery starting & weather etc etc. The game graphics are GREAT & consistant through the game. I like that the ACTION never really stops when playing, making it hard to put the controler down. I'm SOLD on this ALAN WAKE franchise.
It's a full game, not a DLC (albeit really short). But although they tote it as a "stand-alone adventure", it does lead on from the original Alan Wake. The two special feature episodes from the first game actually set up the plot for American Nightmare.
@Roy9030 He wasn't in the first game. That was actually Alan, and he was writing hints into the story from the cabin. Mr. Scratch is different, he just uses the same apparent method of communication.
Well good news, this game IS available for PC. You can pre-order it for $15 on Steam (It's on sale for $13.49 at the moment). You can play it once it gets released on May 23.
@chris19961210 Alan is still in 'the dark place' in the lake, but he's basically trapped in a nightmarish version of one of the episodes of 'Night Springs' -( the TV show he used to write for.) Remember how everything he wrote in the first game came to life - same thing here.
@SasukeNathan the developers said that this is certainly not Alan Wake 2, because otherwise it would be called that. since this is kind of a side story, Alan wake 2 won't probably see the light of day for a number of years... but i bet you its going to happen
I loved Mr. Scratch, still never beat this game but i got the trial and it was fun. I hope Mr. Scratch still remains in the story though so we can have a true antagonist throughout the Alan Wake series.
@0neHundredPercent Actually remedy have already confirmed this is just as large or larger than the first game, and with the new game mode it's likely this will be lengthier and bigger than the original, so really the only difference is that it's downloadable only
Don't see what people's problem with the name "Mr Scratch" is. It's a name used in reference to the devil in certain pieces of american folktales and literature. If you've read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" you've heard that name used.
@PianoXfan1 remedy can make good stories and good shooting games. They added a short story to this XBLA title, because originally they just thought about adding the arcade mode, which would be not enough content. Don't worry, this will be an awesome game, and lets wait for Alan wake 2 to get a full game release with the story we loved from Alan wake 1
@TheLazz123 Not to mention im a total dork for Stephan King books and to see a Stephen King style story into a game is amazing. I just love the whole plot for Alan Wake. Its extremely original which is EXTREMELY rare. Who can say they make original games anymore? Nobody other than Remedy.
I though that this game was brilliant, but there's almost no mention of Zane. Theres a movie poster of him in the drive-in theatre, and you can hear him breathing when you go into a safe zone light, but that's it.
@Maxmus050 Do you know Alan Wake's storyline? It is so unique and fantastic that I might cry. This game is just little more action orientated than the original game. So yes, there is unique games and this will be one of them. :D
Videogames should really have a real world touch like this one, it's obviously a fiction game, but knowing it runs in an almost real place, mentioning real artists, going thorugh the movies we saw and the books we read younger, would take us to deeper into anygame, it's a shame the game is too short, but remedy sure did an explendid job, hope we see a Max Payne 4 with the same staff as MP 1 and AW.
Between this and DLC we will have some pretty awesome add ons for this series, but I'm looking for a number 2. Sure it'll take eternity but still. It'll be worth it.
Guys don't have on it! Think on this game as an Expansion pack for the original Alan wake with less story but more zombie gameplay. It's also an XBLA title so yeah,i repeat again Do not take it as a full fledged story game. Alan Wake 2 is possibly coming in the next years. And good news for PC gamers, ALAN WAKE (the original) is coming for PC next year!
@usabfb If my memory is correct I believe he is in the first one. Zane makes a copy of Alan Wake named Mr. Scratch. One of them is in the cabin writing the story while the other is the character you play as or something like that.
@Nickowang sorry man but they recently announced it for PC, you can go check it out on IGN, just write Alan Wake's American Nightmare and there you will see it for xbox, just look closely and you will see "All Articles" click on it and there you'll find it!
@chris19961210 This isn't canon. It's a stand alone story. So what ever happens here wont matter much. At the very least it will show how dangerous Mr. Scratch is.
I bought alan wake for £2.29 in the steam sale and am reluctant to pay full price for this, I loved the first game a lot but It feels worng to pay more for this than the actual game
I hope they don't make it a habit of coming out with games strictly in arcade. (I am Alive, American Nightmare) I like buying the games and having them like a trophy. Like a 'yeah, I beat that' kinda thing
Considering they are making a real sequel, I don't mind if this game is takes a slightly different direction, so long as the sequel remains true to the original and focuses on story.
@TheLazz123 I suppose... Its just that story games are extremely rare... Its all about the COD multiplayer n shit... Thats why I love Alan Wake and AC series... Its all about the single player story.
@HalluMihar Because the game was suppose to come out for PC and Xbox but instead it came out for xbox only and just came out recently for PC like 2 weeks ago or something after like 2 years or so.
"I fight with light" *pew pew pew!* *Prrrrtttt!*
Gianni Foronda lol yeah but to do this pew pew he has to use light before
This game was so painful to play through. It took everything I loved about the original Alan Wake and stomped it into the ground and then literally made me live through it stomping on the game I loved again and then again.
I love the Alan wake series
Oh the machine pistols are a sight for sore eyes. I spent all of Alan Wake saying "got damnit i need a fully auto piece".
Well, muzzle flashes are a source of light too. In the middle of the night, they can also be quite bright.
The best game of this Thriller Horror genre in todays day & age. The awesome story drives player on, the scares which there are many will keep the player and those watching glued to their seats. The sounds in this game are near perfect in every way, from gun shots to machinery starting & weather etc etc. The game graphics are GREAT & consistant through the game. I like that the ACTION never really stops when playing, making it hard to put the controler down. I'm SOLD on this ALAN WAKE franchise.
It's a full game, not a DLC (albeit really short). But although they tote it as a "stand-alone adventure", it does lead on from the original Alan Wake. The two special feature episodes from the first game actually set up the plot for American Nightmare.
Cant wait. This and ME3 is all of got my eye for next year until Q4
Alan wake series is AWESOME!
@Roy9030 He wasn't in the first game. That was actually Alan, and he was writing hints into the story from the cabin. Mr. Scratch is different, he just uses the same apparent method of communication.
Well good news, this game IS available for PC. You can pre-order it for $15 on Steam (It's on sale for $13.49 at the moment). You can play it once it gets released on May 23.
I really enjoyed the game, both base and this spin-off.
@chris19961210 Alan is still in 'the dark place' in the lake, but he's basically trapped in a nightmarish version of one of the episodes of 'Night Springs' -( the TV show he used to write for.)
Remember how everything he wrote in the first game came to life - same thing here.
If i lived in alan´s universe my weapon of choice would be THE FALAMING EYE OF MORDOR
@SasukeNathan the developers said that this is certainly not Alan Wake 2, because otherwise it would be called that. since this is kind of a side story, Alan wake 2 won't probably see the light of day for a number of years... but i bet you its going to happen
I loved Mr. Scratch, still never beat this game but i got the trial and it was fun.
I hope Mr. Scratch still remains in the story though so we can have a true antagonist throughout the Alan Wake series.
That really makes sense.
@0neHundredPercent Actually remedy have already confirmed this is just as large or larger than the first game, and with the new game mode it's likely this will be lengthier and bigger than the original, so really the only difference is that it's downloadable only
I just completed this tonight. I love it. Money well spent.
Don't see what people's problem with the name "Mr Scratch" is. It's a name used in reference to the devil in certain pieces of american folktales and literature. If you've read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" you've heard that name used.
I bought the pack on the steam and its the best horror thriller game I've ever played.. I loved it so much.
@PianoXfan1 remedy can make good stories and good shooting games. They added a short story to this XBLA title, because originally they just thought about adding the arcade mode, which would be not enough content. Don't worry, this will be an awesome game, and lets wait for Alan wake 2 to get a full game release with the story we loved from Alan wake 1
They shud really make a second alan wake game. It is one of the BEST games that i have ever played in my life XD
First person means that you can only see the guns or hands. It doesn't mean that you control only one person.
@TheLazz123 Not to mention im a total dork for Stephan King books and to see a Stephen King style story into a game is amazing. I just love the whole plot for Alan Wake. Its extremely original which is EXTREMELY rare. Who can say they make original games anymore? Nobody other than Remedy.
I though that this game was brilliant, but there's almost no mention of Zane. Theres a movie poster of him in the drive-in theatre, and you can hear him breathing when you go into a safe zone light, but that's it.
@Maxmus050 Do you know Alan Wake's storyline? It is so unique and fantastic that I might cry. This game is just little more action orientated than the original game. So yes, there is unique games and this will be one of them. :D
just finished playing the first one on pc, how many years i'm gonna wait for this i wonder.
Videogames should really have a real world touch like this one, it's obviously a fiction game, but knowing it runs in an almost real place, mentioning real artists, going thorugh the movies we saw and the books we read younger, would take us to deeper into anygame, it's a shame the game is too short, but remedy sure did an explendid job, hope we see a Max Payne 4 with the same staff as MP 1 and AW.
actually it does cause scratch is a nickname for the devil in folklore or something like that
Here it comes
Can't wait for this game I have Alan wake and both it's add-ons. It's such a great game.
Scrath is Alan's doppelganger.
Between this and DLC we will have some pretty awesome add ons for this series, but I'm looking for a number 2. Sure it'll take eternity but still. It'll be worth it.
Guys don't have on it! Think on this game as an Expansion pack for the original Alan wake with less story but more zombie gameplay. It's also an XBLA title so yeah,i repeat again Do not take it as a full fledged story game. Alan Wake 2 is possibly coming in the next years. And good news for PC gamers, ALAN WAKE (the original) is coming for PC next year!
@usabfb If my memory is correct I believe he is in the first one. Zane makes a copy of Alan Wake named Mr. Scratch. One of them is in the cabin writing the story while the other is the character you play as or something like that.
@Nickowang sorry man but they recently announced it for PC, you can go check it out on IGN, just write Alan Wake's American Nightmare and there you will see it for xbox, just look closely and you will see "All Articles" click on it and there you'll find it!
If I lived in the Alan Wake universe, my weapon of choice, would be a FLAMETHROWER!
@chris19961210 This isn't canon. It's a stand alone story. So what ever happens here wont matter much. At the very least it will show how dangerous Mr. Scratch is.
Alan Wake: now a hack n slash/shoot 'em up game.
PC version has just gone up for pre-order on steam today
2018?? (Soon 2019)
Alan Wake's American Nightmares coming to PC, 22 May, 2012
@PzychoChad it's out now, just released today. You can get it on the Game Marketplace on XBox Live. It's pretty awesome.
You must wait till 22. this month
it looks even more intense than the first one
Everyone, this game comes out on February 22nd!! Tell ya friends!! You've just been Alan Waked!!!
I bought alan wake for £2.29 in the steam sale and am reluctant to pay full price for this, I loved the first game a lot but It feels worng to pay more for this than the actual game
I have the first one and i cant wait for this one to come out!!!! ;D looks badass
"I FIGHT WITH THE LIGHT......... BANG BANG BANG"
thank you
Thank God the original game is finally gonna be released for Pc!
@ShadowOfJin i can't wait!
@jmanzxzx He was in the first one, in one of the DLC's. Have you even played it? It's an amazing game.
AWESOME !!!
I hope they don't make it a habit of coming out with games strictly in arcade. (I am Alive, American Nightmare) I like buying the games and having them like a trophy. Like a 'yeah, I beat that' kinda thing
i'm really excited to see Alan Wake for pc
looks great
@bloodshotter1
It is for PC
Considering they are making a real sequel, I don't mind if this game is takes a slightly different direction, so long as the sequel remains true to the original and focuses on story.
Can't wait for this to come out loved the first game n getting this even though if it's not the legit sequal to the first Alan wake
one of the last few good 360 exclusives
It got released for PC this year.
I bought this on Xbla played for an hour turned my Xbox off went to gamestop bought the. First game
@BillNyetheFryGuy the darkness coming from her back?
we are the first one's,what really matters is that we are going to play this soon,thumbs up if you agree!!!!
The first game was really great, I might get this in hopes they make an Alan Wake 2.
Nice, I think that's Kaiden's voice actor from Mass Effect
he said fight with ligh means it's one of the weapens not the only one
you do realise when they made american nightmare it only had the arcade mode right? later on they added a bit of a story. YES its worth your money.
here here Mr. Scratch
Diablo III , Max Payne 3 and Alan Wake's American Nightmare vs Finals
@WardSennes Isn't it already out? I saw so much gameplay for it
I really hope steam registry does not lie.
just finished alan wake. wooh awesome game.. :)
@IMhopkins1 He uses his flashlight first and burns away the darkness
@wolfoxSG Well of course it was, but you cant expect the developers to let a game as popular as 'Alan Wake' just stop after one installation, do you?
If i lived in alan wake unniverse, my weapon of choice would be THE FLAMING EYE OF MORDOR
I need Mr. Scratch to scratch my back.
Going for Tarantino styled game is very creative in my opinion, I wish all of the Alan Wake game from now on copied various movie genres.
A dream filled with battery and ammo and flares and battery and ammo and flares..
Didn't the first Alan Wake do well enough for a full-fledged sequel?
Wait so Mr. Scratch was a villain? Man Alan Wake was so confusing...
You can pre order it on steam right now, lol.
thats all well and good but it still hasnt told us when its gonna be available on the xbox marketplace
You're in luck, sir! Steam has a working PC version.
@coolpants96 the sad thing is that this is true. all they are doing is making a wave based fps with its own little tweaks and story
@Henniejoe it's not a Uzi it's a nail gun
¡Sailed!
i'd pay anything to get this game for pc, the first one is just amazing.
Is this a DLC to Alan Wake or a Stand-Alone downloadable game?
@TheLazz123 I suppose... Its just that story games are extremely rare... Its all about the COD multiplayer n shit... Thats why I love Alan Wake and AC series... Its all about the single player story.
@Dahaka27Powns I heard that its (Alan Wake) moving to PC in 2012.
@gpime1 congratulations :)
darn i really wish this was on disc im still gonna buy iy either way thow
Alan wake is mostly based on the 2003 movie you"Darkness Falls"
Please tell me they're still going to make an Alan Wake 2!
@HalluMihar Because the game was suppose to come out for PC and Xbox but instead it came out for xbox only and just came out recently for PC like 2 weeks ago or something after like 2 years or so.
when? WHEN DAMMIT?!
mister scratchy McBalls?