Alan Wake Remastered | Review in 3 Minutes
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2021
- KC Nwosu reviews Alan Wake Remastered, developed by Remedy Entertainment.
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Before we get more "you didn't play the original so how can you review this!?!" comments, this review is from a new player's perspective for potential first time buyers. If you want a detailed analysis on visual upgrades, there's plenty of other reviews for that.
Personally, I think that is fair. If this was a bigger departure from the original, I'd suggest it should be somewhat alongside. But when it really is only a graphics overhaul, it is more 'do the new graphics work on a remaster' not 'how much better than the original are they'.
Though that is only my humble take on it 😊
Oh you didn't know? You can't have an opinion on one game unless you've played every game that has ever existed!
Tbh if you played the original you'd know if you'd want to buy the remaster. The combat is so grindy and annoying.
I'd rather play Alan Wakes American Nightmare than the original. The enemy and weapon variation make the original look bland as hell.
Will this in some way end up becoming a Slightly Something Else topic? Like, reviewers not needing to research every possible thing about a game prior to making a review of it (or something along those lines)
The references go so hard they even have an entire 90s novel published as a part of the collector's edition, so yes, it's VERY on purpose. The plot's only so-so, but an a matter of executing the plot it excels.
Nice review! But I would like to point out that I dont believe this game is a survival horror. It strikes me more as a thriller than anything else, something we actually dont see that much in games. Its not very scary, but the atmosphere is haunting and the plot leaves you on the edge of your seat. Even Remedy themselves said the game was a "psychological thriller" back when it was released.
Knowing that is good to keep expectations in check.
psychological action thriller, it is not survival, by any means, it can create that weird tension for first time players, who does not know what to expect
He probably classified it as survival horror because psychological thriller really is more of a TV/movie genre than a game genre. Which is basically how the game is structured and plays out.
@@franzfanz Yeah I get that, but when people say its X genre, others will expect something that maybe the game wasnt aiming to deliver in the first place.
But I see how he may have struggled to find a term for it, I did not want to be harsh on him, this review is quite good. I'm just pointing how some games cannot easly be fit in a genre.
I would disagree, for me this was one of the scariest games I have ever played
Yeah that description fits the bill a lot better. A good psychological thriller can be quite horrifying if done right though. E.g. se7en or shutter island.
Fun fact, when the original game was released for Xbox 360, Remedy sent a copy of it to Stephen King as a way of saying thanks for all the inspiration. King was thankful, though he didn't end up playing it, as he didn't own an Xbox 360 system (and probably hasn't bothered to get one since then).
I just finished Control with a friend and he brought up that we should play Alan Wake since it's getting remastered. Knowing that it has references to Control means that it might be a good follow up.
I just hope they kept the Poets of the Fall soundtrack
Glad we get this. Everyone should enjoy it.
Personal take, yes the references are intentional. I appreciate the reviews uncertainty but (SPOILER)
The fact you are writing the story you are escaping, and you are a successful 90 era author in the game, lead me to not only believe it is designed as a parody of 90s horror writing, but it is infact a perfect representation of it.
One little detail Alan's Lincoln MKX is from 2011, the prologue/tutorial reminded me "Misery" of Stephen King's.
How is it a parody ? I've played the game numerous times and I've never laughed. It's an hommage. Not a parody.
@@superjanembaishappy5512 depends on the person. I certainly had a wry smile a few times at some of the references. 😊
@@superjanembaishappy5512 its more of a homage to horror media. Its graet tho and definitely worth the experience.
Oh cool - i just finished Control and all it's DLC today and loved it! It was nice seeing how Alan Wake ties into it. I'd be tempted to get this to remind myself of everything that happened in it, but i dunno - i wasnt super keen on the original when i played and finished it back in the day. I didnt find it that scary, and the combat got a bit samey. I guess i just wanted another Silent Hill too much hehe
On the plus side, it's only 30 dollars so it's relatively affordable compared to a full price new release. I can definitely see where the combat gets a bit stale but the atmosphere and pacing are pretty good if that's your cup of tea. I'm a little biased as it is a personal favorite of mine from back when I was a kid. All comes down to whether the visual improvements are worth the price to you.
Its only $30 and its way better than on 360. It runs at 4k or close and 60fps, alan wake its all about the story tho.
@@NuclearAbyss The 60 fps alone is a huge difference maker. My only complaint is the cut scenes are still 30 and look very juttery by comparison.
Fair review.
The references are definitely intentional, King is name dropped a few times throughout the story.
Hopefully this remaster leads to more AW.
Yep. Also all types references to horror authors and media are constantly dropped, like edgar alan po, the shining etc..
If they have done remaster, there's glimpse of hope that we will get Alan wake 2 ak/control 2
I would say it' a confirmation that Alan Wake 2 is in development and is Remedys next game. They release the remaster now so that old fans gets to refresh their memories of the story in preparation for the sequel. And get even more people invested that have not yet played it. The timing of this release is so off that it can't be anything else. The game was 10 last year so it's no anniversary thingy tobgive you an example.
I wouldn't pare control and alan wake as the same. Its been rumoured that epic is funding and will publish alan wake 2. All of this has been rumours tho, but everything seems to be pointing to it.
Originally xbox owned the rights to alan wake, but they didn't do anything with it.
Control was published by 404 and has a contract with remedy to publish the ip control for 10 years.
Right as Remedy announced that control was getting dlc and one was named AWE (alternate world event) people speculate that is would be Alan Wake Event. Durning that time the rights for alan wake reverted back to Remedy and in fact the AWE dlc was about alan wake, witch tied in both games. Then rumors of AW2 being published by epic and AW remastered started, suddenly we get AW remastered. So everything points to AW2, but epic and 404 games are publishing different ip.
Your wish is my command
After playing Control I have been thinking about checking this game. I may give it a try after finishing the games in my backlog.
That was a decent review. It just didn't push me one way or the other with purchasing it.
Is the graphical update worth it if i already own the pc version?.
From what I saw, I don't see it that I would need it. but I want sequel, and if they can manage Alan Wake 2 after I buy it. let's be it
Both yes and no I would say. It depends on if you feel like playing it again. The biggest update is updated facemodels with better animations which adds quite alot in my opinion. Other than that I would say that you will probably get the feeling that it kind of looks the same as it did before. But there is actually quite big difference in texture and detail quality of you put them side by side. I'd say that if you are actually in the mood of playing through the story again you should play this version. But you probably shouldn't play it just because it is a remaster if you get my point.
I missed this the first time around maybe I'll try it now
I think this is on sale RN on PS+. May pick it up as I haven’t played the original in like 10 years.
Played this few yrs back
1:00 The thing that is really annoying about the episode format is as you start a new episode it does a ‘previously on Alan Wake’ recap montage, which is completely unnecessary when you finished the last episode a literal second ago.
You can just skip it
Bought this for £20 so worth it for a play during winter. I love horror games in winter :D
RE Village is on my list, any other good ones?
Yuppie Psycho is a slept on survival horror.
Dying light 2 Feb 4
The Evil Within games are pretty good. They scared TF outta me.
@@ryancole4893 loved both games. The first maybe better but I really liked both a lot
I'm hoping the success of this leads to the initial pitch for the game being re-assessed and developed for a potential sequel. Control definitely did the open world concept to much success, so seeing it reapplied here in a much more natural fashion seems like a no-brainer.
Sequel was just announced ✌🏻
@@masonalderson4649 just saw that the other day. Hyped
This game really needs a sequel
It's coming in 2023.
Yup
What the hell did they do to Alan Wake's face...
Well he does look like his Live Actor now.
*CHILDREN OF THE ELDER GOOOOOOD*
Wait, there's a remastered? I just bought the original 😭
Lol
Original still looks very very good.
Is this like evil within?
This game was what the 2008 Alone in the Dark was going for but done right by a capable studio. Although I have to say this game for me wasnt that scary and a bit repetitive. It was a fun action survival but with a weak story.
Thanks for playing KC 🙏 Game looks great. Stand-and-fight sections can be a bit tedious especially if they're in larger portions than necessary. Hope you and yours are as well as can be man 🍻 Cheers!
Lol, everyone used to beg for a re-release of this game and the reviewers can do nothing but tear it to utter shreds now that it's out🤣 I make a laughing emoticon but it's actually kinda sad how rough this is going through the ringer and it's not even full price.
People wanted a sequel not a remaster
@@mafikdew78 I highly doubt they knew what they actually want. I thought I wanted Scott pilgrim vs the world but then after they re released it I bought it in support but I barely touched it. Personally I liked Alan wake just they way it was because I didn't compare it to other shooters because it's not a shooter, a psychological thriller that just happens to have shooting in it. But whatever.... I don't really care, I was just making a comment based on a personal observation.
LEYKIS 101 !!!
This game was so much fun lol can't wait to play the remake
I'm playing this on easy... The combat is fuckn horrible.
Huh, neat
Why tf did they do the qr code like that so ugly. Hide it in docs or just make the vids in game.
comment for the almighty algorithm !!
I can do this review in one sentence. Yes buy it.
Review Nickelodeon all stars plz
We’re on it!
ABANDONED IS ALAN WAKE 2
Alan Wake is not Survival Horror...idk where you guys got that from. Not to spread hate I enjoy you guys review.
Also I hope this game does well where we can get a sequel
REMASTERING A TURD! This game is awful. Below is my list of everything wrong with it.
1. Flashlight runs down way to fast. Barely anytime to kill anything.
2. Flashlight uses batteries, instead of just giving players endless light. You fly through them like nothing.
3. Game constantly shifts player position on you, trying to force a certain view down your throat. Always clicking down on right stick to fix.
4. Game is too difficult, needs an 'assist mode'.
5. Game is boring.
This game was never a survival horror game, It was a weird horror/folk horror game
Good point
control is great so im playing this
Semantics.
Yes indeed. Even remedy itself described the game as a psychological thriller back when it launched.
@@theescapist survival horror is a very different genre though.
Wait... how could you even tell if there was something new if you never played the original?
Alan Wake a survival horror....hmmmmm... well thats new.
If u Never played the original how could you possibly reccomend veteran players to skip it? Lol 😆
Cus they're graphical improvements? 🤷
You didn't experience the original 10 years ago but it's available on backwards compatibility so the fact that you didn't bother doing proper research in playing the original version to make a educated comparison just shows that you were ill prepared to make this review
We reviewed it from a new player's perspective for people picking the game up for the first time. So yes, he was as prepared as he needed to be. If you want a more detailed analysis on visual upgrades, then you have plenty of other options. He specifically pointed out he didn't play the game originally for this exact reason.
So toxic.
Tbh if you played the original you'd know if you'd want to buy the remaster. The combat is so grindy and annoying. I powered through it just to finish the game but unless I was offered money to play it again I'm not picking it up anytime soon. Maybe the dlc but definitely not the original game.
@@Contra7311 I would have got it if I just didn't buy the dlc but no you're right nothing has really changed and imo the old game looks better. The problem with remasters the atmosphere is never quite the same
The most overrated boring game. Alan can only sprint for 5 seconds.