Alan Wake 2: Do You Need To Play The Original & American Nightmare First?
The release of has been met with wide approval, praised for its strong storytelling and creepy atmosphere. Naturally, as a sequel to a game made in 2010, many wonder whether experience with the previous entries in the franchise is necessary to play or understand. Like many sequels, the story of directly follows the events of the first game, but the question of whether it's required to play other Remedy Entertainment games like is a bit more nuanced than a yes or no answer.
is a dark mystery that follows events in the town of Bright Falls as people are thrust into the shoes of FBI agent Saga Anderson, who is assigned to a case to investigate a disappearance in the town. What she unravels is a disturbing enigma with elements that span three different games and a television show and weave their way into a narrative with its own extended universe and lore.
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According to the official FAQ, the game is a sequel to the events in the original but is also a standalone experience that can be enjoyed without playing or . The story in stands up on its own and has a complete story from start to finish that most should be able to understand. However, fans of the previous entries in the franchise won't be left disappointed; as the Remedy states, ""
Ultimately, is part of a much larger Remedy-connected universe, which ties into several Remedy games, including &, as well as other properties. So, while it's not necessary to play either or, those who do so will have a much fuller understanding of the game's sometimes complex narrative and story elements.
While directly follows the events of, it's also just a part of a much larger gaming and TV universe. In fact, touches on a variety of
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