Alan Wake 2 Review: An Outstandingly Fun and Eerie Horror You Can’t Put Down
Alan Wake 2 is a tremendous psychological thriller, a horror game that has you rightfully jumping in your seat with well-earned frights.
It’s been 13 years since the first Alan Wake was released from Remedy Entertainment, and the team has only been sharpening their skills for this highly anticipated return, and fans will be enthusiastic every step of the way.
Instead of solely focusing on Alan this time, Alan Wake 2 features a second main character, FBI Agent Saga Anderson. She’s someone I immediately enjoyed from the get-go, and the balancing act between these two is a great way to pace the chillingly dark story. Remedy does a superb job lacing the narrative with brilliant writing, both comedic to lighten the mood and disturbingly horrid. I couldn’t put Alan Wake 2 down, and the Dark Place had me.
Key Details
- Release Date: October 27, 2023
- Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
- Price: $49.99 PC, $59.99 Console
- Developer/Publisher: Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing
Return To The Beginning
The focus of Alan Wake 2 begins with Saga Anderson and her partner, Alex Casey. The two of them are investigating a ritual-like murder that occurred at Cauldron Lake near the town of Bright Falls. These two locations were prominent locales in the first game, where Alan learned about the Dark Place and fought against it. Saga’s investigation brings her closer to learning about the Dark Place, but rather than shy away from it or dismiss it, she embraces it and quickly addresses the new rules.
Saga’s acceptance of the situation paves the course forward throughout her tale until she meets Alan, who has been missing for 13 years. It’s a shock to find him struggling with his grip on reality. He doesn’t quite know what to
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