Customers are positive about Alan Wake Remastered's gameplay, story, and the quality of its remaster. Many appreciated the game's atmosphere and some found it offered good value for the price. A small number of customers mentioned that the controls could be improved. Overall, the response to the remaster is largely favorable.
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Gameplay, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alan Wake Remastered
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fun game, it looks great with the 4k 60 upgrade. Interesting how it feels like a playable Steven King film. Great price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Highly recommend. The game is wonderful from start to finish I couldn't put it down. Buy this great game.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Darkness returns
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Been waiting for a remake or remaster of this game for a long time. Hold a special place in my gaming history
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Cons mentioned:
Controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alan Wake makes his debut to Sony with a smash.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It finally made it's way to the Playstation. Alan Wake Remastered is an excellent story driven survival horror game that expands beyond just the title and dlc but is part of a larger universe that is shown in Control and Quantum Break.
First lets talk about controls. Do not expect ANY of the PS5 controller features to be present, they're not. It controls like a better version of the tank controls from Resident Evil 1, they're not great but also could be a lot worse.
Graphics: A big step up from it's XBox 360 days. Again do not expect next-gen graphics here. This is an older game redone for the playstation. But still Bright Falls looks amazing here.
Gameplay: The game is mostly dodge - shoot - dodge. There aren't really any puzzles to speak of. It's not open world and is very linear. I hate repeating myself here but remember this is an older title redone.
Story: Not to spoil anything for those that haven't tried the game. The story here is what sets this game apart from many others. The main story is very intriguing and if you take the time to listen to it, it will draw you in. The side stories here again, take a few moments and really pay attention. The game is less speed run and more "Interactive Movie/Book".
Replay Factor: It has some but not a whole lot to be honest. Once you platinum the game running through it again doesn't feel the same. Personally I played it on the 360 and loved it. Picked it up for the PS5 because well my 360 ended up in the trash years ago. I loved playing it again, but I knew the story going through it so some of that got lost along the way. But with that said, this is one of those games you can pick up during halloween and play at night with the lights off to give it a bigger creep factor. If you stick to just the main story you can get through a good portion of it in several hours.
Overall: Yes I gave the game 5 stars. That rating is JUST for the game. I would give the developers 2 stars for their attitude with fans and the choices they made. For those that don't know, they forced gamers to buy Control Ultimate Edition to get the PS5 upgraded version even if they bought it for the PS4 prior. So gamers spent $60+ on Control to be told pay $70 for the bigger version to get the updated game for the PS5.
Any how, if you love a good story and simple combat controls....this game is a must buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Price, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Game and story
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely awesome game. I never played the game when it first came out a decade or so ago so this is my first time experiencing it and even without any nostalgia I can tell you that this game is a lot of fun and the story is great. Beautiful on the PS5.. just keeps getting better and better on this system. Can’t beat this price either for the quality and experience with this game. You really need to get this one for your collection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Remaster, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alan Wake - Remastering a Masterpiece
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great remaster of a classic! I played this on 360 way back when it was an X-clusive. Great to see them remaster it and make available for PS5. The mechanic is top notch and the story is engrossing - grab this remaster and enjoy whether it's your first run or you have already experienced it. Totally worth the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Remaster
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A great underrated game that I feel like didn’t get it’s due back in the day. I was happy to see this remastered so more of an audience, specifically, PlayStation players, can experience this for the first time with it being a 360 exclusive back in the day.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brought me back to my childhood
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was one of my favorite games to play on PC when I was a kid so as soon as I saw that it was coming out I rushed to preorder it. It was like I was taken back. Loved every second of the remaster and the 2 DLCs included. Can't wait for Alan Wake 2
I would recommend this to a friend
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Atmosphere, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very atmospheric
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Alan Wake is an absolute masterpiece of art design, atmosphere, and originality. The story is better if you follow through the eyes of Alan Wake himself. The game has a fluid progression system as you strive to solve the disappearance of your wife. The creatures you encounter throughout this game are well thought out, and are especially great when you play on the higher difficulties. As the game relies on eliminating enemies with only light, and the weapons at your disposal, this creates an atmosphere like no other.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PS5
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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Such a classic game, one of my favorites. Great price!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Remaster!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game was so awesome back in the day. Now that its got a remaster, its mind blowing. Now looking more clearer than ever with no more slowdown its such a beautiful game. Cant wait for the sequel.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Atmosphere, Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Another amazing game being remastered. Love the atmosphere of this game. Love the story and the gameplay.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I've always loved Alan Wake and the remaster just
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not perfect, yet okay remaster. All cutscenes look way better than original ones, still not amazing, but way better. To be honest i never really cared for the cutscenes in this game, i have played it since 2012 and i always skipped cutscenes after 1st time i played it. I just find it weird when people play it and act like cutscenes aren't top tier, like people don't understand that this is updated 2010/2012 video game. For 2010/2012, this game looks phenomenally good. So yeah main improvement is cutscenes, but also everything else, like grass, ground textures, textures in general, lighting. Ghosting effect is gone (thank god). Maxed out, this is now best version of this game and nobody can argue that. It simply looks way cleaner and better and don't get me wrong, fog is still there, difference is that you can actually now see where you are going. I have played this game over 30 times and i always got lost somewhere in the woods, because it was so difficult to even understand where you are. This problem is gone now. Looks good, not perfect, but still best version of this game as of right now. graphically it can almost compete with some modern games. New York level looks better than ever. Performance is okay, but i'm sure they will update it even more.
If you have never played it and wanna choose between this version or original, 100% pick remastered . It is ultimate edition of this game
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Turn off the lights!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of my favorite games of all time. Always wanted a remaster. The story and gameplay is amazing. Action and horror blended perfectly. The controls are some of the best especially the shooting. The needed use of light always keeps you on your toes. News of Alan Wake 2 makes me a very happy camper. This and Dead Space have some of the best campaigns.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game amd fast delivery thanks so much for everything i appreciate it...
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun game!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Classic title upgraded for modern times. Had a lot of fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Remaster
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great remaster of an Xbox 360 Game
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great remaster of an Xbox 360 game. Glad it's on Playstation now!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good story, annoying mechanics
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Always out of breath from running or out of bullets. I like the story tho
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfectly Priced Remaster of a Classic Game
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game. Intriguing story, easy to learn controls, graphics are slightly improved from the original, controls aren’t as clunky as the original either. For the price it’s a great deal bc you get the original game in full along with all the DLC as well. Worth buying for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Survival Horror Classic Finally on Playstation!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I played this game a decade ago on the Xbox 360, and was excited to revisit it with this new remaster. There are aspects of the game that are clearly dated, but it still holds up with fun gameplay and an interesting story. With the price point being so low, adding this classic game to your library should be a no-brainer!