Alan Wake Remastered

Alan Wake Remastered

October 5, 2021

ActionHorror Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

In this award-winning cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memory of. Wake is …

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Alastair Stevenson TrustedReviews Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Alan Wake Remastered is a solid visual update to a classic survival horror game that first debuted on the Xbox 360. Though the gameplay does on occasion feel a little dated by today’s standards, the game’s solid writing and upgraded …"

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Oct 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Alan Wake Remastered is a much profound work that you may think. The change in engine and all the improvements, makes it a great return to Bright Falls."

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Alessandro Bruni Everyeye.it Oct 2021
78.0 /100

"Alan Wake Remastered is therefore an excellent opportunity to rediscover one of the most appreciated stages of Remedy&s;s journey in the industry, waiting for the developer to enlighten us on the future of his intriguing shared universe."

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Andrew Reiner Game Informer Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

92.0

"Well worth revisiting over a decade later to see how your theories hold up. This is a great game to discuss with friends – a book-club experience for gamers"

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Annette Polis PlayStation LifeStyle Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Up until that bizarre glitch, enjoying Alan Wake Remastered was like the best kind of deja vu. Muscle memory steered me toward the hidden caches, triggered reminders to backtrack just a little here and there or look around that corner …"

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Biagio Etna IGN Italy Oct 2021
84.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

81.0

"Alan Wake: Remastered, although a bit didactic in the narrative and frayed in the gameplay, is still an entertaining video game full of charm."

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Cade Onder Screen Rant Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Alan Wake Remastered&s;s improvements are subtle and won&s;t dramatically change the experience, but that also means it retains what made it so special in the first place. The atmosphere is chilling ,and the story holds up after over a decade, …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Oct 2021
90.0 /100

"Alan Wake Remastered is a definite improvement in the visual department, offering the same great story and intense gameplay throughout."

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"But I’m not ready to let this one go yet. I waited more than 10 years to finally play Alan Wake, and now that I’ve seen the credits roll, I can’t get it out of my mind. It’s firmly sunk …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Oct 2021
85.0 /100

"It&s;s by no means a technical wonder, but its "lifting" is enough to keep up with current standards. Story and atmosphere are kept unaltered for a good reason: they still are tremendously engaging."

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Dan Webb Xbox Achievements Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"Alan Wake is a fantastic game, while Alan Wake Remastered remains just a great port. Yes, it loses something with the new shiny visuals and a few things have not withstood the test of time, but everything else is still …"

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David Burdette GamingTrend Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Alan Wake is a gold standard when it comes to telling an incredible story, and nothing has changed with that in Alan Wake Remastered. The gameplay still feels pretty awesome, even if it sometimes shows its age, but nothing about …"

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Gabriele Barducci The Games Machine Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Alan Wake remastered is a good upgrade, both for old fans and new. The new textures and the modernized lighting system make the game a lot prettier to look at. A pity the cutscenes are 30 fps locked and their …"

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Jeremy Penter ACG Oct 2021
100.0 /100

""A very good remaster with solid technical improvements where they can be applied and transparently allowing the Alan Wake story to be experienced again or the first time.""

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John Cal McCormick Push Square Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"For existing fans, this no-frills remaster is the best way to experience the 2010 game on modern consoles, but in 2021, much of the title simply doesn&s;t hold up. Without the benefit of nostalgia, Alan Wake doesn&s;t work as horror …"

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John Cantees GamingBolt Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

75.0

"Alan Wake Remastered easily stands on its own among modern, similar games due to its exceptional design, tight execution, and handful of technical improvements."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

88.0

"Alan Wake remastered is something I have always wanted to exist as the original was highly under looked when it came out. It was tied to one console and frankly Remedy was not quite the household name it is today. …"

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Matthew Castle Guardian Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"An uneven action experience gets by on a huge amount of charm and a gorgeous visual treatment that more than holds its own ten years later."

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Michael Harradence PlayStation Universe Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Despite a few ageing visuals and dodgy mechanics, Alan Wake is just as captivating and memorable as it was 11 years ago. With satisfying combat, a brilliantly-paced story, and fantastic setting, Remedy&s;s horror-thriller is absolutely worth the punt if you&s;re …"

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Nic Reuben Guardian Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

60.0

"Writer Alan Wake searches for his missing wife while tackling a malevolent force disguised as darkness in this clunky but atmospheric reboot"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

62.0

"There&s;s absolutely no doubt that Alan Wake Remastered looks pretty terrible in places. There have been some severe drawbacks to make this game run competently on the Switch: the swaying of the trees, while hardly a defining feature on paper, …"

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Olly Smith GAMINGbible Oct 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Overall though, Alan Wake Remastered is the same game it was in 2010 but with slightly nicer looking graphics. If you enjoyed the original, you’ll most likely enjoy this. If you hated it, there’s nothing about this new release that …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Oct 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"As a big fan of the original, the announcement of Alan Wake Remastered was a pleasant surprise. And while I enjoyed my time with it, I can’t help but feel like this is merely a tiny taste of what’s to …"

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Ryan Aston Slant Magazine Oct 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

72.0

"Only the human character models and their clunky facial animations suffer from a lack of realism compared to the stunningly detailed environments, and this remaster’s lack of ray tracing and HDR are odd for a game that boasts not only …"

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Samuel Tolbert Windows Central Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Alan Wake Remastered compiles a polished compilation of the original game and its DLC. A few more extras would&s;ve been nice but this is the best way to play through Remedy&s;s horror adventure."

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Sam Woods TheGamer Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"To me, Alan Wake is very much a product of its time. While its story elements hold up well, much of the gameplay feels dated when compared to the games of today. The engaging story will only take it so …"

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Steven McGehee Digital Chumps Oct 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"All that said, Alan Wake Remastered is fine remaster of a great game. Alan Wake has aged well and still offers a compelling thriller story with some fun gameplay to keep you entertained for a dozen or fifteen hours. Whether …"

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Taylor King Checkpoint Gaming Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

82.0

"Alan Wake Remastered is yet another classic gaming experience that has been given a new lease on life."

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Tom Mc Shea GameSpot Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"Creepy atmosphere, fantastic combat, and clever storytelling make Alan Wake&s;s quest thrilling from beginning to end."

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Tom Orry VG247 Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

76.0

"Alan Wake was and still is an occasionally bizarre action horror game, with some lovely set-pieces, fun combat, and what I hope is a slightly tongue-in-cheek sense of self-importance. I think it stands up remarkably well 11 years after its …"

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Tristan Ogilvie IGN Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

80.0

"Alan Wake Remastered is a fairly inessential upgrade for existing fans, but this moody mystery is still well worth a look for newcomers."

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Tyler Chancey TechRaptor Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Barring some antiquated gameplay elements from a decade ago, Alan Wake Remastered is a stellar facelift for a beloved action-horror thriller experience."

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