Alan Wake (2010)
PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360
3.69 from 3485 ratings
9597 members have it in their collection · 250 playing now · 3193 backlogged · 923 wish listed
How long? Main story 12h · with extras 16h · 100% 31h (from 121 logged playthroughs)
Alan Wake is a psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The narrative centres on Alan Wake, a bestselling thriller novelist experiencing writer's block. He travels to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, seeking a change of environment. Shortly after their arrival, Alice vanishes under mysterious circumstances.
As Alan searches for her, he discovers pages …
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Alan Wake is a psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The narrative centres on Alan Wake, a bestselling thriller novelist experiencing writer's block. He travels to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, seeking a change of environment. Shortly after their arrival, Alice vanishes under mysterious circumstances.
As Alan searches for her, he discovers pages of a thriller novel he does not recall writing. The events described in these pages begin to manifest in reality, and Alan encounters hostile supernatural entities known as the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The gameplay involves navigating Bright Falls and using light to combat these dark forces. The storyline explores themes of reality and fiction, along with the influence of the written word.
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Details
- Developers
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publishers
- E-Frontier, Legacy Interactive, Microsoft Game Studios, Namco Bandai Partners, Nordic Games Publishing, Remedy Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Horror, Survival, Thriller
- Series
- Alan Wake
- Events
- Xbox 360 E3 2009 Media Briefing, Microsoft E307 Media Briefing, Microsoft E306 Media Briefing
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- May 14, 2010 (Europe) Xbox 360
- May 18, 2010 (North_America) Xbox 360
- May 20, 2010 (Australia) Xbox 360
- Feb 16, 2012 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
Also available on
- Alan Wake: Limited Collector's Edition (2010) · X360
- Alan Wake Remastered (2021) · NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
Related
DLC
- Alan Wake: The Writer (Oct 2010) · PC, X360
- Alan Wake: The Signal (Oct 2010) · PC, X360
Standalone expansions
- Alan Wake's American Nightmare (Feb 2012) · PC, X360
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Rating distribution
5 stars
729
4 stars
1395
3 stars
993
2 stars
301
1 star
67
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status guileffb Dec 18, 2023
2023 is probably the year that I dropped most games. SMT Devil Survivor, Triangle Strategy, Short Hike, Sea of Stars and now Alan Wake.
I swear that I can't see where the praise comes from. The combat is an absolute tragedy and every area in the game looks exactly the same. It's absolutely tedious! The story was the only thing …
2023 is probably the year that I dropped most games. SMT Devil Survivor, Triangle Strategy, Short Hike, Sea of Stars and now Alan Wake.
I swear that I can't see where the praise comes from. The combat is an absolute tragedy and every area in the game looks exactly the same. It's absolutely tedious! The story was the only thing that kept me going, but I just couldn't do it after Episode 4, and dropped it.
Was thinking about picking up the sequel, but I guess it's not for me.
Status strawberrychomp Dec 11, 2023
Not sure if I can finish this. The combat is downright frustrating. It's really disappointing since there's so much else going on that I enjoy. The plot is whatever (so far at least) but finding manuscript pages detailing what's about to happen and being unable to change it, the tv twilight-zone spoofs, and the atmosphere (there was a part that …
Read moreNot sure if I can finish this. The combat is downright frustrating. It's really disappointing since there's so much else going on that I enjoy. The plot is whatever (so far at least) but finding manuscript pages detailing what's about to happen and being unable to change it, the tv twilight-zone spoofs, and the atmosphere (there was a part that took place in a trailer park and as someone who used to live in one and always thought it was creepy at night getting to experience it in a horror game is awesome). Alan is kinda an ass and it shows in his writing style too which is really cool. But it's a game that might be better experienced via watching a playthrough since the frustrating combat could really detract from the experience. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. At least I know combat improved in later games (Control is much better) so I have high hopes for AW2 and will def be playing that whether I finish this game or watch a playthrough.
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Status mpbarlow Nov 24, 2023
Replaying this ahead of AW2. I’m pretty sure I finished it on the 360 when it first came out, but I remember very little about it (seems to be a common theme with the games I’ve chosen to play this year). It’s so hammy, I love it.
I’m playing on the Steam Deck; I assumed I was playing the Remastered …
Replaying this ahead of AW2. I’m pretty sure I finished it on the 360 when it first came out, but I remember very little about it (seems to be a common theme with the games I’ve chosen to play this year). It’s so hammy, I love it.
I’m playing on the Steam Deck; I assumed I was playing the Remastered version but apparently that’s an Epic exclusive? In any case, it looks tremendous for its age. The pre-rendered cutscenes look pretty bad, but the real time stuff is nice, especially the lighting. This would benefit nicely from the OLED Deck, which slightly furthers my saltiness at it releasing so soon after I bought mine.
Status PHSpieluhr Nov 9, 2023
The Direct Aiming made it far more enjoyable for me, even if it looks less spectacular. Played on PC in UHD with graphic enhancement mod in 2023. Hats off to Sam Lake and team, great story, great mood, superb game for its time.
Status drinksomeofthismichael Jul 24, 2023
Playing the remastered version on the PS5 to get up to speed for when the sequel finally arrives. I played the original “Alan Wake” back on the 360 but honestly don’t remember it too much hence this go around.
Status maeday Dec 16, 2022
Maaaan...the remastered is only 15 bucks right now on sale for the holidays, but I can't afford anything at the moment. The sale last a few weeks though, so maybe I could scare up some cash. After playing "Control", I really just wanna go back and play "Alan Wake" again.
Status SneakyOtaku Nov 6, 2022
Start of 100% run of this amazing game, it is still mind blowing the graphics and the horror feel even though it is not blind, looking forward to playing more, so far Episode 1 is finished :o
Status maeday Dec 9, 2021
I was a huge supporter of it when it came out. Loved it so much I've replayed it so many times since. I got other people into it. I have the novelization. It's an all time top 5 game to me. And finally, after 11 years and countless letdowns...
...Alan Wake 2 is finally happening. Thank you so fucking much.
Status Novastar Nov 21, 2021
Finally played this remaster for the very first time. People called Alan Wake a masterpiece but I beg to differ! The plot is downright ridiculous and the combat part can be really tedious. Enemies can be really annoying! Overall its an annoying and repetitive game, I'd much prefer other titles like Silent Hill, RE and more. Am only giving it …
Read moreFinally played this remaster for the very first time. People called Alan Wake a masterpiece but I beg to differ! The plot is downright ridiculous and the combat part can be really tedious. Enemies can be really annoying! Overall its an annoying and repetitive game, I'd much prefer other titles like Silent Hill, RE and more. Am only giving it 2 stars!
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