Alan Wake (X360)
Developer: Remedy
Developer: Remedy
Developer: Remedy
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 18, 2010 (US)
Release Date: May 14, 2010 (UK)
Release Date: May 20, 2010 (AU)
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
Alan Wake
Alan Wake (X360)

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Developer: Remedy
Developer: Remedy
Developer: Remedy
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 18, 2010 (US)
Release Date: May 14, 2010 (UK)
Release Date: May 20, 2010 (AU)
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
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Fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he came to escape the trauma of losing his fiancée, Alan must piece together a mystery to prevent himself from being trapped inside a nightmarish world forever.

An intense psychological thriller from Remedy, the creators of Max Payne, Alan Wake looks to raise the bar for future games, creating a true cinematic experience. Explore an expansive world filled with missions, unique puzzles, intense combat, and horrifying enemies. Dig into a twisting and multi-layered story filled with suspense, engaging characters, and shocking revelations.


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Remedy Says It's Working on Next Alan Wake

X360 News | May 10, 2011

A lengthy development cycle and lower than expected sales put an Alan Wake sequel in doubt. But Finland-based Remedy Entertainment has cryptically confirmed that the next Alan Wake game is now being worked on, only it's not Alan Wake 2. Confused? So are we. Hit the jump for what we know. Read More »

Microsoft, Remedy Launch The Signal DLC for Alan Wake

X360 News | Jul 27, 2010

Alan Wake's vacation gone awry continues today in the first add-on chapter to developer Remedy Entertainment's psychological thriller. Stock up on batteries and grab your flashlight for The Signal. Read More »

Remedy Wants to Make an Alan Wake Sequel, Microsoft Undecided

X360 News | Jun 24, 2010

Finland-based developer Remedy, creator of Alan Wake, has been talking about a sequel for the psychological thriller since the Xbox 360 exclusive launched in May. But publisher Microsoft, which holds an option on a sequel, is taking a wait-and-see approach. Read More »

Remedy Dates first Alan Wake DLC Episode

X360 News | May 18, 2010

Alan Wake brings his flashlights and flares stateside today for the official launch of the psychological thriller in North America. And developer Remedy wants gamers to know there will be more of Bright Falls to explore after you've played through the core campaign. The first Alan Wake DLC episode, The Signal, is coming in July. Read More »

Alan Wake Review

X360 Reviews | May 11, 2010

While opinions obviously vary, most experts in the fields of psychology believe that we're not born with an innate fear of the dark. It's not until we start learning about the things that might be waiting for us out there in the blackness (be it from ghost stories, scary movies, or even our own minds) that we worry and fret when the power goes out or our parents' car runs out of gas on a lonely road late at night. Even the most rational adult feels that twinge of fear when walking through a park or wooded area at night, checking over their shoulder every so often just in case something is waiting to pounce. The psychological thriller Alan Wake adeptly plays to these age-old fears by thrusting the player into a series of situations that would creep out just about anyone. Read More »

Editions

Alan Wake (X360)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 18, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

ESRB T for Teen Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence

Alan Wake (X360)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: May 14, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Alan Wake (X360)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: May 23, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Alan Wake (X360)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: May 20, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Alan Wake (Limited Collector's Edition) (X360)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 18, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

ESRB T for Teen Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence

Alan Wake (Limited Collector's Edition) (X360)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: May 14, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Alan Wake (Limited Collector's Edition) (X360)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: May 23, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Alan Wake (Limited Collector's Edition) (X360)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: May 20, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Expansion packs related to this game:
Alan Wake: The Signal (X360)
Alan Wake: The Writer (X360)

Also available on: PC

Specifications

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Features

  • Intense psychological thriller: "Alan Wake" delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar for storytelling in video games. The story of "Alan Wake" is propelled by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters and real-time pacing
  • Light as a combat element: As Wake journeys deeper into the mystery of Bright Falls, the shadows close in around him. When darkness descends, light becomes his only ally as he fights his way to daybreak. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long, light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance
  • Realistic, interactive environment: Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyper-detailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies in "Alan Wake." The game's advanced rendering engine provides amazingly realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life — from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of "Alan Wake" is alive and real
  • Episodic narrative: The mission-based structure of "Alan Wake" creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series, such as Twin Peak and X-Files. As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game

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