Alan Wake

logcardinal's Alan Wake (Xbox 360) review

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Alan wake is the first game where I really got drawn into all the hype. It was the first game where I had to watch every trailer. And the live action “Bright Falls” shorts added to draw me into Alan’s world even deeper. Considering the long production period and all the hype I steeled myself for the worst. This game had all the potential in the world for greatness, and also all the possibilities to be horrendous. When I finally picked up my collector’s edition copy, I was not disappointed. Sure Alan Wake has its moments of mediocrity but the good far outshines the bad if you’ll pardon my pun. Alan Wake delivers an excellently told story that is backed up by solid gameplay, even if it does get a little repetitive. On the whole though this game is definitely one I am glad to have picked up.

Gameplay: 4/5. Good solid action, a little repetitive at times. Somewhat variable difficulty in parts kept this from being a 5/5. Also would like to have a quick turn. I know he is no Marcus Fenix but everyone can turn around.

Graphics: 4.5/5. This game is beautiful. No other words are needed.

Sound: 3/5. Mix a 5/5 score with 2/5 voice synch and you have Alan Wake. It is 2010 people make the voices match the lips.

Family Friendliness: 2.5/5 Due to the language and adult themes, I wouldn’t play this one in front of the 10 and under crowd.

Overall: 4.5/5. Excellent game.

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