So I finished Alan Wake a while ago, loved it but the ending was a gigantic cliffhanger. I bought it packaged with Forza 3 and it was a download code so I didn't get "The Signal" and that really bummed me out

I don't wanna pay 560 msp for it but I'll pay 280 for The Writer that's on sale, is it good? Should I play the other DLC first? WHat happens in that one?

Also, does anyone have an extra download code? I'd really appreciate it

There are some good moments in The Writer and it's much better than The Signal. So yes, I think you should play it if it's gonna be on sale. 

Yes it's amazing. It's a lot better than the signal (which I also thoroughly enjoyed) and it's longer than it too. Achievements are fun to get in it too. Get it now!

Also if you haven't played The Signal I suggest you check it out too. Play it first because they're both story related obviously.

I thought I'd pick it up for 280 points. Enjoyed the main game and The Signal was pretty decent. Can't find out until amoro if it's good though as my mate has my copy.
I think you would need to play The Signal first. Can't say for sure though.

It also ends on a cliffhanger, but more of a "here's where we're taking the sequel" kind of cliffhanger than a "what the fuck does this mean" cliffhanger.

It's more plot-heavy than The Signal (with some very subtle allusions to questions from the main game, like Mr. Scratch), and they do some really creative things with the environments. It's better than The Signal and I think it's definitely worth picking up if you enjoyed Alan Wake.

Must be worth that, I might even get it myself. Didn't like the main game a massive amount tbh but I did enjoy the Signal - showed a decent amount of imagination.

Anyone wanna fill me in on what "The Signal" was all about? Or point me towards something that explains?

Just don't give me google

"Good" is purely subjective, but I enjoyed it.  I think, if you're into the game, you should play it because if there does end up being an Alan Wake 2, both pieces of DLC will certainly tie into it.

" Must be worth that, I might even get it myself. Didn't like the main game a massive amount tbh but I did enjoy the Signal - showed a decent amount of imagination. "

No, its not worth the 30-45 min of gameplay. Just goto youtube and search to watch the ending to the story.

The ending to Alan Wake made me kind of hate the game.  I played the DLC chapters a few months after beating the normal game and they made me realize how much I really enjoyed the game.  The DLC for sure clears up the ending and more.  I say the DLC is pretty much essential.  

" Anyone wanna fill me in on what "The Signal" was all about? Or point me towards something that explains?Just don't give me google "

It's not good, it's excellent.

I found it worth the playthrough. If you like the game and are interested in the story it's a must, there are some things revealed that really flesh out Alan and the world. And like everyone says it gives you a pretty good idea of where a sequel will go if they make one.

BOTH THE SIGNAL AND THE WRITER ARE EXCELLENT ADD-ONS TO ALAN WAKE SO BUY THEM YOU PINKO COMMIE NUTHUGGERS

" It's not good, it's excellent. "

I have yet to finish The Signal. I played through the game on hard, and just was so burnt out by the end that I didn't feel like playing anymore, I was collecting every collectible I could, but by the end I just couldn't do it anymore, and just ran passed everything. I enjoyed the game though. Thinking of playing the signal, then buying the writer.

Sadly, this game suffers from "Actual Ending is in DLC syndrome". I really enjoyed Alan Wake, but it does abruptly end and the actual ending is very convoluted. Both The Signal and especially The Writer nail down the cerebral uncertainty like a nuclear bomb to a painting. In retrospect, it's quite needed and probably should have been on the disk.

The cliffhanger for The Writer especially, is very exciting where that sequel can go.

Sadly you really need both to understand how the game really ends (it also paves the way for the sequel)

" Sadly you really need both to understand how the game really ends (it also paves the way for the sequel)

i figure that about 3mths from now there will be a sales for "The Writer" if you are willing to wait.

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It also ends on a cliffhanger, but more of a "here's where we're taking the sequel" kind of cliffhanger than a "what the fuck does this mean" cliffhanger.

Here's the review I had for it with The Luchazine.

EDIT: Full size here.