Ok I rented this through gamefly, I'm up towards I think the end of episode 2. I'm on the fence about this game in general.
 
I've heard lots of talk about the ending being open ended and DLC, is it the type of ending like prince of persia 2008 where they essentially are saying "you want an ending lol? buy this dlc!" or is it a satisfying ending and the dlc will just expand stuff?  If it is just a ploy for dlc I'll just pack this up and be done with it.  Thanks for the help and not spoiling.

Hmmm some people might "find" a conclusion for themselves.  Basically make up a BS story to themselves so that they can feel a conclusion after finishing the game.
 
Later DLC may explain more so from that you might as well stop playing now.
 
Don't get me wrong, the game is fine for the most part but from what you're saying you don't even want to play through it.

" Ok I rented this through gamefly, I'm up towards I think the end of episode 2. I'm on the fence about this game in general.  I've heard lots of talk about the ending being open ended and DLC, is it the type of ending like prince of persia 2008 where they essentially are saying "you want an ending lol? buy this dlc!" or is it a satisfying ending and the dlc will just expand stuff?  If it is just a ploy for dlc I'll just pack this up and be done with it.  Thanks for the help and not spoiling. "

" Hmmm some people might "find" a conclusion for themselves.  Basically make up a BS story to themselves so that they can feel a conclusion after finishing the game.  Later DLC may explain more so from that you might as well stop playing now.   Don't get me wrong, the game is fine for the most part but from what you're saying you don't even want to play through it. "

" @bhhawks78: Still there probably won't be a new or definitive ending, as a sequel has been confirmed.  "

" @Jeust said:

" @bhhawks78: Still there probably won't be a new or definitive ending, as a sequel has been confirmed.  "

Well a 100% ending and an ending that allows for a sequel but is still satisfying, and a nonsense ending used to drive dlc sales are three different things. "

" @bhhawks78 said:

" @Jeust said:

" @bhhawks78: Still there probably won't be a new or definitive ending, as a sequel has been confirmed.  "

Well a 100% ending and an ending that allows for a sequel but is still satisfying, and a nonsense ending used to drive dlc sales are three different things. "

The ending is satisfying. The thing is that this like a Stephen King's novel, or from Lovecraft, where you have to piece the conclusion together. You have to take your whole experiences with the game, and prior, to piece what happened and is happening in Bright Falls. The game ending doesn't let almost any doubt about what happened before ending, and gives a sensible and fitting conclusion based on the facts you experience in the game. While letting the door opened for the sequel. There is no nonsense there, and the main drive that was Wake's aim during the whole game is accomplished, just like Sheppard killed the villain, and saved the day.  "

the DLC isnt out for another 2 months anyway
 
and the ending is fine on it's own

This isn't a game that is going to sit down for ten minutes and explain the finer workings of the story to you. There are several head scratching moments and characters who appear for one a handful of scenes and are never mentioned again. This is truly an old school horror suspense in which you know just as much as your character does. Which is to say very little overall. I thought the ending was wonderfully cryptic and both allows you to imagine what you think is going on or if they decide to extend it with DLC or a sequel they could do interesting things.

The DLC is meant to be viewing the actions of the game from a different perspective and there is some definite closure to it so I highly recommend you keep going.

" The DLC is meant to be viewing the actions of the game from a different perspective and there is some definite closure to it so I highly recommend you keep going. "

The game certainly does have an ending. If you'll find it satisfying is hard to say, but there is plenty of room for DLC to continue the story.
 
Don't listen to OllyOxenFree, the game is really, really good and if you're interested enough in the story and read as many manuscript pages as possible, the ending should make sense to anyone.

" @HandsomeDead said:

" The DLC is meant to be viewing the actions of the game from a different perspective and there is some definite closure to it so I highly recommend you keep going. "

err they've said the DLC will bridge season 1 (alan wake) with season 2 (the eventual sequel) "

You'll need to pay for the DLC to see the bad guy get theirs.
 
I was really pissed off when the game ended, they really don't bother to wrap it up at all.