Game Debate #70: Alan Wake

[Reed Rothchild | 9,522]

[fox | 1,667]

Great serialized spooky story and unique lighting mechanics.  It was just remastered so now it isn’t stuck on the 360.  Check it out!

 

[doner24 | 1,195]

Never played it, but have always been interested in it. Pretty sure I bought it and still have it sealed somewhere in my game room. 

[Gloves | 11,776]

I found it dull.

[Brickman | 3,983]

Complete opposite of Gloves and found it to be captivating. I went with an 8/10. Loved the episodic breakdown and the story was always moving along. The combat could have been better though and sort of let it down. I played it on release so not sure if it has aged well.

[ifightdragons | 234]

The Twin Peaks-inspired setting is fantastic. A+ world building for its time.

The combat mechanics are a complete and utter bust, and ruins the experience.

5/10

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

Never heard of it, but sounds like an interesting concept.

[Reed Rothchild | 9,522]

16 hours ago, Shmup said:

Complete opposite of Gloves and found it to be captivating. I went with an 8/10. Loved the episodic breakdown and the story was always moving along. The combat could have been better though and sort of let it down. I played it on release so not sure if it has aged well.

Pretty much mirror my own thoughts

[DoctorEncore | 3,691]

16 hours ago, ifightdragons said:

The Twin Peaks-inspired setting is fantastic. A+ world building for its time.

The combat mechanics are a complete and utter bust, and ruins the experience.

5/10

I agree with this almost word for word, but the game manages a 7/10 for me. Loved the Twin Peaks vibe, but found the gameplay repetitive and the story occasionally tripping over itself.

Still, it was a big step in the right direction for games as a storytelling medium. I'm definitely looking forward to a sequel.

[Reed Rothchild | 9,522]

5 votes!  Guess I can't stray even a tiny bit from the beaten path 

[TDIRunner | 2,735]

Never heard of it.  

[JamesRobot | 5,800]

I enjoyed it at release.  The flashlight mechanics and atmosphere were cool.  Probably won't go back to it though.  I woulda given it a 7 back in the day but today it's a 5.

[DoctorEncore | 3,691]

4 hours ago, Reed Rothchild said:

5 votes!  Guess I can't stray even a tiny bit from the beaten path 

Nintender tapes or bust!

[Kguillemette | 1,544]

Never heard of it. After reading comments, doesn't sound like my cup of tea.