Lee Mehr
VGChartzAlan Wake II: Night Springs (XS) Review
Published 7/9/2024
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 6/8/2024
Alan Wake II: Night Springs
Alan Wake II: Night Springs is a DLC expansion for Alan Wake II. It adds new story content that delves into mysterious broadcasts and eerie environments connected to the Night Springs phenomenon. The expansion continues the base game's focus on psychological horror and narrative-driven exploration.
- Developer
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher
- Epic Games Publishing
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83
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60–95
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The critic average is 83 across 12 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 42%
80–895 reviews · 42%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 701 review · 8%
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Francesco De Meo
WccftechAlan Wake 2: Night Springs Review – Unpredictable Narrative Insanity
Published 6/26/2024
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Burdette
GamingTrendAlan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC review — Poetry in brilliant, ridiculous, and violent motion
Published 6/20/2024
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95
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Minor
PCMagAlan Wake II: Night Springs Review
Published 6/20/2024
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAzfar Rayan
NoobFeedAlan Wake II: Night Springs Review | Xbox Series X
Published 6/16/2024
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60
-23 vs critic avg
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Read originalSaras Rajpal
Final WeaponAlan Wake 2: Night Springs Review - A Trippy Journey Into the Unknown
Published 6/16/2024
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalShubhankar Parijat
GamingBoltAlan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC Review – Surreal
Published 6/13/2024
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Norris
XboxEraAlan Wake 2: Night Springs Expansion | Review
Published 6/13/2024
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Agress
The Outerhaven ProductionsAlan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC Review – Surreal Shorts
Published 6/13/2024
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlan Wake II: Night Springs DLC Review
Published 6/12/2024
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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