Nic Reuben
The GuardianAlan Wake Remastered review – an enjoyably hokey paperback-horror homage
Published 10/11/2021
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60
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/5/2021
Alan Wake Remastered
Alan Wake Remastered is an updated version of the original psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The game retains the core narrative, which follows bestselling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he struggles with writer's block. He visits the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, in search of inspiration. Shortly after their arrival, Alice mysteriously disappears. Alan finds pages of a thriller novel he does not remember writing, with events from the manuscript coming to life. He faces supernatural entities called the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The remastered version features enhanced graphics and improved performance, but the gameplay and storyline remain consistent with the original, focusing on themes of reality, fiction, and the power of the written word. It also includes the two story DLCs "The Signal" and "The Writer".
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- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher
- Epic Games Publishing, Epic Games
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79
42 scored reviews
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The critic average is 79 across 42 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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70–796 reviews · 14%
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Metro GameCentralAlan Wake Remastered review – Remedy’s reawakening
Published 10/7/2021
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50
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Read originalRhett Waselenchuk
COGconnectedAlan Wake Remastered Review – Coming Out of the Darkness
Published 10/6/2021
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75
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Aston
Slant MagazineReview: Alan Wake Remastered Shines New Light on Remedy’s Cult Classic
Published 10/5/2021
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTaylor King
Checkpoint GamingAlan Wake Remastered Review – Eerily familiar
Published 10/5/2021
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorAlan Wake Remastered Review: Alan, glow up!
Published 10/5/2021
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100
+21 vs critic avg
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Read originalConner B
The Outerhaven ProductionsAlan Wake Remastered Review (PS5) – Bring Light To The Dark
Published 10/5/2021
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Chancey
TechRaptorAlan Wake Remastered Review
Published 10/4/2021
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSemir Omerovic
AltCharReview: Alan Wake Remastered - Aged like fine wine
Published 10/4/2021
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80
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Read originalHayes Madsen
CGMagazineAlan Wake Remastered (PS5) Review
Published 10/4/2021
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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