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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/5/2021
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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79
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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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Alan Wake Remastered Review (PS5) - A Gripping Horror Story With Excellent Pacing - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/4/2021
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85
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Read originalReview: Alan Wake Remastered - Remedy’s Cult Classic Still Holds Up
Published 10/4/2021
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90
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Read originalAlan Wake Remastered Review – It Was a Beautiful Place
Published 10/4/2021
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80
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Read originalPS5 Review - 'Alan Wake Remastered'
Published 10/4/2021
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82
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Read originalReview: Alan Wake Remastered (PS5) - Compelling Thriller Derailed by Tedious, Repetitive Combat
Published 10/4/2021
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60
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Read originalAlan Wake Remastered review - It's made me realise I was right to love the original so much | VG247
Published 10/4/2021
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Read originalReview: Alan Wake Remastered shines a new light on an old friend
Published 10/4/2021
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Read originalWake Up!
Published 10/4/2021
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90
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Read originalAlan Wake Remastered review: Bringing a great game back into the light | Windows Central
Published 10/4/2021
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Read originalALAN WAKE REMASTERED REVIEW
Published 10/4/2021
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