Alan Wake

Alan Wake is a 2010 horror survival release that follows the title character through a dark and foreboding story of his own creation.

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Third-Person Shooter
Survival Horror
Released
February 16, 2012
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Microsoft
Engine
havok, proprietary engine
Franchise
Alan Wake

In this award-winning cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memory of.

Wake is soon forced to question his sanity, as page by page, the story comes true before his eyes: a hostile presence of supernatural darkness is taking over everyone it finds, turning them against him. He has no choice but to confront the forces of darkness armed only with his flashlight, a handgun and what remains of his shredded mind. His nightmarish journey to find answers to the mind-bending mystery he faces will lead him into the terrifying depths of the night.

Alan Wake Remastered offers the complete experience, with the main game and its two story expansions - The Signal and The Writer - in stunning new 4K visuals. The tense, episodic story is packed with unexpected twists, heart-stopping cliff hangers, and intense bursts of combat where it takes more than bullets to banish the darkness. The game’s cutscenes, quirky cast of characters, and the majestic Pacific Northwest vistas have been enhanced for an experience that delivers as much on its visual impact as its unnerving atmosphere.

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Alan Wake Remastered: All Collectible Manuscript Pages in Episode 1

Find all collectible Manuscript Pages in Episode 1 of Alan Wake Remastered to get the Picking Up After Yourself Trophy/Achievement.

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Alan Wake Remastered: How Many Episodes Are There?

There's a lot to see in Alan Wake Remastered, but knowing how many episodes there are can help players pace themselves while on the collectible hunt.

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Alan Wake Remastered: How to Hold Back the Taken (Episode 2)

Find out the best way to hold back the Taken and defend the viewing platform without a gun in Episode 2 of Alan Wake Remastered.

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Alan Wake Remastered: How to Get to Lovers' Peak (Episode 2)

It's not always clear how to reach an objective in Alan Wake Remastered, so this guide will detail exactly how to get to Lovers' Peak.

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Every Stephen King Reference in Alan Wake Remastered

There are a lot of subtle homages to Stephen King in Alan Wake, but many other references are a little bit more heavy-handed and explicit.

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Alan Wake Remastered: How to Reload Quicker

Save time and health by learning how to do a fast reload in Alan Wake Remastered while battling the Taken through Bright Falls.

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Alan Wake Remastered: How to Heal

There's more than one way to recover health in Alan Wake Remastered, and players should use all methods to help survive the Taken.

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Alan Wake Remastered Shows Off 7 Minutes of Gameplay

In an extended look at Alan Wake Remastered, updated character models, textures, environments, lighting, and fog effects are shown off.

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Alan Wake Remastered PC Specs Revealed

With Alan Wake fans now gearing up for the release of the remastered version, Remedy Entertainment unveils the specifications for the PC port.