Any 360 owners played Alan Wake yet?

If so what did you think about it?

I just finished it up yesterday and, I gotta tell ya, it made me jump a time or two. I thought the gameplay was great, graphics were good, and the story was amazing. I really like this game, a good survival horror.

Go Remedy!

360 owner, but I haven't played Alan Wake, in fact, I haven't heard of it...guess I've been under a rock.

Anyway, the only new game that has really sparked my interests is Red Dead Redemption...

Red Dead Redemption is next on my list.

Alan Wake is definitely worth going through. I loved it personally. A very dark game with a great story behing it, I would recommend it. I am currently on my second go through (I am an achievement whore and want them all)

BOBLATHON wrote:

Red Dead Redemption is next on my list.

Alan Wake is definitely worth going through. I loved it personally. A very dark game with a great story behing it, I would recommend it. I am currently on my second go through (I am an achievement whore and want them all)

I might check it out. Definitely enjoy a great story.

RDR looks so good though. If it plays like GTA4, I will love it, plus the western thing is really cool too.

i havent played it yet but this will be my next 360 purchase...it looks like it is a very dark game and I love survival horror games

Regenerator wrote:

i havent played it yet but this will be my next 360 purchase...it looks like it is a very dark game and I love survival horror games

It is very dark, with your brightness settings correct the flashlight your character carries is often the only source of light. You will get brief glimpses of the Taken against the horizon... The contrast between the dark and the light is so much that it actually causes your eyes to adjust when you step into a light filled safe haven. This game must be played alone, and in a dark room. It is the first game to actually make me flinch (granted only once or twice) in a long while. It is very cinematic and story driven with many elements used to build suspense and further explain the story. I don't think any fan of survival horrors would be disappointed in this game at all. I enjoyed it so much that I finished it in two sittings, I just couldn't put it down. Best of all, It is somewhat challenging, even on normal difficulty. Ammo is scarce in some parts and you find yourself dodging and sprinting just hoping you make it to the light before you are killed.

I hope I'm not overdoing it but I am really REALLY impressed with this game.

I dont think you are overdoing it at all...this games looks great and I havent even played it yet...Im just wondering how this game will compare to the Silent Hill series in terms of gameplay...it will take a lot to knock SH as my favorite surivial horror game

I already beated that game!!!

I liked so much! i'd play it again

Ive watched some gameplay videos. Story looks interesting. I dont care that much about gameplay, as long as the story has something in it Ill go for it

@Spike: Don't worry...the game has had absolutely no advertising campaign. The only reason I know about it is because it was featured in a Game Informer (my girlfriend gets them). Weird, considering it's Microsoft and has no media coverage. Seems like Sony is using ads more than M$ these days.

Thats true Nite, The game has been talked about and been in development for 5 years or so now and I knew nothing of it until about 6 months before release. The only advertising i have seen even now is what is available on Xbox Live.

NiteKrawler wrote:

@Spike: Don't worry...the game has had absolutely no advertising campaign. The only reason I know about it is because it was featured in a Game Informer (my girlfriend gets them). Weird, considering it's Microsoft and has no media coverage. Seems like Sony is using ads more than M$ these days.

No advertising campaign...kind of reminds me of RE. RE doesn't really have much of that either, maybe a commercial or two, certainly some great trailers on the Tube, but I really don't ever see too much from it.

I mostly get my gaming news from print sources anyway so it doesnt matter to me but yes I have noticed that Microsoft doesnt advertise as much as it should

We (I) have already beat it on normal, now it's time for nightmare...actually no, We're (I'm) finally beating Gears of War now.

BOBLATHON wrote:

Regenerator wrote:

i havent played it yet but this will be my next 360 purchase...it looks like it is a very dark game and I love survival horror games

It is very dark, with your brightness settings correct the flashlight your character carries is often the only source of light. You will get brief glimpses of the Taken against the horizon... The contrast between the dark and the light is so much that it actually causes your eyes to adjust when you step into a light filled safe haven. This game must be played alone, and in a dark room. It is the first game to actually make me flinch (granted only once or twice) in a long while. It is very cinematic and story driven with many elements used to build suspense and further explain the story. I don't think any fan of survival horrors would be disappointed in this game at all. I enjoyed it so much that I finished it in two sittings, I just couldn't put it down. Best of all, It is somewhat challenging, even on normal difficulty. Ammo is scarce in some parts and you find yourself dodging and sprinting just hoping you make it to the light before you are killed.

I hope I'm not overdoing it but I am really REALLY impressed with this game.

We (I) should try that.

Superchris25 wrote:

We (I) have already beat it on normal, now it's time for nightmare...actually no, We're (I'm) finally beating Gears of War now.

BOBLATHON wrote:

Regenerator wrote:

i havent played it yet but this will be my next 360 purchase...it looks like it is a very dark game and I love survival horror games

It is very dark, with your brightness settings correct the flashlight your character carries is often the only source of light. You will get brief glimpses of the Taken against the horizon... The contrast between the dark and the light is so much that it actually causes your eyes to adjust when you step into a light filled safe haven. This game must be played alone, and in a dark room. It is the first game to actually make me flinch (granted only once or twice) in a long while. It is very cinematic and story driven with many elements used to build suspense and further explain the story. I don't think any fan of survival horrors would be disappointed in this game at all. I enjoyed it so much that I finished it in two sittings, I just couldn't put it down. Best of all, It is somewhat challenging, even on normal difficulty. Ammo is scarce in some parts and you find yourself dodging and sprinting just hoping you make it to the light before you are killed.

I hope I'm not overdoing it but I am really REALLY impressed with this game.

We (I) should try that.

Do it.... Great game.

In addition, I've uploaded the whole Soundtrack, as in the songs on the CD that comes with special edition, to my Youtube account.

Superchris25 wrote:

In addition, I've added the whole Soundtrack...as in the songs on the CD that comes with special edition.
It's on my youtube.

Yes... that game has one of the most badass soundtracks in video game history.

...and now it's coming to PC too. Which is awesome, as I finally get to play this game.

Mass Distraction wrote:

...and now it's coming to PC too. Which is awesome, as I finally get to play this game.

you will love it. it has a great story and atmosphere.

I started playing it like 2 days ago im on the last chapter i think its amazing

Are you guys going to get the sequel or the American Nightmare?

HELL YUH NIGGUR

Mass Distraction wrote:

Are you guys going to get the sequel or the American Nightmare?

I hadn't heard of American Nightmare before, I too must be living under a rock. I loved the first game and will definitely get American Nightmare.

Found the release dates for the PC version and American Nightmare, thought I'd share.

Alan Wake is coming to the PC on Steam and Origin and the Steam release date will be February 16th. The game will include the extra DLC chapters and the price for it will be $29.99 while the Limited Collector's Edition will cost you $34.99. Retail version of the game will be available later this year.

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare will launch on February 22nd for 1200 Microsoft Points in the XBox Live Arcade. Hopefully they'll release a PC version of this game later on.