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https://opencritic.com/game/12067/alan-wake-remastered

we got an 81 through 23 reviews so far. Reviews seem to agree this is the definitive version of the game, but the game itself is a bit dated in 2021. The original game averaged an 83 though so it's not like that dropped it too much.

Gfinity
90
Alan Wake was already considered an exceptional game and over a decade later, this adventure holds up strong. Finding myself completely captivated, Remedy left me wanting more, even after completing the DLC. Its regrettable that Remastereds cutscenes have problems and I hope they can be patched, but ultimately, its a fine job. If youre a fan of mystery thrillers, I cannot recommend Alan Wake Remastered highly enough.

WellPlayed
90
Fans of Control or those simply curious about who that Alan Wake guy is would do well to pick this remastered edition up. At a solid asking price, its a fantastic narrative experience thats worth playing even with the janky older controls, while returning fans will get a kick out of reliving the experience on modern hardware.

PlayStation Universe
85
Despite a few ageing visuals and dodgy mechanics, Alan Wake is just as captivating and memorable as it was 11 years ago. With satisfying combat, a brilliantly-paced story, and fantastic setting, Remedy's horror-thriller is absolutely worth the punt if you're a fan of the studio's more recent output or just have a curious interest in horror.

GamingTrend
85
Alan Wake is a gold standard when it comes to telling an incredible story, and nothing has changed with that in Alan Wake Remastered. The gameplay still feels pretty awesome, even if it sometimes shows its age, but nothing about that detracts from one of the best games of the last decade which feels at home, for the most part, in 2021. Visually, this game is taken to new heights, and even if it doesnt look or play as good as Control, Alan Wake Remastered, like the Bioshock Collection before, will leave players remembering that wonderful day in May of 2010 when they dove into Cauldron Lake for the first time. Or is it an ocean?

Worth Playing
82
Alan Wake Remastered is exactly what it says in the title, and that is a good thing. Alan Wake has received a thorough and clean remaster that doesn't compromise its original look and vision but enhances the gameplay by using all of the PS5's central features, including fast loading times and DualSense feedback. Its story and gameplay, while not perfect, still hold up well today. There is no story-driven game quite like Alan Wake, and being able to revisit this Xbox 360 classic on the PS5 is a dream come true especially since this likely means that we will get that long-promised sequel.

IGN
70
Alan Wake Remastered is a fairly inessential upgrade for existing fans, but this moody mystery is still well worth a look for newcomers.

Push Square
60
For existing fans, this no-frills remaster is the best way to experience the 2010 game on modern consoles, but in 2021, much of the title simply doesn't hold up. Without the benefit of nostalgia, Alan Wake doesn't work as horror because it's not scary, as a thriller because long stretches of the game are fantastically boring, or as an action game because the combat is uninspired and repetitive. There's an interesting central mystery here, but like Alan Wake himself, you'll have to go through hell to find it.

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Huh, I enjoyed the game but even at the time it felt dated and the gameplay was pretty clunky. Surprised it hasn't dropped more with the remaster!

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he's a writer

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Guess the remaster couldn't reshape destiny

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andylt posted...

Huh, I enjoyed the game but even at the time it felt dated and the gameplay was pretty clunky. Surprised it hasn't dropped more with the remaster!

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The story was a lot of fun but I struggled to get to the end.

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