Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition - PS5

I'll preface this by saying I'm primarily a PC gamer, so you'd think I'd buy the PC version - but it's locked to Epic Games Store, which I don't want to use. And when it comes to console, I'm a physical media kinda guy so glad this finally came out on disk (I actually already have Alan Wake Remastered on disc, so being a double pack was slightly lost on me). Both Alan Wake games are fantastic games, but each in different ways. Alan Wake remastered is a unique action game, focusing more heavily on combat than its sequel, where your torch is just as important as your gun. The way aiming uses the torch-light is a refreshing take on third-person shooter mechanics, and further priorities resource management for managing your batteries. There's a good variety in the maps, even though they're part of the same general area. It does a good job of combining the tense semi-horror experience with great fast-paced action and a unique, interesting story. It harkens back to a time when games were much more willing to try whacky new ideas in their mechanics, and it pulls it off brilliantly. Alan Wake 2 I find is more story focused, and combat is a lot less emphasised, often being avoidable more-so than the first game. The ability to re-write the story to alter the surrounding environment instantly is a captivating mechanic that both adds to the story, makes for good puzzles, and shows off the incredible loading times of the new game on modern hardware. Environments in the second game are also a major upgrade, not only having more variety but being incredibly detailed and visually stunning. From the detailed notes and graffiti scattered around the environments, to the use of light, it all looks great and the story-telling receives a major upgrade. Both games nicely utilise the PS5's controller for some nice adaptive trigger usage and haptics, which adds to the PlayStation experience. HDR is also a huge plus for these games if you have a compatible display. Overall, I'd say both games are must-plays for the PS5, and any PS5 Pro owners will likely see benefits in the second game.

So far this game is quickly becoming my game of the year- was not that hopeful but being a huge fan of the first game and everything the studio has made was so happy with this purchase. If you have game trials on ps5 maybe give a try first like I did , was hesitant due to the gameplay I’d seen and the reviews saying it was a lot less action and more detective work but honestly this game is brilliant, it look amazing it draws you in with the storyline, the action and puzzles are solid, it’s like the first one but the visuals are breathtaking, has plenty of extra content with the physical too but barley started the main story yet. It has more of a resident evil vibe to me now which is high praise.

Perfect for Halloween season. Outstanding game, one of the best I have played on PS5. The story, graphics, gameplay, music, everything was first class and an upgrade over the first game in every way. The disc also comes with DLC which is very good and the first Alan Wake game which you should play first to fully understand the story.

Great game

well made but in parts overly complicated amd frustrating

This is a great came but for wandering around lost most of the time plus the auto save system sucks. If you miss that spinning circle you feel reluctant to quit the game. Maps are awful plus going to the map takes time. It not accessible by a single press. So it will keep you busy but equally frustrated at the same time and don’t drink the coffee. Originally I gave it 3 stars but now up it to 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ as it’s the most original game I’ve played in a long time first I found it very frustrating but once you get use to the mechanics it grows into its own. But I would like to have a detecated button for the maps.

Not gamed in a while but this got me hooked. Great atmosphere and graphics and gameplay. A bit confusing with the puzzles but get there in the end.

I am currently playing though this game Excellent

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Masterpiece.

Es un excelente juego, porque lo terminé en computadora, lo sé, pero deben estar advertidos que es la versión europea y no lo informan en ninguna parte. Los DLC y Alan Wake 1 Remastered no se pueden canjear, porque es versión europea. Fue mi error al comprarlo ya que no estaba informado de la clasificación y esa era la señal más clara. Deberían corregir ese error para que nadie tenga problemas. Dejen claro, por favor que no es la versión para latinoamérica. Independientemente de qué la región esté equivocada, es un juego que recomiendo encarecidamente. Por otra parte, ya estoy en proceso de devolver el juego y comprar el juego de la región correcta. Fíjense bien que diga ESRB en lugar de PEGI, para los que vivimos en América, ya que en teoría ESRB nos indica que estamos en el continente americano y nos debería dejar activar o canjear los contenidos extra descargables en este caso los 2 DLC y Alan Wake 1 remastered.

Bought as a gift and he ended up adoring the game! 10/10!

Not what, I thought it would be