Alan Wake Remastered Reviews
If an excuse exists to play Alan Wake its the Remastered version, although its age and repetitiveness can show.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Overall though, Alan Wake Remastered is the same game it was in 2010 but with slightly nicer looking graphics. If you enjoyed the original, you’ll most likely enjoy this. If you hated it, there’s nothing about this new release that will change your mind. And if you’re brand new to the series, it’s definitely the best place to start.
As a big fan of the original, the announcement of Alan Wake Remastered was a pleasant surprise. And while I enjoyed my time with it, I can’t help but feel like this is merely a tiny taste of what’s to come. Veterans of the franchise won’t find any reason to go back, and if they do, they may even find that the memory of playing Alan Wake is better than the game itself. Newcomers will find a lot to love; however, granted, they can grind through its annoyances.
Alan Wake Remastered is therefore an excellent opportunity to rediscover one of the most appreciated stages of Remedy's journey in the industry, waiting for the developer to enlighten us on the future of his intriguing shared universe.
Review in Italian | Read full review
I’ve recently written that with remasters, I truly appreciate them when they don’t try to forget the flaws of the original, but instead just smooth the edges off them in a subtle manner. Alan Wake Remastered is one of those, and while it has its moments of frustration and you can sometimes laugh at the overzealous, but admirable, dedication to having Alan narrate the fuck out of everything, it truly is a part of the package, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
But even if you miss all of that beautiful metatext, Alan Wake remains a tense thriller that will keep players on the edge of their seats and is a testament to how sometimes less can be more, even in relatively big-budget game designs. Alan Wake Remastered presents an opportunity for a new generation of players to experience a gem that never got its due, and they'd be foolish not to take advantage. Still, they may want to keep on the lights when they do.
Alan Wake is a game that’s easy to get caught up in, featuring an atmosphere that’s rich and enticing, writing that is equally campy, charming, and exciting, and characters who are interesting and memorable, even in cases where they may be a little too directly related to their sources of inspiration. It truly is a thrilling experience, and while the game certainly still shows its age at times, it’s absolutely delightful to play through and this is easily the definitive way to do so.
a game that attained critical acclaim off its incredible narrative, and sensational delivery with an unconventional melding of different genre's Alan Wake deservedly cemented itself in gaming history as one of action-adventure's most alluring.
The only thing changes in Alan Wake Remaster is its improved graphic visuals. And players once again fall in Bright Falls which haven't changed a bit. It is old but fascinating if you have never entered there.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Like Alan says… it’s not a lake; it’s an ocean. If you dive down and explore its deepest depths, you will be rewarded. For that reason, and so much more, I highly recommend checking out Alan Wake Remastered.
An uneven action experience gets by on a huge amount of charm and a gorgeous visual treatment that more than holds its own ten years later.
Alan Wake Remastered mostly improves on an already excellent horror shooter experience, introducing a genre icon to a brand new audience.
Over a decade since the original dropped on Xbox 360, Remedy Entertainment's thriller-horror Alan Wake still has the capacity to outshine modern horror games that rely on cheap jump scares, leaving aside the most important aspect of a true horror story - creating an eerie atmosphere with excellent writing, story and characters.
Alan Wake Remastered is a convenient remaster of one of Remedy's most popular games.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Alan Wake Remastered is a game worth trying because the original version was and still is a very special action and horror game, the remastered version does not offer a lot of improvements but is a very fun experience for fans of this type of games and who missed out on the original experience
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Good pen and unique style - Alan Wake confirms that despite the passage of years, he still has this "something". It is worth visiting it in the renovated Bright Falls.
Review in Polish | Read full review
With a remaster that leaves something to be desired with the lack of 4K resolution, minor bugs and a stable performance, Alan Wake manages to lock you in with an excellent narrative and an engaging story, making a repetitive gameplay go unnoticed most of the time. Still, if we compare it to the original release, for sure this is the best version to get to play at the moment.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Alan Wake still shines in a modern landscape thanks to its unique story and intoxicating atmosphere, and the remastered visuals modernize it just in time for Remedy's inevitable sequel.
If you’ve never played Alan Wake before and love spooky games with strong stories and plenty of action, consider this remaster a must-have. Thanks to its upgraded visuals, ardent Alan Wake fans are likely to want to pick it up, too, and they won’t be disappointed. This is a game that has stood the test of time, and now being available on more formats than ever before, it’s time for it to step into the light and truly be seen.
Alan Wake Remastered easily stands on its own among modern, similar games due to its exceptional design, tight execution, and handful of technical improvements.