Alan Wake 2 Reviews
Ultimately, Alan Wake 2 isn't merely a sequel; it's a multifaceted masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of gaming. The stunning visuals, impeccable audio design, innovative narrative delivery, exceptional performances, and clever use of live-action converge to create an unparalleled gaming experience. It stands as a testament to the limitless potential of video games as an art form.
Alan Wake 2 is unlike anything I’ve ever played. Not since Death Stranding have I experienced a game be allowed to be weird, and stick to it’s creative vision without the need to be confined into pre-defined and understood game designs or structures we’ve experienced hundreds of times before just to pull in as much cash as possible. Alan Wake 2 cleverly integrates music, as well as live action sequences to enhance the way it tells stories and I loved that it took the risk to do so.
Alan Wake 2 is a narrative and puzzle focused mix of great writing and solid survival horror action that toys with player's mind in a sublime and superior way.
Alan Wake II picks up the thread again literally and figuratively thirteen years later. Alan Wake has been missing for thirteen years and FBI agent Saga Anderson has to investigate a murder in Bright Falls that could be linked to Alan Wake. What follows is a story between two main characters full of secrets and an escape from this nightmare that reigns in Bright Falls. Alan Wake II is more horror than action and the jump scares certainly help with that. Alan Wake II even feels uncomfortable at times and that is certainly a positive sign in this case.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
A thrilling, chaotic, masterpiece of storytelling that offers a unique, multimedia experience that’s unlike any other video game out there. A must play!
Alan Wake 2 is unlike anything you’ll play now or next year. It is a bold, risky sequel that respects the player by delivering a captivating tale.
This sequel is a significantly better game than its predecessor owing, in part, to the fact that it knows exactly what it wants to be. It is a true survival horror experience from start to finish. Alan Wake II is one of this year’s best games and cements Remedy and its creative director, Sam Lake, at the top of the industry.
Alan Wake 2 is a great success that proves that patience has paid off for Remedy Entertainment. The game is of the highest artistic, narrative and gameplay quality. If your nerves are strong enough, and you're a fan of horror and survival games, this is one of the best. However, I strongly recommend that you play the first game to understand all the subtleties. In short, for me this is a game that will make my TOP 3 this year, which is no mean feat in a year so rich in high-quality video games.
Review in French | Read full review
Alan Wake 2 is a worthy sequel and a fantastic standalone that reminds us what gaming is capable of as an art form. Remedy's work can be called nothing but art in its purest form.
Review in Persian | Read full review
When discussing video games as works of art, Alan Wake 2 is one of those works that will pop into my mind immediately. It's a brilliant piece of entertainment with a unforgettable narrative and setting and one of the best games of what has been an astounding year in 2023.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Alan Wake 2 stands as an outstanding game, albeit with certain caveats. Players must embrace ambiguity and understand that it isn’t a detective game where unraveling the mystery rests solely on the player’s shoulders. However, within its scope, Alan Wake 2 delivers exceptionally well.
Alan Wake 2 had me gripped from start to finish; the level of detail and quality of animation is remarkable and paired with an epic level of storytelling and audio, it amounts to an experience unlike any game I’ve played recently.
Alan Wake 2 is not only the best possible sequel fans could have hoped for, it’s also an incredible survival horror game in its own right.
If you're already invested in the Remedy Connected Universe – that's Alan Wake, this sequel, and 2019's Control, thus far; officially, everything else is just an Easter Egg – then you will devour and adore Alan Wake 2. For everyone else it might feel like a slog, at times, through Alan's hackneyed writings and Remedy's penchant for mixed-media presentation, but this is still an excellent survival horror with many bright spots reflected in that signature flashlight.
Alan Wake 2 is undoubtably one of the finest narrative-driven experiences available on any platform currently. Remedy Entertainment has truly outdone themselves in crafting not just a great sequel, but a masterwork of storytelling, atmosphere and gameplay that will surely stand the test of time.
Alan Wake 2 raised the bar for horror games with its survival horror and psychological horror elements, this horror was embodied with a great and unconventional plot, accompanied by high-level acting performances and high-quality graphics.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Whereas the first Alan Wake was more of an action-adventure game with a few horror elements thrown in, Alan Wake 2 flips the script. This is a horror game, heavy on the horror, heavy on the graphic, adult themes, interspersed with moments of brutal combat that'll leave you sweating and your heart pounding. It holds nothing back. It makes the hard choices. It is immersive, incredible, and a technical achievement. It's what we fans have deserved after all these years of waiting, and Remedy has done themselves proud, and that's the biggest compliment this Alan Wake 2 review can give.
Alan Wake 2 is the ideal sequel with its twisty story, beautifully animated characters and cinematic presentation. However, you may be a little disappointed with the action gameplay that doesn't undergo dramatic changes.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Alan Wake 2 is a psychological thriller of the highest order
Review in German | Read full review
In a stellar year of top-tier releases, sequels, and new IPs, I didn’t expect Alan Wake II to rank as highly on my personal top game list as it does now, and while we’ve still got a couple months to go, I’m fairly confident that Alan Wake II is going to be my personal game of the year.