.: 16 February 2012.: 16 February 2012.: 2 March 2012Mode(s)Alan Wake is an developed by and published by, released for the. The story follows best-selling novelist Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mystery behind his wife's disappearance during a vacation in the small fictional town of Bright Falls, Washington, all while experiencing events from the plot in his latest novel, which he cannot remember writing, coming to life.In its pacing and structure, Alan Wake is similar to a thriller television series, with episodes that contain plot twists and cliffhangers.

An intense psychological thriller from Remedy, the creators of Max Payne, Alan Wake looks to raise the bar for future games, creating a true cinematic experience. In total the franchise has sold over 4.5 million games. The game has retained a cult following over the years, and the developer is frequently.

The game itself consists of six episodes, and the storyline is continued by two special episodes, titled 'The Signal' and 'The Writer', that were made available as (DLC) within the same year of the game's release. Together, they make the first season of a possibly longer story. Additionally, a six-episode live-action web series called Bright Falls acts as a prequel to the game, and a number of related books also expand upon the Alan Wake story.Chiefly written by, Alan Wake took over five years to create—an unusually long development time in the game industry. The game received positive reviews from critics, and is often praised for its visuals, sound, narrative, pacing, and atmosphere. Alan Wake was awarded the first spot in magazine's list of the top 10 video games of 2010., a full stand-alone title, was released in February 2012 on the service. A sequel was in development but was cancelled. However, the scrapped sequel became the foundation and inspiration of Remedy's next title,.

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We are proud the present a game guide for Alan Wake, a game made by Remedy Entertainment, the creators of Max Payne series. Alan Wake Video Game. genre: Adventure.

developer: Remedy Entertainment. publisher: Microsoft Game Studios. platform: XBOX360. rated: 16+Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, a unique new take in the world of gaming. The game is set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surroundings in the state of Washington. Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.

As with Remedy's previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements.The game features a massive, open world for the players to explore. The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience.The use of light is a significant gameplay element.

Remedy has developed proprietary new technology to support the gameplay of the title and to push the high definition visuals to the next level. Developer Webiste. Publisher Website. Official Website.