7 Things You Should know About Alan Wake
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Alan Wake is a bestselling writer who hasn't been able to write anything in over two years. When his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to find inspiration things quickly turn twisted. Alice vanishes without a trace and Alan finds himself trapped in a real-life horror story based on his latest work, a thriller he cannot even remember writing. Now he must find the pages of his masterpiece, uncover what is happening and find his wife while terrifying dark entity take over the town's inhabitants. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we take fill you in on everything you should know about exciting Xbox 360 exclusive game.
It’s a psychological action-horror thriller that will keep you in suspense. Welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll be taking a look at the 7 things you should know about Alan Wake.
Number 1: The Protagonist
The game follows the exploits of horror author Alan Wake, a borderline alcoholic who cannot find any inspiration for his next mystery-horror novel.
Number 2: The Plot
As the game begins his wife suggests that a change of scenery might help him get inspired. However, their move to the pacific-northwest town of Bright Falls quickly results in her disappearance, and the uncovering of a manuscript for his latest horror thriller; which he doesn’t remember writing. In a terrifying turn of events, everything within it starts to happen in real-life, and the picturesque town becomes a playground for evil.
Number 3: Serialized Terror
Players will quickly discover that Alan Wake isn’t structured like a conventional game. In fact, it has more in common with a television serial as it was designed to act as the first season in an ongoing story. And each narrative has been split-up into several ‘episodes’ that have been designed to defy your expectations.
Number 4: Atmosphere and Pacing
For those wondering what to expect in terms of atmosphere and pacing, the game takes its cues from the many films of Alfred Hitchcock, several novels by Steven King, and the television show Lost. In fact, every episode starts with a “Previously on Alan Wake” montage and ends with a “to be continued” vignette.
Number 5: The Darkness
In this thriller, players quickly discover that there is a special significance between light and dark. In fact, the game will feature a full-fledged day and night time cycle. It will manipulate the mood and dramatically affect the gameplay’s experience, as daylight will lure you into a sense of false security, while nighttime will create a horrifying experience, as evil creeps around every corner.
Number 6: Tools for Survival
In the game you’ll soon discover that your flashlight is your best friend, as light sources are instrumental to your survival. Fortunately, you’ll also be able to use flares and vehicle headlights, to shed light on enemies and make them vulnerable to conventional weapons.
Number 7: Enemies and Pathways
While threats will be psychological in nature, your physical enemies will come to be known as “The Taken”. In dealing with them through traps, wielding light sources and armed combat, you will earn battery power that is integral for keeping your flashlight working until dawn.
And while the game will lead you on a linear course of discovery and chills, gamers will be encouraged to free-roam the wider pathways, and discover hidden locations.
For anyone who enjoys a good mystery and engaging horror thriller, Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft have crafted an unparalleled tale of psychological horror that will keep you guessing well past the final shocking chapter.
Number 1: The Protagonist
The game follows the exploits of horror author Alan Wake, a borderline alcoholic who cannot find any inspiration for his next mystery-horror novel.
Number 2: The Plot
As the game begins his wife suggests that a change of scenery might help him get inspired. However, their move to the pacific-northwest town of Bright Falls quickly results in her disappearance, and the uncovering of a manuscript for his latest horror thriller; which he doesn’t remember writing. In a terrifying turn of events, everything within it starts to happen in real-life, and the picturesque town becomes a playground for evil.
Number 3: Serialized Terror
Players will quickly discover that Alan Wake isn’t structured like a conventional game. In fact, it has more in common with a television serial as it was designed to act as the first season in an ongoing story. And each narrative has been split-up into several ‘episodes’ that have been designed to defy your expectations.
Number 4: Atmosphere and Pacing
For those wondering what to expect in terms of atmosphere and pacing, the game takes its cues from the many films of Alfred Hitchcock, several novels by Steven King, and the television show Lost. In fact, every episode starts with a “Previously on Alan Wake” montage and ends with a “to be continued” vignette.
Number 5: The Darkness
In this thriller, players quickly discover that there is a special significance between light and dark. In fact, the game will feature a full-fledged day and night time cycle. It will manipulate the mood and dramatically affect the gameplay’s experience, as daylight will lure you into a sense of false security, while nighttime will create a horrifying experience, as evil creeps around every corner.
Number 6: Tools for Survival
In the game you’ll soon discover that your flashlight is your best friend, as light sources are instrumental to your survival. Fortunately, you’ll also be able to use flares and vehicle headlights, to shed light on enemies and make them vulnerable to conventional weapons.
Number 7: Enemies and Pathways
While threats will be psychological in nature, your physical enemies will come to be known as “The Taken”. In dealing with them through traps, wielding light sources and armed combat, you will earn battery power that is integral for keeping your flashlight working until dawn.
And while the game will lead you on a linear course of discovery and chills, gamers will be encouraged to free-roam the wider pathways, and discover hidden locations.
For anyone who enjoys a good mystery and engaging horror thriller, Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft have crafted an unparalleled tale of psychological horror that will keep you guessing well past the final shocking chapter.
