Alan Wake: An incredible experience!

It's been so long since I've written something in this blog and I think what kinda've made me come back is wanting to share my joy and enthusiasm about the new video game: "Alan Wake".

I'm not a fan of all video games genres and it's kind of difficult for me to put my finger on what I like precisely but my taste would usually go for horror & mysteries, a good Mario game and the occasional guitar hero series.

Anyways, back to the subject. Since the announcement of Alan Wake's development in 2005 I was waiting with excitement like a little kid. It took more than 5 years to finish it. Kind of a long time but it was worth it.

"The plot follows suspense-thriller writer Alan Wake in uncovering the mystery behind the disappearance of his wife while on vacation in idyllic small-town Bright Falls, and having to deal with blackouts and visions of characters and ideas from his latest novel which he has not written yet, coming to life."

Wikipedia.

Nice huh? Like a movie or a novel. Well, this game has managed to combine all of this.

First of all, the game provides incredible cinematic effects & amazing cut scenes in which I never thought they would present. The characters were likable and the acting was realistic and believable.

They did an amazing job on the graphics which was absolutely refreshing and that of course what Remedy "The developers of the game" have always wanted.

The game is presented also in an episodic format. Now THAT we don't usually see in video games. The fact that each part of the Alan Wake ends like a thrilling T.V series was just amazing. Their inspiration of "LOST" was deeply reflected in the game and although I don't watch the T.V series anymore I actually enjoyed this.

Their deal with the band "Poets Of The Fall" was the winning prize for me. They've featured a new song from their new album called "War" plus they wrote 2 other songs specifically for the game.

I finished Alan Wake in 3 days, it should've taken longer but I just wouldn't get out from the daman couch! And what thrilled me more is the promise from the developers with a sequel, which was something they were planning for actually prior the release.YAY! xD

Rating: 8.5/10