Alan Wake 2 is a huge experiment in which the Finnish game studio Remedy explores how far the horror genre can be developed in the direction of psychological thrillers, but in such a subtle ...

"In a horror story," intones Wake ... its linear levels kept it from feeling like a Resident Evil puzzle-box adventure. Alan Wake 2's recursive woods and streets, by contrast, invite you to ...

Alan Wake 2's combat is outwardly much like the first game's, though it leans far more heavily into the realm of survival horror. Even weaker enemies can be quite dangerous, as they do a fair ...

It's satisfying, and helps relieve the tension. Sometimes. Alan Wake 2 is the best psychological horror game I’ve played in generations. It summons thoughts of Silent Hill, at its best.

While Alan Wake was an action adventure game, Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror title and a psychological thriller. The same amnesia happening again in Alan Wake 2, where murders are happening in ...

How scary is Alan Wake 2? Is it a horror game, and if so, how horrifying should people expect it to be? Well, the specific genre that Alan Wake 2 is working under here is "survival horror", so ...

Remedy's Alan Wake 2 wears its survival horror influences on its sleeve, resulting in a title that ushers the author into the modern era of survival horror and promises to deliver one of the best ...

While the initial installment already stood out for its gameplay mechanics and survival-horror components, Alan Wake 2 is going above and beyond to elevate that experience to new heights.

Alan Wake 2 is the sequel to 2010's acclaimed game about a horror writer trapped in a nightmare inspired by his own work. The title blends elements of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving with an ...

So, kind of unintentionally, I started playing horror games for myself, and I think I figured out how to enjoy them: exposure therapy. Back in 2023, I’d heard all about how great Alan Wake 2 was ...

A horror sequel can make a lot of mistakes, but if it bothers to be bold, it has the potential to live on and perhaps become truly great. Well, Alan Wake 2 is a truly great sequel that reminds us ...