I've been playing Alan Wake for a couple years now, and I'm geeky enough to admit that, when it became clear there would be no continuation of the game, I wanted to get the extras from the LE set. I am not a major Xbox player, I never play online, and stick to using the HD. The game play is a little tricky at first (if you're not a console jock), but there's always the Easy level to start off with so you can get used to it. I've played this on all three levels and I don't find much of a difference between Normal and Nightmare mode.
The appeal for me is the immersive aspect of this incredible game Remedy created: the environments, the characters, the storyline, and the musical elements come together and allow one to just get lost in the game. As I mentioned, I've played for a while on all three levels and I have yet to get tired of the game. There are no side quests, just the main storyline, but there are interactive elements in the world (locating the chests, thermos, and book pages, knocking down the pyramids of cans, reading the signs, and listening to the radios) and good luck finding them all. There are also achievements for performing certain tasks or levels on time or under a particular limitation. Cutaway shots (I don't know the lingo) after segments of gameplay to allow character action/dialog, and sometimes the game takes over Alan (e.g., when Alan gets a phone call), and he'll slow down to a walk.
The graphics are crisp and clear, from close-in action to the sweeping panoramas, and there's very little blur during the action. This is a psychological thriller, so some of the scenes are quite dark, but you won't get lost unless your TV faces picture windows without shades (If it does, well, how in the hell do you see anything anyway?). The LE version has the game disc, a bonus disc with Making Of features, and the Soundtrack disc. There's also a small hard cover book with some back story, including more from Nightingale's life. For me, the big prize was the Soundtrack disc. I know, weird, but I'm nerdy that way. I loved the scoring and the songs that play on the radio and between chapters.
Five stars for hours and hours of gameplay, an awesome collection of extras, and unrequited hope someone will step up and continue the story.
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Product description
Platform:Xbox 360
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Edition:Limited
Product Description
Bringing a new style of storytelling to Xbox 360, Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller from Remedy, the renowned original developers of the successful Max Payne series.
From the Manufacturer
Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment for the Xbox 360, is psychological action thriller that incorporates the elements of a TV show with the interactivity of a video game for a uniquely immersive experience. A suspenseful story told in successive episodes, this release will treat players to top-notch graphics that give the game a stunning cinematic look.
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Overview
In this long-awaited exclusive Xbox 360® title, fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he came to escape the trauma of losing his fiancée, Alan must piece together a mystery to prevent himself from being trapped inside a nightmarish world forever.
Limited Collectors Edition
Hardbound in quality linen, the packaging is designed to resemble a hardcover book and will include:
- Game Disc in box with unique art
- Exclusive In-Game Audio Commentary and Hints by Remedy
- “The Alan Wake Files” – a 144pg book that includes a short story written by Alan Wake and compiles the FBI dossiers investigating the events in Bright Falls
- Exclusive Xbox bonus disc with special content:
- Exclusive Xbox Theme & Avatar
- PDLC #1 Token
- Video Documentaries/Behind the Scenes:
- The Theme of Alan Wake
- The World of Bright Falls
- The People of Bright Falls
- Alan’s Missions
- Exclusive Audio Disc with Soundtrack and Score
Features
- Intense psychological thriller: Alan Wake delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar for storytelling in video games. The riveting story of Alan Wake is propelled by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters, and real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of creating and developing games with unique cinematic presentation and exceptionally high production values. Preorder Alan Wake today to obtain your Exclusive Bonus
- Light as a combat element: As Wake journeys deeper into the mystery of Bright Falls, the shadows close in around him. When darkness descends, light becomes his only ally as he fights his way to daybreak. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long, light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance.
- Realistic, interactive environment: Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyper-detailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role, as even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies in Alan Wake. The game’s advanced rendering engine provides amazingly realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life–from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of Alan Wake is alive and real.
- Episodic narrative: The mission-based structure of Alan Wake creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series, such as LOST, Twin Peaks and X-Files. As the episodes progress, gameplay evolves to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game.
Pre-Order information
Preorder Alan Wake today to obtain your Exclusive Bonus Content, which includes:
- Avatar T-shirt: “I Am Awake”
- Alan Wake Xbox LIVE Bright Falls Theme
- Insider Video
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