Alan Wake

Alan Wake is described by Remedy as "the mind of a psychological thriller" and "the body of a cinematic action game" put together.^[1][2] In interviews, the game's creators hold that the game does not belong squarely in the survival horror video-game genre.^[3] The game is primarily set in the fictional idyllic small town of Bright Falls, Washington. The main gameplay happens in various areas of Bright Falls—such as the forest, a national park, or a farm—during the night time; these are punctuated by calmer, non-combative sequences set during the day.

The player controls the eponymous protagonist Alan Wake, a well-known novelist who is going through writer's block. In the game, a "darkness" is taking over humans, animals, and objects. These enemies, dubbed the "Taken", are murderous shadows that attack Wake, wielding weapons of their own, ranging from mallets and knives to shovels and chainsaws. They vary by speed, size and the amount of damage they can take, and some can teleport short distances.^[4] Besides the Taken, the player must combat flocks of possessed ravens and animated objects. When enemies are close, Alan can perform a slow-motion cinematic dodge maneuver.

Alan Wake is described by Remedy as "the mind of a psychological thriller and the body of a cinematic action game " put together. ^{[ 1 ] [ 2 ]} In interviews, the game's creators state that it does not fully fit into the survival horror genre. ^[ 3 ] The story primarily takes place in the fictional and idyllic small town of Bright Falls, in Washington State . The main gameplay takes place in different locations in Bright Falls—such as the forest, a national park or a farm—during the night; these sequences are interspersed with calmer, non-combat phases that take place during the day.

The player controls Alan Wake, a famous novelist suffering from writer's block . In the game, a dark force takes over humans, animals and objects. These enemies, dubbed the "Taken", are murderous shadows that attack Wake, wielding various weapons, from mallets and knives to shovels and chainsaws. Their speed, size and resistance to damage vary, and some can teleport short distances. ^[ 4 ] In addition to the Taken, the player must face flocks of possessed ravens and animated objects . When enemies are close, Alan can perform a cinematic dodge in slow motion.

^{Used game, which means it may show some light signs of wear. Photo is for illustrative purposes only. Tested}