silenthill1979
Banned
imtehman said:
signed
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
My name is Alan Wake. I'm a writer. |OT|
- Thread starter BruceLeeRoy
- Start date
signed
imtehman said:
I was trying to make a point about this with others. The game becomes something else with the 'right' setup. Violent winds, howling trees, heavy breathing in random moments and lots of weird graffiti makes for a disturbing experience. I adore the way Remedy make sure you can see your goal from miles away, and then the feeling of dread overwhelms you as you know you have to go through the woods to get there. Cannot wait till the sun goes down today, I want to head back to Brightfalls.
Brandon F said:
Did you watch the Brightfalls episodes like i said???
Everyone go watch the entire 6 episodes now if you havent. They're only 4-5 minutes each, shouldn't be too much hassle to watch. Also, key characters make an appearance which follow through to the game.
The Librarian
Banned
I'll be picking up this game later this week.
ResidentDante
Member
Did anyone see the Max Payne actor at the end of the "david letterman" sort of show on the tv where Alan Wake is interviewed? The tv host asks him to "do the face again" and he makes the Max Payne face what they used on the 3D model in the first game :lolBrandon F said:
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
ResidentDante said:
Like derFeef said, that's Sam Lake. He's the head writer on Alan Wake and the older Max Payne-games (?).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeSUvoY2oUk - not a spoiler
that song at the end of chapter 4 was sooooo sick. chap 4 is definitely the highlight of the game
that song at the end of chapter 4 was sooooo sick. chap 4 is definitely the highlight of the game
derFeef said:You have to listen to the text
nah not yet. half way through 5. but i dont know how they're gonna top the
stage fight and the 2 crazy anderson brothers
if it gets even better...damn
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
So what are you guys hoping or expecting to see in the upcoming DLC?
Either of those would definitely work fine for me.
Nightingale, before this whole ordeal. What led him to the town and what happened to his partner, and how is that connected to Bright Falls? Maybe you could play as either Nightingale or his partner.
Thomas Zane. Obviously this would take place during the seventies but since time stands still in rural USA that shouldn't be that much of a problem, if the setting is limited.
If they want to keep it even more simple they could do a short adventure starring someone from the town and their take on all that happens during the days that Alan Wake runs around in the woods fighting shadows.
Thomas Zane. Obviously this would take place during the seventies but since time stands still in rural USA that shouldn't be that much of a problem, if the setting is limited.
If they want to keep it even more simple they could do a short adventure starring someone from the town and their take on all that happens during the days that Alan Wake runs around in the woods fighting shadows.
Either of those would definitely work fine for me.
AndyMoogle
Member
I'm sure that game will manage to feel like shit on its own.Cant0na said:
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
I don't know if I'd call any of the "nods" towards Twin Peaks subtle :lol
Played through the first chapter last night. Woo, oozes with atmosphere and the lighting. Just going down to the lake and checking out all the vistas=awesome. Gameplay is solid enough so far although I'm not sure if I'm too big on the mechanic of reloading ammo and light all the time at the same time. I suppose it keeps more of the on your feet kind of feel rather than just easy street however. I noticed some tearing, but way less than I had the impression of seeing coming into this. Story has me hooked so far to be sure.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
There were only a few times when I actually noticed any tearing, and that was pretty much always during the day. At one point the tearing got quite bad too. During the night though, when you're fighting your way through the woods, the game looks amazing.
The_Inquisitor
Member
You guys are hyping me up. Can't wait till it arrives.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Only was able to finish the first episode on hard last night... and first things first. There is indeed tearing.. .BUT really it all seemed really minor and in the grand scheme of things it barely was noticable unless I sat there extremely looking for it.
Now on to the good. HOLY SHIT I jumped a few times in episode one. Not only that, I mut have said "oh shit about 3 times" As a matter of fact during the scene were
.
The game oozes atmosphere... also a Bright Falls question... remember when Jake is driving down the road in episode one, he sees
I swear that was him thinking back on it.
Overall, I know its early but episode one has totally lived up to what I expected for Alan Wake and I can only hope the remaining episodes do the same! The game is beautiful in motion. Loving it so far!
Now on to the good. HOLY SHIT I jumped a few times in episode one. Not only that, I mut have said "oh shit about 3 times" As a matter of fact during the scene were
the tractor comes to life, I was so freaked out and panicky that I totally missed that the locked door was now open and died :lol
The game oozes atmosphere... also a Bright Falls question... remember when Jake is driving down the road in episode one, he sees
that guy in a jump suit carrying the dead deer head... Was that fucking STUCKY!!!!!!
Overall, I know its early but episode one has totally lived up to what I expected for Alan Wake and I can only hope the remaining episodes do the same! The game is beautiful in motion. Loving it so far!
SlasherJPC
Banned
Prine said:
So you think it was him then!?
It hit me like a deer in headlights the moment I saw him last night... I was like HOLY SHIT!So this game is actually living up to the hype for me. The graphics are great and environments are great, lots of atmosphere. The controls are very smooth and responsive, the combat is intense and satisfying (hard mode).
So far I am really enjoying it... who knows how long it will be before I get to RDR.
So far I am really enjoying it... who knows how long it will be before I get to RDR.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
One thing about the game: While it was indeed creepy at some points I was never really scared. There was maybe one time I jumped a bit, but that's about it. I certainly don't view Alan Wake as a survival horror game, but rather an atmospheric action game.
AndyMoogle
Member
Got my Collector's Edition Guide today, and it's pretty sweet. The guide book itself is very nice, and written like a scrapbook/novel. Every line of dialog seems to be in it, and it describes everything that happens in the game. Basically you could read this guide as a regular novel instead of playing the game, but the guide doesn't have the ending so that would be pretty pointless.
The making of book, Alan Wake Illuminated, is pretty nice as well. Goes through Remedy's history and the development process of Alan Wake. It seems that it's basically the commentary track from the game written in text, plus plenty of artwork.
The making of book, Alan Wake Illuminated, is pretty nice as well. Goes through Remedy's history and the development process of Alan Wake. It seems that it's basically the commentary track from the game written in text, plus plenty of artwork.
Shake Appeal
Member
Yeah, it's more deeply engrossing and tense than it is scary. There were a few jump scares that put me on edge, and a few organic moments that were more frightening still (and these usually happened when the game didn't announce enemies with slow-motion), but on the whole it isn't really a 'horror' game, and certainly not 'survival' horror, since you're inundated with supplies most of the time.itsinmyveins said:
But the mood and setting truly are special.
SlasherJPC
Banned
derFeef said:
True, but it just seems to perfect aside from that. ( I couldn't watch the show here at work to verify him looking exactly like it but still but was going from memory.)
GazzaScotland
Member
I've been saying this a few times. But the use of music in this game, especially in Episode 4 and 5 during combat is amazing.
Episode 4 being one of the best gaming moments I've had in years.
Episode 4 being one of the best gaming moments I've had in years.
Lostconfused
Member
I am pretty sure that was obvious when they hit their peak with Max Payne 2.Technosteve said:
Yeah I am pretty sure its an incredibly obvious reference.Teknoman said:
I am pretty sure all the titles of the books that Alan wrote are also references to max payne. Kind of funny since rockstar is still going to make MP3
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
eXistor said:
I'm glad that it wasn't scarier than this. I don't particulary enjoy being frightened by games so Alan Wake is right up my alley in terms of horror/atmosphere.
SlasherJPC
Banned
eXistor said:
Well and again thats a personal matter. I have been pretty on edge throughout episode one. Maybe I'll get used to it in the later episodes, but I definetly jumped and got creeped out throughout episode 1.
Its interesting to see how different people react though.
XBOX HIVES
Banned
Holy shit this is quickly turning into my favorite game ever. I'm glad I did a media blackout and ignored everything for the past few months, including the reviews! Remedy just set the new bar for atmosphere.
Lostconfused
Member
Kind of hard for a game to be scary when the enemies can't even touch you.slasher_thrasher21 said:
SlasherJPC
Banned
Lostconfused said:
Well again, wouldn't that be a personal experience sorta thing. I'm playing on hard and I have been "touched" alot. Always barely surviving actually, but living never the less! Its exhilirating actually.