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My name is Alan Wake. I'm a writer. |OT|
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The_Inquisitor
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I just got the piece of manuscript where
Barry's last thoughts. Not getting her to tell him to take off the ring. Damn that was depressing! :lol :lol I think I missed a set of cans though, dammit.
Finished the game yesterday.
I played it on hard and I'm happy that I did.
Ultimately a great experience but I do think that the pacing has issues.
I like the combat system, it's just too bad there is little to no variety within it.
I kinda got burned out on the combat around episode 5.
Graphically the game was pretty fantastic. My biggest complaints are the character models and (oddly enough) the massive screen-tearing when in confined places such as the
lodge or the police station.
There are also a ton of crappy textures but then you realize the scope of the game world and how impressive it all looks despite that immense scope.
The story was definitely interesting and well told. Loved Barry and Sarah.
The final cut scene was a bit too vague for my tastes though.
All in all a fantastic game and definitely something I will return to at some point.
That said, I don't feel that this game is GOTY material.
I played it on hard and I'm happy that I did.
Ultimately a great experience but I do think that the pacing has issues.
I like the combat system, it's just too bad there is little to no variety within it.
I kinda got burned out on the combat around episode 5.
Graphically the game was pretty fantastic. My biggest complaints are the character models and (oddly enough) the massive screen-tearing when in confined places such as the
cauldron
There are also a ton of crappy textures but then you realize the scope of the game world and how impressive it all looks despite that immense scope.
The story was definitely interesting and well told. Loved Barry and Sarah.
The final cut scene was a bit too vague for my tastes though.
All in all a fantastic game and definitely something I will return to at some point.
That said, I don't feel that this game is GOTY material.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Wrong character, I'm pretty sure. That wasThe_Inquisitor said:
Rusty
Man, Nightmare's a fucking...nightmare. It takes so much light energy and shots to do the job on the average Taken compared to normal diff. Even constantly looking for environmental stuff, like the explosive canisters strewn about, barely shifts the odds. Not sure I can hack it. :lol
polyh3dron
Banned
Until SMG2.Shrinnan said:
The_Inquisitor
Member
MightyHedgehog said:
Yeah thats what I meant. My bad!
Edit: HOLY FUCK!
THEY CAN COME AFTER YOU WHEN YOU ARE READING SIGNS?! I literally said holy fuck out loud at 242 in the morning
Speedymanic
Banned
Uncle said:
Install the dev commentary and activate it from the games options menu, the avatar item will unlock.
imtehman said:
I don't actually enjoy the individual encounters enough to want to have to do them over 3 or 4 times. Add to that that every time you go back to a check point you have to pick every item/collectible up again...
This is the type of game where I just want to enjoy the story and the atmosphere, not play individual parts over and over till I'm an expert at it.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Personally, I think normal difficulty was a good sweet spot. You get the thrill of danger and death, but you can still make narrow escapes with an occasional beatdown. Seemed pretty balanced for the effect of thriller action, IMO. If you're not far, I think restarting on normal would be a good idea. Plus, it's far more fun to explore the periphery and find all of the collectibles without losing the tension. Moving off of the path in the harder difficulty levels can be brutal.
thetechkid
Member
I love the soundtrack for this game, and episode 4 was so much fun.
thetechkid said:
Episode 4 spoilers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOxSqSxRy-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M1k1tgq87g
I love both of these.
Lighting Gels
Member
Playing halfway through the second chapter... good but not great up till now imo.
Great atmosphere for sure, but graphics are a mixed bag and playing mechanics are a bit unpolished.
Great atmosphere for sure, but graphics are a mixed bag and playing mechanics are a bit unpolished.
MightyHedgehog said:
Yeah, you might be right about restarting but I just finished chapter 3 and this game's moved from very good to awesome on my personal review scale
I'm finding more willingness to persevere with difficult spots and even enjoy the "brutality" of trying to balance going off the beaten path with keeping my ass alive.
So many great moments in Chapter 3 and the story is just plain awesome, something rare for a video game (at least amongst the stuff I've played in the last few years).
Windom Earle
Member
Wait, there are avatar items if I install the commentary? Awesome.
Can't wait till it gets dark outside, so I can play this again
Also I'm hungover, this should make it even more scary xD
Agreed, normal seems fine to me.
Can't wait till it gets dark outside, so I can play this again
Also I'm hungover, this should make it even more scary xD
MightyHedgehog said:
Agreed, normal seems fine to me.
Shake Appeal
Member
With the exception of Episode 6, I played all of this game after sundown, in a dark room with headphones on.ACE 1991 said:
For Episode 6, I just couldn't wait until nightfall, so I hung sheets over the windows to block out any light. :lol
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Well, just finished the game. It was an enjoyable rental, but one that I probably won't remember this time next year. Nice lighting effects and decent writing. Overly repetitive gameplay and some silly design choices weighed it down for me, personally.
The Librarian
Banned
The rock and roll stage scene in Episode 4
Shake Appeal
Member
Probably the best individual set-piece in the game.Dax01 said:
It's just a shame
Left 4 Dead 2 did the same thing six months ago.
I hope this has sold enough for Microsoft to green-light a sequel, I keep hearing sales are disappointing. Absolutely awesome game imo, I got so immersed playing in the dark with my surround sound up high!
My collectathon run came to a stop when the radio and dodging achievements glitched for me though, Remedy are looking into it but the advice is to delete my save and start again :*(
My collectathon run came to a stop when the radio and dodging achievements glitched for me though, Remedy are looking into it but the advice is to delete my save and start again :*(
Speedymanic
Banned
Jaffaboy said:Just got the game today! Got a pre-order bonus card too with avatar t-shirts and a theme. I have no need for the Female avatar t-shirt code so here goes
RY8W4-YWVTC-XDHHQ-P7T4X-XG7F8
Redeemed.
Thanks so much, quite surprised that it was still available nearly 2hrs later.
Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
I apparently didn't get the pre-order card that came with the Avatar T-Shirt and the theme. I think my Gamestop said they couldn't promise me it, but I forgot to ask them about it when I picked up the CE. I wish I had remembered now because the game is a lot more awesome than I anticipated.
I really hope there is a sequel. Microsoft can't expect too much because their marketing for it has been abysmal at best compared to the marketing they do for other games. It all depends on how much money they put into the game (I know Remedy put a lot of their own money into it) and how much they make from the game in the long run.
Sordid said:
I really hope there is a sequel. Microsoft can't expect too much because their marketing for it has been abysmal at best compared to the marketing they do for other games. It all depends on how much money they put into the game (I know Remedy put a lot of their own money into it) and how much they make from the game in the long run.
just finished the game earlier today. i absolutely loved it. I'm not sure why the reviews underrated it. The combat, atmosphere, narration, and visuals were all top notch. My only complaints were that the daytime sections didn't look quite as good as the rest of the game, and the driving portions were just ok. I even liked the ending.
Can't wait for the next 2 episodes.
Can't wait for the next 2 episodes.
I think word of mouth is going to carry this game. I got 2 of my friends interested only by showing them Brightfalls prequel (they're buying it as soon as their exams are over).
I think signs so far have suggested strong sales, but nothing spectacular. Hope that's enough. One thing i can say with absolute confidence is that AW is superior to Max Payne games. Im happy to see good amount of mentions in the GOTY thread.
I think signs so far have suggested strong sales, but nothing spectacular. Hope that's enough. One thing i can say with absolute confidence is that AW is superior to Max Payne games. Im happy to see good amount of mentions in the GOTY thread.
REV 09 said:
i can see a lot of reaqsons, i'm sure the game got marked off a couple points for having no online.
there are probably reviewers out there who played the game in the office in thier cubicle during the day with people walking by the aisles ruining any chance of immersion.
its not a unsurprising when marketing this game they had people go to a a haunted landmark and let them play by themselves.
Finally, its a genre where it doesn't appeal to the masses, do horror movies do as well in the box office as superhero action movies?
FateBreaker
Member
where/who?Sordid said:
Shake Appeal
Member
Haven't mentioned it in that thread, but it's my current GOTY too, if I had to name one.Prine said:
FateBreaker
Member
I think it's hard to tell if Alan Wake is selling well. a), we have no idea what the budget was, but it must have been quite a bit with over 5 years of development. b), MGS might have extra high standards for reviews and sales (which is reasonable for a console publisher).
It's still around #6 at Amazon.com, and the LE is around #90. SMG2, RDR, and a few others are above it. That doesn't sound too bad....
It's still around #6 at Amazon.com, and the LE is around #90. SMG2, RDR, and a few others are above it. That doesn't sound too bad....
Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
Generic said:
The Children of the Elder God can be accessed through the playback feature from the Extras option in the main menu of the original game. In fact, all the songs in the game can be accessed that way (along with the cinematics, manuscripts, and radios).
I'm starting to think this may be a potential candidate for my GotY. I have to beat it first, but both the gameplay and story compliment each other so well. Everything in the game is really a compliment to everything else (except the
TV in Hartman's house where you see various different commercials - that was really out of place.
Those spoilers are from Episode 4 - you don't have to run into it so still be wary if you're afraid you didn't explore everything in that episode.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
Anyone else do this part like i did.
Was just thinking back to it and if someone didnt do it that way.
It was in like episode 5 i think. If you turned on the radio this kicks in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tA2d4DWdGw&feature=related And you have a pretty big fight of like 10-15 guys. Felt pretty epic almost as good as episode 4's
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
Rad- said:
Yea such a shame, Watch it not even chart on NPD which would truly be messed up.
wRATH2x said:
Its still in stock like everywhere.
FateBreaker said:
Apparently it sold around 88k across Europe in it's first week (well, 2(?) days) which doesn't seem too bad actually but it isn't stellar either. I can't remember the site though :*(
I'll echo the sentiments about the marketing, I thought there would've been a big marketing campaign in the UK after Heavy Rain sold so well but I haven't seen anything so far.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
Snuggler said:
I jumped a few times, Its just tense and atmospheric.
Death Dealer
Member
FateBreaker said:
Repost ?
Alan Wake Sales Slightly Disappointing
http://www.actiontrip.com/rei/comments_news.phtml?id=052210_3
adriano999
Member
VG Chartz :lolDeath Dealer said:
RagolSlayer
Neo Member
Death Dealer said:
At first I was sad, but then I saw their source.
Nothing to see here, folks.