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OpenCritic - 82 average - 90% recommended - 22 reviews

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ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

"A very good remaster with solid technical improvements where they can be applied and transparently allowing the Alan Wake story to be experienced again or the first time."
AltChar - Semir Omerovic - 8 / 10

Over a decade since the original dropped on Xbox 360, Remedy Entertainment's thriller-horror Alan Wake still has the capacity to outshine modern horror games that rely on cheap jump scares, leaving aside the most important aspect of a true horror story - creating an eerie atmosphere with excellent writing, story and characters.
Cerealkillerz - Manuel Barthes - German - 8.3 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is the prime example of a video game that has aged extremely well. Even today, the gameplay and the exciting storyline are more than impressive. Although you can't quite keep up with Control graphically, the idyllic town of Brightfalls shines in an acceptable shine. If you also consider the price, then Alan Wake Remastered is a must for all fans of the genre, whether connoisseurs or newcomers.
Cultured Vultures - Ash Bates - 8 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered mostly improves on an already excellent horror shooter experience, introducing a genre icon to a brand new audience.
EGM - Michael Goroff - 8 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered does what a good remaster should. It honors the original game's artistic direction while enhancing it with modern technology, specifically in the form of volumetric lighting. Its lack of American Nightmare as part of the package is disappointing to say the least, but fans of Remedy's current work would do well to take a trip to Bright Falls, whether they're returning or visiting for the first time.
Game Informer - Andrew Reiner - 8 / 10

Well worth revisiting over a decade later to see how your theories hold up. This is a great game to discuss with friends – a book-club experience for gamers
GameByte - Olly Smith - 7.5 / 10

Overall though, Alan Wake Remastered is the same game it was in 2010 but with slightly nicer looking graphics. If you enjoyed the original, you’ll most likely enjoy this. If you hated it, there’s nothing about this new release that will change your mind. And if you’re brand new to the series, it’s definitely the best place to start.
GameMAG - Russian - 8 / 10

After finding out how deep the dark water goes, Alan Wake left us with not a lake, but an ocean of questions. And revisiting the Bright Falls through Alan Wake Remastered feels like a great way to read a certain old and dusted manuscript. Especially now, when the writer's journey through the night will seemingly continue at last.
GamePitt - Rob Pitt - 9 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered looks and feels like a 2021 game, despite technically being 11 years old with a new coat of paint. The gameplay is solid and still holds up today, the story is interesting and keeps you hooked, and the modern visual upgrades enhance the already thick and creepy atmosphere. I’m annoyed I overlooked this game upon its initial launch, but I’m also glad that I got to experience it at its very best on the PlayStation 5 – highly recommend for existing fans and those who have never played it before.
GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 8 / 10

If you’ve never played Alan Wake before and love spooky games with strong stories and plenty of action, consider this remaster a must-have. Thanks to its upgraded visuals, ardent Alan Wake fans are likely to want to pick it up, too, and they won’t be disappointed. This is a game that has stood the test of time, and now being available on more formats than ever before, it’s time for it to step into the light and truly be seen.
God is a Geek - Chris White - 9 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is a definite improvement in the visual department, offering the same great story and intense gameplay throughout.
IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 7 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is a fairly inessential upgrade for existing fans, but this moody mystery is still well worth a look for newcomers.
IGN Italy - Biagio Etna - Italian - 8.4 / 10

Alan Wake: Remastered, although a bit didactic in the narrative and frayed in the gameplay, is still an entertaining video game full of charm.
PlayStation Universe - Michael Harradence - 8.5 / 10

Despite a few ageing visuals and dodgy mechanics, Alan Wake is just as captivating and memorable as it was 11 years ago. With satisfying combat, a brilliantly-paced story, and fantastic setting, Remedy's horror-thriller is absolutely worth the punt if you're a fan of the studio's more recent output or just have a curious interest in horror.
Polygon - Ryan Gilliam - Unscored

It’s the grim veneer that not only saves Alan Wake, but like his flashlight, burns through the darkness that is its cloying gameplay. Alan Wake’s sense of place, its themes, the mood it creates, makes it a classic, and nothing — not even time — can overshadow that.
Press Start - Shannon Grixti - 9 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is a prime example of if it isn't broken, don't fix it. The story, and the way it's told is truly timeless, and it's a game that everyone should experience. Some of its design might be stuck in the past, but none of it ever feels detrimental to the overall experience, and the visual facelift just makes the experience that much better. Whether you're a new fan of Remedy's work, or a long-time player, there's never been a better excuse to visit or return to Bright Falls.
Push Square - John Cal McCormick - 6 / 10

For existing fans, this no-frills remaster is the best way to experience the 2010 game on modern consoles, but in 2021, much of the title simply doesn't hold up. Without the benefit of nostalgia, Alan Wake doesn't work as horror because it's not scary, as a thriller because long stretches of the game are fantastically boring, or as an action game because the combat is uninspired and repetitive. There's an interesting central mystery here, but like Alan Wake himself, you'll have to go through hell to find it.
SECTOR.sk - Matúš Štrba - Slovak - 9 / 10

Alan Wake, a great psychological thriller from 2010, is back with remastered visuals and the addition od its expansions, and it's still a treat.
SomosXbox - Adrià Pérez - Spanish - 9 / 10

‎Alan Wake Remastered is the tortured writer's return to the video game industry, and through the big door, too. Thanks to this more than remarkable remastering, we can enjoy the main story and its DLCs in full. With a plot that catches from the first moment, full of mystery and terror, through a fun gameplay to rage, and an excellent atmosphere, we find one of the essential titles of this year 2021. We just need to pray, and wait for Remedy to finally make a sequel to this authentic classic.‎
VGC - Matthew Castle - 4 / 5 stars

An uneven action experience gets by on a huge amount of charm and a gorgeous visual treatment that more than holds its own ten years later.
Wccftech - 8.5 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is the perfect way for PlayStation 5 users to experience the story of Alan Wake. However, players looking for a refreshing experience might find themselves with a bit too much of the same thing that's been seen in previous versions of the game. At the end of the day, I am recommending this game for what it is over what the remaster offers.
Windows Central - Samuel Tolbert - 4 / 5 stars

Alan Wake Remastered compiles a polished compilation of the original game and its DLC. A few more extras would've been nice but this is the best way to play through Remedy's horror adventure.
Worth Playing - Andreas Salmen - 8.2 / 10

Alan Wake Remastered is exactly what it says in the title, and that is a good thing. Alan Wake has received a thorough and clean remaster that doesn't compromise its original look and vision but enhances the gameplay by using all of the PS5's central features, including fast loading times and DualSense feedback. Its story and gameplay, while not perfect, still hold up well today. There is no story-driven game quite like Alan Wake, and being able to revisit this Xbox 360 classic on the PS5 is a dream come true - especially since this likely means that we will get that long-promised sequel.


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Looking forward to see what remastering has been done to this.

Always been a big fan of AW.
 

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2nd part nikal do nakamo 11 saal ho gaye story he phasse hoye hai iss ki.
If i remember correctly, the first one also took ages to release after the first reveal. But at the end of the day, it was well worth it. Alan Wake is an absolute master piece. I remember getting blown away by the first opening scene where Alan disembarks off of a ship. I mean the game looked stunning back then. But by the end of it i was actually more impressed by the script. It was super rare back then to have games as well written as Alan wake.... Xbox 360 = ❤
 
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If i remember correctly, the first one also took ages to release after the first reveal. But at the end of the day, it was well worth it. Alan Wake is an absolute master piece. I remember getting blown away by the first opening scene where Alan disembarks off of a ship. I mean the game looked stunning back then. But by the end of it i was actually more impressed by the script. It was super rare back then to have games as well written as Alan wake.... Xbox 360 = ❤
Agreed completely played every game they made but Max payne 1,2 and Alan Wake are on another level.Played this on friends 360 and everything was mindblowing hoping for the sequel and 11 years is a long time heard epic financed the sequel if it is true all hail that free game client.
 

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First comparison pic from the original and remaster.

Worth noting all cut-scenes in AW were pre-rendered video files, meaning they're going back and remastering/re-rendering the video files as well, that's a good sign.

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Remedy Entertainment’s psychological action-thriller lands on PlayStation on October 5.

Sam LakeCreative Director, Remedy Entertainment
At Remedy, our passion are the stories we bring to our fans through the medium of video games. With great pleasure, we’re proud to bring the complete version of our classic story-driven horror experience Alan Wake to PlayStation for the very first time. 
I’m thrilled to announce that Alan Wake Remastered is being released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, giving you the chance to finally take part in Alan Wake’s journey into the night on October 5. Alan Wake Remastered is the graphically enhanced version of the original game first released in 2010. Now, we are bringing you the complete Alan Wake experience, including the two story-expansions The Signal and The Writer, originally released as DLCs, with all-new 4K visuals, updated environments, cutscenes, and a brand-new making-of commentary where I take a trip down memory lane.

The story so far
Alan Wake, a bestselling writer, comes to behind the wheel of a crashed car. It’s night. He is in a primordial forest outside the small town of Bright Falls, Washington. Wake has hit his head. He is missing a week. His photographer wife, Alice, is missing. The couple came to the idyllic Bright Falls to heal, a departure from the pressure cooker of their celebrity life in New York City. Wake hasn’t been able write in a long time. Their relationship has seen better days. Now Wake finds pages of a novel he seems to have written, even though he can’t remember writing it. The story is called “Departure”. It’s a horror story. He is the main character in it. In the story, Bright Falls is taken over by a Dark Presence. The story is coming true. Locals, possessed by supernatural darkness, stalk Wake in the forest. As his journey spirals deeper into the darkness of the night, Wake tries to hold on to the tattered remnants of his sanity, to find answers to the nightmarish mystery he faces. Using the light of his flashlight as a weapon, he is forced to fight for his life, and the life of Alice.

Talking tech
There is a lot of subtlety in the visuals of Alan Wake, now enhanced by the power of the new PlayStation consoles. On the PlayStation 5, the game runs at 4K at 60fps. The PlayStation 4 Pro offers a choice of Performance (60fps) and Quality (4K at 30fps) modes and PS4 version runs at 30fps. A lot of time has been spent optimizing the game for each platform to offer the best possible experience. On top of that, each weapon Alan uses feels unique thanks to the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive trigger having different feedback depending on the gun you are using, from the revolver to the flare gun. There are also Activity cards for each episode and mission of the game.

Our hero’s character model has been completely re-done.
Many of the original developers of Alan Wake, myself included, were involved in the creation of this remaster. Above all, we wanted to preserve the identity and unique visual style of Alan Wake, while still elevating the graphics to meet modern players’ expectations. Almost everything in the original game has been retouched: a ton of individual items, from environment scenes to individual props, textures, sound effect files, and the art for the UI. As it’s a hugely important part of creating the unnerving atmosphere of the game, there was a dedicated team working hard to ensure the trees and foliage would look as good as possible.

It’s all connected

Some of you first met Alan Wake in the AWE expansion of Control, another game set in the Remedy Connected Universe. There we shed some light on Wake’s long-dormant mystery in the dark depths. We learned that the strange events in Alan Wake had been investigated by the Federal Bureau of Control as an “Altered World Event” – a crisis caused by dangerous paranatural forces seeping through into our reality. This was how the story of Alan Wake was perceived through the lens of the story of Control. Both Control and Alan Wake exist in the same world, the events of one story tying into the other. Now, we’ve taken the writer’s origin story to a new generation of brave players.  
With Epic Games Publishing, we’re happy to finally bring Alan Wake to the PlayStation community, and for you to experience the thrill-ride for the first time.  
Welcome to Bright Falls, Washington, again, for the first time. Remember, whatever you do – stay in the light.
 
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Apart from the cutscenes, that is basically just the maxed out PC version. Probably why they chose the X360 version for comparison lol
 
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