"I am open to the potential of the year's games, but I still can't imagine that Alan Wake will be topped in 2010. It tells a story that is engaging, and yes, emotional. It makes you care, it delivers scares. But most importantly it redefines interactive storytelling."
Kotaku
"A brilliantly told story, excellent voice acting, and an atmosphere so unnerving you'll sleep with the lights on for a month. If only it came with a bottle of instant amnesia so that you could play it for the first time more than once."
The Escapist - 5/5
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Examiner.com -
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WhatIfGaming -
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ArsTechnica -
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GameAxis Online -
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Gamertag Radio -
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Buttonmasher -
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Bitmob -
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The Escapist -
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The Independent -
5/5 -
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Hardgame2 -
10/10 -
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iTWire -
10/10 -
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GameBlog.fr -
5/5 -
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Co-Optimus -
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Jeuxvideo.fr -
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Press2Play.tv -
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Todojuegos.com -
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Jatekok.hu -
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XXLGaming -
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Gaming Trend -
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Juegos DB -
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Iltalehti -
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Gamer365.hu -
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Xbox Addict -
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Gamestar.hu -
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Xbox360Achievements.com -
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PlanetXbox360 -
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XboxDynasty.de -
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IncGamers -
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411mania -
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FileFront -
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Telegraph.co.uk -
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MSNBC -
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IGN -
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Destructoid -
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Loud Mouthed Gamers -
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GameDaily -
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Worthplaying -
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Techland -
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Pelaaja (Magazine) -
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PCMag.com -
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Xbox-mag.net -
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Tom's Games -
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Game Revolution -
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Multiplayer.it -
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Gamestar.it -
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Pelit (Magazine) -
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GamePro.de -
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Game Trailers -
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Peliplaneetta -
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1UP -
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UGO -
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NYPost.com -
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Gamespot -
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Machinima -
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Game Informer -
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3DJuegos -
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NZGamer.com -
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IGN AU -
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JeuxVideo.com -
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IGN UK -
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GamePro -
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GameKult (French)
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About.com -
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Evil Avatar -
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GeekSugar -
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G4TV -
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GameZone
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GameArena.com.au -
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Games Radar
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OXM.co.uk -
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Eurogamer.es -
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JoBlo.com -
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Chud -
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Edge (Magazine) -
7/10
GameReactor.se -
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Eurogamer -
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NowGamer -
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GameCritics.com -
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GameRankings.
"Unique and special ... a must-have Xbox 360 title that provides a freshness and dynamism that horror games have been achingly lacking..."
Destructoid - 9.0 -- Superb
"Great entertainment ... a tough game to put down once you've started"
IGN - 9/10
"Alan Wake is one of the most engaging protagonists we've come across in a video game in some time ... Remedy has created a superb video game that uses one of the best written characters in the medium all year to tie its plot, themes and gameplay together seamlessly. Thrilling, frightening and geuninely compelling, Alan Wake is a nightmare players will not soon to forget."
Telegraph.co.uk - 9/10
"Flawless pacing ensures a compulsive experience, while the interweaving of light and dark creates intense moments as hostile forces are repelled by torch and flare."
The Independent - 5/5
"Alan Wake is a story for any fan of supernatural horror, gamer or not and I want more games like this."
MSNBC - 9/10
"A must have game for the Xbox 360, it raises the bar for maturity and story-telling ... a compelling action based game encapsulated in a horror driven genre and gilded by exceptional graphics, level and sound design."
ITWire - 10/10
"Video games are growing up ... a great story told very convincingly"
Ars Technica
Alan Wake is a scary, bold, beautiful game ... the story is truly gripping, and actually propels the action forward, making it hard to quit.
FileFront - 9/10
"a stunning action game, a superbly scripted adventure and a technical showcase"
Videogamer.com - 9/10
"Absolutely thrilling Xbox 360 exclusive ... well-written story, a great cast of characters ñ and suitably impressive voice acting ... Alan Wake will blow you away."
Xbox360Achievements.com - 92/100
"One of the best games I have played in a long time ... My heart is still pounding."
XXLGaming.com - 95/100
"There is a great debate going on about games as art. Alan Wake is definitely art, and is well written enough to keep my wife and I on the edge of our seats from beginning to end ... Remedy has created a masterpiece."
Gamingtrend - 95/100
"Alan Wake is a fantastic game with very unusual, yet extremely enjoyable, combat mechanics and a creepy storyline that will make you want to play with the lights on. Just remember, core gamers do it in the dark."
Gamers Revenge - 9/10
"Atmospheric, gripping, gorgeous, and clever. Anyone who enjoys a good action-adventure or a solid horror story will find a lot to like here."
IncGamers - 9/10
"Alan Wake is a brilliant piece of storytelling and one that is going to stand out as an example of single-player gaming done right."
Worthplaying - 9/10
"The graphics are beautiful and gorgeous. Character models are great, clothing looks realistic, and the outdoor environments are absolutely stunning."
About.com - 4/5
"The graphics are beautiful and gorgeous. Character models are great, clothing looks realistic, and the outdoor environments are absolutely stunning."
About.com - 4/5
"Alan Wake gave me nightmares—one of the highest endorsements a horror game can have."
PCMag.com - 4.5/5
"Alan Wake represents many different genres but above all it’s amusing, fascinating, full of atmosphere and little details. Moreover Alan Wake holds up very well for all its length. The game has also excellent technical production and artistic direction. We suggest to buy it!"
Nextgame.it
"Alan Wake has an atmosphere that makes use of horror, suspense, and humor to create something unforgettable and magical."
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