Alan Wake

In a horror story, there are only victims and monsters. In the topsy-turvy surrealist narrative of Alan Wake 2, it certainly doesn’t seem so black and white. In fact, this horror story lives somewhere in the middle, where heroes and villains are interchangeable and not everything is as it seems.

Remedy has built a world that, despite being a fantastical realm of twisting shadows and realities, is solidly anchored in authenticity. Outstanding environmental design and some brilliant visuals and sound make Bright Falls and its mountainous surroundings look and feel alive. Though the camera can cause issues and the supernatural story that's more interested in asking questions than answering t...

As it is, you’ve got an above average third person torch-‘em-up that’s still got issues and will take some getting used to with the old mouse sensitivity issues. Worth a punt if you’re stuck for something to do, but it’s not one you have to rush off this second to buy.