![]() This is most apparent in the stiff animations and the occasionally poor lip-syncing. It’s by no means an ugly game - its visual design is very coherent - but you’re pretty unlikely to mistake it for a game developed specifically for current hardware. In 2023, the first Alan Wake is starting to show its age visually. While Alan Wake Remastered does present the original game in stunning 4K at 60 fps on PS5, there’s no escaping the fact this is an upscaled port rather than a full remake. Mercifully you’re not behind the wheel for very long because these parts of the game aren't very good even by 2010 standards. Outside of combat, there are a few very simple puzzles to solve, collectibles accrue - collectibles are well worth seeking out as they flesh out the story - and there are even a couple of driving sections. ![]() Plus, additional items like flares and flashbangs add some much-needed versatility to your arsenal. While combats encounters do get a little repetitive in the game’s back half, there’s something inherently satisfying about stopping a hulking enemy in its tracks by blasting them with a beam of light before popping off a few headshots in order to reduce them to a shower of shiny sparks. In essence, you shine your torch to weaken an enemy’s defenses enough to pump them full of lead. ![]() Using a one-two combination of a gun and flashlight, you’ll fight off a variety of corrupted townfolks. It’s still pretty fun to play even in 2023. It’s not just Alan Wake’s narrative chops that have stood the test of time either.
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