Alan Wake 2
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A survival-horror sequel split between FBI agent Saga Anderson and writer Alan Wake, trapped in a nightmare world. It blends detective work, live-action video and surreal horror. It's Remedy's most ambitious and strange game.
Kit's verdict · 8.9/10
A bold, unhinged horror masterpiece that only Remedy could make.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Incredible atmosphere and visuals
- Memorable musical chapter
- Daring storytelling
Not so much
- Slow pacing at times
- Combat can be clunky
Play it if fans of Twin Peaks, True Detective and weird horror.
Skip it if players who want straightforward action.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Alan Wake 2 doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Use the Mind Place to organize clues; solving cases unlocks story progress.
- Boost your flashlight to burn shadows off enemies before shooting them.
- Find Cult Stashes for rare weapons and upgrades.
- Lunch boxes and nursery rhymes give you charms and items.
- Save frequently at break rooms; checkpoints are sparse.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- It came out 13 years after the original Alan Wake.
- It won Best Game Direction, Best Narrative and Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2023.
- Sam Lake wrote and directed it.
- Ilkka Villi plays Alan in live-action and Matthew Porretta voices him.
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