Remedy Entertainment has finally given us a look at the Alan Wake 2 DLC, as the nightmare continues for everyone's favorite embattle writer.
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "Regardless of title, "DLC" or "Expansion," everyone understands what they're all about: getting more of the thing you already like. Even if you've been satiated by the main game – be it MMO or a more modest endeavor – there's this natural yearning for more stuff that perhaps couldn't make the original deadline. Sometimes it's simply more content with some nuances, other times it's something that feels totally different. Unexpected, but enjoyable nonetheless. Regardless of where on that spectrum these finalists lie, one thing is certain: these were among the best 2024 had to offer."
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "A humble expansion showcasing a developer's unique style is flanked on two sides. To its left, the unnecessary publisher meddling of having to pay the upfront cost of a Deluxe Upgrade; to its right, a wave of new expansions to some of the most popular titles. What modest DLC could hope to argue its value against those gargantuan competitors? Like most things in life, it's about perspective. For despite its limits in total runtime, this adventure into a world of shadow and substance, of things and ideas, is stuffed with loony What If? scenarios that excite one's imagination. If accepting the tradeoff of creativity over longevity then pay the toll and cross into... Night Springs."
Same here. But there is something to a certain game or storytelling concept that pushes me to being more excited than I typically am. Even if they were silly distractions, the meta-commentary and genre shifts in the Time Breaker episode (along with the writing) were the perfect kind of Remedy goofiness. It's damn near impossible to think of another big-budget developer doing that sort of thing.
Nairon from GL: "Anyone who goes into Night Springs expecting a direct continuation of Alan Wake II's story will be disappointed because that's not at all what this is."
well HOT DAMN.... they didnt forget about Quantum Break or Control after all. And like it took so long to see AW2 come to fruition, maybe this is a glimpse of hope that both control 2 and QB2 are something they are considering.
“ Sam Lake also announced physical Deluxe and Collector’s Editions for Alan Wake 2. Both versions will be available starting tomorrow, so make sure to get your orders in. Keep in mind, though, that the former will be priced at $80, while the latter will cost $200 and is dropping in November 2024 via Limited Run Games”
Physical huh. Gee whiz. Didn’t see that one coming…
It's about damn time they announced the physical copy. I'll be picking this game up now
*edit: Just saw the price, when it's on sale I'll get it, not paying $80
This is one DLC I'll be happy to pay full price for. The sales for AW2 are way under what they should be given just how damn good the game is. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Ghost of Tsushima and if I can support the dev in any way, I will.