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Planet Xbox 360: Alan Wake Review

Planet Xbox 360 writes: "Few games have the winding life cycle that survival-horror Alan Wake has, coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 from developer Remedy Entertainment and publisher Microsoft Games. It was announced at E3 2005, swerving in and out of the gaming news mainstream for the past 5 years like a roller coaster. Originally meant to be a Windows Vista PC title, it was revealed in February of this year that Alan Wake would be coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 gaming platform, and what a great thing that ended up being."

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tatotiburon5463d ago

jesus...wich i must play first, alan o red dead

hamoor5463d ago

i say go with RDR,alan wake looks very good but RDR has more replay value

Inside_out5463d ago

All these great reviews and I can't play the game till the end of next week...what's up with Europe getting this game on the 14th and the rest of the world on the 19th...

Regardless...this game looks incredible...

Elven65462d ago

If Red Dead has more replay value than Alan Wake wouldn't he want to finish the game that isn't as long first?

I'm assuming tatotiburon is getting both so I'd say Alan Wake, should take 10 hours or so and then on to Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar open world games are infamous for their longevity so it should keep you busy for a while.

himdeel5462d ago

...get play and beat AW 1st if it doesn't have as much replay value then get play and continue playing RDR.

DelbertGrady5462d ago

I'm getting both. I want Split/Second as well but will be getting that later on.

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coolcut1355462d ago

id say red dead is the way to go :) in fact im goin to go n check if the shop near my house as it up for sale, they always give before release day

Pug5462d ago

if you're going of reviews RDR is looking like it will receive more critical acclaim. AW is getting solid but certainly not a thrilling reception from the gaming media.

Double Toasted5462d ago

If you DO plan on buying both then I would play one game for an hour or two then switch to the other. But...w/e

Venatus-Deus5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

I’m not saying the game is bad, however half the top scores come from Xbox 360 specific sites on Meta

100 The Escapist
95 GamingTrend
93 XboxAddict
92Xbox360Achievements
92 Planet Xbox 360
92 MondoXbox
91 Play.tm
91Game Revolution
90 Telegraph
90 Totally360

Then just outside the top 10 is the Official Xbox Magazine giving the game 9. There is only one other review from an xbox specific site/publication in all 51 reviews.

Would this be a good indication of whats wrong with the games industry today?

Double Toasted5462d ago

Alan Wake is obviously going to be a good game. Without any reviews I would still get the game because I've seen enough game play to warrant a purchase. And also the game looks and sounds very interesting. But the point you're trying to make is one that I'm sure could be made for any high profile game thats exclusive to a certain platform. But I'm sure you already knew this and I can only assume you're trolling...

mittwaffen5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

who got the game early in europe love it.
I dont think their botched; I was watching a stream of the game the other night and it looked amazing.

EVILDEAD3605462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

Do you really want to go there?

We can easily pull out PS3 scores and do the same thing..

The funny part is that NO 360 can get good scores without the silly hate.

Forza 3, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell etc...it's all the same

Reach will be the big one...

Watch how sites start popping up trying to smear A.W. after it's released..inevitable..predicta ble..still silly

@ Mitt..

It's good to hear some positive buzz from actual players..

For example..I didn't listen to the reviewers about Lost Planet 2..played the game last night and had a blast online last night..

thief5462d ago

Beat me to it.
Pretty damning indcitment of the game really

Venatus-Deus5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

Of course… if the opinion doesn’t match yours then it’s trolling.

Trolling is opinion and what I posted was fact.

What platform it happens up to is irrelevant, because it’s still wrong. And it’s not a crime to say it’s wrong.

@EvilDead360

"We can easily pull out PS3 scores and do the same thing.."

Go ahead... I'll say exactly the same thing. It's misleading and wrong and we should ask more of our reviewer's.

lowcarb5462d ago

My question is I've seen like 7 perfect scores ten 9's and like 3 8's pop up up yet none of them are on Meta. If they reported every review I'm sure it would be a 90 on meta.

Spydiggity5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

you can't honestly say that you've looked at the comments for a 360 exclusive article vs a ps3 exclusive article and not seen a clear difference.

trolling is not an expression of an opinion...it's a cowardly attempt to get people worked up.

trolling and opinion are often wrongly confused for one another. for example. i can say something like, "i think this game (pick a random game) sucks" and many many people will call me a troll when all i'm doing is expressing an opinion. on the other hand, you can say "this game is nothing compared to an exclusive (pick a random game) on my console of choice." that's trolling. see Thief's comment *below* for an example.

now, when you look at all the latest articles...all the crap about lbp2, ps3 at e3, alan wake, etc... which ones have more people talking sh!t about games they never intend to play just for the sake of being douches? if you can't honestly answer that, then it's obvious that you either are completely happy being ignorant of the community, or you are, yourself, a troll making excuses.

mittwaffen5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

360 people account for <20% (looking at the forums which would be an accurate judgement)

So dont get all pissy when people stand up because their sick of all the bullshit they hear on here.

I cant get over how stupid people can be; use your brains and think!

Venatus-Deus5462d ago

I have no idea how this become a 360 vs ps3 thing and I couldn’t care less about comparing articles.

You also can’t be trolling if you are stating a fact. You can’t disagree with a fact, but you can disagree with the interpretation of that fact. Check out the definition of a ‘fact’. You will actually see I’m kind of right.

Anyway, I’m completely lost to the point you are trying to make. The information I posted is fact and as clear as day highlights what’s wrong with the gaming media. I don’t care what console is involved and I not care what game it involves. It’s wrong and rotten to the core.

Again just in case you understand… Find something similar with a PS3 exclusive and I will say the same thing.

Petro895462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

As though it's not true! lol

Facts are facts people.....The scores are there for everyone to see.

Just butt hurt 360 fanboys tbh

Mafia2Rules1235462d ago

http://forum.alanwake.com/s...

That shows every single review that Alan Wake has been given, and there are alot more 9 out of 10s or more than metacritic.

corneliuscrust5462d ago

thanks for the link mafia :)

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R2D25462d ago

Red Dead is an open world game with tons of side quest and multi player, you dont want to rush Red Dead just to play Alan Wake.

BX815462d ago

Go with Alan Wake! I personally will be getting both of the games day 1 but I also prefer a great single player story over multiplayer. GOW3 is a good example of that! Red dead or Wake I'm sure will be worth the money to you.

EvilBlackCat5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

go alan wake 1st then move to rdr & while you play rdr alan wake dlc is going to show up and you can play it on weekends

MARK MY WORDS

you all going to see a TV series coming out from this game.

AliTheBrit195462d ago

Get alan out of the way then obsess with rdr

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foxxy5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

Is there any unlockables in the game? Like diffrent endings or outfits for Alan? Or collecting stuff?

Mafia2Rules1235462d ago

You can collect manuscript pages, coffee thermuses, TV shows, signs, radio shows, and I think hidden chests

corneliuscrust5462d ago

episodes released as DLC as well, the story doesnt end at the end of the game, there will be some replay value...

I just hope they're not cheap and the DLC is priced low... but knowing how MS tends to influence such pricing, I'm not holding my breath

who am i kidding, i'll buy the DLC either way :(

EVILDEAD3605462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

I can't wait to finally get to dive into this game world..

This gen we see Resident Evil continue down the action trail and Silent Hill as a shadow of it's former self..and since we won't have a multi-plat Fatal Frame..there are very few big games in the genre (Dead Space, Condemned etc.)

Even if it's not a blockbuster in sales..I most definately salute Remedy for stepping up to the plate and providing 360 owners with this experience..

Reserved for day one..

Evil

Edit @ R2..

That's my fave type..I wouldn't even play Dead Space before 11 PM w/ the surround sound turned way up..I'm giving A.W. the same treatment

R2D25462d ago

From what I heard this game is meant to be played in the Dark with your sournd sound turned up and your girl friend next to you ; )

Spydiggity5462d ago

it's meant to be played BAKED...with a few beers. :)

R2D25462d ago

Play any of the FEAR series bake and you will never look at life the same again.

I aslo recommned to watch the following movies while baked:

Fight Club
Friday
Blaire Witch Project
Scooby Doo cartoons

Solidus187-SCMilk5462d ago

short circuit 1 or the brave little toaster.

Jaybad545462d ago

Should have it tomorrow! Hooray for the UK (finally)

Denethor_II5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

This bad boy comes out on Friday? I can't believe NA are actually getting it last for once:)

Jaybad545461d ago

Yeah, out tomorrow. shopto.net and play.com are shipping now, get on it

Denethor_II5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

My experience will be very similar. With the 11pm and the surround sound and what not.

BX815462d ago

LOL! After 11pm? I wouldn't play that game longer than an 1hr at a time! That's how you know you made a great story driven game, when it scares players into massive heart attacks! I can't wait for wake!

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Sez 5462d ago

Getting Alan wake and RDR. Both games should last me until crackdown 2,halo reach, fable 3 release. I love my 360 it has kept me entertained since it launch. Can't wait for E3 to hear what MS has up their sleeves. Good job remedy

lowcarb5462d ago

They've also got some cool XBLA games coming you might want to look out for.

Solidus187-SCMilk5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

Im also getting LBP: GOTY edition soon.

I really hope taht they release shadow complex 2, I loved that game. Hope they show it at e3.

Sez 5462d ago

Yeah I know. But between buying games for my pc and 360. I don't have time to get into many games at one time. As of right now I'm juggling between the witcher on pc and splinter cell and BFBC2 on 360. Trying to finish splinter cell before Alan wake release. But I will keep an eye out for those xbl games. Thanks man have a bubble +

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Gamer buys 4,000 copies of Alan Wake, none of them work

Alan Wake, from Max Payne and Control creator Remedy, is a horror classic, prompting one player to buy 4,000 copies that don’t even work.

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roadkillers374d ago

Kind of a goody story...

On a serious note, that is why I try activating gift cards asap. It's happened to me where the store didnt scan it right where the card was unusuable. Happened at Wally World.

gigoran8374d ago

wait, that place is real? national lampoon wasn't kidding?

Tacoboto373d ago

I just bought two of the MonsterVerse Godzilla movies on 4K - both had digital copies expiring in 2023. Both were actually expired.

I'd be surprised but it's WB, of course they'd actually expire them

Knightofelemia374d ago

Usually most of those redemption card have an expiry date on them. If they expired all buyer did was buy recycled paper. And some of those codes are country locked to certain countries. I buy a card from the States I can't use it in Canada.

Chocoburger374d ago

Dumb and silly story. She wasted her money for no reason.

Is it really that hard to go to Steam or GOG. She spent $240, when its currently 70% off on GOG, and only costs $4.49.

Gee, I wonder, should I spend $240 on eBay, or $4.49 on GOG? 🙄

Rynxie374d ago

Most likely she wanted to resell a few or most of them. However, it was a too good to be true situation.

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Profchaos374d ago

So in short she paid $240.00 assuming usd for a bunch on unactivated game codes.

I still don't understand why I guess cause there's not a physical version and she wanted something for a collection or art project.

Rynxie374d ago

No, most likely to resell. However, she ended up getting screwed.

Asplundh374d ago

This is Alan Wake 1, it had physical copies.

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Previously On... Alan Wake

Alan Wake 2 continues the writer's story, 13 years later.

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A thermos is upending the Alan Wake community

Remedy has Alan Wake merch on sale, including a pretty blue thermos. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone according to plan, and many players who want a thermos find themselves without one, though it does appear that Remedy is attempting to fix things. Nevertheless, it has resulted in a lot of upset, illustrating just how much the thermos means to Alan Wake fans.

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