Gamecritics writes: "Alan Wake is certainly not a terrible title, but it is repetitive and fairly underwhelming—doubly so for a game that's been in development for more than five years. I give credit to the developers for some beautiful environments and a combat style that's sensible and engaging, but it's weak in most other areas. I also have to say that for a game that's been so heavily touted for its story, I found the plot to be poorly-structured and unsatisfying."
VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "All in all, it’s not hard to see why Alan Wake has received a bit of a cult following (there’s that famous foreshadowing again). It’s a title that blends themes and gameplay, while pushing the limits of storytelling by putting stories within stories and letting you read those stories before you get to that part in… the story. It has flaws, to be sure - the gameplay side can’t quite keep up with the rest of its ambitions - but overall it’s a great game that stands out among its peers and is undeniably… one for the books."
Remedy has announced a new Alan Wake book and more as part of their anniversary celebration.
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.
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.
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
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.
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? 🙄
Most likely she wanted to resell a few or most of them. However, it was a too good to be true situation.
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.
Well, there's no reason to bash the reviewer. He made his points clear. The only thing I don't agree with about his response is that he factored in development time into his review. That's really irrelevant. Does he think gamers sat on their thumbs for five years waiting for Alan Wake?
If the game sucks then I'll be thankful that Gamecritics didn't give it an 8 or 9 just because everyone else was doing it. From the many vids I have seen of Alan Wake, the mechanics do look repetitive and the voice-over narration is cornier than Iowa. There are definitely negatives to this game, but I am hoping it ends up being a gem.
Like all reviews, it's just an opinion. People need to stop stressing.
I'm definitely judging for myself and after I complete will give Gamecritics my review of them. This has to many 10's and 9's to add up to there score.
Two paragraphs before he dove right into "In other games news, I've been spending a bit of time with Retro (mini) on PlayStation Portable." and "Also just finished off the Blue Toad Murder Files series on PSN with the wife."