Coming to Alan Wake several years after it's release, I got a slightly different experience than many would have at the time. Back then, there was a lot of hype around Alan Wake, ultimately something it could not live up to. Playing through in 2013 however I had a blast, most expectations forgotten. This is a game with great atmosphere, driven by an interesting story. The action can be somewhat repetitive, but I found that by playing an 'episode' at a time that I never grew weary.
Well worth a look, especially since it is now so inexpensive on Steam.