Really great game and great new beginning (saying new because they where gone loooong time. Although they deserved it after Max Payne 1 and 2 ) for Remedy. The story is superb and the whole narration is great. The characters are hit and miss in the game but it's not that bad. Alan is great though. Gameplay is also nice although with some problems. The dodge system to be specific. The music and atmosphere are...PERFECT, you can really feel like you are chased by something scary and it sucks you in. The graphics are also great because the lighting is perfect, another plus for Remedy there.
And yes...if you really want to experience this game as you shold watch the six short prequel episodes called "Bright Falls".
Im giving it 4 out of 5 stars just because of some bugs and glitches nothing else. Must buy.