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Alan Wake's American Nightmare
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A spin-off of the 2010 supernatural-horror game Alan Wake, with a heavier focus on combat and a less melancholic tone. Set in a rural desert town, the Champion of Light must do what he can to foil the plans of his evil doppelgänger.
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"Alan Wake's downloadable debut features a neat story with a clever twist, but one that sadly outstays its welcome."
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It's OK x3

Just keep it with the original game and the experimental DLC of it. This stand-alone 'sequel' is just a disappointment. It looks and plays great, but the campaign gets tiresome just too fast: you've t… Read more

In Limbo

The original Alan Wake was not without its flaws, but it was a game that managed to deliver a compelling story and did what it did with a great deal of creativity. Throwing aside the normal convention… Read more

Alan's next adventure isn't as thrilling, but it still entertains

The PC version of Alan Wake hit on Steam a week before this sequel was bound for release on Xbox Live Arcade . For whatever reason, it took a long time coming for Mr. Wake to move his torch shining sk… Read more

A Hollow Campaign Partially Redeemed by Engaging Gunplay

Ditching the hoodie and blazer for a t-shirt and plaid get-up, Alan Wake returns for a downloadable sequel to his 2010 debut. American Nightmare is a far cry from the “psychological action thriller” t… Read more

The story is shakey, but the gameplay is MUCH improved.

2010's Alan Wake was critically acclaimed for it's well written storyline, beautiful visuals and the well-polished gameplay driving the narrative forward. It's introduction of an episodic approach to… Read more

Alan Wake: American Nightmare Review

I wanted this game to be more of the Alan Wake that I feel in love, with but I'm going to tell you right now that this is not the case. This game takes the power of the flashlight, and the guns, and t… Read more

Same Author, New Nightmare

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a 5-7 hour experience that will satisfy fans for the hopeful release of Alan Wake 2, as well as introduce new players to the Champion of Light. Taking place in Arizon… Read more

Alan Wake's American Nightmare Review By: Andrew Bohnenberger

Alan Wake's American Nightmare Review By: Andrew Bohnenberger Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a survival horror third person action game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft.… Read more

What dream's may come

Alan Wake's American Nightmare reviewed by Doc D Strange Story/Gameplay Hey look Alan Im on TV, wait I mean your on TV. As an Alan Wake fan this game is kind of a weird step in a direction that only R… Read more

Fetch me a dream, Mr. Wake

Alan Wake--both the game and the titular hero--has an identity problem. The original 2010 retail game had a promise of chills that few games rivaled. The darken outback of the Pacific Northwestern woo… Read more

A fun aside for the hero of light

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare started off development as an action-focused aside for the Alan Wake series. While its wave-based survival mode is still a part of the package, Remedy fortunately came t… Read more

Fight 'Till Dawn, feel the sunlight warm your face.

Alan Wake's American Nightmare Review Pros + Gripping arcade mode + Interesting narrative + Impressive mood and tone + Amazing use of light Cons - Story makes little sense without playing Alan Wake -… Read more

Alan Wake's return is a pleasant one.

I will start out by saying that the original Alan Wake was probably my favorite game of this generation. With that out of the way I was extremely excited about Remedy's follow up game, Alan Wake's: Am… Read more

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare: A Waking Pleasure.

After the underrated classic that was Remedy’s Alan Wake, with its great setting, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics, I was more than excited to sink my teeth into a new game based around the charac… Read more

Alan Wake's new nightmare isn't all that it seems

It's hard to imagine many games that I would want less gameplay but more story involvement in, but if you've been following Remedy games for a while, you know that their penchant for gritty near-noir… Read more

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