Why Alan Wake 2 Will Blow Your Mind and Erase Original Game’s Annoyances

The highly anticipated sequel to Alan Wake will finally address a major gripe that fans have had with the original game for years. After the release of the first game in 2010, developers Remedy Entertainment immediately began working on Alan Wake 2, which has been in the works for quite some time. The game follows the story of the titular character, a horror/thriller author in the vein of Stephen King, whose wife goes missing during a vacation in the fictional town of Bright Falls, Washington. With a TV show-style structure that includes gripping cliffhangers and plot twists, Alan Wake was praised by critics and garnered a devoted fan base that has eagerly awaited a sequel for over a decade. To keep production costs low in an era of ballooning budgets for AAA titles, Alan Wake 2 will be released exclusively in digital format.

Alan Wake fans will finally get what they have been asking for, and even more, according to Remedy's director of communications, Thomas Puha. One common complaint among fans was Alan's poor cardio conditioning in the original game, which led to him feeling exhausted after sprinting just a few feet. However, Puha has confirmed that Alan will now be able to run for longer distances without getting winded in Alan Wake 2. This is particularly exciting news, as Alan Wake 2 is Remedy's "biggest" game yet.

Unlike other games that limit a player's stamina, Alan Wake 2 offers increased stamina to allow for longer runs and exploration. This is especially important with the larger and more open areas available in the game, as getting tired after a short jog would detract from the overall gameplay experience. The emphasis on exploration and freedom of movement between multiple areas makes Alan Wake 2 a more immersive and enjoyable game than its predecessor.

Alan Wake 2 is scheduled to release in 2023 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Source: GameSpot