I loved the first Alan Wake game, and though I was excited for this game, I was a bit hesitant, too. I wasn't sure if they could make something that could do what the first game did. Not only do I think that built on what the first game did, but I think it improved on it.

This game was pretty incredible. The story drew me in from the beginning and didn't let me go until the end. The characters were all complex and had a good deal of development over the course of the game. I already loved Alan, but Saga was also an incredible new protagonist who filled in the role of dual protagonist so well. From the main characters to the random side characters they all felt so fleshed out and complete.

The game looks incredible, it sounds incredible. It has a kick ass soundtrack, including one of my favorite music moments in gaming ever (Herald of Darkness). The Old Gods of Asgard are the best fictional band.

The weakest area for me was probably the combat gameplay, but I was so invested into getting to whatever the next plot point was, that I was always willing to power through it.

I expected to like it, and even expected to love it, but I wasn't expecting it to hit quite as hard as it did. A masterpiece.