Once when srcolling through twitter I stumbled across image of screen from Alan Wake II which made me think that that is probably one of the most artistic expressions I've seen in a video game industry for a while. But if it was the 2nd part then to fully experience it I would need to get my hand on the first one... made over 10 years prior.
And it was pretty good. Not at all I was expecting but had few good moments, sometimes plot actually made me feel engaged and gameplay with some time was more and more smooth. My biggest concern about Alan Wake is probably how game notifies you about incoming enemies yet nothing tells you that 4 more guys also spawned behind you (which is one of the most stupid mechanic I've seen in video game).
But boy oh boy... the DLCs.
It felt like anyone who was directing the main title was let off the leash by the studio cus "it's only 3 additional hours".
It creates really wonderful vibe with this dream-like theme that plays you around on well known locations and truly tests your abilities as a player.
It's harder, it's more artistic, it's more perfect. Love it.
Alan Wake - 7/10
DLCs - 9/10
Don't you dare finish it without finishing the Signal and the Writer.