Remedy Entertainment's finest narrative endeavor. The gameplay loop leaves a little to be desired, clunky mechanics and dated lighting engine aside. But playing Alan Wake for the gameplay instead of the story would be like going to see a Christopher Nolan film for good female representation. The narrative depth in Alan Wake is unparalleled with layers upon layers of meaning and examination into the human experience through the lens of a writer weaving a tale about fear and love and sacrifice that manifests itself as the game you are playing.

It's not a lake... it's an ocean.

3.5 out of 5.

This is barely a remaster, but the game holds up so well.