The Writer is the second DLC episode for Alan Wake and immediately follows The Signal. It’s a straightforward continuation of the previous episode. It doesn’t really introduce anything new, but it continues its focus on analyzing the character of Alan Wake, and the episode is even more surreal than its predecessor.
Since it doesn’t really introduce anything new I don’t really have much to say about it that I haven’t already said in my review for The Signal. It has some very well executed story moments that actually cut pretty deep, and shines a whole new light on Alan Wake as a character. I was really invested in the story and eager to see where it went, honestly more so than the base game. While it does end on a cliffhanger, I do really like the insight it gives on Alan, and I feel like it ends on a stronger note in comparison to the base game.
The Writer and The Signal are both solid additions to Alan Wake. They’re both pretty short and I don’t feel that it was especially necessary for there to be two episodes. Still, they’re a solid time and I think they’re worth playing through if you want more context to the base game’s ending, as well as Alan himself.
Since it doesn’t really introduce anything new I don’t really have much to say about it that I haven’t already said in my review for The Signal. It has some very well executed story moments that actually cut pretty deep, and shines a whole new light on Alan Wake as a character. I was really invested in the story and eager to see where it went, honestly more so than the base game. While it does end on a cliffhanger, I do really like the insight it gives on Alan, and I feel like it ends on a stronger note in comparison to the base game.
The Writer and The Signal are both solid additions to Alan Wake. They’re both pretty short and I don’t feel that it was especially necessary for there to be two episodes. Still, they’re a solid time and I think they’re worth playing through if you want more context to the base game’s ending, as well as Alan himself.