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https://opencritic.com/game/15022/alan-wake-2
https://www.metacritic.com/game/alan-wake-ii/

After 2019's Control really started opening things up and 2021's Remaster of the first game, Alan Wake's much prophesized return in the Remedyverse is finally here! I only really got into the series because of Control and I felt like I had been missing out for a decade composted to people who have been into this since the original's release on Xbox 360.

So far we're at an 89 through 24 reviews so far which sounds pretty good! That might be the highest a Remedy game has scored since the original Max Payne? Scores are actually like way above that but there is one 6 out of 10 that is currently dragging it down

Dextero 10/10
Circling back to everything that made the original shine while adding not only new gameplay innovations, but captivating new characters marks a bold step forward for the series, for Remedy, and the industry at large. Alan Wake 2 is a towering accomplishment that will keep you hooked from start to finish and leave you with a little darkness you'll be thinking about for years to come.

GamesHub 10/10
Alan Wake 2 almost feels mad in its approach, with an overwhelming array of threads in the tale that threaten to collapse under pressure at any moment. Yet with clear and incisive logic, matched with a devotion to delightful absurdity, the team at Remedy has managed to craft a breathtaking story one that plays out in clever, fascinating, and horrifying ways.

TheGamer 10/10
Remedy has always been seen to push boundaries, or experiment with different ideas using its own kooky melting pot of creative innovation, but never has it felt as accomplished as it is with Alan Wake 2. This feels like the game this developer has wanted to make for years, unrestrained in the best possible way as it goes hard on layered storytelling, flawed yet fascinating heroes and a series which for over a decade now has been harbouring untold potential. To see that ambition finally realised is a delight, and the end result is one of the best survival horror games Ive ever played. Its Remedy let loose, debuting a shared universe that is bound to continue changing the game for years to come.

God is a Geek 9.5/10
Alan Wake 2 is a sensational sequel that was worth waiting over a decade for. The story of Saga and Alan takes some serious twists and turns on its journey through darkness, and features some of the greatest (and most unexpected) moments of this wonderful year of gaming. Remedy has truly made something special in Alan Wake 2, and I simply wasn't prepared to love it as much as I do.

Playstation Universe 9.5/10
13 years since its predecessor, Alan Wake 2 was absolutely worth the wait. Improving on the original in every way, with Remedy embracing their inspirations, and honing their craft, Alan Wake 2 is a surrealist horror masterpiece.

Metro GameCentral 6/10
A peculiar sequel that at times seems to be purposefully undermining the best elements of the original, but it still gets just enough right to please both existing fans and potential newcomers.