Alan Wake Remastered

GameGrinViolet Plata

10/10

I don't see why anyone shouldn't pick this title up; it's phenomenal, enthralling, and — possibly most important — fun.

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

And the soundtrack? Oh, the soundtrack. Each episode of the game is capped off with a song as you stare at the game’s logo, and these are some of the most poignant parts of the game. The songs fit beautifully, and add a certain something to Alan Wake that just can’t be replicated. The voice acting deserves a shout-out too, from all the impassioned yells and screams throughout the game to Matthew Porretta’s smooth readings of the game’s various manuscripts, it’s all great.

KeenGamerJessica Orr

9/10

Alan Wake Remastered introduces a surreal and atmospheric story to a new generation, and provides a nostalgic retelling for veteran fans. Find out if the survival horror gameplay is still fun, and if the enhanced visuals are worth the price tag in this review.

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

8.5/10

Alan Wake Remastered is a prime example of if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The story, and the way it’s told is truly timeless, and it's a game that everyone should experience. Some of its design might be stuck in the past, but none of it ever feels detrimental to the overall experience, and the visual facelift just makes the experience that much better. Whether you’re a new fan of Remedy’s work, or a long-time player, there’s never been a better excuse to visit or return to Bright Falls.

Capsule ComputersDustin Spencer

8.5/10

Alan Wake finds new life on modern platforms, looking better than ever before.

Toms GuideRory Mellon

Alan Wake Remastered doesn’t overhaul the original foundations, but it does add welcome improvements to a game that has mostly stood the test of time.

Sirus GamingCasey David Muir-Taylor

7.5/10

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

Video ChumsTrey Griffeth

7/10

From Remedy Entertainment comes a remaster of their 2010 game Alan Wake which could aptly be described as good enough.

Nintendo World ReportAlex Orona

6.5/10

When compared to the other, more powerful consoles, the Switch version of Alan Wake Remastered feels like a step down visually: in terms of muddy graphics and visual detail. The Nintendo Switch doesn’t struggle against it, but concessions had to be made. Fortunately, there’s an added director’s commentary to soothe that blow. When compared to the original Alan Wake, though, the Switch port is absolutely comparable. There’s similar gameplay and visual treatment that we’d seen back in 2010, which isn’t a bad thing, though you may not want to revisit it too often. Porting an Xbox 360…

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

5.5/10

There were so many factors pointing towards the Nintendo Switch port of Alan Wake Remastered to be a beautiful disaster of cataclysmic proportions. The first factor was the Switch’s hardware itself, known for not being able to properly render a demanding AAA outing, unless your name is DOOM or The Witcher 3. The second factor was Remedy and Epic quietly dropping the game on the eShop without prior advertisement or upfront reviews, and at a discount nonetheless. Finally, there were a handful...

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

5/10

The original was always highly simplistic and repetitive, and neither the passage of time or being in 4K can do anything to improve this disappointingly trivial actioner.

GameTyrant Nataley Litt

0/10

We had a chance to play Alan Wake Remastered and here are our thoughts on it!