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Alan Wake 2

Set thirteen years after the events of the original title; Alan Wake 2 sees the return of the titular protagonist in an all-new survival horror adventure. Trapped within an alternate dimension that allows him to manipulate events based on his writing, Alan attempts to write his way out of his prison by crafting a new tale of horror that traps FBI agent Saga Anderson. Players will switch between both characters, trying to escape a neverending nightmare riddled with supernatural forces.

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Alan Wake 2
Survival Horror
Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 93%
Released
October 27, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Northlight Engine
Franchise
Alan Wake

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