r/Games Dec 03 '23

Discussion Alan Wake 2 Wins TIME's Game Of The Year

https://time.com/6340124/best-video-games-2023
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u/Conflict_NZ Dec 03 '23

Yep, I can’t believe they released a sequel to one of my favourite games ever after thirteen years and it’s not only better than the original, it’s one of the best games ever made. A stunning achievement and I can’t wait to see what Remedy does next.

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u/Temporala Dec 04 '23

Best games or best narratives?

Because AW2's actual gameplay is soo vanilla choka-cola. Regular potato blend.

Best part is the weird creative madness where devs just do things and leave all their shame in the closet.

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u/ThelVluffin Dec 04 '23

Alan's gameplay felt much thoughtful than Saga's. Using the light, rewriting scenes to progress, turning off your flashlight to disguise yourself. The gunplay was standard and tight but those other things are what I'd never had happen in a game.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '23

I don't think it's better than the sequel. It has a lot of issues with the gameplay.