The game's incredible graphical prowess, haunting audio, and creepy locales you'll inhabit during your spooky journey all do an amazing job of fully immersing you.
Following the true crime plot of Saga Anderson and the "Dark Place" journey that centers on Alan Wake leads to an overarching plot that's highly engrossing.
The atmospheric music that pops up during the game's creepier moments and the quality tunes that play at the end of each chapter are equally amazing.
The 'Resident Evil' remakes' signature feel of behind-the-back third-person gunplay works like a charm - throwing flares and shining that flashlight add a bit more.
The game's opening moments are definitely a slow burn, which can easily drive most players away. Stay in for the long haul and you'll be rewarded, though!
Simply put, 'Alan Wake 2' is a top-notch survival horror experience. While it starts out slow, you'll have a hard time putting it down once it really gets going.