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June 2009
Title: "Alan Wake"
Publisher: Microsoft Game
Studios
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Ltd.
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360TM
video game and entertainment system
ESRB Rating: RP for Rating
Pending
Pricing: $59.99
Availability: Spring 2010
Product Overview:
Bringing a new style of storytelling to Xbox
360, "Alan Wake" is a psychological action
thriller from Remedy, the renowned developers of
the successful "Max Payne" series. In this
dynamic new title exclusively for Xbox 360,
players assume the role of Alan Wake, a
best-selling suspense author suffering from
writer's block, who escapes to a small town only
to experience the mysterious disappearance of
his fiancée.
Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright
Falls, Wash., "Alan Wake" immerses players in an
intense and expansive cinematic world that
enables players to explore the hyper-realistic
and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is
mission-based with a deeply engaging and
suspenseful storyline unveiling new twists and
profound character revelations at every turn.
Players will unravel the riveting plot through
multilayered character interactions, unique
problem-solving and intense combat against
terrifying enemies. In this nightmarish world,
where fantasy and reality collide, Alan Wake
must use a variety of weapons to survive,
including his most powerful ally against the
darkness — light itself.
Features:
- Intense
psychological thriller.
"Alan Wake" delivers a deeply psychological
and finely crafted plot that raises the bar
for storytelling in video games. The
riveting story of "Alan Wake" is propelled
by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling
situations, memorable characters and
real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of
creating and developing games with unique
cinematic presentation and exceptionally
high production values.
- Light as a combat
element. As
Wake journeys deeper into the mystery of
Bright Falls, the shadows close in around
him. When darkness descends, light becomes
his only ally as he fights his way to
daybreak. . This poses a severe problem for
Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain
strength from the shadows, and before long,
light itself becomes his greatest ally.
Players must skillfully combine their use of
light with more conventional weapons to
stand a chance.
- Realistic,
interactive environment.
Set in the town of Bright Falls, the
hyper-detailed environments of the Pacific
Northwest play an important role; even the
change in daylight and weather will
profoundly affect the characters and enemies
in "Alan Wake." The game's advanced
rendering engine provides amazingly
realistic environments that bring this world
to detailed life — from the lush forest of
evergreen trees to the quaint small-town
buildings and streets. The world of "Alan
Wake" is alive and real.
- Episodic
narrative.
The mission-based structure of "Alan Wake"
creates an episodic narrative similar to a
deeply structured dramatic television
series, such as Twin Peak and X-Files. As
the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve
to introduce new elements and characters,
escalating the level of threat and action in
the game.
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