The Warring States of NPF  

Go Back   The Warring States of NPF > Social > Playing Games
Reload this Page Alan Wake
User Name
Password
Mark Forums Read
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Join Chat

Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
  Click to unhide all tags.Click to hide all tags.  
Thread Tools Display Modes
Unread 05-16-2010, 04:44 AM   #1
Azisien
wat
 
Azisien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,177
Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't.
Video Games Alan Wake
HOLY SHIT ALAN WAKE IS GREAT I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT PLAYING IT.

RIGHT ALAN?



HOLY SHIT A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER!

Okay I don't have the energy to keep this up. Game came in early at work, so I grabbed it and played through it. It took three nights of very steady playing, probably a fifteen hour game on Normal.

Overall very satisfied. Combat plays somewhat like Resident Evil 5 with perspective and flashlight instead of laser sight. The atmosphere was more exciting than RE5 though.

Story was also very good. Maybe not award winning, but a cut well above your average game. I even have the gall to say the writing is superior to my precious Mass Effect games. Great foreshadowing, great imagery, great characters. Many similarities to Heavy Rain, including the jerk-ass protagonist, though I'd say thoroughly superior (only thing Heavy Rain has is the branching storyline).

Since it's only good for one maybe two playthroughs, this probably isn't a must buy for many. But I do urge you to rent it and play it after Tuesday if you've got an xbox. It's easily worth that.

More official review will appear on Gamepad Dojo, someday!
Azisien is offline Add to Azisien's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 05:02 AM   #2
Dauntasa
Goddamn Commie
 
Dauntasa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Riding the Midnight Express to Slate City
Posts: 492
Dauntasa is reputed to be..repu..tational. Yes.
Default
WELL, I'VE NEVER HEARD OF IT BUT THAT SOUNDS FUCKING AWESOME! YAY!
*googles*
First Article: http://www.edge-online.com/news/alan-wake-pc-cancelled

SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIT
Dauntasa is offline Add to Dauntasa's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 01:43 PM   #3
Doc ock rokc
...Really?
 
Doc ock rokc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: in Theory. Everything works here
Posts: 3,961
Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts
Default
I usually shy away from the horror gender of anything (due to me not liking being scared or a Pussy if you will) But Wake has caught my interest more then enough times to rent it.
Watching some of the Videos of it in HD makes it look fucking amazing. the darkness actually looks alive. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
__________________
I have a Pesterchum its
DangerousDoc
I am ether fading out of Time, Space, or Reality...Or Simply my Typewriter is running out of ink
Doc ock rokc is offline Add to Doc ock rokc's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 01:47 PM   #4
Kim
adorable
 
Kim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,950
Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them. Kim will strap all reputation givers to balloons and kidnap them.
Default
Azis is reviewing this so now I can't play it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirai on Twitter
Azis just sent me an Alan Wake review, that son of a bitch.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^

EDIT: No but seriously this game looks pretty great, and we're just jealous. What little I know about it kinda makes me think Deadly Premonition, but instead of So Bad It's Good just being Good. Or something.
__________________
this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy
Last edited by Kim; 05-16-2010 at 02:22 PM.
Kim is offline Add to Kim's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 02:33 PM   #5
The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk
War Incarnate
 
The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: The Nexus
Posts: 5,379
The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier. The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is like Reed Richards, but prettier.
Send a message via MSN to The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk
Default
I thought this game died years ago. Where the fuck did this come from all of a sudden?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fifthfiend
Nuklear Power Forums: Less of a Shithole Than Most Other Places on the Internet.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Azisien View Post
"ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR I AM A GIANT SPACE TURTLE!!!"
PSN - Hawk_of_Battle
The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk is offline Add to The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 03:07 PM   #6
Osterbaum
The revolution will be memed!
 
Osterbaum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: FIN
Posts: 5,967
Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world. Osterbaum is a sparkling bit of joy and beauty in an otherwise harsh and uncaring world.
Send a message via AIM to Osterbaum Send a message via MSN to Osterbaum Send a message via Skype™ to Osterbaum
Default
This game is by a finnish development studio. You should all BUY it. I plan to, if enough people recomend it to me first.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk
I thought this game died years ago. Where the fuck did this come from all of a sudden?
It was just in development for a long time. But it's here now.
__________________
D is for Dirty Commie!
Osterbaum is offline Add to Osterbaum's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 05:08 PM   #7
Magus
Archer and Armstrong vs. the World
 
Magus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 7,164
Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something.
Send a message via AIM to Magus
Default
I loved Max Payne 1 and 2, I will probably love Alan Wake. Even if it's not the same "thing", I can tell the writing and story are going to be great like MP.
__________________
The Valiant Review
Magus is offline Add to Magus's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-16-2010, 08:58 PM   #8
Doc ock rokc
...Really?
 
Doc ock rokc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: in Theory. Everything works here
Posts: 3,961
Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts Doc ock rokc has almost as many rep points as they do fail posts
Default
oh! Trust me! from The Snips of Game Play I Have come across I in videos, this Thing will Have story out The wazoo
__________________
I have a Pesterchum its
DangerousDoc
I am ether fading out of Time, Space, or Reality...Or Simply my Typewriter is running out of ink
Doc ock rokc is offline Add to Doc ock rokc's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-17-2010, 12:10 AM   #9
Azisien
wat
 
Azisien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,177
Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't. Azisien can secretly fly, but doesn't, because it would make everyone else feel bad that they can't.
Default
Oh yes, the story is basically competing directly in importance with the gameplay. And that's saying a lot considering its a video game.
Azisien is offline Add to Azisien's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Unread 05-17-2010, 02:59 PM   #10
Magus
Archer and Armstrong vs. the World
 
Magus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 7,164
Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something. Magus broke the dial off at twelve but is probably at infinity or something.
Send a message via AIM to Magus
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Azisien View Post
Oh yes, the story is basically competing directly in importance with the gameplay. And that's saying a lot considering its a video game.
Why is it only Remedy and a few other developers seem to be doing this? Other than Max Payne and now Alan Wake, I think the only other examples where the story seems really intertwined with the gameplay is probably MGS (which is kind of a terrible story but it is definitely part of the gameplay), and the Nathan Drake games, which I haven't played but I've heard that the game basically plays out with a lot of set pieces reminiscent of an action movie. The key seems to be set pieces but so well molded into the gameplay you don't notice they're set pieces, carefully planning out everything in advance of what the enemies and the player may and will do, and so on.
__________________
The Valiant Review
Magus is offline Add to Magus's Reputation   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:45 AM.
The server time is now 11:45:28 AM.

Contact Us - Nuklear Power - Works of Brian Clevinger - Archive - Top

Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.