MULTI .:: A Psychological Action Thriller ::. The Official ALAN WAKE Thread (PC/X360)

[Necrokiller]

That UC2 example doesn't make much sense. The gameplay involves some puzzles and platforming and it has a variety of different environments. It didn't feel repititive to me. Kinda agree with Shyber though... but maybe they're not trying to spoil anything for us, hopefully. Any idea how long the game is supposed to be?

If story is good than I won't care much even if gameplay takes the back seat.

I think what you're looking for is a REALLY good novel. Plenty out there btw

 

[Chandoo]

Come to think of it. All I have been doing in UC2 is climbing street signs and shooting enemies and it does get boring. Repetition is the bane of most next gen games.

well now ..

Let's hope the thrilling novel esque plot and setting for Alan Wake doesn't turn out into a similar snooze fest

 

[Nomad]

I think what you're looking for is a REALLY good novel. Plenty out there btw

Have you NEVER played any adventure game? Don't tell me you played games like Monkey Island, Grim Fandage and The Longest Journey for their gameplay

 

[Necrokiller]

Have you NEVER played any adventure game? Don't tell me you played games like Monkey Island, Grim Fandage and The Longest Journey for their gameplay

Actually love to play point-n-click games Those you mentioned are totally different from what Alan Wake is supposed to be like. This seems more heavy on gameplay too... with its combat and 'realistic' nature of the game (setting traps, use of light etc). Gameplay has to be just as good here, or atleast not broken/glitchy.

 

[Gizmo]

Well yap about something worth yapping. The gameplay.
I mean - how many of you think that things might get a wee bit boring in constantly doing what we've seen him doing?

That won't happen if they can get some good scenarios in the objectives, One of the most awesome things about the gameplay is the use of light, like in one scenario there was a generator which if activated would turn on lights under which those "things" were standing which would kill them.It's stuff like that that'll make Alan Wake's gameplay fun.

And like Conscript said repetition is the bane of most games these days, The one basic thing you do in an FPS is shoot people, take cover and shoot em again, and it's stays the same throughout most of the game's duration, i.e MW2

 

[Shyber]

I raised the point of gameplay, for the sake of "yapping" as you people put it. Otherwise anyone who's been through Silent Hill 2 knows just what kind of gameplay is needed for games with moody settings like these.

 

[Radical]

Shattered memories has proved that good story or narration is possible without any combat at all!!! I have a feeling Alan Wake won't disappoint

 

[Chandoo]

I raised the point of gameplay, for the sake of "yapping" as you people put it. Otherwise anyone who's been through Silent Hill 2 knows just what kind of gameplay is needed for games with moody settings like these.

That's really not a good example, unless you're trying to imply that if the story/plot is that good the faults of the gameplay can be largely overlooked because that's what Silent Hill 2 is for me, mediocre gameplay but excellent story/narration.

 

[Gizmo]

I've watched alot of Alan Wake videos and I can safely say that Alan wake's gameplay will be good, not the best but still very good, perfect for a thriller.

 

[Shyber]

That's really not a good example, unless you're trying to imply that if the story/plot is that good the faults of the gameplay can be largely overlooked because that's what Silent Hill 2 is for me, mediocre gameplay but excellent story/narration.

I'm being optimistic that that is probably the worst case scenario.

 

[Raptorian]

Remedy has stated countless times that the one of the reasons they took 7 years to make a new game is that they are constantly trying to make Alan Wake actually FUN to play. I trust em. Not a moment in Max Payne 1 & 2 was boring. I sure hope the experience stays gripping from START to FINISH.

 

[paradigm]

Not a moment in Max Payne 1 & 2 was boring. Very true abt tht

 

[Necrokiller]

tell ya what.. all you blokes having so much faith in Remedy, why not actually BUY an original copy and save their ass? If even this ain't worth buying, then what is?

 

[USUF]

^ Even Halo: Reach might not be worth BUYING for me

 

[Necrokiller]

^What a shame... we have no right to be fanboys lol

 

[USUF]

^ Start selling official games at no more than 1000 Rs and i might think about buying

 

[Gizmo]

^^That'll never happen, You guys should definitely buy one or two originals a year, Just like I bought AC2

 

[Raptorian]

tell ya what.. all you blokes having so much faith in Remedy, why not actually BUY an original copy and save their ass? If even this ain't worth buying, then what is?

Well...I bought retail Max Payne 2 and will definitely pick up Limited Edition of Alan Wake.

 

[CerebralTiger]

That's really not a good example, unless you're trying to imply that if the story/plot is that good the faults of the gameplay can be largely overlooked because that's what Silent Hill 2 is for me, mediocre gameplay but excellent story/narration.

In addition to their convoluted story/narration, the Silent Hill games have been all about attention to detail....little mind bending things that, when taken as a whole, create the spine-chilling atmosphere we've all come to appreciate....SH3's the best example of this

Visuals aside, if Alan Wake can pull off such psychological mind games with the player, it'll be a sure shot treat for us fans of the horror genre

P.S. Spooky GIF is spooky

 

[Necrokiller]

LOL @ the hand on the shoulder. somethings not right (and no I'm pretty confident its not suppose to be like that)