So far, you do not have to expect the passage of "Alan Wake 2", since such a game does not exist, but the first project released under this name, "shot" perfectly. The game received good reviews from critics and was marked by a high level of sales. And today there are still those who did not pass it, but would very much like to find the time for this. Consider the main technical features and turn to the nuances of successful passage, first of all, in the aspect of collecting fundamentally important for success items.
general information
The game was originally released only for owners of the Xbox 360. Today it is available on PC. The game "Alan Wake" belongs to the action genre, the plot is a horror. The project was presented by Remedy Entertainment; in our country it was published by Soft Club. The game was presented to the public in 2010, first for game consoles. After some time, the audience saw a variation for a personal computer.
The minimum system requirements for running a project on a computer is 8 GB of free space on the hard drive, at least 2 GB of RAM. The machine must have a sound card compatible with DirectX 9.0c standards. The project can be started if the station is controlled by Windows (7, Vista). Processor Requirements: 2 GHz Intel Cor 2 Duo. An alternative is the Athlon X2 2.8 GHz. The minimum requirements for a video card are 512 MB of memory, compatibility with the tenth version of DirectX.
Description
Presented first for consoles, and then on the PC "Alan Wake" made a fuss even before the official release. In those days, reporters specializing in the gaming industry wrote that the project was literally "aspirated", impatiently. This is largely due to the fact that it is represented by a Finnish well-known company that has already established itself as the author of popular shooters. Especially successful was the Max Payne project, which in fairness is considered one of the best among TPNs to this day. Initially scheduled for earlier dates, Alan Wake was published a little later than the plan. Two years later, the manufacturer released a version for a personal computer. Today, everyone can buy the game through ordinary stores, buy in "Steam".
The central character of the gameplay is the writer, in whose honor the game was named “Alan Wake”. The story goes: a man decided to go on vacation and went to Bright Falls, a calm and peaceful provincial city on the shores of a magnificent lake. According to the players, the landscapes of the locations are charming and fascinating, especially at first, when you can see friendly landscapes and clear water, cozy lovely village houses. Soon after arriving at the place, the writer’s wife disappears, and Alan loses his memory. When he regains consciousness, he sees pieces of the novel signed by him, which he did not create, and soon everything that is written turns into reality. Some obsessed entities begin the hunt for the main character.
Game features
Available today, Alan Wake from the Mechanics, as well as presented in the official format in stores and in Steam, the project still attracts the attention of a wide audience. In recent years, trends are such that shooters more often have a dynamic form. Literally every second of such a game is full of shootouts. The game in question is very different from this type, since it focuses not on the weapon, but on the plot. According to experienced critics, the scenario is that most modern detectives can only envy. Many people who passed the game said that they were following the plot, not looking up from the screen, not having the strength to move away from the console, the computer - it was so interesting. You completely forget about the outside world, the intensity of events depending on the main character is so great. The story of the character is presented in episodes, and each new one ends, as it should in the genre, at the most tense moment.
However, not everything is so good. Although the script is excellent and there are no complaints, the gameplay somewhat disappointed the players. From the reviews of the episodes of Alan Wake, you can see that many consider it too linear. The gameplay is monotonous. The player controls the character, who must destroy the next monsters, having a light source and weapons. Then the hero searches for various objects scattered throughout the location. In addition to the plot-important, there are collectible elements and Easter eggs. After studying the location, a dark transition follows, which gives rise to the next plot scene, then everything repeats in a circle. According to critics, the rapid passage of the game is possible only thanks to a very strong plot.
Who is advised?
Like many other projects presented to the public, Alan Wake is an interesting, but not absolutely perfect game. If you do not pay special attention to minor imperfections, you will probably be able to enjoy the process. According to many, this game is one of the best shooters in its format. It is most suitable for lovers of quality thrillers. There is no doubt that the game will keep the player in suspense until the last moment. Many compare this project with King's best books - it is just as unusual, unpredictable, and able to keep an observer in suspense.
Developer Presentation
The authors of Alan Wake present their project as a psychological thriller that allows you to immerse yourself in a world filled with terrible nightmares, allowing you to meet with your undercurrent phobias. Sudden plot twists and unpredictable events await the character and the gamer playing for him literally at every corner, thanks to which the project captures everyone who decides to give him time. There is no doubt that the player will be tense from the first moment to the last second.
The main character is an amazing and popular talent, which in the fantasy world is known for its unique thrillers. He goes to Bright Falls because he is in a situation of creative crisis. His chosen one of life decides to keep Alana company, but mysteriously disappears after arrival. Fantasy mixes with reality, and Alan does not have to choose the means - you need to do everything possible to survive. Light - this is the most important and main ally of the writer, who entered the path of war with darkness.
Curious to know
"Alan Wake" is represented by developers who previously have already established themselves in the Max Payne series. Representatives of the team noted that they sought to create a game that was as close as possible to its Silent Hill series atmosphere. The result will be cinematic. Especially attracted by the musical accompaniment. Players celebrate an amazing and intense atmosphere.
How does it all start
The game "Alan Wake" in the first frames shows a beautiful secluded house, which is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The house is located on a small island. At sunset, the main character’s companion falls into the lake, and the character himself rushes after her into the water to save. At this point, Alan wakes up in a car on the edge of life and death. He jumps out of transport and cannot remember his past. Surrounded by the forest, he understands - the area is filled with dark monsters. A man tries to get out and finds a lake, seen in a dream, though without an island and a house.
This is the introduction. Five episodes follow, during which the character tries to return the memories and the lady of her heart. In a way, the game is like a miniature series. Fine music was developed by the Finnish composer Alanko. There are many compositions performed by the popular group Poets Of The Fall. Perfectly selected sound background creates a particularly intense atmosphere.
Game process
The game “Alan Wake” attracts and repels with its gameplay - just such a conclusion can be made by reading the responses of the players. In fact, this is a classic shooter with small puzzle inclusions. Observation - from the position of a third party. The camera is positioned strictly behind the main character. All enemies are surrounded by darkness. To defeat them, Alan needs a light source. The hero always carries a flashlight, uses rockets, grenades, lamps, which are found in locations. Such weapons are almost always enough to defeat dark monsters. Sometimes you have to fight people who are subject to darkness. The bulk of these opponents are lumberjacks. First you need to burn them with light, then do away with the mob using classic weapons (gun, shotgun).
From time to time, the player encounters miniature games. The locations are quite similar, mainly battles take place in the forest. Enemies are monotonous, battles do not require a special strategy. There are about five varieties of lumberjacks and a couple more types of enemies. Among the pluses - an abundance of secrets, Easter eggs.
Walkthrough: items
To successfully complete the game, you need to collect all the items important for the plot. For a better outcome, you must also collect collectible and Easter. At the first passage there is an opportunity to collect all the elements introduced by developers without exception. The second passage and each subsequent one will be without thermoses and pyramids collected by the player at first. All other parts can be collected both at the first and subsequent passes. If you run the game at maximum difficulty, the player will be available new manuscripts.
First episode
If the previously mentioned system requirements of Alan Wake did not become an obstacle and the computer copes with the program perfectly, it’s worth starting collecting collectible items right away, as soon as the game is running. The very first block is training, in which the gamer gets acquainted with the camera. Once it is over, you need to cross to the broken bridge, where the thermos lies. This item is the first to be taken. There are a hundred thermoses. Then you can find the first of 12 pyramids. As soon as the training unit with weapons is completed, you need to pay attention to the fence, where the pyramid made up by banks is located. The second thermos can also be found after familiarizing yourself with the weapon. You need to go along the road, to cope with several enemies. The player sees a concrete bin. Inside there is a box, in it is the desired item. Further, Alan moves towards the lighthouse, trying to escape from the tornado. To the right of the lighthouse you can see the bench. There is a third thermos on it.
Bright Falls
This part of the Alan Wake game is block 2 of the first episode. As soon as the screen saver ends, the character sees a thermos - that is opposite the hero. The cafe has a jukebox that needs to be activated. After talking with a character dressed in black, you need to check whether the machine is turned on. To get the achievement “Drink to the Bottom” you have to turn on the machines twice: in the first and fifth episodes. Having finished with this block, you can proceed to the further collection of thermoses. When the next screensaver comes to an end, you need to move not towards the house through the bridge, but first go in the opposite direction to the car. To her left is another thermos - the fifth in a row.
In the house you need to go to the terrace, which overlooks the river. The first radio of 11 available will be on the floor. In the kitchen you can find the sixth thermos.
Waking nightmare
If you familiarize yourself with the passage of the game "Alan Wake" with Andrei Associate Professor, you can find out that already at this stage of the first episode the hero finds the first pages of the manuscript. There are 206 of them, and two are immediately available. Skipping them is unlikely to succeed, because they are given automatically - as planned in the plot. These pages are the title page and telling about the assassin's attack on Wake. If you play at the maximum level of difficulty, you can get another manuscript. You need to go to the woodworking plant, find a broken fence and a collapsed tree. After passing through the gap, Alan will see on the left the required sheets telling about Rose. This manuscript can be found only after repeated passage and only in case of the maximum level of difficulty.
After the next screen saver, you need to go through the loader blocks. The character will see a white car, behind which a seventh thermos is hidden. From it you need to move right, to the left. In the passage is a manuscript. Since the plot in any case needs to move in this direction, it will not work to miss the find. Liszt talks about the Obsessed. Continuing to move forward, the player sees the fall of a small structure of wood, passes through the gate and notices a car with a forest to his left. You need to move along to the stop and look to the right - there is the first box.
The fourth sheet of the manuscript can be found after a power outage. The character goes to the excavator, turns right. The manuscript is on the wall near a rusted tractor and talks about Rose's dreams. After that, you can find a new thermos. Alan crosses the river along a tree trunk, runs left to the end. To the right on the rock is a thermos. Taking it, the hero runs back and a little to the right. You need to find three logs thrown across the river, and cross them. The received manuscript sheets will tell about the arrival of Barry.
Continuing the episode
The next sheet of the manuscript can be found when passing the game "Alan Wake" at the maximum level of difficulty. This is the 93rd sheet from the collection. He is on a rock and talks about the Dark Essence. It is quite easy to miss if you do not know that you need to look for something on the rocks. The sheet expects the player when re-passing at the maximum level of difficulty.
Next you can find the second box. You need to go to the logs stacked in piles, turn left, go over to the loader. They find a stack, a ladder, go upstairs, look for a shack where the second box is hidden. Taking it, you need to go forward, find the switch on the trunk, run between the logs. Ahead will be the ninth thermos.
Turning on the generator, you need to turn right. In the building that the hero sees, the sixth page is stored, telling about the attack of birds. After starting the electric generator, you can climb up, make story manipulations, then pay attention to the broken staircase. Near her on the table is the second pyramid. From it rise to the light in the direction of the barn, in which stands the second radio. Having taken it, they go further straight, find a rickety storehouse. Inside is another box. Moving further along the plot, on the trail you can find the seventh sheet. Skip it will not work. Then they move straight, left to the edge of the cliff, on which the tenth thermos is located. Another one can be found by starting the generator and moving from it directly and to the right.
Continuing to run
Although the passage of "Alan Wake" in Russian is not particularly difficult, you just need to move along the storyline, the search for all the objects seems to some players problematic. After the previously indicated thermos, you can find the eighth page telling about TV at a gas station. It is located on a dark hill and glows, so it is unlikely to be missed. Jumping off the ledge and seeing the loader, you need to turn left, go to the gate. To their right is the fourth box. In front of the gate lies the ninth page of the manuscript. Next, the player goes into a small building. On the table you can see the first of four televisions. After defeating Staki, you need to go to the crane. The 12th thermos is waiting for the character on the tap.
The 10th page of the manuscript is located at a gas station, behind a car with a deer, and talks about Staki. Moving on, you can see the sign Gasoline. Under it is stored another thermos. Finding him, Alan goes straight to the road, at the end of which is a truck. Near it is the 14th thermos. Next, you can find the 94th sheet of the manuscript. It is available with secondary passage at maximum difficulty. Behind a gas station on the wall, you can see a sheet telling about Toby. Then the hero can go into the garage, where the TV turns on independently - this is the second of 14. After that, you can find the first sign. To find him, they go into the garage, move to the store, on the side they see a picture of a deer.
Sheriff's office
The second episode of the game begins with this block, which is presented in the pirated version by the Mechanics group. Alan Wake leaves for Ellis. On the table you can find the 15th thermos. In the next room on the table there are two sheets of manuscript. In the police station, after talking with the NPS, portraits of missing people can be seen in front of the office. Need to read them. So Alan will get the second sign. Having called by phone, he moves to the room at the exit, takes a thermos from the table, a manuscript from the floor by the refrigerator, and another sheet at the exit. Only after this the hero leaves and immediately sees a thermos in front of him, a radio receiver. After breaking the fence, you need to look to the right - on the stone lies the 15th sheet. The third TV is waiting for the hero in the plot. It hangs on the right from the ceiling and automatically turns on.
National Park Alderwood
As you can see from the reviews of Alan Wake, the game keeps you in suspense from the first to the last moment. In Elderwood Park, critically acclaimed as a very beautiful location, you can find the third sign. To do this, look left after the splash screen. There is a skeleton, next to it is a tablet. Alan must read it. Moving towards Barry, they find a thermos behind the counter. When the screen saver is over, Alan will move to a new place where you can go down the stairs, finding the kitchen. At the window is the 19th thermos. The next one is found upon leaving the house - it is hidden by the jacuzzi. Going down the stairs, they find a manuscript on the ground. Moving in the direction of the Peak of lovers, in the first building on the right you can find the fourth radio. 4th TV is waiting in the second building on the right. Having reached the payphone, Alan turns right, rises to the hill and sees a gazebo. It contains the 17th page of the manuscript. Another one is in the trunk of a car standing on the road, which you need to go through the storyline. Moving along this path further, Alan sees how a car without a driver crashes into a tree. Nearby there is a building in which a thermos is hidden. Taking it, you need to get out of the building. Under the fallen tree on the right is another leaf.
Finding the keys to the building, Alan moves in his direction, bypasses on the left. Next to the tree is waiting for another thermos. Further, the passage of "Alan Wake" involves going inside the building. On the right there is a light and another leaf. After the bell, the character moves on to the clearing with a lantern. A manuscript is waiting on the table. After the wooden bridge at the fork, turn left into the cave, where the fourth sign is located. After him they go forward still, find the box. After passing the next bridge, after the fork, they move to the right. A sheet is hidden behind two pillars. Further along the path they go to a large tree with the 5th sign. After the new bridge, turn right, climb the fence, find a thermos on the rock. Returning to the bridge, a sheet of text is found on the trail. Having reached the fork, they move to the right, take a thermos on the table. On the right is another sign.
Underwood: continuing to move
Climbing over the fence, Alan sees the manuscript on the stone. Then you need to fight the enemy. After the battle, the passage of Alan Wake continues up the stairs to the arch, behind which there is a map with a thermos. This 25th item allows you to earn your first achievement. Continuing to move along the storyline, the player sees the screen saver, then moves to the waterfall, where he finds a cave and the 6th box stored inside. Returning to the main trail, on the left on the stones they discover a new manuscript, giving another achievement. The next sheet is on the edge of the cliff. They get here, moving along the trail with traps to the river, on the opposite side of which there is a wheel. After receiving the sheet, turn right and pick up the pyramid from the barrel. Moving on, a thermos is found in the generator shed. In the next such structure there is a manuscript. They descend from the generator to the aircraft, in the tail of which there is a passage. The plane descends, Alan passes along the wing on a rock and picks up the 7th box. Jumping down, the hero goes to the river. A thermos is waiting on the right.
Published with translation (subtitles) into Russian, “Alan Wake” is a game with a large number of collectibles. Another can be found by coming into the building with a water wheel. They reach the room on the stairs, on the balcony of which the manuscript is stored. They rise even higher by kicking the elevator from which they jump to the opposite side. The bags store text. The 28th thermos is found in the same room, by the window on the right. Leaving the building, they see a shack on the left. They climb the boxes, pick up the text.
Episode Two: Completion
The ongoing sequel to The American Nightmare, Alan Wake, attracts the attention of players with various collectible elements. To finish the second episode, you need to collect thermoses from the table near the bridge, at the timber truck at the locked gate. In the trailer camp in the toilet there is an urn around which a sheet is stored. In the men's room - 5th TV. At the timber carrier on the right on the road you need to turn off, get to the barn with a box. Before a large bridge, turn right, on the table they find a pyramid. Crossing the bridge, Alan sees the tunnel. It has another text. To the right after leaving the tunnel there is a table, on it there is a thermos. At the end of the level on the road, you can find an additional, 95th sheet of the manuscript, available for secondary passage at maximum difficulty. Next, another box is available - behind the house by the stone.
If you kill a thousand birds, you can achieve achievement. To destroy them, you need to shoot until Alan reports that the birds are over, then restart the control point. Achievement can be obtained on average for four repetitions.
Third episode
The sequel to American Nightmare by Alan Wake, as experienced players say, is not as interesting in terms of collecting as the original game. In the third episode of the main project, you can find many items. Thermoses are waiting by the boat, by the refrigerator in the kitchen. In the TV room, Alan sees a device that turns on itself. After leaving the trailer, you can take the manuscript on the wall. On the porch of the trailer is waiting for the 5th radio. After the video with the police, you can find a new test on the fallen trunk. The next one is waiting for the police after the accident. At the helicopter on the tower they find a thermos, radio. Having cleaned the gate, to the right of the generator they find another thermos. At the table with the light waiting for the radio, grenades. They move to the bridge, in the center they see the manuscript on the right. Going further, on the right, they are looking for a yellow arrow explaining the path to the box. Further, available with a translation in the form of subtitles in Russian, “Alan Wake” continues with a search for a thermos at the station, a manuscript on the fence. A text is waiting by the radio mast, a thermos is to the left of it on the cliff below.
Although there is no Alan Wake 2 game, and probably will not, the first is considered a real masterpiece in terms of the selection of achievements. Another is called "Sound and Fury." To do this, you need to take a grenade, a shotgun in the barn, run out into the street to the enemies. When Alan is surrounded by 4-5 mobs, you need to throw a grenade. There are four dead, the hero gains the achievement. If this does not work out, you need to start the control point and repeat again.
About translation
I must say that the official Russian voice acting "Alan Wake" is currently unavailable. This is due to developer policies. Translation in this form is carried out only in the main languages. Since ours is classified as secondary, the creators of the project did not do such a Russian voice acting “Alan Wake”.
It is possible to play with official subtitles. These are available to those who acquire the legal version of the game. There are pirated crack "Alan Wake." Many players note that passing the game with him is not easy. The text translation of the official publisher is much better, available to anyone who purchases the game through Steam and in stores. However, the Russification of "Alan Wake" is also made by numerous fans. Some of them are pretty good, as people playing with them report.
Continuing the game
It is worth noting that the passage of "Alan Wake" at the described step does not stop. The player will find many more interesting finds. No less ahead and collectibles. For the passage of "Alan Wake" to collect all the achievements, it is necessary to move on, studying every square centimeter of available area. If there are stairs, you need to climb them. If you can go back, you need to move in this direction. If the plot requires a movement to the left, you need to go to the right. This will collect all the items, which means that the result of the game will be maximum. The basic rule is a careful study of each dark corner of all locations.
The last sheet of the manuscript can be found behind the generator, which is launched at the end of the game, starting the elevator. This text is available only to those who repeat the game, chose the maximum level of difficulty. The final, hundredth thermos, the player will find after defeating the tornado, once in his own house. Then you can enjoy the screensaver, followed by the words. Need to shine on them. Words are transformed into things, and one of them will become a thermos. He will appear at the sofa.