I can imagine everyone sitting in a large room exchanging ideas for the game when Sam suddenly goes "you know we need a dance number in this survival horror game which already makes you question reality. It's very important for um you know story progression and stuff".
@EdwinTyler probably. Then again, it functioned well both as an intermission and as comic relief after running through a prolonged period of scary ass shit.
Apparently a lot of his devs were like 'do we really NEED the surreal rock opera sequence?' which isn't an unfair question really, but I am so glad Sam Lake stuck to his guns on this. It is wonderful.
Agreed! I love it so much when humour is added to in-game experiences like this! That’s what it’s all about, after all - having fun and a smile on your face. 😊
@@jmb9040 God damn dude did you put this reply to literally every comment on the page when you viewed it??? Holy shit. Seems weird you'd feel the need to claim TLOU 2 is a better game so so SO much if you actually like it. What the hell dose people liking Alan Wake 2 have to do with TLOU 2?
Favorite thing about this level is it happening right after Alan says something to the effect of all right I understand how this works now no more surprises and then immediately being thrown into a musical extravaganza and its just beautiful
@@BababooeyGooeyHe literally seems to have put that reply on every comment. Or damn near every one. Either a troll or just a kid. I hope at least, genuinely because if not that's sad. And I don't mean that as an insult.
Speaking of, if you just hang around the radios you can turn on in Control, each of them has a complete song, so that extensive list of songs in the credits is absolutely legit.
And all the actors have to join the Poets/Old Gods to recreate the dance number; even the actors' characters that weren't included in this segment; like Saga, Ilmo and Jaako, Alice, and of course our boy Ahti. Hell even Rose, she may be an obsessive fangirl but she's dedicated to the cause.
The way the actors urge and beckon you toward the right direction is fucking priceless. If you're gonna put the player on rails, you might as well do it with style XD
The complete shock I felt from this scene is unmatched by anything I've experienced in any videogame. But also...that small smile before a sip of coffee at the end? This man has been through so much, and that moment of reprieve (and perhaps, inspiration?) is worth so much in this story so far.
I was so taken aback by this. I couldn't stop smiling during this whole segment. As crazy as it is somehow it perfectly fits the narrative of the game. Sam is a genius.
@@jmb9040no politics being forced down our throats, just good old fun. Alan wake 2 is objectively better, better story writing and the developer actually gave us a love letter to a franchise we love. Get away with tlou2 bs
@@jmb9040He had to say something. Something that would validate his opinions. He typed at his keyboard furiously. But it was no use. He knew he was lying to himself.
You get this song, you get Anger's Remorse, and then it all comes together in Dark Ocean Summoning that is the one true heir to Children of the Elder God from the first game. It is absolutely majestic.
Literally JUST got done with this mission and I LOVED IT!! I don’t think I’ve ever experienced something like this in gaming before and my jaw was either dropped or I was ginning ear to ear and headbanging the entire time! I loved Spider-Man 2 but playing this, I think this deserves GOTY fs!! Plus the guitar riffs in this when you just let the music run is amazing !! Enjoying the hell outta this game so far man!!!
Absolutely agree! Before this mission i was wondering, if Alan Wake 2 wiil beat Baldurs Gate 3 for being the best game of ther year, but now forme personally it is the best game of the year
I have been playing games since the early 80s. I have played pretty much every system and every franchise. And I can easily say this is my favorite level of all time.
Bro right!? I was born in 89 n been gaming since I was a kid kid.. Spyro, crash, doom, all of that and this by far is my favorite mission I’ve ever played hands down! Not to mention this game is now on my Mount Rushmore of games. God Remedy killed it with this one
I love that even though Alan has been trapped for over a decade, fighting and writing for his life, the dark place decides he can still have a fun time with a musical number. 😆
The fact that Sam Lake is just among his characters dancing and singing along to a number that explains the plot of his game is genius, hilarious, and too gd meta 🤣
@@jmb9040bro.. tlou / tlou 2 had been my all time favorite game until I played Alan wake 2... Sam Lake has taken videogame to another level here. This game is just perfect
Аналогично, играл на 4к OLED телевизоре 77” с ПК, даже опешил от неожиданности, когда все красками заиграло, потом еще раз 20 перезапускал эту часть, чтобы еще раз насладится. Это шедевр определенно🤘😎
This feels like a calumniation of what we saw in Control, with the Ashtray Maze and Dr Darling's music video section. Seriously my favorite moment in any game, I died laughing every time Sam Lake was show dancing
With the way the gameplay works in this chapter it seriosly could be done really well. Its made like a Stage musical so all the base stuff is basicly there for a full on musical
Man, Matthew Poretta should really get som kind of award for this! He can voice act (Alan), he can act (Dr. Darling in Control) an oh boy, can he sing!😁
"Rebirth" by Old Gods of Asgard is going to be out in December and can be purchased digitally and on CD or vinyl. Spotify release is probably happening the same day.
They really outdid themselves there. Even better than in Control and that one was already so good. It was so cool to go through all this. That is why we all love Remedy
Man, ever since being introduced to Poets of the Fall in Max Payne 2, they have been my favourite band/artists ever since! So very glad they got this epic scene in the game. To whomever else loves their work, please support them by buying their music!
Awesome moment. Was blown away here by the sheer surreal madness of this moment, the skillful mix of realtime 3d and music, video, and it all pushes creatively beyond even the maze sequence in Control, arguably. And even that was in itself a rather audaciously extraordinary out of nowhere fusion of music and game that blew me away. The fact that Remedy can be said to have outdone even that here, is awesome. Kudos to the crazy cool level design and the brilliant audio editing that once again keeps pace seamlessly with the player, while still sounding amazing.
And Take Control's final verse is the summary of the game's finale for Jesse as she does just that. Remedy plays very very well with the interaction of theme and setting and they have a lot of fun pointing out where the two are not the same but can still interact.
....there are tons of games with amazing soundtracks though??? Every kirby game, metal gear rising, final fantasy games, starcraft, halo wars, armored core (especially 4 and for answer), basically all megaman games regardless of series, i could go on but i dont wanna make my comment even longer
CAN WE TALK ABOUT how perfectly in the game to stretch out you walking through the environment, they made such GREAT SATISFYING loops of the guitar playing between the singing bits??? the progressing chords and guitar making each step more anticipated, matching the way you as a viewer don't know what to expect, but being SO thrilled by such an unexpected musical bit? The part from 0:27 to you opening the door at at 1:00 is one of the most satisfying buildups i've ever experienced!!! AND THE PEOPLE SHOWING YOU WHERE TO GO IS SUCH AN INSANELY NICE DETAIL???? This is an incredible game and I hope it gets all the awards and recognition it deserves because you can just feel how much love and passion went into this!!
i gotta be honest, this whole section really turn me off from the game and made me uninstall it, nothing wrong with liking this part but to me it was so random and out of place, doesn't seem like it fits with the overall theme of the game, it just made me cringe beyond belief, sad because the game started so well but it is what it is i guess.
Dude, this game just keeps getting better and better. I'm near the end of this musical part and the 13 year wait was absolutely worth it! Everything about the game is just masterfully crafted.
Can't believe it has been 6 months already. Wish I could play this again chapter for the first time, it was so f good, I didn't want it to end 😭😭😭 The song is amazing. It doesn't feel the same on the video, you must play it to feel it.
The fact that David Harewood said he had never sang before this and then goes and serves these vocals really shows true talent! He's the perfect casting choice :D
This had the same effect on gaming in general like playing Portal had on me. Something new and innovative and out from the left field. Rarely in today's games you get the true Wow factor. Sure you can get the wow from pure graphical prowess or mechanics, but the truly wonderful experiences are the whole package. Technical, atmosphere, sound, game mechanics/ideas etc. These kind of moments and games stay for years.
I’m 17 hours in and I can legitimately say this is top 3 maybe even too 2 games I’ve ever played. Every mission feels fresh. What a damn job by remedy! Like they said go buy it!
Back in 2003, while playing Max Payne 2, I was thrilled to learn that Markus 'Captain' Kaarlonen was on the band that played 'Late Goodbye'. Having been in love with tracked music since the mid 90s, and still living on a healthy does of Unreal 98's and Deus Ex's umx files played off of Modplug Player, I'm filled with such warmth by the Remedy games with POTF music so intricately integrated! And I haven't even talked about how good POTF music is, going all the way back to Captain's mod music! The only thing that tops this magic is coming full circle of sorts: from being a teenager loving the games and music myself to seeing my teenage kids picking up Alan Wake 1 and loving it + POTF music!
I was BLOWN AWAY by this musical. I Went into closet and was like “What the hell, I’ll go back into Alan’s mind.” Instead I got epic power metal with kaleidoscopes of shifting dancing scenes. So based.
And they say gaming isn’t good anymore. This was like one of the coolest craziest parts of a game i seen. Very unique and different than most games. Alen wake 2 has to get game of the year
i just played this chapter an immediately had to look it up on youtube. this game is straight up legend. definitely my favorite part in the game so far. yet another banger soundtrack.
They way the light comes through the videos onto the character confused my fucking brain so much. Also, this is defintely the most real game ever, and I feel like we'll be saying that for 5+ years.
I have a feeling this came later in the game at some point, because the lyrics kind of sum up the whole package. Perhaps Remedy moved it earlier so it wouldn't tread on Saga's own POTF moment? Either way, my gaming highlight of at least this year. Absolutely spellbinding design, especially in how it will just riff while you piss around and then catch the bar to progress the game/song forward. Looking forward to hearing the studio version when Old Gods Of Asgard release their new album.
what they did with this scene is actually fcking genius - they took place which for most of us associates with "good times", safe, secure place - rock concert and corrupted it with fear, they created mental divide which worked on my brain exactly how it was meant to be - one part of my brain was jamming with the music and the other part was scared of shadow monsters - in combination creating totally new experience for me - scared dancing. :D
After the Old Gods sequence in Wake 1, and completely one upping themselves in the now infamous Ashtray Maze sequence in Control, I didn’t think Remedy would be able to top it. But they proved me wrong. It’s awesome in today’s gaming landscape to see such creative risks being taken and absolutely nail the landing. This scene was especially jaw dropping given how dark the rest of Wake 2 is. Absolute masterclass and I’m even more hyped that Control 2 is in development.
This is a true gem among video games! I haven't experienced this much pleasure from a game in a long time, both in terms of the overall gameplay and this particular episode. The seamlessly integrated music narrative, the powerful vibes reminiscent of the first and third seasons of Twin Peaks, clever references, and the fourth wall breaking - it's all just perfect. If this isn't a work of art, then what is? Now I love *Remedy* even more! 💕
I just played this and I'm searching for everyone who had played this. Ashtray Maze was tough to top but man they went absolutely bonkers with this❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
This segment is brilliant. Playing this at night with headphones on was one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) immersive experiences I had. Props to the developers, actors, singers and the whole team, this is awesome.
Remedy really put their whole Remussy into this segment. Holy shit, I was grinning ear to ear the whole time. A game hasn't captured this feeling of pure joy in me in a long time. Poets of the Fall NEVER MISS. Sam Lake is the closest Western Devs have to Kojima. Just an auteur who puts whatever crazy ass shit he wants and its so much better for it.
With an ever-growing world of live service, battle royale juggernauts of AAA rated games, its nice to see a narrative driven, single player story like this. As someone who works in gaming, I tell everyone I meet that the guys at Remedy Entertainment are some of the best in the world at creativity and ensuring that you'll remember every game you play under their umbrella. Sam Lake will go down in the written history books of video gaming alongside the greats, like Hideo, Neil, Todd, and Marcus.
Been a fan of Sam's games since Max Payne when it first came out. This reminds me of those corridor/dream sequences in the first game, has his style just with much more advanced tech. So glad Alan Wake 2 walked away with some wins at the game awards. 2023 has been the most stacked year for games in the last few years making it even tougher to win an award. Because of so many big titles released If your game is slightly "mid" it will get left behind by the "anomalies" such as Alan Wake 2/Baldur's Gate 3 . Some of the big boys went home empty handed. Remedy pushed the envelope and I look forward to their next game :)
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This game is a must play! 10/10 from me. So good.
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Hardware limitation makes me stop hoping playing this game
It's Alan wake man. Gotta have the old gods
En dirait un gros back trip Allucinatoire
This mission is even better by orders of magnitude when played on a ultra wide screen. So much more immersion!
With every new game, I am convinced that Sam Lake no longer has coffee in the mug he drinks from.
He has the same "coffee" supplier as Kojima and David Lynch
Kojima 🤡
@@Dr.Yakub22 +1
Black and hot!
Maybe some pie with it…
😂
I'll have what HE'S having
Sam Lake just wanted a excuse for him to be in a dance number and nothing is gonna convince me otherwise
And you know what? The man deserves it!
Company directors have to have some fun, from time to time!
😂
I can imagine everyone sitting in a large room exchanging ideas for the game when Sam suddenly goes "you know we need a dance number in this survival horror game which already makes you question reality. It's very important for um you know story progression and stuff".
@EdwinTyler probably. Then again, it functioned well both as an intermission and as comic relief after running through a prolonged period of scary ass shit.
@@jonathonpolk3592 yeah, it was absolutely brilliant. Only Sam could have pulled this off.
It's a crime to make such a wonderful mission, and not to make an option to replay the chapter
Yes 😂😂😂
You need to write this down and then show it to your grandchildren.
Well, Mr Lake gave us opportunity to meet in the comments, hello :D
I recorded my own gamplay so I could at least re live my own experience it was so trippy
They know they can't let you replay garbage shit
Sam Lake's ability to add hilarious shit to Remedy's games will never cease to make me smile.
Me too
Apparently a lot of his devs were like 'do we really NEED the surreal rock opera sequence?' which isn't an unfair question really, but I am so glad Sam Lake stuck to his guns on this. It is wonderful.
Agreed! I love it so much when humour is added to in-game experiences like this! That’s what it’s all about, after all - having fun and a smile on your face. 😊
@@Blisterdude123and he smiled as he does saying "yes, yes we do"
*I would change "Hilarous" for Epic.*
When a horror survival game can pull of a musical mission you know they are on a whole other level 🔥🔥🔥
right? even the most out of place random thing fits right into the game perfectly somehow. this game is truly a masterpiece.
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@@jmb9040 last of us 2 wishes it was as intelligent and interesting as Alan Wake 2
@@jmb9040 God damn dude did you put this reply to literally every comment on the page when you viewed it??? Holy shit. Seems weird you'd feel the need to claim TLOU 2 is a better game so so SO much if you actually like it. What the hell dose people liking Alan Wake 2 have to do with TLOU 2?
@@jmb9040tlou was shit and unbearable
Favorite thing about this level is it happening right after Alan says something to the effect of all right I understand how this works now no more surprises and then immediately being thrown into a musical extravaganza and its just beautiful
Alan Wake: I finally understand how it works
Dark place: are you sure about that?
Alan Wake : i need info
Mr Dolor: what if . . .
Did Alan think he could just...
*TAKE CONTROL?* X)
@@Archon3960Oh, please. You're causing me great Payne with these puns.
@@ayyewalkdaplank To the Max, I'd wager...? x)
You can tell, the actors had fun making this
Seeing Sam Lake and David Harewood pull off a crazy dance made me laugh with so much joy.
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@@jmb9040 Saga Anderson >>>>>>> Abby and Ellie period
@@DarkAttackYT To be fair, Ellie was cool before the sequel ruined her.
@@str8apem88 Yeah, she used to be one of my favorites. But the sequel made her so unlikeable.
This is when devs put their heart and soul into a game. Rock music NEVER DIES.
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@@jmb9040 Can't agree with You at all. AW2 for me is GOTY contender.
@@jmb9040 cope harder
@@BababooeyGooeyHe literally seems to have put that reply on every comment. Or damn near every one. Either a troll or just a kid. I hope at least, genuinely because if not that's sad. And I don't mean that as an insult.
@@jmb9040Alan Wake and Last of Us are way different types of games.
What I really love about this sequence in the game is that you can stay in there as long as you want. The music just keeps going until you leave.
Yes and everything stays in sync.. must been a hell to program
Speaking of, if you just hang around the radios you can turn on in Control, each of them has a complete song, so that extensive list of songs in the credits is absolutely legit.
They gotta preform this at the game awards
That would be so cool lol
I Don’t mind one bit 😊
And all the actors have to join the Poets/Old Gods to recreate the dance number; even the actors' characters that weren't included in this segment; like Saga, Ilmo and Jaako, Alice, and of course our boy Ahti. Hell even Rose, she may be an obsessive fangirl but she's dedicated to the cause.
I'd settle for them doing an orchestral version of it during the GOTY medley at least lol
PLEASE
The way the actors urge and beckon you toward the right direction is fucking priceless. If you're gonna put the player on rails, you might as well do it with style XD
The helpful hints taped onto the floor just added to the vibe. "Wait For Solo"... Yes. Just yes.
This is undoubtedly one of the craziest sections in gaming history. I was blown away
Bro must only play soft shit to says bs like that😂
The only scene I can remember that similarly blew me away was the Ashtray Maze in Control!
@@swarming1092 somewhat close is Raphael boss fight by craziness.
The best thing about this is that even Alan Wake smiled at the end. That's how you know it's THAT great.
Not surprised that Poets of the fall have written an absolute banger of a song as always, I love how they are also now in the game.
Yeah and actually first time performing in the game as themselves!
@@Catinkonttiwdym they are grandpa tor and great uncle Odin in their youth
their music is unique!
@draconismagister what album this from?
Followed them on Spotify, I didn't know this band
This game has so much heart. There’s no dev like Remedy.
I think Kojima is up there.
From soft.
Grashopper
All of the you write here!
@@maxmillianwiegel1643 they don't do games like these
The complete shock I felt from this scene is unmatched by anything I've experienced in any videogame. But also...that small smile before a sip of coffee at the end? This man has been through so much, and that moment of reprieve (and perhaps, inspiration?) is worth so much in this story so far.
Did you play Control? 😀
I was so taken aback by this. I couldn't stop smiling during this whole segment. As crazy as it is somehow it perfectly fits the narrative of the game. Sam is a genius.
@@EdwinTylerit's cringe
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@@Benxito808hm no you are
If you told me in Alan Wake II I would be watching Sam Lake dance with the character he created to Finnish metal I would have called you crazy.
But Sam lake is crazier
Dark Place might be a nightmare, but this nightmare has one hell of a music. Can't believe they made Ilka dance there
Sam lake dancing was hilarious
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@@jmb9040 sweet person. Been eating shit past years
@@jmb9040 the last Of us 2 didn’t have a musical also it had some weird man lady getting in the mood with a dumb guy the game is trash
@@jmb9040no politics being forced down our throats, just good old fun. Alan wake 2 is objectively better, better story writing and the developer actually gave us a love letter to a franchise we love. Get away with tlou2 bs
This is by far the craziest thing I've ever seen in a game and I'm all for it!!!
Ever seen the Ashtray Maze?
@@Saga.Anderson Oh yeah I loved it!!!! This tops that imo!
@@Failsaafe They definitely keep getting better with every new game!
@@Saga.Andersonthis is better than ashtray maze. Can't wait for something even crazier in Control 2.
Metal Gear Solid 2 final is crazier and overall cooler to me
Even in the schitzo hell of the dark place, we must rock
Compared to the Old God's Section in Alan Wake 1 and Control, this is just amazing. You can tell they had the time of thier lives making this.
This is what's possible when you have passion for what you do and not just need to grab money from gamers.
@@zakixbox It did help them that they made a deal with Epic and that the game is, at least for now, exclusive to Epic Games Store on pc.
that final live action sequence looks like everyone is having a blast god such a good game
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@@jmb9040He had to say something. Something that would validate his opinions. He typed at his keyboard furiously. But it was no use. He knew he was lying to himself.
I was hoping for at least a song. But knowing that we get THIS and 3 total songs is beyond amazing
You get this song, you get Anger's Remorse, and then it all comes together in Dark Ocean Summoning that is the one true heir to Children of the Elder God from the first game. It is absolutely majestic.
Poets of the Fall are so awesome, their album comes with a bonus game!!
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@@jmb9040🤢
@@jmb9040 🤡
@jmb9040 Not the same typeees. Also these things aren't mutually exclusive. Both can be good.
I was walking so slow in this part. I didn’t want it to end. 😄
Literally JUST got done with this mission and I LOVED IT!! I don’t think I’ve ever experienced something like this in gaming before and my jaw was either dropped or I was ginning ear to ear and headbanging the entire time! I loved Spider-Man 2 but playing this, I think this deserves GOTY fs!! Plus the guitar riffs in this when you just let the music run is amazing !! Enjoying the hell outta this game so far man!!!
Absolutely agree! Before this mission i was wondering, if Alan Wake 2 wiil beat Baldurs Gate 3 for being the best game of ther year, but now forme personally it is the best game of the year
Olli is one hell of a guitarist.
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@@jmb9040how sad are u ..
I have been playing games since the early 80s. I have played pretty much every system and every franchise. And I can easily say this is my favorite level of all time.
Yeah, I was like whaaat😂 Man this is next level in making video games!
Same here and i love the song now :D :D :D
Bro right!? I was born in 89 n been gaming since I was a kid kid.. Spyro, crash, doom, all of that and this by far is my favorite mission I’ve ever played hands down! Not to mention this game is now on my Mount Rushmore of games. God Remedy killed it with this one
But for wrong reasons maybe? Maybe you'd just wanna be in lots of rock concerts.
@@SinfulOcelotNaw, as an 80s guy myself, just make more games with music videos as levels
this mission is one of the best missions in my 26+ years of playing video games, it's just that good.
They managed to make a sequence as great as the Ashtray Maze.
Same here man. So fucking good
@@LicoriceLaineven better
David Harewood seems like he's having a blast acting in this game, love it!
I love that even though Alan has been trapped for over a decade, fighting and writing for his life, the dark place decides he can still have a fun time with a musical number. 😆
It's the dark place reacting to sagas point in the story where the old gods of asgard are playing at the lake to help alan escape the dark place.
17:37 love this moment. You just know this the closest thing Alan’s been to happy in 13 years
yeah, it's so refreshing compared to the insanity of the rest of his life
The fact that Sam Lake is just among his characters dancing and singing along to a number that explains the plot of his game is genius, hilarious, and too gd meta 🤣
This is probably the best thing ive ever seen in a game, its so catchy even Ahti cant get enough!
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@@jmb9040no.
@@jmb9040 man whatever you are smoking I want some, because I’ve never heard such a wrong opinion before
Ew. Bad take. Tlou2 is not a better "game" than AW2
@@jmb9040bro.. tlou / tlou 2 had been my all time favorite game until I played Alan wake 2... Sam Lake has taken videogame to another level here. This game is just perfect
I never experienced anything like this in a video game. I’m gaming on a 4k projector. Needless to say, it was an unbelievable experience.
Oh wow. That must’ve felt surreal with all the humongous projection screens in the sequence.
Аналогично, играл на 4к OLED телевизоре 77” с ПК, даже опешил от неожиданности, когда все красками заиграло, потом еще раз 20 перезапускал эту часть, чтобы еще раз насладится. Это шедевр определенно🤘😎
Now do that on LSD
This feels like a calumniation of what we saw in Control, with the Ashtray Maze and Dr Darling's music video section. Seriously my favorite moment in any game, I died laughing every time Sam Lake was show dancing
Honestly I’d be down to see a full-on Alan Wake musical on stage if it had songs like this.
With the way the gameplay works in this chapter it seriosly could be done really well. Its made like a Stage musical so all the base stuff is basicly there for a full on musical
Man, Matthew Poretta should really get som kind of award for this! He can voice act (Alan), he can act (Dr. Darling in Control) an oh boy, can he sing!😁
Sam Lake is a national treasure for adding epic musicals in otherwise serious horror games and they somehow fit.
This segment is such surreal piece of art, an absolute masterpiece!
i need the spotify release of this song like yesterday. my GOD it's such an absolute banger!
"Rebirth" by Old Gods of Asgard is going to be out in December and can be purchased digitally and on CD or vinyl. Spotify release is probably happening the same day.
@@sasha_chudesnovi am so mad😭 the harold of darkness song isn’t available in my region :(
@@daslachsbrot3596 it has not been released yet
They really outdid themselves there. Even better than in Control and that one was already so good. It was so cool to go through all this. That is why we all love Remedy
Man, ever since being introduced to Poets of the Fall in Max Payne 2, they have been my favourite band/artists ever since!
So very glad they got this epic scene in the game.
To whomever else loves their work, please support them by buying their music!
This mission was a real surprise to me, I literally applauded when I experienced it, wow.
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@@jmb9040last of us 2 wishes it could have something like this
@@jmb9040What a comparison…
Awesome moment. Was blown away here by the sheer surreal madness of this moment, the skillful mix of realtime 3d and music, video, and it all pushes creatively beyond even the maze sequence in Control, arguably. And even that was in itself a rather audaciously extraordinary out of nowhere fusion of music and game that blew me away. The fact that Remedy can be said to have outdone even that here, is awesome. Kudos to the crazy cool level design and the brilliant audio editing that once again keeps pace seamlessly with the player, while still sounding amazing.
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And Take Control's final verse is the summary of the game's finale for Jesse as she does just that. Remedy plays very very well with the interaction of theme and setting and they have a lot of fun pointing out where the two are not the same but can still interact.
Game developers should strive to reach these crazy levels of production. These are legitimately good songs on their own
....there are tons of games with amazing soundtracks though???
Every kirby game, metal gear rising, final fantasy games, starcraft, halo wars, armored core (especially 4 and for answer), basically all megaman games regardless of series, i could go on but i dont wanna make my comment even longer
@@darkjackl999non come close to what Alan wake achieved
CAN WE TALK ABOUT how perfectly in the game to stretch out you walking through the environment, they made such GREAT SATISFYING loops of the guitar playing between the singing bits??? the progressing chords and guitar making each step more anticipated, matching the way you as a viewer don't know what to expect, but being SO thrilled by such an unexpected musical bit? The part from 0:27 to you opening the door at at 1:00 is one of the most satisfying buildups i've ever experienced!!! AND THE PEOPLE SHOWING YOU WHERE TO GO IS SUCH AN INSANELY NICE DETAIL???? This is an incredible game and I hope it gets all the awards and recognition it deserves because you can just feel how much love and passion went into this!!
Those who say this game isn't their cup of tea are forgetting that this game is, excuse me, a damn fine cup of coffee.
Hot and black cup of coffee!
The Spiffing Brit won't be exploiting this game with his tea...
a DAMN fine cup of coffee. twin peaks coffee 1000%
Well if all that coffee isn't a reference as TP clearly was an inspiration for AW (both games), I don't know what is :p
i gotta be honest, this whole section really turn me off from the game and made me uninstall it, nothing wrong with liking this part but to me it was so random and out of place, doesn't seem like it fits with the overall theme of the game, it just made me cringe beyond belief, sad because the game started so well but it is what it is i guess.
Ok but you KNOW this had to be the most fun part of the entire game to make for the actors
Dude, this game just keeps getting better and better. I'm near the end of this musical part and the 13 year wait was absolutely worth it! Everything about the game is just masterfully crafted.
I’m so happy Poets of the fall arena recurring thing in these games, from children of the elder gods- to take control, they don’t Miss!
Can't believe it has been 6 months already. Wish I could play this again chapter for the first time, it was so f good, I didn't want it to end 😭😭😭
The song is amazing. It doesn't feel the same on the video, you must play it to feel it.
Honestly one of the BEST scenes in videogaming history so far. It literally came "out of the blue" and this song is so catchy to sing along. Wow!
Best collaboration ever. Also they seem like they were having lots of fun making those videos😅
Why is Alan Wake 2 SO EXTRA?!
I LOVE IT!
The smile on my face during this scene was of childhood joy. Thank you Remedy
The fact that David Harewood said he had never sang before this and then goes and serves these vocals really shows true talent! He's the perfect casting choice :D
20 minutes of pure rush. God bless Sam Lake
All the love in the world to Poets of the Fall. Now and forever.
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11:23 I love this part so much, It's such a clever little idea to show off those visuals and then have actual taken attack Alan
This had the same effect on gaming in general like playing Portal had on me. Something new and innovative and out from the left field. Rarely in today's games you get the true Wow factor. Sure you can get the wow from pure graphical prowess or mechanics, but the truly wonderful experiences are the whole package. Technical, atmosphere, sound, game mechanics/ideas etc. These kind of moments and games stay for years.
Never had a such a long lasting goosebumps in a videogames in 30 years. This game is a revolutionary piece of Art.
FUCKING OUTSTANDING.
Ого, а что тут Дрю забыл
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Одна эта сцена уже делает игру года
Honestly one of my favourite gaming moments of all time. This game is next level. Loving it.
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Alan wake 2 is the best ever made in videogame history. Period.
The moment I realised by reading comments this is a actual mission in the game man I wasn’t gonna play Alan wake 2 but this shit looks godlike
Go buy it man. It's incredible. This mission barely scratches the surface of the insanity that happens.
You can't miss this outstanding game, it will be a crime man 😁
I’m 17 hours in and I can legitimately say this is top 3 maybe even too 2 games I’ve ever played. Every mission feels fresh. What a damn job by remedy! Like they said go buy it!
I hate people like you. "I wasn't gonna play, but". Screw you. You're a poser. You don't deserve this game.
Piggybacking to say this gets my GotY, even after having purchased and completed TotK, Spider-Man 2, BG3, etc…
Survival horror fucks
This is the only time a game has left me utterly speechless. I loved it.
One of the single best sequences of any game I’ve ever played in my 40 years
This game is a masterpiece, if it wasn't for BG3 (that is also amazing), this would be the GOTY.
200,000,00 out of 10 this is amazing
Back in 2003, while playing Max Payne 2, I was thrilled to learn that Markus 'Captain' Kaarlonen was on the band that played 'Late Goodbye'. Having been in love with tracked music since the mid 90s, and still living on a healthy does of Unreal 98's and Deus Ex's umx files played off of Modplug Player, I'm filled with such warmth by the Remedy games with POTF music so intricately integrated! And I haven't even talked about how good POTF music is, going all the way back to Captain's mod music! The only thing that tops this magic is coming full circle of sorts: from being a teenager loving the games and music myself to seeing my teenage kids picking up Alan Wake 1 and loving it + POTF music!
I was BLOWN AWAY by this musical. I Went into closet and was like “What the hell, I’ll go back into Alan’s mind.” Instead I got epic power metal with kaleidoscopes of shifting dancing scenes. So based.
And they say gaming isn’t good anymore. This was like one of the coolest craziest parts of a game i seen. Very unique and different than most games. Alen wake 2 has to get game of the year
i just played this chapter an immediately had to look it up on youtube. this game is straight up legend. definitely my favorite part in the game so far. yet another banger soundtrack.
They way the light comes through the videos onto the character confused my fucking brain so much. Also, this is defintely the most real game ever, and I feel like we'll be saying that for 5+ years.
The dance sequence HAS to be inspired by the Peacemaker intro! Goddamn fantastic!
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@@kevinestebanarmstrongmccor7220that guy just out of his mind and commented every where, just leave him be I supposed
If I never discovered this video I wouldn’t be playing Alan Wake 1 right now. Hoping the series will be amazing!
Hahaha this was so freaking crazy! I loved it! Love my Poets of The Fall and their alter-ego!
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Holy shit, how the chorus foreshadows the story is fucking crazy...
I have a feeling this came later in the game at some point, because the lyrics kind of sum up the whole package. Perhaps Remedy moved it earlier so it wouldn't tread on Saga's own POTF moment? Either way, my gaming highlight of at least this year. Absolutely spellbinding design, especially in how it will just riff while you piss around and then catch the bar to progress the game/song forward. Looking forward to hearing the studio version when Old Gods Of Asgard release their new album.
Still remember oceanview motel where doctor darling sing in on of the motel room 🤣🤣 this is excatly the same
dynamite!
this has to be one of the best video game moment I've experienced
This is when ppl really enjoy making the game!
what they did with this scene is actually fcking genius - they took place which for most of us associates with "good times", safe, secure place - rock concert and corrupted it with fear, they created mental divide which worked on my brain exactly how it was meant to be - one part of my brain was jamming with the music and the other part was scared of shadow monsters - in combination creating totally new experience for me - scared dancing. :D
This broke me I hope this wins game of the year
After the Old Gods sequence in Wake 1, and completely one upping themselves in the now infamous Ashtray Maze sequence in Control, I didn’t think Remedy would be able to top it. But they proved me wrong. It’s awesome in today’s gaming landscape to see such creative risks being taken and absolutely nail the landing. This scene was especially jaw dropping given how dark the rest of Wake 2 is. Absolute masterclass and I’m even more hyped that Control 2 is in development.
This is a true gem among video games! I haven't experienced this much pleasure from a game in a long time, both in terms of the overall gameplay and this particular episode. The seamlessly integrated music narrative, the powerful vibes reminiscent of the first and third seasons of Twin Peaks, clever references, and the fourth wall breaking - it's all just perfect. If this isn't a work of art, then what is? Now I love *Remedy* even more! 💕
Man, at the end Ahti is singing, he is from "Control" game, cool catch
It was simply divine right there too 10/10
I play games since... idk 2000... this was one of the best game levels of all time... loved every second
Same thought, great addition to Wolfenstein 2, Snake Eater, Arkham Asylum and the others :)
all that and just "catchy right?"
i fucking love the writers for this section
I just played this and I'm searching for everyone who had played this. Ashtray Maze was tough to top but man they went absolutely bonkers with this❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Didn't think anything could outdo BG3's Raphael boss fight this year, but here we are.
This scene alone is a masterpiece in meta narrative, it deserves a Game Award
I'm so happy that Sam Lake fought for keeping it in the game.
One of the most unique sequences in a game, I just played the part today and it’s easily my favorite gaming moment of the year hahahaha, just amazing
When we thought Take Control and Ashtray Maze was a pinnacle of Remedy's cooperation with Poets of the Fall - they brought us this🤯🔥😍
THANK YOU Remedy and Poets of the fall for co-existing ❤❤️
This segment is brilliant. Playing this at night with headphones on was one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) immersive experiences I had. Props to the developers, actors, singers and the whole team, this is awesome.
This has got to be one of the most unique levels of any game I have ever played. Killer music!
There was no need to spend all this time money and effort for a musical but the fact they did is proof we can have good things
Remedy really put their whole Remussy into this segment. Holy shit, I was grinning ear to ear the whole time. A game hasn't captured this feeling of pure joy in me in a long time. Poets of the Fall NEVER MISS. Sam Lake is the closest Western Devs have to Kojima. Just an auteur who puts whatever crazy ass shit he wants and its so much better for it.
With an ever-growing world of live service, battle royale juggernauts of AAA rated games, its nice to see a narrative driven, single player story like this. As someone who works in gaming, I tell everyone I meet that the guys at Remedy Entertainment are some of the best in the world at creativity and ensuring that you'll remember every game you play under their umbrella. Sam Lake will go down in the written history books of video gaming alongside the greats, like Hideo, Neil, Todd, and Marcus.
Kojima's a hack with delusions of grandeur.
Been a fan of Sam's games since Max Payne when it first came out. This reminds me of those corridor/dream sequences in the first game, has his style just with much more advanced tech. So glad Alan Wake 2 walked away with some wins at the game awards.
2023 has been the most stacked year for games in the last few years making it even tougher to win an award. Because of so many big titles released If your game is slightly "mid" it will get left behind by the "anomalies" such as Alan Wake 2/Baldur's Gate 3 . Some of the big boys went home empty handed. Remedy pushed the envelope and I look forward to their next game :)