Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed the game as much as I do! Please share this video so I can possibly justify the money I spent on a typewriter. Couple of quick things. I said this a bit in my Discord, but I tried some new things here and I’m not entirely sure they worked, namely the typewriter. I wanted to experiment with some new things like live action, sort of like the blending of art forms in AW2. I had a hard time integrating this, I wasn’t really sure if I was over or under doing it, so I hope it worked for you. Also, the thumbnail is not necessarily to say that this game deserved GOTY any more than the other candidates, I think AW2 is probably on about the same level as Baldur's Gate 3 actually. While BG3 is not necessarily my type of game, this is, and I loved it.
Seeing Sam Lake dancing at the Game Awards smiling ear to ear warms my heart. He's so happy, and his team deserves all the accolades for Alan Wake 2. What a fantastic experience.
Alan Wake 2 is now my favourite game of all time due to just how much content it has and how entertaining it was all the way through, to the characters to the world i really wanted to know everything this world had to offer.
My wife bought me AW2 for Christmas, and I just finished it today. I took my time with it because the world is SO immersive and wonderfully created. Been playing games for over 30 years, and the musical section is probably the craziest, most wonderful sequence I have ever played. This game genuinely had me saying "what...WHAT?!" at several points, due to how everything loops and intertwines together, and how they managed to create all these pieces of art that come together as one cohesive piece is amazing. This game truly is a Masterpiece
Been playing games a long time as well and if you haven’t yet play Control and Quantum Break you really should. QB isn’t “officially” related to the other games…but it definitely is.
Coming from a Finn, I think Alan Wake 2 is and will be one of the most important pieces of Finnish art ever created. There is lot of cultural nuance and respect written into the story which really touched my heart. Finnish cultural identity is quite multifaceted as we have always been an under dog before maybe the 90s and this inferiority complex is still in many of us. Finns tend to be especially touchy about our English speaking abilities and accent. It was refreshing to see our culture handled with such unapologetic adoration and necessary self irony yet presented to the wider public as point of strength and interest. Also, I am pretty sure Alan wake might be somewhat inspired by the Finnish author Mika Waltari. He was the most important artist of the last century I would say.
Coming from someone who is in fact not a Finn, it may not have had as much of an impact on me, but the representation was phenomenal. Despite not being a part of the culture, it's inclusion in the game is part of what makes it so special. I would've loved to touch on that, but not being Finnish, I figured I'd leave it to the people who understand it best. Thanks for the comment!
@@CNRMRY_YT In these difficult times my friend I ask that you talk and think about us. Even if you misspeak it is better than not at all. This is a very old unique culture capable of producing meaningful value to the world. Our raise to the world’s map has been very recent but hopefully long lasting. Alan wake 2 is a game that truly begs you to do that, laughing or not, at least not forgotten. But I think maybe I should put scripting and video making skills from my job to something more creative and make a analysis video of the Finnish cultural aspects in the game. Also, an excellent video!
There are a number of small towns spread over the US that keep a strong cultural identity tied to where they immigrated from ages ago. Cool to see that spotlighted here.
Bro that commitment with the typewriter. Respect! Love seeing other creators that appreciate AW2 instead of jumping on some hate bandwagon. You put a lot of effort into your script and it shows. Great stuff!
My PC couldn’t handle AW2, my GPU doesn’t have the mechanics necessary. That said, I have every achievement in Alan Wake 2, even with poor framerates and technical issues on my end it’s still extraordinary I can’t recommend it enough
This is one of your best videos! I don't think you had a messy script at all. Alan Wake 2 is still my favourite game, it's just so fucking good. So happy you liked it so much! Was happy to see the stuff we talked about make it into the script
I really don’t understand where all the comments about Alan Wake 1s combat being bad are, I’ve played through it like three times and I have never had a single problem with it. I do agree it lacks enemy variety, but I never even noticed when I first played through it, it was only after people started pointing it out that I noticed
I think it feels very shallow. There’s little to no depth and the enemy variety doesn’t really help that for me. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying it! I for one wish I liked it as much as other parts of the game, I just happen not to. Thanks for the comment, cheers!
I went into Alan Wake 2 blind after falling in love with Control and then Alan Wake. Took me by surprise in more ways than one. An Immersive, Tense and Cerebral experience. Something created with love and care, with each thing that makes it so good woven together to make something greater than the sum of its parts. A masterpiece created with love, care and passion. A real gem with soul. I have seen a fair number of reviews and such on Alan Wake II. This describes what I loved about it the best, wonderful work.
I had heard of Alan Wake and had a vague idea that many people liked it, but I mostly knew nothing about it when I saw Herald of Darkness performed at the Game Awards. That's what got me interested. A psychological horror game with a rock opera musical had to be interesting. And now, after having played through the game and new game plus over the last two weeks, I can say that it was more than interesting. It is a masterpiece, without a doubt, and one of the best games I've ever played. I agree with this review completely.
16:07 From the very beginning of Alan Wake: “Stephen King once wrote, “Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there’s little fun to be had in explanations; they’re antithetical to the poetry of fear.” In a horror story, the victim keeps asking why - but there can be no explanation, and there shouldn’t be one. The unanswered mystery is what stays with us the longest, and it’s what we’ll remember in the end ” Remedy loves questions without answers indeed 🙂also 21:55 please do not forget about Quantum Break as there's clearly tons of references in Alan Wake II ❤
That moment where I realised that the posters and the graffiti in the dark place were telling a story, or parts of the books alan was writing about himself writing said books to manifest them in the dark place as we play, I was just like woaaaaaaaaah, damn I love this game, 13 years worth the wait, goty for me and top 1 story ever told.
I just realized at “Acclaim” what you were doing with the typewriter, well done. Great video, this game is absolutely incredible and is the rare case where it was worth the wait. I finished the Final Draft recently and can’t wait for the first DLC to drop. Even if it takes 6 months it’ll seem like nothing compared to how long we waited for this masterpiece.
@@CNRMRY_YT I just can’t wait to hear that “Night Springs” song from the chapter soundtrack in the game. Given the vibe of the song I think we’re in for a fun time with that DLC!
Wow, what a good video. Really touched on all the things I thought made Alan Wake 2 a masterpiece. Beautifully done! Can’t wait for the next one. Liked and subbed!
W video man! I'm so happy to see the universe, Remedy, and Sam get their flowers. For the longest time, I felt like I was one of the few fans of Alan Wake. Seeing the easter egg almost immediately at the college in Quantum Break on release gave me so much hope they'd expand on it, and finally seeing more in Control I've been so pumped ever since. I'm sooooooo looking forward to the expansions, Control 2 and presumably Alan Wake 3. With how long games take to make these days, I fear we're gonna be waiting a good while but it's okay, the universe is in great hands.
Definitely one of the best games I've ever played. The music chapter was absolutely phenomenal. Love Saga and enjoyed her parts a lot. I did enjoy also going back to Alan Wake 1 with it's remaster but it definitely aged not the best. Cannot wait for Control 2.
I played through the original for this video cause I wanted to play it as initially intended and also to see if it holds up. It could be worse, but I don't think it fares particularly well against new games and even some other games from around the same time. That's ok, to me its more about the story and characters than the gameplay anyways. I'm also really looking forward to Control 2. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment :)
I am a huge Remedy fan and AW2 was a dream (nightmare😮) come true. Played through it twice (new game plus) and have spent days thinking about it and all its mysteries. Have watched a ton of videos about it and was glad to stumble across your channel. This was a very well made video and I look forward to much more from you. Subscribed 😊
Amazing video man! Just like AW2 this feels like a labor out of love. Loved the inclusion of the typewriter live action bits, it specially fits this game in particular and gives the video a uniqueness that most video essays about video games don't have. You certainly gained a new subscriber, and I'm excited to see what videos you make in the future!
I really appreciate it!!! I wanted to do something super special for AW2 and I think the video turned out pretty well. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!
Holy shit this video feels so much more cinematic and high quality. I love this so much; as much as I dont care for AW, this is amazing, and you're thoroughly convincing me of your opinion (im still watching). This video set a new standard for your channel.
I love that the subtitle/closed captions spell out Alan Wake as Alan "Wick" 😅 it's a comparison and is implied heavily during the reveal and release of the game.
I'm so mad and scared we might not get an Alan Wake 3. Remedy hasn't gotten nearly enough sales to continue onwards safely to making the third (my opinion). Alan Wake 2 is the best game ever made.
Although I didn't enjoy playing the game, there were too many things didn't do well in the gameplay. But it's very moving to see they are still looking for breakthroughs.
There are some visual spoilers for the second game as well as some establishing information that you may or may not know before playing it. I also discuss Control and it's DLC.
@@chriskaufman5214 I’m not sure, that hasn’t really be explored yet. I’m sure it could work because (minor spoilers) there are remnants you can find of the FBC where they were experimenting with nursery rhymes and they actually managed to create some minor changes in reality. They say in the game, and like I said in the video, that it’s very conditional. Since there are certain requisites and things that need to be taken into account, I think it would have to be a certain type of painting in a certain place, maybe even viewed by a certain person. Hopefully they explore that concept in the future. Regardless, really cool idea!
This video overall is very well done and I really enjoyed it, but allow me to say that you either didn't understand or knew how to accurately explain the concept of "ludo-narrative dissonance". You examples of really minor immersion breaking stuff as Ellie not being noticed by enemies on The Last of Us, and this isn't what ludo-narrative dissonance is about. Ludo narrative dissonance is when the "ludo" (the "fun" or more "mechanical" side of the game) contradicts the "narrative" (the themes or overall implications of the story). To keep it Naughty Dog and even keep The Last of Us, a good example would be how the "ludo" or the "fun" side of The Last of Us Part II is the combat, therefore killing and beating up enemies, meanwhile the "narrative" carries this overarching message that violence is bad and shouldn't be the answer. This is ludo-narrative dissonance. 😁
Thanks for the kind words. This videos in a weird spot for me as it sort of fell into the “style over substance” box. I tried to get the vibe right and in turn got lost in some parts that could have used more clarity and research, and what you picked out is one of those for me. Thanks for the comment!
I think it absolutely deserved the win it got. It was a great experience and narratively wonderful, just a fun and unique work of art, loved it and gonna do a ng+ which i never bother with in most games. But BG3 was a better gaming experience overall. Not to diminish Alan Wake, there was just some incredible competition this year. What it comes down to for me is, while Alan Wake 2 had me hooked on the world and narrative, BG3 had better actual gameplay.
That’s a completely fair take. Like I said in the pinned comment here, I don’t particularly think AW is a better game than BG3. I think they’re on pretty similar footing, and BG certainly deserved its win as well, I just personally preferred Alan Wake. With the thumbnail I have to put something somewhat controversial because at the end of the day I do want people to click on the video and watch it. That’s just the game. Thanks for watching and even better, commenting. Means a lot. Have a good day!
@cnrmry_yt Of course I just took it as your opinion. That's completely fair as well. BG3 is not really my type of game usually either, which makes it that much more impressive to me that I enjoyed it as much as I did. Alan Wake 2 I knew I was gonna play, it's my favorite genre and I love Remedy's games. I had absolutely zero intention of playing BG3 until after it came out and everyone was raving about it, as I don't like 'crpgs' or DnD. Just sharing my opinion and perspective, not suggesting you should change yours lol. In the end they were both labors of love from studios run by people that actually have a passion for their work. And the quality really shows the difference.
Alan Wake was fun. It was intense. Orginal and unique story that was great. Great characters. Good setting. I enjoyed the gameplay and the mechanics. Alan Wake 2 is beautiful. The switch to survival/horror was the best choice. Having 2 protagonists was smart, and the only way the story makes sense. Alan had to have help getting out. The switch mechanic is perfect. Alan and the dark place is really fun and love the writer mechanics and the lamp. Love Brightfalls and the surrounding areas. The graphics, scenery, ambiance, sound design. All beautiful. The seamless switch from Game to live action is perfect. The gameplay mechanics are really fun. It is a truly scary game with a bunch of intense moments. The acting. Live and voice is great. The story is wonderful and still unique. They answered a bunch of questions but still left a lot of mystery to the story and some characters. Sucks the game was a chore for you. I've waited 11 years (played Alan Wake in 2012) for a sequel. Gave up on it and then finally got it. Day 1. Love it. It was not a disappointment. I love pretty much everything about it. Love the improved, more aggressive, scarier, and more varied Taken. The game is great and deserves the awards it got plus some. The story telling ability that Sam Lake and Remedy have is unmatched. They put so much time, effort, passion, hard work and pride in their work. It shows. Love Remedy , Alan Wake 1 and 2 and I can't wait for the DLC
And that’s ok. I think BG3 is an amazing game, and personally I believe AW2 and BG are on similar footing. We all have our tastes. Thanks for watching!
It reinvented storytelling by being so incredibly boring I couldn't even finish it and I pirated the game. Also Alan wake 2 has just as bad combat, not that you ever fight anything ever
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Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed the game as much as I do! Please share this video so I can possibly justify the money I spent on a typewriter.
Couple of quick things. I said this a bit in my Discord, but I tried some new things here and I’m not entirely sure they worked, namely the typewriter. I wanted to experiment with some new things like live action, sort of like the blending of art forms in AW2. I had a hard time integrating this, I wasn’t really sure if I was over or under doing it, so I hope it worked for you.
Also, the thumbnail is not necessarily to say that this game deserved GOTY any more than the other candidates, I think AW2 is probably on about the same level as Baldur's Gate 3 actually. While BG3 is not necessarily my type of game, this is, and I loved it.
Seeing Sam Lake dancing at the Game Awards smiling ear to ear warms my heart. He's so happy, and his team deserves all the accolades for Alan Wake 2. What a fantastic experience.
What an amazing moment for them
Alan Wake 2 is now my favourite game of all time due to just how much content it has and how entertaining it was all the way through, to the characters to the world i really wanted to know everything this world had to offer.
My wife bought me AW2 for Christmas, and I just finished it today. I took my time with it because the world is SO immersive and wonderfully created.
Been playing games for over 30 years, and the musical section is probably the craziest, most wonderful sequence I have ever played. This game genuinely had me saying "what...WHAT?!" at several points, due to how everything loops and intertwines together, and how they managed to create all these pieces of art that come together as one cohesive piece is amazing.
This game truly is a Masterpiece
Yeah I also took quite a while to finish it. Really wanted to soak it all in. What an amazing game.
Been playing games a long time as well and if you haven’t yet play Control and Quantum Break you really should. QB isn’t “officially” related to the other games…but it definitely is.
@@AgentZarkov_2133 I actually went and bought Control once I finished Alan Wake 2, haven't had much chance to play it yet though!
Coming from a Finn, I think Alan Wake 2 is and will be one of the most important pieces of Finnish art ever created.
There is lot of cultural nuance and respect written into the story which really touched my heart. Finnish cultural identity is quite multifaceted as we have always been an under dog before maybe the 90s and this inferiority complex is still in many of us. Finns tend to be especially touchy about our English speaking abilities and accent. It was refreshing to see our culture handled with such unapologetic adoration and necessary self irony yet presented to the wider public as point of strength and interest.
Also, I am pretty sure Alan wake might be somewhat inspired by the Finnish author Mika Waltari. He was the most important artist of the last century I would say.
Coming from someone who is in fact not a Finn, it may not have had as much of an impact on me, but the representation was phenomenal. Despite not being a part of the culture, it's inclusion in the game is part of what makes it so special. I would've loved to touch on that, but not being Finnish, I figured I'd leave it to the people who understand it best. Thanks for the comment!
@@CNRMRY_YT
In these difficult times my friend I ask that you talk and think about us. Even if you misspeak it is better than not at all. This is a very old unique culture capable of producing meaningful value to the world. Our raise to the world’s map has been very recent but hopefully long lasting. Alan wake 2 is a game that truly begs you to do that, laughing or not, at least not forgotten.
But I think maybe I should put scripting and video making skills from my job to something more creative and make a analysis video of the Finnish cultural aspects in the game.
Also, an excellent video!
@@nonniperkl6273 it certainly deserves it! Perhaps I’ll touch on it at some point in the future. Again, thanks so much!
There are a number of small towns spread over the US that keep a strong cultural identity tied to where they immigrated from ages ago. Cool to see that spotlighted here.
Proud to say I chose the font and color
This video itself feels like a labor of love
That’s sort of what I was going for. Thanks for watching!
Bro that commitment with the typewriter. Respect! Love seeing other creators that appreciate AW2 instead of jumping on some hate bandwagon. You put a lot of effort into your script and it shows. Great stuff!
Thanks so much!!! I’m really glad you enjoyed. Thank you for the comment as well, means a lot.
“let me call up my typewriter guy”
He came through
My PC couldn’t handle AW2, my GPU doesn’t have the mechanics necessary. That said, I have every achievement in Alan Wake 2, even with poor framerates and technical issues on my end it’s still extraordinary I can’t recommend it enough
Thats so sad to hear. I'm sure an opportunity to play it will present itself in the future! Thanks for watching
Alan Wake 1: I sleep
Alan Wake 2: LEGIT MASTERPIECE. I'm glad I pushed through the slog that is AW1 to reach this DIAMOND
It’s honestly insane how far they took it
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Who knows… maybe we’ll break 1000 soon. Thanks for the comment!
@@CNRMRY_YT8k views now how do you feel
This is one of your best videos! I don't think you had a messy script at all.
Alan Wake 2 is still my favourite game, it's just so fucking good. So happy you liked it so much! Was happy to see the stuff we talked about make it into the script
Glad you enjoyed it!
You’re my target audience at this point
I really don’t understand where all the comments about Alan Wake 1s combat being bad are, I’ve played through it like three times and I have never had a single problem with it. I do agree it lacks enemy variety, but I never even noticed when I first played through it, it was only after people started pointing it out that I noticed
I think it feels very shallow. There’s little to no depth and the enemy variety doesn’t really help that for me. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying it! I for one wish I liked it as much as other parts of the game, I just happen not to. Thanks for the comment, cheers!
Thank you for putting love into the making of this video. Remedy is my favourite studio so this means a lot.
I went into Alan Wake 2 blind after falling in love with Control and then Alan Wake. Took me by surprise in more ways than one. An Immersive, Tense and Cerebral experience. Something created with love and care, with each thing that makes it so good woven together to make something greater than the sum of its parts. A masterpiece created with love, care and passion. A real gem with soul.
I have seen a fair number of reviews and such on Alan Wake II. This describes what I loved about it the best, wonderful work.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
I had heard of Alan Wake and had a vague idea that many people liked it, but I mostly knew nothing about it when I saw Herald of Darkness performed at the Game Awards. That's what got me interested. A psychological horror game with a rock opera musical had to be interesting. And now, after having played through the game and new game plus over the last two weeks, I can say that it was more than interesting. It is a masterpiece, without a doubt, and one of the best games I've ever played. I agree with this review completely.
this is why you needed the typewriter. I get it now.
16:07 From the very beginning of Alan Wake: “Stephen King once wrote, “Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there’s little fun to be had in explanations; they’re antithetical to the poetry of fear.” In a horror story, the victim keeps asking why - but there can be no explanation, and there shouldn’t be one. The unanswered mystery is what stays with us the longest, and it’s what we’ll remember in the end ” Remedy loves questions without answers indeed 🙂also 21:55 please do not forget about Quantum Break as there's clearly tons of references in Alan Wake II ❤
Quantum Break is amazing in its own right, but as of right now they are not officially connected.
It’s crazy how much better the second game is. I couldn’t even finish the first one.
I played the first like, as a child, but going back to play it for this video was kind of painful.
Never got anything on the Epic Game Store before Alan Wake 2, there was no way I was going to miss the sequel of one of my favorite games.
It is quite simply peak
That moment where I realised that the posters and the graffiti in the dark place were telling a story, or parts of the books alan was writing about himself writing said books to manifest them in the dark place as we play, I was just like woaaaaaaaaah, damn I love this game, 13 years worth the wait, goty for me and top 1 story ever told.
It’s honestly so unreal
@@CNRMRY_YT yeah man, indeed it is, looking forward to ur video about the RCU and the full story of all games xD.
I just realized at “Acclaim” what you were doing with the typewriter, well done. Great video, this game is absolutely incredible and is the rare case where it was worth the wait. I finished the Final Draft recently and can’t wait for the first DLC to drop. Even if it takes 6 months it’ll seem like nothing compared to how long we waited for this masterpiece.
I tried to give it some layers... I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! What we know of the DLC so far sounds interesting, I'm very excited.
@@CNRMRY_YT I just can’t wait to hear that “Night Springs” song from the chapter soundtrack in the game. Given the vibe of the song I think we’re in for a fun time with that DLC!
Wow, what a good video. Really touched on all the things I thought made Alan Wake 2 a masterpiece. Beautifully done! Can’t wait for the next one. Liked and subbed!
Much appreciated! Thanks for the comment!
Fire as always CNRMRY
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8:44 ayo what is that cybergrind background my guy?
also great vid, I love alan wake's interaction with story telling mediums and practices
LMFAO I did it for a bit in a different vid a while ago… thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed
Really appreciate the production quality put into this! Not only that but a fantastic analysis overall. Will be sharing this with friends
I *REALLY* appreciate that! I always love comments like this! Thanks so much for watching and letting me know what you think.
I think CNRMRY reinvented storytelling 0:55
W video man! I'm so happy to see the universe, Remedy, and Sam get their flowers. For the longest time, I felt like I was one of the few fans of Alan Wake. Seeing the easter egg almost immediately at the college in Quantum Break on release gave me so much hope they'd expand on it, and finally seeing more in Control I've been so pumped ever since. I'm sooooooo looking forward to the expansions, Control 2 and presumably Alan Wake 3. With how long games take to make these days, I fear we're gonna be waiting a good while but it's okay, the universe is in great hands.
Super excited for the Night Springs DLC! Thanks for watching and commenting as well.
Definitely one of the best games I've ever played. The music chapter was absolutely phenomenal. Love Saga and enjoyed her parts a lot. I did enjoy also going back to Alan Wake 1 with it's remaster but it definitely aged not the best. Cannot wait for Control 2.
I played through the original for this video cause I wanted to play it as initially intended and also to see if it holds up. It could be worse, but I don't think it fares particularly well against new games and even some other games from around the same time. That's ok, to me its more about the story and characters than the gameplay anyways. I'm also really looking forward to Control 2. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment :)
I am a huge Remedy fan and AW2 was a dream (nightmare😮) come true. Played through it twice (new game plus) and have spent days thinking about it and all its mysteries. Have watched a ton of videos about it and was glad to stumble across your channel. This was a very well made video and I look forward to much more from you. Subscribed 😊
Thank you! Many more to come!
It's a really great video, thank you!
Thank you!
I'm 20 seconds in and I already know this video is extremely passionate about the game, im gonna love this
I was right btw, take your time with the follow-up video!!!
Looking forward to seeing you around here!
Amazing video man! Just like AW2 this feels like a labor out of love. Loved the inclusion of the typewriter live action bits, it specially fits this game in particular and gives the video a uniqueness that most video essays about video games don't have. You certainly gained a new subscriber, and I'm excited to see what videos you make in the future!
I really appreciate it!!! I wanted to do something super special for AW2 and I think the video turned out pretty well. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!
Excellent video! Surprised it doesn’t have more views
Thank you! Maybe someday it will, who knows.
@@CNRMRY_YT the beauty of evergreen content is it can only grow as it withstands the test of time
Holy shit this video feels so much more cinematic and high quality. I love this so much; as much as I dont care for AW, this is amazing, and you're thoroughly convincing me of your opinion (im still watching). This video set a new standard for your channel.
Hopefully I can meet that standard lmao
Excellent job man! Keep up the great work! It's not a lake, it's an ocean.
And yes, I would be very interested in breakdowns of Remedyverse games.
My initial timeline was a little ambition, but I’m gonna get to it at some point!
OUTER WILDS MENTIONED
I couldn't help myself
my desk got featured🥲
This made me CNR in my MRY
Agree with you %100 about everything you mentioned. I love Remedy’s writing and stories
21:19 OMG CNRMRY HAND REVEAL?!??!?!
7000 subscriber special
wait, I made this!
21:59 This sounds interesting
Someday!
this went kind of hard
YES, sounds interesting
Nice video
Thanks :)
I love that the subtitle/closed captions spell out Alan Wake as Alan "Wick" 😅 it's a comparison and is implied heavily during the reveal and release of the game.
she CN on my RM till i RY
I'm so mad and scared we might not get an Alan Wake 3. Remedy hasn't gotten nearly enough sales to continue onwards safely to making the third (my opinion).
Alan Wake 2 is the best game ever made.
We'll get Alan Wake 3.
Although I didn't enjoy playing the game, there were too many things didn't do well in the gameplay. But it's very moving to see they are still looking for breakthroughs.
Haven’t finished Alan Wake 2 yet, does this contain spoilers?
There are some visual spoilers for the second game as well as some establishing information that you may or may not know before playing it. I also discuss Control and it's DLC.
@@CNRMRY_YT thank youuuuu
@@Hayden_M_Kearney 👍👍
AW2 has a comfy 2nd place with nothing else really coming close, but BG3 was untouchable this year.
I agree! I think BG3 was bound to win, and I think it deserved it as well. I’m in no way saying it didn’t deserve it. AW2 just happened to be my GOTY.
@@CNRMRY_YT totally fair, it's an amazing game (I liked Control slightly more though)
What if it's a painting? Means something different to everyone.
What
The dark place works off artists right? What if it's a painting? Would reality change depending on who looked at it?
@@chriskaufman5214 I’m not sure, that hasn’t really be explored yet. I’m sure it could work because (minor spoilers) there are remnants you can find of the FBC where they were experimenting with nursery rhymes and they actually managed to create some minor changes in reality. They say in the game, and like I said in the video, that it’s very conditional. Since there are certain requisites and things that need to be taken into account, I think it would have to be a certain type of painting in a certain place, maybe even viewed by a certain person. Hopefully they explore that concept in the future. Regardless, really cool idea!
Easily an editorial that could have come from a 100k+ sub channel.
I really appreciate that! Maybe someday…
Where you gett this game?
It's currently an Epic Games Store exclusive
This is the only reason I didn't get it yet
@@duckinator2951 yeah it’s pretty rough
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This video overall is very well done and I really enjoyed it, but allow me to say that you either didn't understand or knew how to accurately explain the concept of "ludo-narrative dissonance". You examples of really minor immersion breaking stuff as Ellie not being noticed by enemies on The Last of Us, and this isn't what ludo-narrative dissonance is about. Ludo narrative dissonance is when the "ludo" (the "fun" or more "mechanical" side of the game) contradicts the "narrative" (the themes or overall implications of the story). To keep it Naughty Dog and even keep The Last of Us, a good example would be how the "ludo" or the "fun" side of The Last of Us Part II is the combat, therefore killing and beating up enemies, meanwhile the "narrative" carries this overarching message that violence is bad and shouldn't be the answer. This is ludo-narrative dissonance. 😁
Thanks for the kind words. This videos in a weird spot for me as it sort of fell into the “style over substance” box. I tried to get the vibe right and in turn got lost in some parts that could have used more clarity and research, and what you picked out is one of those for me. Thanks for the comment!
"The game I particularly like is the GOTY", the game is great, but BG3 was a cultural fenomena.
That’s fine, there’s nothing wrong with believing something someone else doesn’t.
Alan wake 2077 next pls
I think it absolutely deserved the win it got. It was a great experience and narratively wonderful, just a fun and unique work of art, loved it and gonna do a ng+ which i never bother with in most games.
But BG3 was a better gaming experience overall. Not to diminish Alan Wake, there was just some incredible competition this year. What it comes down to for me is, while Alan Wake 2 had me hooked on the world and narrative, BG3 had better actual gameplay.
That’s a completely fair take. Like I said in the pinned comment here, I don’t particularly think AW is a better game than BG3. I think they’re on pretty similar footing, and BG certainly deserved its win as well, I just personally preferred Alan Wake. With the thumbnail I have to put something somewhat controversial because at the end of the day I do want people to click on the video and watch it. That’s just the game. Thanks for watching and even better, commenting. Means a lot. Have a good day!
@cnrmry_yt Of course I just took it as your opinion. That's completely fair as well. BG3 is not really my type of game usually either, which makes it that much more impressive to me that I enjoyed it as much as I did.
Alan Wake 2 I knew I was gonna play, it's my favorite genre and I love Remedy's games. I had absolutely zero intention of playing BG3 until after it came out and everyone was raving about it, as I don't like 'crpgs' or DnD.
Just sharing my opinion and perspective, not suggesting you should change yours lol. In the end they were both labors of love from studios run by people that actually have a passion for their work. And the quality really shows the difference.
Alan Wake 2 destroyed Alan wake. What a chore this game is. Alan Wake was a masterpiece
I mean… I disagree. But you’re allowed to think that!
Alan Wake was fun. It was intense. Orginal and unique story that was great. Great characters. Good setting. I enjoyed the gameplay and the mechanics.
Alan Wake 2 is beautiful. The switch to survival/horror was the best choice. Having 2 protagonists was smart, and the only way the story makes sense. Alan had to have help getting out. The switch mechanic is perfect. Alan and the dark place is really fun and love the writer mechanics and the lamp. Love Brightfalls and the surrounding areas. The graphics, scenery, ambiance, sound design. All beautiful. The seamless switch from Game to live action is perfect. The gameplay mechanics are really fun. It is a truly scary game with a bunch of intense moments. The acting. Live and voice is great. The story is wonderful and still unique. They answered a bunch of questions but still left a lot of mystery to the story and some characters. Sucks the game was a chore for you. I've waited 11 years (played Alan Wake in 2012) for a sequel. Gave up on it and then finally got it. Day 1. Love it. It was not a disappointment. I love pretty much everything about it. Love the improved, more aggressive, scarier, and more varied Taken. The game is great and deserves the awards it got plus some. The story telling ability that Sam Lake and Remedy have is unmatched. They put so much time, effort, passion, hard work and pride in their work. It shows. Love Remedy , Alan Wake 1 and 2 and I can't wait for the DLC
Death Stranding….
But nah, still BG3.
And that’s ok. I think BG3 is an amazing game, and personally I believe AW2 and BG are on similar footing. We all have our tastes. Thanks for watching!
Felt like pretentious, pseudo-intellectual bullshit to me.
You did great work on the video, though.
It reinvented storytelling by being so incredibly boring I couldn't even finish it and I pirated the game.
Also Alan wake 2 has just as bad combat, not that you ever fight anything ever