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Alan Wake 2 vs Signalis
Alan Wake 2
42 positive (72%) · 12 mixed (21%) · 4 negative (7%)
Trust + time weighted: +68%
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Alan Wake 2 is widely celebrated as a visual and narrative masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling in gaming. While its atmosphere, artistic direction, and dual-protagonist structure are highly praised, some players find the combat mechanics clunky and certain puzzle elements obtuse.
Pros
- Stunning, 'next-gen' graphics and distinct visual fidelity
- Innovative and immersive narrative that evolves traditional storytelling
- Exceptional atmosphere and 'artistic' horror vibe
- Engaging dual-protagonist system featuring Saga Anderson and Alan Wake
Cons
- Combat can feel slow, clunky, or less refined than the narrative
- Puzzles can occasionally devolve into trial-and-error or feel vague
- Quality-of-life issues with map markers and points of interest not clearing
- PC version is restricted to the Epic Games Store
Top excerpts
It would however be alluded to in Alan Wake 2 as the protagonist's actor Shawn Ashmore would appear as a side character by the name of Tim Breaker
Parent context: I hated the first part. I could not get into it and the gameplay really sucked. That’s what’s actually keeping me from buying part 2. Reply: It’s nothing like the first game. If you enjoy stuff like Last of Us, Silent Hill, RE Village, you will probably enjoy the sequel.
The sequel is a masterpiece in every way, story, gameplay, graphics, I can’t recommend it enough.
after finishing Alan Wake 2 and all it's DLC i've been thinking of launchin this sucker again and blast everyone with mouse and keyboard at stupid framerates
The back 3rd of the game was spectacular.
Signalis
7 positive (70%) · 3 mixed (30%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +70%
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At least we got some indie games still keeping the fixed cam horror genre alive, there are some very nice ones last 4-5 years. Tormented Souls, Crow Country, Signalis, Heartworm, etc.
Signalis scratched the void in my heart that Silent Hill 2 left. I love how, similar to Silent Hill, Signalis understands the value of silence and how sometimes less is more in creating atmosphere and tension.
Played it a year ago and its a criminally under-the-radar game. More people should defo experience the game.
I loved this game. I dont know why that's in past tense, maybe because I likely wont play through it again, despite the run-time. Near everything is so immaculately intentional and that clears comes through to you as the player. I loved the "mystery", I love the heartfelt moments, I enjoyed the PS1 aesthetic, I adored the sound design.
Parent context: Signalis is dope. The PS1 art style made me feel like a kid again. Reply: Yeah the exploration and finding your way around annoyed me but the atmosphere was peak.