Alan Wake: The Writer (Xbox 360)

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May, 2013

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Xbox 360 Games the Alan Wake: The Writer (Xbox 360) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Collin Lucke (original-gamer.com)

Alan Wake: The Writer Review

Alan Wake keeps getting better! And the most recent DLC episode, The Writer, proves this. But with the current arguments surrounding DLC in the gaming community, is this two hour play through really worth the purchase?

The dream world also allows for some cool gameplay elements making this DLC not just another episode. Often in Wake's dream episodes—see the last episode of the main game for reference—there are some fuzzy words floating in mid-air that Wake has to...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Eddie Inzauto (gamernode.com)

Alan Wake: The Writer

The Writer focuses on the type of psychological subject matter that Alan Wake has been best with since its initial release, making it one of its better, more interesting episodes, despite its brevity.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Patrick Adams (everydaygamers.com)

Alan Wake: The Writer

The Writer is the last DLC for Alan Wake. I don't want to give too much away because it's about an hour-long expansion so there is not much wiggle room. In The Writer you are put into crazy environments created by Alan Wakes mind. These environments...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Cyril Lachel (gamingnexus.com)

Alan Wake: The Writer

I went into this second (and presumably final) episode of Alan Wake both excited and worried. Although I had a great time with the game when it first came out, I would be hard pressed to tell you anything about the story. I remembered there being a...

Alan Wake's second (and presumably final) episode is going to mess with your head! With its creative level designs and moody atmosphere, this episode reminds me why I enjoyed the original game in the first place. Unfortunately it's short on answers and...

Oct, 2010

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Alan Wake: The Writer

Alan Wake's Dark Place.

We could see Alan Wake treading just that path, and The Writer's dissatisfying conclusion keeps our fingers crossed that the irritating git will be stuck in that Dark Place forever.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Martin Murphy (gamebosh.com)

Alan Wake: The Writer Review

After the first DLC extension, The Signal, which offered another chapter post the main game's conclusion, comes The Writer. The final chapter to the excellent Alan Wake. Stuck in his own writer's imagination, Alan is trying to do everything he can to...

The add-on does seem to end suddenly, and acts more of a tease that a ground breaking DLC experience. However, it's weird and wonderful, short and sweet, and certainly leaves you wanting more. Let's hope Microsoft and Remedy do decide to make Alan Wake...