The Alan Wake Remaster Is Fantastic

Alan Wake is one of my favourite games of all time but it also now holds a very special place in my heart in regards to the journey and progression of this channel. Remedy just make incredible games and at the time I made my original Alan Wake Retrospective I'd felt like the game had been unfairly forgotten. Oh how times change. As much as I wanted to play the Alan Wake Remaster when it released I had a bit too much on my plate at the time and so, a few months later finally here we are. So now that I've finally played the Alan Wake Remaster, what'd I think? Is this a worthwhile reason to venture back into the world of Bright Falls? Is this the best way to play Alan Wake now? Let's find out.
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[@ToCHawk]

I’m glad they remastered it, it’s such a great game and the nostalgia playing it was big. I’m glad they didn’t really change anything other than the looks. I need to replay it again thanks to this video, was nice to watch Alan Wake content.

[@MayorHairBear]

Oh I'm with you, starting playing around with more than just the visuals and we're talking about a different game. You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MothersOfMars]

For many years I’ve had people tell me this game is terrible and that I would hate it so I never gave it a shot. Boy were they wrong. It’s like these people didn’t know me at all haha. After getting the 100 percent this is now one of my favorite games ever. Awesome video! We need more love for Alan Wake. Such a criminally misjudged game

[@Glass444]

I know nothing about Alan Wake. But I am a fan of remedy. So, as of now, I’m playing Alan Wake remastered. I have no clue how I slept on this game-I am definitely getting Allen Wake 2.

[@MayorHairBear]

Hell yeah mate that's awesome. Enjoy AW and let me know what you think of Alan Wake 2 when you get around to playing it!

[@intro_game-night.theories]

It is hands down my top 3 games of all time. It has been a yearly playthrough (sometimes twice a year) since launch. It's so familiar and comforting at this point, but no less enjoyable.

[@MayorHairBear]

I'm very close to having this game be a yearly playthrough now, it really is incredible!

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

As this is my favorite game of all time I was so happy when I saw this was getting remastered and i was not disappointed

[@TheBlackKakashi]

I think Alan Wake was the reason I subscribed to your channel so I'm glad you finally made a video about the remastered version.

[@MayorHairBear]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate!

[@diarusroper9030]

Never ever played this game so this is right up my alley

[@merlinarthur4545]

I have the original Alan wake on Xbox one and it was one of the best games I played and it took me forever to pass nightmare mode and finally find all the collectibles and I only have one achievement to get and I still can't complete it lol Alan wake remastered still looks amazing better everything and some in game character models look weird it can be overlooked and awesome review you gave on Alan wake

[@nottoday9182]

One of my top 5 games. Absolutely everything I love about spooky stories and games. I am curious: did the remake seem alot more difficult? The enemies are way faster and can always catch me. Is it more difficult or is my coordination out the window with age?

[@MayorHairBear]

I didn't notice a difference but it had been a couple of years since I played the original and I'm used to playing on Nightmare and for this playthrough could only play on normal

[@habijjj]

I can't believe we're finally getting a sequel. Tbh since the dlc is free it's more cost effective to get the remaster.

[@MayorHairBear]

100% if people have never played Alan Wake before, there's no reason not to get the remaster!

[@jonhart4563]

This game had excellent immersion.

[@MayorHairBear]

Incredible immersion!

[@Magicman1625]

I have played Alan Wake and it's DLC but I just got Control Ultimate edition and had no idea they were connected now I really gotta finish Control and it's DLC

[@MayorHairBear]

Highly recommend finishing Control, not only because it's a great game but yeah the Alan Wake content is *chefs kiss

[@Kranitoko]

It took me a little while to adapt to the new models, especially Alan Wake himself, but after playing through the remaster twice, making my own review and getting the platinum, they're kinda ingrained in my brain now and prefer how they look. I have this small urge to also make a complete walkthrough just because, but such a task is kinda intimidating lol I'm glad you got around to this though Mayor. You bet your ass as well that Alan Wake 2 will be time off work worthy ☺️ Also Remedy said they have no plans to remaster American Nightmare 😞

[@MayorHairBear]

Yeah it took me a minute to get used to new models but you're right, I now just prefer them. That is definitely a project but it'd make for some good content! 100% Alan Wake 2 is time off worthy and I'm disappointed to hear no American Nightmare remaster 🤔

[@Descro382]

Whatever you do.. Stay in the light

[@MayorHairBear]

Alan, wake up!

[@DecayingReverie]

I bought the remaster and was disappointed to find out it was a Windows 10 exclusive and I couldn't play it on my Windows 7 gaming PC. I refunded the game and just played the original PC version and ended up getting all the achievements again and loved it. Still one of my favorite games. A master-class in story and atmosphere. Of course, after refunding the game, my gaming PC died and I ended up getting a new Windows 11 gaming PC so I guess I'll pick up the remaster at some point. I've bought Alan Wake like four times at this point so I don't feel bad about refunding it it. I have the original version, the collector's edition, the Steam version, and some version they had released with Humble Bundle that had like a different commentary track on it from Sam Lake that I got. I was so pumped hearing they had announced Alan Wake 2. Still need to play Control so I can check out that DLC.

[@MayorHairBear]

Oh that's annoying but you're right, nothing wrong with heading on back to the original. I've also bought the game numerous times, I think the remaster makes it my fifth time buying Alan Wake 😂 I can't wait for Alan Wake 2 though and I highly, highly recommend playing the AWE DLC for Control before Alan Wake 2 because it is amazing!

[@BloodCell47]

2019 baby face Mayor 👼 Those nostalgia goggles really do make you believe that the game was just as pretty as the remaster lol. It's crazy that after so much time we're going to get an Alan Wake 2. I heard it's going to be more horror this time around so I'm excited. Short, sweet and to the point. Great video Mayor 👍

[@MayorHairBear]

I'm so excited for Alan Wake 2, more horror is definitely peaking my interest the most and I can't wait to see what story they tell! Glad you enjoyed the video mate 🙌

[@John-it3wn]

Great video as always my man 😎

[@MayorHairBear]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed it and as always, appreciate your support! 🙌

[@John-it3wn]

@@MayorHairBear Im a huge remedy fan myself,cant wait for the sequel and Control is one of my all time favourite games.

[@MayorHairBear]

@@John-it3wn Control is incredible and those DLC's are just like icing on that insane cake 😂

[@YoBrand15]

Im almost halfway through and i find it a bit too easy, but thats because to me it would become too frustratingly repetitive on nightmare. Im loving the game, but the gameplay itself isnt the best so im only going to do one playthrough. Its a great game though and im loving the story. I hope alan wake 2 expanded on the gameplay and is a more scary.

[@CharaxterSelext]

As someone who never played Alan wake - but always knew about it - this video was fascinating Also, if you see this, what Mic do you use to make these vids?

[@MayorHairBear]

Highly recommend sussing the game out when you get the chance mate! I use a Blue Yeti microphone at the moment!

[@CharaxterSelext]

@@MayorHairBear Ay keep up the great work man, highly underrated channel

[@aranerem3767]

The game is awesome

[@MayorHairBear]

Can't wait for the sequel!

[@cadybird5809]

I’m so happy it got remastered. I love this game to pieces. I am wondering what version did you play? I’m debating on buying it on PS4. I thought I would get a PS5 this year but it’s so difficult to hunt one down that at this point it looks like I’m going to have a better chance getting one next year. Do you know if the PS4 version is worth it? Or is it better to wait to play the PS5 version?

[@MayorHairBear]

I personally played it on PS5 but from what I've heard the PS4 version is still great. Totally understand the struggle of the PS5 hunt though, I got lucky last December after searching for the whole year 😂

[@cadybird5809]

@@MayorHairBear Yeah trying to find one has been a nightmare honestly. Lol. I'll probably just get the remaster on PS4 cause I really want to replay it again soon, and I'm hoping I can get a PS5 in time for the sequel.

[@arutzuki2491]

I like your videos, but it would be great if you'd talk a bit faster. Currently watching at 1.25 speed which sounds much better imo.

[@MayorHairBear]

I mean, that's just the way I talk but I got no issue if people want to increase the speed through KZbin. It is what it is you know 🤙

[@arutzuki2491]

@@MayorHairBear Don't get me wrong, your voice is great for YT. It's really just the speed. Maybe I'm the only one, but if I were you, I'd talk faster or I'd just speed up the voice-over since x 1.25 still sounds natural. Cool videos anyways

[@TheGamersGrotto]

Cannot stand the new looks of the characters... Alan Wake looked more realistic in the original game... His new look makes him look like a cartoon character... Environment looks fantastic but the facial animations are cringe...

[@ITSJFE]

I love the story...I FUCKN HATE....the combat system

[@Saulbreadman]

i loved both. The combat fit perfectly into the narrative. it was also a fair challenge. you couldn't just call of duty shoot your way through. you had to think, plan your moves, and manage your limited ammo. i loved it. i can't wait for the sequel since it got announced. it's an epic games exclusive on pc sadly so i'll wait till it comes to steam.