addink on 13/7/2009 at 20:36
Prior to release Stalker had a similar story. But that turned out to be pretty damn good despite its no-so-jaw-dropping-any-more graphics.
I'd still be interested in Alan Wake if I only knew the premise. Sure, cutting edge graphics would be cool, but they are in no way a prerequisite for it to be a good game.
Sulphur on 13/7/2009 at 20:49
Well, see, half that atmosphere is the graphics. Even for Stalker, where it's more about great art direction than a handsome, cutting-edge engine. Stalker's
setting happens to be unique and intriguing even if you're only reading about it, whereas Alan Wake's... isn't as much.
Also, as far as narrative goes: honestly, I didn't play Stalker for the story as much as I did for the experience of actually
being in the zone. The narrative was there, and it enhanced the game, but it wasn't necessarily the game's raison d'être.
Now I'm not saying that Alan Wake's going to be a bad game because its graphics engine isn't bleeding-edge. It might turn out to be a perfectly fine game.
The thing is, all we knew about the game four years ago was that it had amazing graphics and a so-so premise. Those graphics aren't as amazing four years on, and all we're left with - still - is that so-so premise.
And we do know the premise. (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Wake) Here you go.
Aja on 13/7/2009 at 21:00
plus, Alan himself still looks like a mannequin
Sulphur on 13/7/2009 at 21:22
it's Remedy channelling silent hill Aja, get with the program :mad:
Garrettwannabe on 16/7/2009 at 02:11
Remedy
(Markus Maki) posted an semi-update on the PC version & sounds like it's Microsoft pretty much in the driver's seat on releasing a PC version and not Remedy...
Quote:
“Thank you for your continued interest in Alan Wake. It is accurate that we are currently working exclusively on the Xbox360 version of Alan Wake. PC plans are currently open, and therefore it’s safe to say that at least a simultaneous launch with the Xbox version will not happen at this late stage. Remedy has a deep heritage in PC gaming and would love to see a PC version available to its PC followers, ultimately however this decision lies with our publisher.”
(
http://www.brightfalls.net/news/640/) BrightFalls.net Link
Sulphur on 27/9/2009 at 07:19
Alan Wake action posin' wallpaper set: see Alan run, see Alan jump, see Alan getting humped by a helicopter from behind! (now also available with realistic facial expressions)
Fragony on 27/9/2009 at 09:59
Looks incredible. Too bad it's an exclusive :wot:
Sulphur on 27/9/2009 at 10:16
Fragony, you need to look up the term 'bullshot', stat
Fragony on 27/9/2009 at 10:43
Missed that, but why wouldn't this be possible. Seen better, but in less interesting games.
