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[adamsapple]

Just got to Alan Wake part. Game is extremely atmospheric. Crazy visuals on PC. Amazing presentation.

Worth every penny so far.

Goddamn, the lighting and atmosphere looks top tier.

 

[K' Dash]

I’m exploring the first area and keep finding new stuff that I missed on my first and second pass.

Be sure to explore.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Yeah, Northlight engine is right up there with the RE and Decima as my favs fo sho

 

[K' Dash]

This is our new graphics king.

 

[Balducci30]

This game is amazing. And at points, the visuals are legitimately on a level I’ve never seen. Like, crazy good. I don’t know if it’s how dark it is or what but it looks crazy. That opening? Playing that was mind blowing.

However, there’s clearly little issues here or there, there’s a TON of shimmering going on and no RT at all on PS5. I get the lack of raytracing but surely there’s a way to make the shimmering/low res stuff better on a console like ps5 right?

 

[Krappadizzle]

Game looks stunning. I thought Control was another great piece of tech from Remedy too and I'm glad to see them improve and expand on it. Game looks to be on another level. Man I wish I wasn't poor, I've spent so much on games these last 2 months and still skipped a bunch that I want to play.

I gotta know though..... Someone tell me about the soundtrack. The licensed and original music from the first game was awesome, I loved it enough to buy the "cd" when the game came out.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

4 hours clocked, really in the groove now, Performance Mode is the only way to go. Literally spent the last hour doing optional exploration, have opened every combination lock I've come across and solved every puzzle, found two padlocks that require an elusive key though. The way they've integrated Control is very cool, I'm digging it. Game is more often than not quite pretty:

Combat feels great, Remedy coming through with solid DualSense integration. Signature radio and TV commercials are amusing

 

[bbmcgee]

This game is incredible. Quickly climbing up my personal goty rankings

 

[SlimySnake]

Bought the game on GMG, redeemed on epic store, downloaded it but it wont launch because it cant authenticate my epic account?

what the hell is this?

The game failed to connect or authenticate with your Epic account. Third-party overlays may prevent the game from resolving this issue. Please try disabling third-party overlays temporarily and restart the game.

EDIT: it was the msi afterburner. geforce now is allowed but doesnt show fps readings.

 

[adamsapple]

4 hours clocked, really in the groove now, Performance Mode is the only way to go. Literally spent the last hour doing optional exploration, have opened every combination lock I've come across and solved every puzzle, found two padlocks that require an elusive key though. The way they've integrated Control is very cool, I'm digging it. Game is more often than not quite pretty:

Combat feels great, Remedy coming through with solid DualSense integration. Signature radio and TV commercials are amusing

That looks clean for a game upscaling from 800p~.

FSR2 pulling its weight.

 

[Dcr1d3r]

Any sign of the Series X|S reviews?

 

[Skitso]

People saying this looks choppy at 30fps need to get their eyes checked. Stop spreading bullshit.

You need to stop spreading your opinions as facts.

 

[proandrad]

Stop fucking saying 30fps is a slideshow you cunt. Same goes for everyone on this forum.

ITS. NOT. Spoiled little shits.

Do something about it pussy, can’t even target us with your 33.3 ms ass.

 

[Luipadre]

That looks clean for a game upscaling from 800p~.

FSR2 pulling its weight.

Until you moves

 

[Hambone]

Anyone else on the Series X having audio issues where the dialog has varying levels of reverb attached to it? I'm assuming bug? It feels like when you're walking through the forest the conversations shouldn't sound you're in a concrete tunnel.

Other than that, loving it.

 

[adamsapple]

Any sign of the Series X|S reviews?

Alan Wake 2 was reviewed using promotional codes on Xbox Series X (primary), Xbox Series S and Windows PC via Epic Games Store, as provided by the publisher. Click here to learn more about Stevivor’s scoring scale.

Playing the game on Xbox Series X, the game runs at a flawless 30 frames-per-second even in intense moments in Quality mode, and a stable 60 FPS in Performance mode

Editor's Note: The majority of our Alan Wake 2 review time was spent playing the PC version of the game. We have also tested the Xbox Series X version out for a short time, and have noted our Xbox performance impressions towards the end of the review.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

Until you moves

You do realize that *movement* is exactly where a higher framerate has the advantage, right? Play however you want to play but at least know what you're talking about

 

[Luipadre]

You do realize that *movement* is exactly where a higher framerate has the advantage, right? Play however you want to play but at least know what you're talking about

I know, but FSR breaks when you move the camera too, so it will always look better on still pictures

 

[rofif]

2 hours in. Not shot a gun once. It’s a detective adventure game. I like taking it slow.

 

[Negotiator101]

Town is few streets that you can explore, maybe it opens up more in later chapters. Forest is an interconnected maze with optional areas and puzzles. I’m pretty early on.

Sounds good, play it on Sunday.

 

[amigastar]

I've read that Alan Wake 2 supports the same features of the Dualsense on PC and PS5. Certainly gonna try it out on PC with my Dualsense.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Nice to see game director Kyle Rowley over at the purple place chipping in on the thread convos and shit

Do these people think that that cesspool is the only place where enthusiasts gather to discuss games? What the everliving fuck. I just dont get it. Even Remedy bends at the knee for those psycho pitchforking freaks? Come on son.

 

[OverHeat]

Nice to see game director Kyle Rowley over at the purple place chipping in on the thread convos and shit

Do these people think that that cesspool is the only place where enthusiasts gather to discuss games? What the everliving fuck. I just dont get it. Even Remedy bends at the knee for those psycho pitchforking freaks? Come on son.

There cesspool is bigger then ours…unfortunately

 

[Chuck Berry]

There cesspool is bigger then ours…unfortunately

That shouldn't matter. You're telling me they're just being willfully ignorant of what that place is and stands for? Crazy stuff man. Really sucks.

 

[M.W.]

Tried this out on PC, and you know what, I'm getting a solid 40-50fps with everything on high, no RT. Plus, being able to turn off vignette, etc. and increase the FOV, this is the way.

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

That shouldn't matter. You're telling me they're just being willfully ignorant of what that place is and stands for? Crazy stuff man. Really sucks.

Lunatics are running the insane asylum at the moment, it'll change over time but at the moment we are "nazis" and they are professionals at being a victim so they get coddled to.

 

[adamsapple]

I've been waiting for this for 13 years.

Surreal that there's a sequel to AW2 out after multiple other Remedy games in between.

 

[SJRB]

“I don’t get it, why did you put me in charge of this case?”
“Well because you are goddamn amazing and clearly way smarter than the rest of us”

First a “subtle” jab when the cop assumed the guy was in charge, then this interaction seconds later.

Videogames!

 

[adamsapple]

Why am I starting the game as a naked hairy man. I did not sign up for this

edit: oh me oh my, the lighting and effects are fantastic.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Bought the game on GMG, redeemed on epic store, downloaded it but it wont launch because it cant authenticate my epic account?

what the hell is this?



EDIT: it was the msi afterburner. geforce now is allowed but doesnt show fps readings.

Same thing happened to me, msi can be turned on again after starting the game.

Also I didn't get the error when I launched the game again a few hours later.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Played for a bit, got to where I finally met wake, a bit past the wolf encounter; plays really well.
Performance seems fine too, no stuttering at all and 60fps at UHD high with FSR2 set to balanced, heck I can even turn on RT to mid with path tracing and get 30-40fps with FSR2 ultra performance; was expecting a slide show tbh, anyway obviously playing without RT.

Though I didn't get my pre-order bonuses, just the deluxe stuff...

I like how the game teaches you to do things, at a certain point I was about to get hit and it was like, oh hey btw, you've got this cool R3make style dodge , and the reminders work well too, I was going into the mind space to access the map a couple times, and a message popped up as a reminder that you can also access the map directly.

Edit: all the Control references so far have been cool.

 

[Insane Metal]

Why am I starting the game as a naked hairy man. I did not sign up for this

edit: oh me oh my, the lighting and effects are fantastic.

I legit thought I was watching FMV for a moment. Took me a sec to realize I could control the naked guy lol


Edit: Saga Anderson has the charisma of a potato. Terrible character.

 

[Demption]

This game is Remedy firing on all cylinders and i fucking love it. To anyone concerned that its too scary, don't be. I think the atmosphere is great but it's not super terrifying. Kinda the same level as the first one.

 

[Represent.]

How does the gameplay feel? does the combat feel solid and heavy like TLOU or do guns feel paperweight? Good enemy hit reaction? Or do they just get hit and die like in a Souls game?

 

[Krathoon]

They say the PC version has DualSense support. Can someone confirm it?

Does it use the controller microphone any?

Does it use the lights on the controller?

 

[Balducci30]

How does the gameplay feel? does the combat feel solid and heavy like TLOU or do guns feel paperweight? Good enemy hit reaction? Or do they just get hit and die like in a Souls game?

Not to the level of LOU from what I’ve experienced, but not Souls

 

[Balducci30]

I legit thought I was watching FMV for a moment. Took me a sec to realize I could control the naked guy lol


Edit: Saga Anderson has the charisma of a potato. Terrible character.

Yeah this was the first time this generation where I was literally like - wait this isn’t cgi?

 

[Ulysses 31]

“I don’t get it, why did you put me in charge of this case?”
“Well because you are goddamn amazing and clearly way smarter than the rest of us”

First a “subtle” jab when the cop assumed the guy was in charge, then this interaction seconds later.

Videogames!

Modern day writing trope that characters talk about character traits rather than it being shown through their actions.

 

[Krathoon]

This is going to be one of those games that is really cutting edge. Not surprised that it is Remedy doing it.

 

[adamsapple]

Wow.

Spoiler

They really did Nightingale dirty like that.

 

[Insane Metal]

According to this, and looking at the video seems authentic, X and PS5 look identical and run at around 1270p in quality mode. Perf mode runs on 850p more or less on both.

 

[A2una1]

Anyone else on the Series X having audio issues where the dialog has varying levels of reverb attached to it? I'm assuming bug? It feels like when you're walking through the forest the conversations shouldn't sound you're in a concrete tunnel.

Other than that, loving it.

Playing on PC and really liking it. But I got issues with the near death vignette, it is so damn intrusive can't see shit anymore... Does anybody know how I can disable it?

 

[adamsapple]

According to this, and looking at the video seems authentic, X and PS5 look identical and run at around 1270p in quality mode. Perf mode runs on 850p more or less on both.

I'm playing right now, changed to Performance for a minute, it's very smooth but blur city. Sticking to Quality.

 

[Danjin44]

you've got this cool R3make style dodge

Yeah i really liked the dodge, this is what Callisto Protocol should have...not just standing still dodging swings.

I'm playing right now, changed to Performance for a minute, it's very smooth but blur city. Sticking to Quality.

I tried quality mode in first chapter, but I switch to performance mode, it just feel better to play.

 

[Emppu666]

Playing on PC and really liking it. But I got issues with the near death vignette, it is so damn intrusive can't see shit anymore... Does anybody know how I can disable it?

How To Disable the Alan Wake 2 Vignette Effect on PC

PC players that want to disable the Alan Wake 2 vignette effect can do so by editing the configuration file.

whatifgaming.com

In the same file you can edit FOV (default 1.0, I changed it to 1.5).

 

[A2una1]

How To Disable the Alan Wake 2 Vignette Effect on PC

PC players that want to disable the Alan Wake 2 vignette effect can do so by editing the configuration file.

whatifgaming.com

In the same file you can edit FOV (default 1.0, I changed it to 1.5).

Thank you, I will give it a try

 

[GrayChild]

Nice to see game director Kyle Rowley over at the purple place chipping in on the thread convos and shit

Do these people think that that cesspool is the only place where enthusiasts gather to discuss games? What the everliving fuck. I just dont get it. Even Remedy bends at the knee for those psycho pitchforking freaks? Come on son.

Modern day writing trope that characters talk about character traits rather than it being shown through their actions.

It's not even Remedy's doing.

Have you ever wondered why most AAA stuff nowadays has the same safe, boring and neutered characterization and writing?

Alan Wake II is just the latest victim:

 

[OverHeat]

It's not even Remedy's doing.

Have you ever wondered why most AAA stuff nowadays has the same safe, boring and neutered characterization and writing?

Alan Wake II is just the latest victim:

Fuck u Montreal!

 

[Chuck Berry]

It's not even Remedy's doing.

Have you ever wondered why most AAA stuff nowadays has the same safe, boring and neutered characterization and writing?

Alan Wake II is just the latest victim:

High hopes for GTA6!

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

It's not even Remedy's doing.

Have you ever wondered why most AAA stuff nowadays has the same safe, boring and neutered characterization and writing?

Alan Wake II is just the latest victim:

These people are literal cancer, they need to be rounded up and shipped off to an island so they can't infect anyone else with their nonsense.