Is Alan Wake Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.0/10

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Alan Wake

Full Release (2010)

DIFFICULTY

5.0/10

Not Too Difficult

(4 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Alan Wake offers a moderate challenge, balancing accessibility with moments that require focus and adaptation.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

Fast reaction speed is required, especially in later stages
Dense projectile patterns punish positioning mistakes harshly
Success depends on precision and sustained focus over long stretches
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

Alan Wake may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Mass Effect, and Mass Effect 2 at a similar challenge level may find Alan Wake broadly comparable in difficulty.

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Based on 4 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 5.0/10. Most players rated this game around 5.

Developer(s)

Remedy Entertainment

Publisher(s)

E-Frontier, Legacy Interactive, Namco Bandai Partners, Nordic Games Publishing, Microsoft Game Studios, Remedy Entertainment

Genre(s)

Shooter, Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

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About Alan Wake

Alan Wake is a psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The narrative centres on Alan Wake, a bestselling thriller novelist experiencing writer's block. He travels to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, seeking a change of environment. Shortly after their arrival, Alice vanishes under mysterious circumstances. As Alan searches for her, he discovers pages of a thriller novel he does not recall writing. The events described in these pages begin to manifest in reality, and Alan encounters hostile supernatural entities known as the "Taken," who are controlled by darkness. The gameplay involves navigating Bright Falls and using light to combat these dark forces. The storyline explores themes of reality and fiction, along with the influence of the written word.

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