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Alan Wake 2 is quickly becoming one of the most enjoyed horror survivor games in the market. With the game just a few days into its launch, fans are loving the experience and the jumpscares in the game. Many fans are jumping into the nightmares of the lost writer in an attempt to escape his mental prison.

While horror games are usually a hit-or-miss situation, for Alan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment has pushed boundaries to create a truly haunting experience. As more players get into the game, many have started sharing their opinions on Reddit about how terrifying the game actually is.

Alan Wake 2 brings the nightmares to players

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The Horror community on Reddit has a post that speaks about how Alan Wake 2 does justice to the horror genre. In the post, the user stated “Alan Wake 2 is scary as sh*t.” They continued to say that they had not played a horror game in a while and praised the direction and atmosphere of the eerie game.

Although the player is only 6 hours into the game, they said, “There been moments where I’ve had to take some breaths before heading into something because I have no idea what this batshit game is going to give me.” The user also expressed their surprise at how no one has discussed the game on the horror subreddit.

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The sequel to the 13-year-old game is now taking the gaming world by storm after receiving almost perfect ratings from critics. This has pushed the game to even become a contender for a Game of the Year nomination.

The game is absolutely frightening according to many players. It’s noted to be one of the scariest games to ever be made. While some issues from the original game like the controls have been revamped, players are happy about the way this installment turned out.

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Even though one player is just a few hours into the game, they have become a fan of the graphics of Alan Wake 2 and claims that it’s better than most CGI in movies.

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A very prominent question is being asked about if players need to play the original game to understand the story of the sequel.

 

One user goes on to call the game to be like a paranormal True Detective game. The user also answered the question about playing the original in their statement. Further, the user added they didn’t enjoy the original game but is an absolute fan of the sequel.

SFX can make all the difference, no matter the genre. This user praised the game’s music.

One user was disappointed at the fact that the studio did not launch a physical copy of the game. In their comment, they mentioned how the 90$ price tag seems a little pricey while not being able to receive a physical copy of the game.

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Meanwhile, while one user loves the games, the user doesn’t actually find the Alan Wake games as scary as titles like Dead Space

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Fans who are into the game cannot stop playing it. The game’s positive reviews are making it stand out in the horror community. Remedy Entertainment has done a terrific job at making the game as beautifully scary as possible. Considering that, have you dived into the mind of Alan Wake 2 to overcome his nightmares? Let us know in the comments below.

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