After thirteen years, survival-horror fans have finally witnessed the arrival of Alan Wake 2. The game is simply continuing to woo the players and critics alike. So much so, that Remedy’s latest title has received some of the most outstanding reactions from nearly every reviewer out there!

Not to mention that players are also in awe of Alan Wake 2. Seems like there’s a dream run going on for Sam Lake and Remedy Entertainment right now. With a metascore of 89, it’s no surpise fans are raving about it. It’s even been tipped to contend for this years Game of the Year.

Alan Wake 2 fans suggest Remedy’s game is a benchmark for future survival-horror titles

For the uninitiated, the game was released worldwide on October 27, 2023. In the last few days, a lot of media outlets have come out with their reviews. And looking at most of them, it appears that critics are definitely in love with Remedy’s ambitious sequel.

To name a few, websites like GameSpot, GamesRadar+, TheSixthAxis, and XboxEra have given Alan Wake 2 a perfect score of 10 out 10. Acknowledging such responses, the devs recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their gratitude towards everyone who’s enjoyed their latest offering.

Meanwhile, hardcore horror fans also showered praise on the survival horror title. For some, the latest game feels like “the remedy for the survival-horror genre” itself. This kind of compliment really speaks volume for how great the sequel has turned out to be. In a way, it has exceeded the expectations players were having from it before launch.

PlayStation Game Size has labelled the game as a “Must Play.”

Some players are so much obsessed with the game that they believe it can even win the GOTY title.

For some, it is the best game of not just this year but also the last five years combined.

Taking this glorious run further, the game will be getting more content.

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The game will receive two DLC expansions in the form of Night Springs and The Lake House. They will be filled with more haunting experiences!

Can Alan Wake 2 win Game of the Year award in 2023?

2023 has already been marked with some massive games. With the likes of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 remake, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the GOTY line-up is already looking phenomenal. They were seen as the best contenders for the ultimate crown until Alan Wake 2 made its presence felt last week.

Alongside the aforementioned and critically praised titles, Alan Wake 2 has also got stellar reviews so far. Which is one of the most important aspects to make it rank among the top candidates. While it’s too early to declare Remedy’s brilliant sequel a potential GOTY winner, it will surely give a tough fight for the prestigious GOTY.

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