Alan Wake 2 Review Roundup

Alan Wake 2 reviews are out, and they are glorious. Most critics call it an incredibly atmospheric and mind-binding survival horror experience that rivals the likes of Silent Hill 2. 

It's been 13 long years since Remedy Entertainment originally released Alan Wake for Xbox 360 and PC. Fast forward to now, and it seems the wait has been worth it. That said, some Alan Wake 2 reviewers have also pointed out numerous bugs and glitches that plague the game's PS5 version, one of which is also preventing many from finishing the game's campaign.

Despite its severe technical issues, Remedy's latest still seems to have been received incredibly well by the media, and we have compiled some of the prominent Alan Wake 2 reviews here to give you an idea of what to expect. 

Alan Wake 2 Review Roundup

As of this writing, Alan Wake 2 has a Metacritic score of 92 on PC and 82 on PS5. 

Gamespot (10/10)

"The idea of what Alan Wake 2 could be has changed so much over the years, but in playing the game, I was reminded of Sam Lake saying how he was so happy that all the previous versions of this game never worked out, and how excited he was that this is the Alan Wake 2 the world has finally received. I have to emphatically agree. The mere existence of an Alan Wake 2 would have, at different points over the years, felt like a minor miracle, but for it to be this one, that feels singular in its achievements, and coming from a studio that refuses to shy away from the paths less traveled, makes Alan Wake 2 a miracle illuminated."

Read the full review here. 

IGN (9/10)

"Alan Wake II delivers one of the boldest and most brain-bending survival-horror storylines this side of Silent Hill 2, presents it with uniformly immaculate art direction and audio design, and reinvigorates the series’ signature light-based shooting as though it’s been locked and loaded with a fresh pack of Energizers. Even though its skill-upgrade systems seem a little superfluous and there were a few repeated cliches in Saga’s story that stuck in my craw, I nonetheless found both sides of this twisted tale to be endlessly fascinating, frequently fear-inducing, and consistently surprising. Alan Wake II is a superb survival-horror sequel that makes the cult-classic original seem like little more than a rough first draft by comparison."

Read the full review here.

Gamesradar (5/5)

"But what has stuck with me since a screen fade to black denoted the conclusion of my 30-hour journey is just how wonderfully Remedy has pushed its narrative-driven adventure template forward. The pacing won't be for everyone – with narration and exploration weighed equally against action and story – but if you are willing to embrace the weird rhythms and idiosyncratic tendencies that underpin the entire experience, what you'll find in Alan Wake 2 is an adventure quite unlike any other."

Read the full review here.

Windows Central (4.5/5)

"Remedy Entertainment crafts a suspenseful journey full of twists, examining its title character in spades. It's a messy, imperfect narrative that doesn't even try to wrap up every plot thread, but delivers a raw, emotional ride. Solid third-person survival horror-gameplay helps carry that journey outside of a handful of technical issues."

Read the full review here. 

The Guardian (4/5)

"With two protagonists exploring different worlds, this thriller is a thoroughly entertaining blend of detective procedural and narrative weirdness."

Read the full review here.