The latest from Remedy Entertainment is here and Alan Wake has returned, but was this sequel worth the long wait? Andre is joined by Patrick to discuss the worldbuilding, techinal prowess, setpieces, plot, and characters of Alan Wake 2. FULL SPOILERS AHEAD, so be warned!

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[00:00] Spoiler warning and intro

[02:23] Basic overall assessment

[04:35] Tonal shift to horror, Mind Place, and new gamefeel

[12:11] Graphics, technical wizardry, music, and live-action FMV

[26:16] Combat, traversal, and inventory

[41:15] Saga, Alan, and main scenario

[59:06] Alan Wake: The Musical

[01:04:26] Mr. Door, Zane, Alice, and ending

[01:21:39] Next Time on Alan Wake