Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Alan Wake's American Nightmare

2012

Game Information

Summary

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion to the psychological horror action-adventure game Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story shifts to an alternate reality where Alan Wake finds himself in a small Arizona town. Here, he faces off against his evil doppelgänger, Mr. Scratch, a murderous entity intent on destroying everything Alan holds dear. The gameplay involves exploring the town, battling new and familiar supernatural enemies, and uncovering pieces of the narrative through manuscripts and other clues. The expansion introduces new weapons and combat mechanics while maintaining the series' focus on the use of light to combat darkness. The narrative explores themes of duality and reality, offering a more action-oriented experience compared to the original game.

Release Date

February 22, 2012

Developer

Remedy Entertainment

Publisher

Microsoft Studios

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Themes

ActionScience fictionHorrorSurvivalDrama

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