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fart town usa
Member
Haven't played the remaster but the OG is great, plays fine and is really memorable your first time through. Fun combat, intriguing story, great atmosphere.
Probably can't go wrong with either. That's the game that forced me to get a 360 back when it released.
Probably can't go wrong with either. That's the game that forced me to get a 360 back when it released.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Whichever you can get for cheaper. The remaster is a pretty bare bones effort and the only notable thing it changes is Alan wakes model to match the actor.
The only other notable improvement in the remaster is that the lip syncing in some of the cutscenes is better, but that's hardly a deal breaker.
The only other notable improvement in the remaster is that the lip syncing in some of the cutscenes is better, but that's hardly a deal breaker.
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Fools idol
Banned
I'd go for the remaster. It's marginally better but yeh.. why not.
It's gameplay is absolutely run of the fucking mill but it makes up for it with atmosphere and imho a decent story. It's Twin Peaksy which I love.
It's gameplay is absolutely run of the fucking mill but it makes up for it with atmosphere and imho a decent story. It's Twin Peaksy which I love.
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Frank Horrigan
Banned
Play Alan Wake any way you can play Alan Wake. One of the best games to come from the pswii60 era.
STARSBarry
Gold Member
Still waiting for its sequel Alan Sleep
Krappadizzle
Member
It runs great on PC. So i'd highly suggest you play it their. It runs just fine on the 360 though if you can only access that game. I've not played the "remaster"
I'd highly suggest watching Twin Peaks, make a pot of coffee and then start up Alan Wake.
I'd highly suggest watching Twin Peaks, make a pot of coffee and then start up Alan Wake.
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Captain Toad
Banned
I played it for the first time a few months back when it was still on GamePass. Game was average, but I imagine it would have felt more special when it originally released.
Dr Bass
Member
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
Amazing game. So much fun. Exploration pays off, so it pays to think about the areas most people would never check. Amazing soundtrack too!
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
And 540p resolution. Stay the fuck away from that version. There is no reason to avoid the remastered version. It’s better in every way
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
unless your weird ass prefers 540p resolution, shitty lip synching in cutscenes , there is absolutely no reason to go anywhere near the original version on Xbox. On PC the original is fine and my understanding is that remastered version is only available on Epic store.
But if you’re on console the remastered is the version to play and if anyone tells you otherwise they’re a goddamn stupid ass!
Lord Malachite
Member
Remaster. They'll undoubtedly be using that character model for the sequel so you should make it a seemless experience.
TheGreatMusashi
Member
The Remaster, I replayed the 360 version not too long ago and the framerate alone is worth it.
What a beautiful game.
Unfortunately I enjoy the story and graphics over the gameplay. Good game, tiresome playthrough.
Just Remedy getting better though, fuck me.
What a beautiful game.
Unfortunately I enjoy the story and graphics over the gameplay. Good game, tiresome playthrough.
Just Remedy getting better though, fuck me.
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. I don't mind locking to 30hz to get better gay-fix in a game like that.
ZoukGalaxy
Gold Member
If you are on PC, I would definitely go with the original, the remastered faces are really bad, especially Alan Wake, the new face doesn't fit his personality at all considering the story.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
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Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
I think they try to match the face to live action of the character.If you are on PC, I would definitely go with the original, the remastered faces are really bad, especially Alan Wake, the new face doesn't fit his personality at all considering the story.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
rofif
Gold Member
... and they failed.
The face was matching the character perfectly when the game came out. 10 years younger actor
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
Kind of agree, they try to make face more realistic but without actually improving facial expression which makes look way worse.
01011001
Banned
the remaster is mostly a bad remaster because it's barely an upgrade, but otherwise you'll not have any issues with the remaster.
Alan looks kinda wierd in-game in the remaster, they tried to make him look more like his live action actor, but didn't quite nail it imo
if you are on console, the choice is very easy tho, since the 60fps on the remaster are way more enjoyable than the 30fps of the original.
Alan looks kinda wierd in-game in the remaster, they tried to make him look more like his live action actor, but didn't quite nail it imo
if you are on console, the choice is very easy tho, since the 60fps on the remaster are way more enjoyable than the 30fps of the original.
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Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
One question.
Alan Wake for ps4 have this Spanish Latin america dub?
Alan Wake for ps4 have this Spanish Latin america dub?
ZoukGalaxy
Gold Member
This is it exactly, I remember have read somewhere that this was the idea behind these new faces.
But that was a TERRIBLE idea, there is absolutely no point to do this. It's like make all actors like they are today when remastering a 10 years old movie to 4k
Faces and acting were perfect for their purpose back in time, they shouldn't have changed that, they spoiled everything (I was so excited by this remaster before this).
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
You aren’t forced to play the remaster the original is still a solid third person poltergeist.
Hendrick's
Banned
I wouldn't play either. It's one of those games I would throw in the grossly overrated pile.
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ZoukGalaxy
Gold Member
I really hope you will enjoy your time. It's one of the best game EVER with its UNIQUE incredible atmosphere.
Try to play at night with an headphone.
Also, after, don't forget American Nightmare, not as good but really worth a playthrough.
Enjoy this so underrated unmatched GEM in its genre ^^
Jump in !
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StateofMajora
Banned
Original on PC my guy.
NinjaBoiX
Member
It’s a solid if unremarkable shooter with a typically Remedy gimmick attached in the form of the flashlight.
That said, it has possibly my favourite camera of all time, there’s something so tangible and satisfying about the way it swings about with an ever so slight tilt and “rubbery-ness”, as if it was mounted on a stiff spring.
I dunno, it’s hard to articulate, and it probably sounds awful the way I’ve described it, haha. But it has a very unique feel that works with how far out it is, feels really good and is very cinematic which obviously works well with the presentation.
That said, it has possibly my favourite camera of all time, there’s something so tangible and satisfying about the way it swings about with an ever so slight tilt and “rubbery-ness”, as if it was mounted on a stiff spring.
I dunno, it’s hard to articulate, and it probably sounds awful the way I’ve described it, haha. But it has a very unique feel that works with how far out it is, feels really good and is very cinematic which obviously works well with the presentation.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Yes, it has been on the list of EGS's "free" games more than once before. The PC version running in highest settings is practically the same as the recent remaster, you just don't have the new Alan Wake model.
StateofMajora
Banned
New models/graphics are messed up anyway.
Alan wake can run at insanely high resolutions/fps with msaa on PC original.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
The face of someone telling you the original faces are better then the RemasterIf you are on PC, I would definitely go with the original, the remastered faces are really bad, especially Alan Wake, the new face doesn't fit his personality at all considering the story.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
You when you see the comparison and realise they are being serious
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
This. Fantastic game.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
This game already didn't have good facial expression but trying make the face more realistic without improving the animation in the face will make it look much worse, so yes in my eyes original face was much more tolerable.The face of someone telling you the original faces are better then the Remaster
You when you see the comparison and realise they are being serious
ZoukGalaxy
Gold Member
The brain of someone who didn't play the games and doesn't get a clue why the original is better then thought he posted a funny relevant input to amaze the Queen.The face of someone telling you the original faces are better then the Remaster
You when you see the comparison and realise they are being serious
Thanks for your pathetic "participation". You can go back on Twitter now.
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TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Opinions, but you have a good reason so fair enough
Kupfer
Member
Reminds me somehow of the profile picture ofIf you are on PC, I would definitely go with the original, the remastered faces are really bad, especially Alan Wake, the new face doesn't fit his personality at all considering the story.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
Spaceman292
Soulless, cheap, creepy and snooty all at once.
I'd go with the original. It is the vision of the developers team back then and is quiet fun.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
The brain of someone who didn't play the games and doesn't get a clue why the original is better then thought he posted a funny relevant input to amaze the Queen.
Thanks for your pathetic "participation". You can go back on Twitter now.
Ain't you a sassy one.
Anyway I recommend the OP visit the OT and decide for himself and plus most users posted their impressions there and it has the reviews too
So check it out
That's what I'm going to do because...ya know I haven't played it.
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xClout
Gold Member
If you are on PC, I would definitely go with the original, the remastered faces are really bad, especially Alan Wake, the new face doesn't fit his personality at all considering the story.
It was a real mistake to "update" it. That simply doesn't fit his mood anymore. The new one make him looks like a psycho arrogant asshole, he isn't.
Google it for more infos.
Still better than those hobbits from Quantum Break
Spaceman292
Banned
Hey I'm not snootyReminds me somehow of the profile picture of
Soulless, cheap, creepy and snooty all at once.
I'd go with the original. It is the vision of the developers team back then and is quiet fun.
EDMIX
Gold Member
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