While the game is not perfect, it is definitely something that should be experinced. I loved how the game was set up as episodes. It gave me a quitting point every time I sat down with it. The way the manuscript pages gave more backstory while creating suspsense was brilliant. There's not to many games that let you know what's going to happen but still keep you at the edge of your seat. Alan Wake succeeds in doing this.
Much like Heavy Rain, it's a game that needs to be experienced. I think with the game being developed for 5 years, peoples expectations were too high for this game. If you enjoy it for what it is, an intellingent, well written, action packed suspense game, you won't be disappointed.
I did enjoy the content of your review also. Gave a great description of what to expect.
