PS5
Alan Wake 2
PS5 Details
- Native PS5 application
- Yes
PS5 Graphics
Quality Mode
FPS
30 FPS (Target)
Output Resolution
2160p
Internal Resolution
1270p
Performance Mode
FPS
60 FPS (Target)
Output Resolution
1440p
Internal Resolution
847p
Source: Digital Foundry
Reviews
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Good
- True survival horror experience
- Thrilling to play
- Different sets of weapons for characters
- Upgrading features for characters
- Structured and systematic fighting
- Tactical resource usage
- Puzzle solving features
- Continues story from Alan Wake 1
- Inspired narrative and aesthetic choices
- Versatile and unpredictable
- Exceptional use of overlaying silhouettes
- Impactful and satisfying weapons
- Exceptional cast and character performances
- Intense tension and beautiful presentation
- Fast load times
- New game+ mode
- Alternative narrative
- Tougher difficulty level
Bad
- Missing satisfying melee attack
- Vulnerable when entering safe spaces
- Frame rate drops
- Minor texture frustrations
- Game loads to black screen sometimes
Good
- Compelling storyline with unanswered mystery.
- Both protagonists have equal importance.
- Multi-layered storytelling keeps you engaged.
- Ability to reshape the storyline adds a new dimension.
- Improved combat experience over original game.
- Survival horror game with effective jump-scares.
- The settings and characters create a rich atmosphere.
- Game challenges you with environmental puzzles and navigational tasks.
- The engaging narrative leaves you questioning.
- Graphics are stunning with attention to intricate details.
- The Northlight Engine gives a realistic touch to graphics.
Bad
- The storyline is not fully explained.
- In-game enemies can attack during Mind Place visits.
- Resources are scarce, creating survival challenges.
- Game slow down and stuttering during hectic scenes.
- High graphical requirements on PC.
- The music didn't stand out as much as original game.
Good
- Compelling story that leaves you questioning.
- Characters are equally important.
- Game provides the ability to shape multi-layered storytelling.
- Players can affect surroundings and open new areas for exploration.
- Experience and sense of discovery is excellent.
- Improvements in combat add to the experience.
- Game is dripping with atmosphere, in settings and characters.
- Environmental puzzles require observation and deduction.
- Engaging story that appeals to both newcomers and existing fans.
- New Game +, higher difficulty and surprise elements add value.
- Beautiful graphics mesh real footage during gameplay and recreate classic film techniques.
Bad
- Mystery in the game isn't fully explained.
- Mind Place won't protect when enemies attack.
- Scarcity of resources sometimes leaves players on edge.
- Game doesn't provide markers for direction or puzzle solutions.
- Effects popping off cause major slow down and stuttering.
- High graphical requirements on PC.
- Ambience of the game music didn't stand out.
Good
- Experience making action games
- Stunning lighting mix in the game
- Off-kilter talk show segments engage the player
- Game narrative uses live-action scenes
- Story tied into meta layers
- Writer and director Sam Lake's roles strengthen metaphors
Bad
- Sequel feels buggy and frustrating
- Game lacks nuance and fluidity
- Dodging mechanism is unreliable
- Switching between items is sluggish
- Enemies often fly off-screen or warp forward
- Repetitive aspects in the game
- Poor implementation of horror elements
- Use of hacky live-action clips for scares
- Overuse of certain features dulls impact
- Story lacks follow-through
- Gameplay has gone from dull to frustrating
- Sequel doesn't improve upon the original
- Game felt like a rough draft
Good
- Innovates in every way possible
- Reintroduction to Bright Falls is captivating
- Plot is enthralling
- Graphically trumps most games on PS5
- Alternating between two protagonists results in flawless pacing
- Storyling and atmosphere is engaging
- Gameplay is more streamlined and snappier
- Detailed, visually impressive settings
- Non-existent loading times
- DualSense haptics enhance the experience
- Expansive lore and twisting story
Bad
- Enemy variety hasn't improved much
- Some puzzles create confusion
- Minimal HUD can reduce game's clarity
- DualSense haptic functionality is not the best
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