Review2023-10-26

Alan Wake 2 review: a modern survival horror masterpiece

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Toussaint Egan Polygon
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Alan Wake II
Genres · adventure, fps
Release · Oct 27, 2023
Developer · Remedy Entertainment
PCPS5Xbox Series X|S
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