Feature2023-10-26

Alan Wake 2 is a slow-burn thriller, but so far it's sunk its hooks in deep and good

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Katharine Castle Rock Paper Shotgun
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Alan Wake II
Genres · adventure, fps
Release · Oct 27, 2023
Developer · Remedy Entertainment
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