I found the pacing of the first few chapters in the first Alan Wake sublime, in terms of storytelling. The gameplay frustrated me on the other hand, became quickly monotonous and tedious for me. So I only played like a third of the game, much as I liked the story and was curious to see where it went. Then Control I was left completely unmoved by. So I’ve been hesitating to take up the second Alan Wake, basically because I didn’t much like the first iteration, or Control, which I’ve heard is somehow connected. Maybe I’m missing out. Or maybe these games appeal only to a certain audience.

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I thought the story of Control was just ok but the gameplay was awesome.

It didnt land on my Top 25 list BUT....that one level (people who played it know exactly which I mean) was easily one of the best sequences I've ever played. I have no idea how they made it feel like you were still in control (hehe) as everything around you went crazy.

Unfortunately that level is very late in the game otherwise I'd implore you to stick it out to see it. But since you quit so early because you weren't having fun, you probably will continue to not have fun until that part.

[–] gcheliotis@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hey thanks, both AW1 and Control are games I might pick up again. Didn’t hate them, they just didn’t really hook me.

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I probably wouldn't have kept playing it if a friend didn't buy it for me and insist so I get it!