Alan Wake 2 is bringing the famous horror author back to a world of psychological fear on October 17, when it releases to PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The Remedy Entertainment game is 13 years in the making, and will finally be giving fans a chance to see where Alan Wake has been in that time.
One aspect of the title that has gamers talking, relates to the way Alan Wake 2 will establish itself as a survival horror. Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, the game’s two Directors, have expressed their desire to reimagine parts of the previous installment to make the environment even more terrifying. As the two continue to interview, pending the upcoming release, fans are starting to get a taste of the inspirations for this new world.
In an interview with Edge, Rowley talked about how Alan Wake 2, drew inspiration from the recent Resident Evil games, particularly in the area of gameplay. The Director had the following to say:
“Camera perspective and things like that, yes, there are good references from the recent Resident Evil games that we did look at,” Rowley says. “But not just because, oh, you know, it worked for them,” the director continues, “it’s more like, how does that help us build the kind of experience we want? More claustrophobic; making the player feel more vulnerable; making the enemies feel more physical and dangerous.”
Those who love the video game horror genre know that the Resident Evil franchise is a staple in the industry. Characters like Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Albert Wesker, and more are synonymous with horror. Some of these dynamic personalities from Resident Evil, such as Jill Valentine have even made their way into other franchises, due to such wide popularity. It is a beloved series, and should give any Alan Wake 2 enthusiast hope that the game is in the proper hands.
Alan Wake 2 Draw from Inspiration But Promises to Be A Completely New Experience in Horror
The Directors have already discussed how they have taken inspiration from Stephen King and David Lynch, in crafting this upcoming story. The use of Resident Evil is just one more in a series of observations to create an incredible new title. Although fans might be concerned that so much inspiration has been drawn from notable horror masters and previous franchises, Alan Wake 2 is still set to make a name for itself in horror.
Alan Wake 2 is going to focus much more on environmental and psychological horror, than simple jump scares. It will also give players a new and exciting ability to switch between their playable character at almost any time. In this title, instead of just navigating as Alan Wake, players will also have the ability to play as FBI agent Saga Anderson.
Both stories will eventually converge, but each character is unique and will react differently to the horrors they face. The decisions each individual gamer chooses will have their own consequences, as they try to fight their way out of the horrors residing in the Pacific Northwest setting.
What do you think of the upcoming Alan Wake 2 title and the inspiration taken from Resident Evil? Did the directors have the right idea by borrowing some of the best concepts from other game? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the upcoming Remedy Entertainment title.
Source: GamesRadar
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