Practically a love letter to David Lynch.

Warning: Spoilers
Alan Wake could have been a classic case of a game anguishing far too long in development and not delivering on it's promises. But the intriguing concept, interesting characters, and fantastic setting provide one of the more enjoyable story telling experiences for a game in years.

Some might bemoan the gameplay as either too simplisitc or repetitive, but the tight controls and the hectic action that pops up throughout the campaign keeps the player on their toes.

And David Lynch fans will find plenty to enjoy, with obvious nods to the director's work scattered across Alan Wake, with talks about coffee, surreal characters and Roy Orbison songs.

The episodic format benefits the game well as the game sets up each segment like something you'd expect to see on a prime time television series.

All in all a must for any fan of thrillers or David Lynch, which are usually one in the same.

9/10