Why Remedy revived Alan Wake by reviving Alan Wake in Alan Wake 2
Welcome to Wednesday and an eclectic selection of stories from Game Developer. First up, we have a feature on Alan Wake 2 and it's fresh approach for the series, plus commentary on Epic Mickey from legendary designer Warren Spector, and news from the likes of Capcom, Blizzard, and more.
The developers behind Alan Wake II discuss the series' big return and why second protagonist was needed to anchor the adventure of the titular writer.
Choosing a tone like that poses an interesting challenge for Remedy, when ensuring the game is approachable to newcomers. It may give new players the impression that they’re in a state of confusion, feeling as if they’ve stepped into a long-brewing and bizarre story that's at its mid-point. Both perspectives are intentional, and something that the developers at Remedy Entertainment pinned as guiding principles for the dual protagonists. According to principal narrative designer Molly Maloney, Alan Wake 2's dual protagonists anchor one of the game's core themes. New protagonist Saga Anderson is not only a character for newcomers but offers a unique perspective on the larger mystery of the game.
"One of the core themes of Alan Wake 2 is duality: two worlds, two protagonists, light versus darkness. So it made a lot of sense from the early days to bring Saga in as a protagonist along with Alan," said Maloney on expanding the scope of the story. "Yet, I think that Saga is so much more than that. We talked about her a lot from an intro point-of-view, and I think that is critical given that it's been 13 years."
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1 年Considerable to see the revival of Alan Wake in Alan Wake 2! ?? It's exciting when a beloved character and storyline get a second life. Remedy's commitment to storytelling and immersive gameplay has always been impressive, and I can't wait to see how they continue to evolve the Alan Wake universe. Looking forward to another thrilling adventure! ???? #AlanWake2 #GamingRevival #StorytellingMasters