Herr Shaun Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Not really scary per se, but there are parts that can be disturbing. What really got me were the poltergeist objects, which creepily shake and hover in the air before throwing themselves at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phengophobic Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I found it to be scary at times - scary at times being late at night in the dark. I loved being scared though, I get some kind of rush from it :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1C Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It had some parts where it would make you jump...people attacking you from behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGbivvie Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Games aren't usually scary, although I cant speak for Alan Wake yet as I haven't played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozbaab Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sure, it was scary enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlfancher Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 It wasn't scary at all to me. Especially once you learn to expect attacks from out of your view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Ron CFH 01 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hmm, the game isn't really scary in the horror movie kind of way. It's not Silent Hill, but this game can really pull you in. Play in the dark with the sound up; as you're running through the woods at night with the wind howling around you and the darkness/fog all around you'll get this uneasy need to run feeling. And as the taken keep popping up all around you and you hear weapons flying past you it gets intense. One thing Alan Wake does well is build up it's characters (well the main ones anyways) and makes you like them so that when they're being attacked or fighting back you care about what happens to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantlessben Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 It's quite scary when you're out of ammo and running for your life to a safe haven on nightmare difficulty. Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthbtold Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Not scary at all a little nerve recking maybe especially those parts where you cant die for the achiv. Still think that the first Silent Hill was one of the cariest i played so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensington Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 This game gives me the same knot in my stomach that Dead Space does. I am constantly tense. I love to be scared and own a ton of horror films but with this or Dead Space its just neverending, you never feel safe. The atmosphere in both games really adds to it. I have had the game a week and am only towards the end of episode 3 as I never play for more than an hour or so. Great game though. As mentioned above, night time, lights off, sound up, especially on a headset really amplifies the experience.Well said! Yeah, I found the tension almost unbearable at times during my first playthrough. It didn't so much scare me as just make me extremely anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensington Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Not scary at all a little nerve recking maybe especially those parts where you cant die for the achiv. Still think that the first Silent Hill was one of the cariest i played so farYeah, I'll never forget being creeped out by the little monsters in the school. I'd never played anything like it before, and it scared the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Penguin Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 If you're the type who literally puts themselves in the game, then you're in for one hell of a ride. It really does screw with your mind and can make you feel paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzamaro Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 What were the scariest parts for people? I also wonder this. I played this game 2 times, and most of the times the game actually warns you enemies are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talaron Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 The game might not be the scariest on the market but it still has it's shocking moments and I like that most of the scary moments are created through the atmosphere and not through stupid boooh-shockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmona Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I love how well written this game is...it's scary..I find my self at the edge of my seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpluto9465 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 While not like Exorcist-scary, I find myself constantly tense playing the night sequences. What the game really does well is give you a feeling of foreboding during the daytime when things are safe. You just dread going out into the mountains and want to stay in those cozy cabins or lodges. The sound design is masterful too and really helps with the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyhon Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yeah exactly just the earie surroundings you get placed into is just creepy. Also the monsters approaching keep being announced in slomo so that isn't the problem. My problem is still with the shocking moments of Barbara. BRRRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmona Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 While not like Exorcist-scary, I find myself constantly tense playing the night sequences. What the game really does well is give you a feeling of foreboding during the daytime when things are safe. You just dread going out into the mountains and want to stay in those cozy cabins or lodges. The sound design is masterful too and really helps with the atmosphere. great way to describe the game....I dreaded going out at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeatherbottomMR Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 ya not too scary but running through the woods at night creeps me out a little bit because you know the darkness is out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niko da bos Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 If you're the type who literally puts themselves in the game, then you're in for one hell of a ride. It really does screw with your mind and can make you feel paranoid. this is like me for sure, i always try to emerge myself into the game (character) and understand what is going on during the story. i have been planning on getting this game since january or so, and thinking of heading to gamestop after work to pick it up. any direct advice from a pro who has done mutiple playthrus? things i should avoid, look out for, missables? not sure if the game has different difficulties, if so i will most likely play on the hardest to get the full experience. one thing i dont want to do is rush thru the playthru and get to the end before i realize whats going on. any big sidequests or DLC that add to the story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpluto9465 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 not sure if the game has different difficulties, if so i will most likely play on the hardest to get the full experience. one thing i dont want to do is rush thru the playthru and get to the end before i realize whats going on. any big sidequests or DLC that add to the story? Try beating it on Normal to get a feel for the gameplay and enjoy the story without being overwhelmed. Don't worry about collectibles the first time through, just get the ones you see. Then you can go to Nightmare mode. On Nightmare mode, it's a good idea to just go for the Nightmare pages and not worry about the other collectibles. There are some areas where you're trying to look around and Taken keep re-spawning. A third playthrough on Normal is good for getting leftover achievements and collectibles. Copy and paste a checklist for those thermoses, otherwise you'll go crazy looking for them. The game doesn't tell you which chapter you have missing ones. There's The Signal and The Writer DLC to be played after the main game. Remember to go through the Episodes menu to choose them, otherwise the game will force a higher difficulty on you. The DLC episodes are much harder than the main game. You'll probably have to play these twice or more (especially with the no-die achievements) to get everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs14 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I didn't find the game scary, it's more of a thriller and I really enjoyed it. The old bitch is creepy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TealPavelski Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 the only time it scared me was when i cant hear them behind me and then they silently hit me Same here. The game kinda reminded me of the TV Show 'Lost' when the characters first encountered "The Others". They could only hear them whispering, but couldn't see them. The game isn't overly scary, but it had a few scenes that made me jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerSama Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Really scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coadster1 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Why are people still posting in this thread? OP made up their mind back on Page 1... last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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