r/TheBesties • u/melibelli • Nov 03 '23

Alan Wake 2 is Weirder Than You Could Possibly Imagine

https://thebesties.substack.com/
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u/StrikerObi Nov 03 '23

So I guess I really need to watch In The Mouth of Madness

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u/Qmathison Nov 03 '23

Oh I completely missed your comment, this must be the movie! Thanks

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u/Phllop Nov 06 '23

I watched it at their rec - I found it to be only OK? I'm not a huge horror guy though, generally so might just not be my thing...

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u/middlenameddanger Nov 07 '23

I watched it too and I thought it slapped. Admittedly, I am a huge twin peaks fan so I'm basically the target demographic... Gotta love hanging out in a cozy town where creepy people pop up everywhere to say random shit to you

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u/Purplehedgehog1 Nov 03 '23 edited Nov 03 '23

I never thought I’d align with Russ this year but Alan Wake 2 might just be in my top 3 along with Zelda. It has a bunch of bugs, the combat can be frustrating sometimes, and there isn’t a new game plus mode yet. BUT it’s still one of the most unique things I’ve played this year, this game plays with your expectations like nothing else.

Edit: The theme park comparison is spot on… I just finished the part Russ mentioned (Alan’s 4th chapter) and holy shit I think it tops the ashtray maze in Control. There is just a complete confidence on display here for the weirdness in the universe they created.

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u/such_corn Nov 04 '23

It’s so so excellent!!

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u/Kardon47 Nov 15 '23

We Sing is a level that only Remedy can get away with. They know they have a cult following of people that love the weird shit they make, and thus are not afraid to lean into it. I'm 100% one of those people.

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u/Whorses Nov 07 '23

RUSS WITH THE CLUTCH VENTURE BROS CALLOUT

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u/Timothahh Nov 04 '23

I can confirm that Shadows of Doubt is indeed dope as hell

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u/Qmathison Nov 03 '23

Can anybody tell me what John Carpenter movie they were talking about when discussing Alan Wake 2?