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Alan Wake Guide

2010 · Action thriller

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Alan Wake digital cover
Original Alan Wake title artwork shows Alan carrying a handgun and flashlight.

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GuideWhat you will find
Alan fires into a dark outdoor area beside industrial equipment.CombatRead the light shield and choose an efficient finishing weapon.
Alan aims a long gun and flashlight toward a dark wooden building.Weapons and lightCompare the original game's guns and emergency light tools.
Alan's flashlight casts a broad beam through a dark wooden interior.Safe Havens and batteriesPlan recovery, generators and battery use between fights.
Alan stands beside Barry in his red jacket during a nighttime scene.Manuscripts and episodesTrack the story pages and distinguish the two special episodes.
Alan stands beside Barry in his red jacket during a nighttime scene.Characters and factionsIdentify Alan, Alice, Barry and the Bright Falls contacts.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Remove darkness before ordinary gunfireWatch for the bright flash that signals the shield is gone.
Use batteries for urgent boostsThe flashlight reserve also recharges when not boosting.
Run to a real Safe Haven when overwhelmedA protected light can restore health and stop pursuing Taken.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Alan WakePlayable novelistSearches for his missing wife in Bright Falls.
Alice WakeAlan's wifeHer disappearance drives the investigation.
Barry WheelerLiterary agent and friendComes to help Alan.
Sarah BreakerBright Falls sheriffInvestigates the town's crisis.
Emil HartmanPsychiatristRuns Cauldron Lake Lodge.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
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CombatTwo-stage combat →

Pictures All pictures →

Alan stands beside Barry in his red jacket during a nighttime scene.
Alan stands beside Barry in his red jacket during a nighttime scene.
Alan's flashlight casts a broad beam through a dark wooden interior.
Alan's flashlight casts a broad beam through a dark wooden interior.
Alan fires into a dark outdoor area beside industrial equipment.
Alan fires into a dark outdoor area beside industrial equipment.
Alan aims a long gun and flashlight toward a dark wooden building.
Alan aims a long gun and flashlight toward a dark wooden building.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Alan Wake: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com