Note: This review comes from a player/author that has not played the previous entries of the title with the exception of American Nightmare. Alan Wake II grapples us in its introduction with a gruesome, horrific, eerie atmosphere that forces players into a long, dwelling nightmare that questions how you'll escape the dark presence this time around. Playing as both Saga Anderson and Alan Wake, provides a unique experience for players, as they have the power to choose the pacing of the story, and how the details will add up along the way. With beautiful environments and engaging gameplay mechanics, it will activate the collector mentality within you, and you'll be searching for all the clues before solving each chapter's goals. The game's artistic delivery is phenomenal, with the seamless integration of live-action film and player controlled gameplay that allows certain scenes to shine more in their appropriate format. The lighting (in addition to being an important wea...