Since its initial successful release of the critically acclaimed ‌survival⁤ horror game “Alan Wake” in 2010, the game’s developer Remedy Entertainment has been promising a sequel. This past year has⁢ been a long wait for the gaming community, eager to continue ‌the story and explore the epic, psychological horror world of Alan⁣ Wake. With the promising sequel and the recent launch of the highly anticipated roleplaying game “Baldur’s⁤ Gate⁤ 3” at this year’s PAX East, it’s got fans wondering: will “Alan Wake ​2” be this year’s game of the year,‌ surpassing favorite “Baldur’s Gate ‍3”?

As of now, the technological capabilities of current and​ past-generation​ hardware have prevented Remedy ‌Entertainment⁢ from totally ‍delivering on its promise and launching the ​sequel ⁢that fans have been waiting for. ⁢However, considering the digital-only nature ​of the upcoming game,⁤ able to run much better on current-generation hardware, the expectations‍ for “Alan‍ Wake 2” are much higher than merely​ surpassing just “Baldur’s Gate 3”.

When it comes to comparisons⁤ between ⁤the two titles, some similarities can easily ‍be spotted. Both feature⁤ intense real-time combat, an involving story that stretches across multiple protagonists, and encompass expansive environments with a unique soundtrack that⁤ helps to ‍create a sense of atmosphere ⁣and dread.⁢ For “Alan ‍Wake 2”, gamers can‍ expect more of the same immersive experience ​with a darker edge, as the first game was a passionate homage to horror films and‍ TV​ shows ⁢of ‍the past.

In terms ⁤of story, it’s clear that Remedy Entertainment is‌ taking ‍a different approach with “Alan Wake 2”. While “Baldur’s Gate 3” focuses heavily on storytelling that is influenced by Dungeons & Dragons ​lore, “Alan Wake 2” promises to present a much more cerebral take on narrative progression, as⁣ the‌ player slowly uncovers the backstory of the main character. With its intelligent use ‌of flashbacks,⁢ cryptic dialogue, and dreamlike sequences, the story of “Alan Wake 2” has been dubbed as a psychological thriller. This is all⁢ achieved without reliance ⁢on jump scares, suggesting that this could be an entirely different kind of horror ⁤experience.

Exploring the game’s ​environments has also‍ seen a ‍massive‌ overhaul, with environments that are no longer just static‌ and still, but instead full‍ of life. Players ‍will be able to⁤ traverse vast‍ levels‍ filled with destructible obstacles⁢ and different environmental hazards, all while searching for strange clues and secret locations. The ‌expanse of exploration options available‍ in “Alan Wake 2” is vast and ‍dynamic, assuring a unique experience every playthrough.

Despite the anticipation for both titles, the end result of ⁣”Alan Wake ⁣2″ ⁢and‌ “Baldur’s Gate 3″⁢ may be quite different, as the two games target different kinds of players. While the latter has a more traditional⁢ approach to RPG​ games,⁣ the former takes a much ‌more personal approach to the horror genre that encourages‍ exploration ​of different layers⁤ of gameplay, narrative, and ⁢atmosphere. It is yet to be seen which game will ⁢reign dominant or usurp the detractive title as ⁤game of the⁢ year. For now, all that the gaming community can is hope that this wait is well worth it.