Today’s game is Alan Wake. I had a ton of free time and managed to get pretty far. I’m playing on Steam Deck so my frame rates occasionally dip below 30 (You can tell my low video settings by Alan’s face). I saw someone online though talking about a FSR-3 mod for it though and how it’s super simple. Figured i’d install it. ended up spending 4 hours on it. First the tutorial was outdated and i had to install the mod directly into the game, then the controller wasn’t being detected, then it wouldn’t launch in game mode, then the mod vanished. At that point i said screw it and went back to the game. I might try again tomorrow because the benefits seem worth it.
This screenshot i took was in the Ocean View Hotel while making my way back into the main foyer area. I love how this game upped the thrill factor. I do prefer the first games controls i think, but this one i think has me constantly on edge. I love it. I also like the nods to the first game too. One example is There’s a shoebox where i can store items, and i think it’s an amazing reference to the lore of the first game.
I took a bonus screenshot while Alan was getting his face pummeled in by a Shadow. It looks like he’s taking a selfie while pissed off:
Dude AW2 is fuckin excellent. I will admit to getting stuck on (what I imagine is) the final stand for Agent (can’t remember her name) by the lake. I went back to playing cyberpunk again because I’ve been playing it way too much.
Hell yes! Dude I still have been replaying it. And finding new stuff. That DLC, too! It’s so damn good. Glad you’re enjoying it! And I’m glad you remembered to let me know hah! I wish there were more games like this.
I saved your comment just so i could remember to update you. The game i don’t know if it’s the nature of the story or what, but Alan Wake 2 i can’t seem to want to leave. There’s just so much love and care put into it that everytime i go into it, i notice a new thing i didn’t before, whether it’s a little detail like the pages in the subway or a foreshadowing i missed the first time. I love it
This game is pretty demanding on steam deck, and I never got it to run in a way that was satisfying. If you have a more powerful PC, I’d try using moonlight to stream it instead
I ended up installing the FSR 3 mod for it, which helped performance a bit. The Steam Deck is my only gaming device though so i sadly can’t use moonlight
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Dude AW2 is fuckin excellent. I will admit to getting stuck on (what I imagine is) the final stand for Agent (can’t remember her name) by the lake. I went back to playing cyberpunk again because I’ve been playing it way too much.
i need to get back into Cyberpunk. I started but had to uninstall it for space.
Oh man. If you haven’t played the DLC and if you haven’t played since the big update, you def need to.
I plan on picking up the DLCs at some point. Probably not until early next year though due to my financial situation
I’m very excited for you. If you remember, let me know how you’re liking it
popping in just to let you know i bought them today and i started my 4th playthrough as well!
Hell yes! Dude I still have been replaying it. And finding new stuff. That DLC, too! It’s so damn good. Glad you’re enjoying it! And I’m glad you remembered to let me know hah! I wish there were more games like this.
I saved your comment just so i could remember to update you. The game i don’t know if it’s the nature of the story or what, but Alan Wake 2 i can’t seem to want to leave. There’s just so much love and care put into it that everytime i go into it, i notice a new thing i didn’t before, whether it’s a little detail like the pages in the subway or a foreshadowing i missed the first time. I love it
AW2 baby 🙌
This game is pretty demanding on steam deck, and I never got it to run in a way that was satisfying. If you have a more powerful PC, I’d try using moonlight to stream it instead
I ended up installing the FSR 3 mod for it, which helped performance a bit. The Steam Deck is my only gaming device though so i sadly can’t use moonlight