Alan Wake: The Writer

October 12, 2010 Remedy Entertainment Remedy Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios
Shooter Adventure
PC X360
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The Writer is the final episodic chapter of DLC for Alan Wake, Remedy and Microsoft's harrowing horror action game. The game features the song "The Darkest Star" by Depeche Mode.
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Game Info

Release Date October 12, 2010
Developer Remedy Entertainment
Publisher Remedy Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Horror, Thriller, Survival