 | Game Added: Alan Wake's American Nightmare Written Wednesday, January 25, 2012 By X360A.org 12 achievements, 200 points. Submitted by: x360a |
| Game Added: Alan Wake's American Nightmare Written Wednesday, January 25, 2012 By X360A.org 12 achievements, 200 points. Submitted by: x360a |
 Forum Posts: 153 | Comment #1 by Kinky Mong Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:44:51 AM | (0)    |
| Mmmm, looks like a lot of the achievements are attributed to the stapled on "hoarde" mode. I would have preferred more unique achievements for the story mode. | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #2 by VIper 18 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:53:03 AM | (-16) |
| Wow those are really bad | ||
 Forum Posts: 96 | Comment #3 by Brengun Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:53:41 AM | (2) |
| I had my hopes up for some sort of lumberjack game when I first saw that cover. | ||
 Forum Posts: 75 | Comment #4 by LewisRedd Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:56:47 AM | (0) |
| Hmmmm cant say list looks good. But at least its more Wake. | ||
 Forum Posts: 475 | Comment #5 by ImmortalArbiter Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:58:34 AM | (4) |
| @1: I agree. Alan Wake wasn't really about the action (not that it was bad). The whole appeal of the franchise (at least, to me) is the story, and do we really need another horde mode? At least it hasn't gone to multiplayer...yet. With that said, I'm still really looking forward to this. I waited forever for Alan Wake, and loved it, and I'm sure this will turn out to be pretty good. I do think the achievement title "One Day I’ll Buy a Stapler" is funny, though. | ||
 Forum Posts: 34 | Comment #6 by DirtySeb Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:03:33 AM | (-1) |
| Looks like a very uninspired achievements list... | ||
 Forum Posts: 243 | Comment #7 by Fang Foom Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:09:35 AM | (0) |
| Not a fan of the horde-esque achievements but I LOVE Alan Wake so hope to 100% it! | ||
 Forum Posts: 74 | Comment #8 by Njmongoose Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:12:22 AM | (0) |
| 2000 taken? I dont think I even killed that many in the original one (not counting the crows) | ||
 Forum Posts: 1453 | Comment #9 by HabsCen10ial Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:15:06 AM | (1) |
| I think the list looks good and will be a bit of a challenge. Can't wait!! | ||
 Forum Posts: 14 | Comment #10 by Schwab17 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:17:39 AM | (3) |
| lol wow am i the only one who thought the picture looked like waterboy movie at first lol | ||
 Forum Posts: 875 | Comment #11 by LethalEdge Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:21:51 AM | (2) |
| Not a bad list. Really looking forward to more Alan Wake. | ||
 Forum Posts: 161 | Comment #12 by MarleyMon81 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:24:41 AM | (4) |
| Cannot wait for this. Cheevs look challenging with the horde survival ones, but you don't have to get all the cheevs in the first day. Should add for some nice replay for a bit once I get tired of ACR MP. | ||
 Forum Posts: 520 | Comment #13 by WonderCaliban Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:35:41 AM | (0) |
| Not a bad list. Will probably get this. | ||
 Forum Posts: 1249 | Comment #14 by Baihu1983 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:49:56 AM | (4) |
| Day 1. | ||
 Forum Posts: 59 | Comment #15 by Shikamaru FTW Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:53:01 AM | (1) |
| Well nothing awe inspiring but not half bad This is a first minute buy no matter the list | ||
 Forum Posts: 642 | Comment #16 by The Bum-Mobile Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 08:54:05 AM | (0) |
| Excited for this. List seems pretty doable as well; always a good thing! | ||
 Forum Posts: 1374 | Comment #17 by HalfEVILmonkey Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 09:26:41 AM | (-8) |
| The only American Nightmare I know is this franchise. Please let me wake up soon. | ||
Forum Posts: 160 | Comment #18 by tiger 1 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 09:33:56 AM | (-2) |
| Killed another nice game by doing it in arcade mode .... this game should have been put out like the first game as a follow up game. | ||
 Forum Posts: 669 | Comment #19 by mentaljason Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 09:56:51 AM | (0) |
| Cant wait to get 200G in this. Got over 2000 kills with just pistol + shotgun last game. Great game | ||
 Forum Posts: 6 | Comment #20 by DCGX Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:12:06 AM | (0) |
| Only one collectible achievement (with a great name to boot). YES! That alone makes me satisfied with this list. | ||
 Forum Posts: 8 | Comment #21 by Kolibri Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:12:28 AM | (0) |
| cant wait ! :) | ||
 Forum Posts: 95 | Comment #22 by frazyah Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:29:48 AM | (1) |
| Of all the things I've collected in all the games I've played, Alan Wake's manuscript pages have got to be my favorite. I still remember the page in the first one when the FBI agent read a page about the FBI agent reading a page. Awesome. | ||
 Forum Posts: 39 | Comment #23 by gmcb007 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:37:17 AM | (0) |
| Too much focused on the arcade mode to be honest. | ||
 Forum Posts: 48 | Comment #24 by Rev. H. Heat Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:51:43 AM | (1) |
| I too am a HUGE Alan Wake fan and I can see where this list may appear to take away from the spirit of the original, i.e. mood and story vs. run-n-gun. Having half of the achievements focused on Arcade may lead some to think this and those feelings may be legit but as with most things we are just going to have to wait and see. I have a feeling that as the episodic nature of the game continues (and lets be honest you KNOW more will come) you will probably see the arcade achievements less. | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #25 by hibsta1992 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:52:06 AM | (0) |
| Hopefully getting points is pretty easy. Instead of having it get really frustratingly hard and makes you reach the point where you don't want to play another game in the series. Much like what happened to me in CoD:WaW | ||
 Forum Posts: 2322 | Comment #26 by Mister Buds Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10:57:42 AM | (4) |
| i feel deeply sorry for anyone that passes on this game because of the achievement list. | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #27 by blackout529 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 11:04:46 AM | (0) |
| I was hoping this game would get the 20 achievements treatment, but its still a day 1 buy for me. | ||
 Forum Posts: 494 | Comment #28 by F Swan Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 11:06:21 AM | (0) |
| Definite day 1 buy. I'm glad there's no more damn thermos flasks, thats for sure. | ||
 Forum Posts: 545 | Comment #29 by Darkforce412 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 12:03:26 PM | (0) |
| im glad theirs no cheevo saying beat the game on nightmare mode. | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #30 by WMDalpha Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 12:12:07 PM | (0) |
| 2,00 taken will be easy with horde mode! Cant wait! | ||
 Forum Posts: 153 | Comment #31 by Blue Thunder28 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 12:45:08 PM | (0) |
| Disappointing list to be honest, was hoping for 20 achievements instead of 12... But for a game like Alan Wake the achievements will be the last thing I care about, I just want to play it!!! Also relieved there's only a few I have to go out of my way for. | ||
 Forum Posts: 544 | Comment #32 by IVIR BLOBBY Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 01:06:55 PM | (-3) |
| Wish they would have just got ride of collectibles entirely I actually grew to hate Alan wake on my second playthrough going for all the collectibles, i know they're meant to be boring & tedious & only their to extend game-time but they really made the game worse for me. | ||
 Forum Posts: 355 | Comment #33 by Bistric Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 01:14:28 PM | (0) |
| Was thinking about Day1 purchase, but the Arcade/Horde emphasis ruined it for me. It just got moved to my DotW list. | ||
 Forum Posts: 284 | Comment #34 by MoldyClay87 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 02:07:42 PM | (1) |
| Remember when you are FORCED to get collectibles? Me either. If you don't want the game to get tedious/boring from collecting things, then don't collect them. Take a hit in your game completion instead of whining about it. Personally, I like collecting things/finding things. I like exploration. I play a game more than once because I want to, not because the game demands I do it. Also, you guys are really exaggerating the "emphasis" on the Arcade mode. Only 5 out of 12 achievements are Arcade. And 5 of them are definitely Story mode, with the last two being seemingly either mode/accumulative. A perfect balance. Excited to get this. Achievements seem easy enough and I'm excited for the story. | ||
 Forum Posts: 774 | Comment #35 by HugTheBear Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 02:11:31 PM | (0) |
| Damn it. I always buy Arcade games with tough achievements. Excited for this game, not excited for the hoarde mode 'chieves though. Still a day 1 for me. | ||
 Forum Posts: 478 | Comment #36 by rockhopper Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 02:24:13 PM | (0) |
| I've really been looking forward to this game ever since I heard it announced. I FLOVED the original. One of my favorite games of the last several years! I've stayed away from any preview write ups for the game, so I don't know what arcade is. It sounds like something that will be a pain. I don't particularly like score based challenges, but whatever I'm up for the challenge. I got the full gamerscore in the original so I will be determined for this one as well. Looking forward to surviving with just a flashlight & flares. Those challenges were fun in the retail game. As for 2,000 taken killed, sounds like a lot, but arcade mode presumably should take care of that with little effort. | ||
Forum Posts: 478 | Comment #37 by rockhopper Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 02:30:14 PM | (0) |
| @#34 - I agree with you. I don't mind collecting things in games, but only if it's something that at least makes a little sense to the game world. I hate when games just put some arbitrary collectible that has nothing to do with anything, just because they want you to waste time looking for them. I usually play each game at least twice as well. First time to enjoy it, without a guide, second time with a guide to find what I missed or harder difficulty and whatnot. And hey a second time through gives me a chance to get caught up on weekly GiantBomb bombcasts while I play. | ||
 Forum Posts: 220 | Comment #38 by Bum Commando Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 04:46:32 PM | (0) |
| was hoping for less 'horde' achievements but its alan wake and 15$ is worth it | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #39 by Liek50Ninjas Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:03:19 PM | (3) |
| Alternate title: Alan Wake's Incredible Flannel Adventure | ||
Forum Posts: 1374 | Comment #40 by HalfEVILmonkey Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 06:50:45 PM | (-1) |
| @#39: The other name should be Alan Wake: The Eddie Bauer of Authors. | ||
 Forum Posts: 530 | Comment #41 by I mak3 big boom Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:29:47 PM | (0) |
| @40 and he's back...*sigh* | ||
 Forum Posts: 139 | Comment #42 by Komrade Kayce Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 07:53:52 PM | (0) |
| Mmmmmmm I feel like that horde/arcade mode is unnecessary for the type of game Alan Wake is meant to be. And theres a bunch of achievements tied to it, too bad. Oh well, no matter! New Alan Wake! | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #43 by asilent boom Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 11:41:49 PM | (-2) |
| I enjoyed AW but I'll probably wait for this to go on a DotW, it's not a game I feel I have to buy when it releases. @32 "i know they're meant to be boring & tedious & only their to extend game-time" Lol, that's what you think, that doesn't make it true. Collectibles usually tell you more about a character or a past event or are there for exploration. You've turned them into being "boring and tedious" because you feel the need to get every achievement in a game. Don't blame the developers for your "need". There are people who enjoy them and enjoy having achievements tied to them. | ||
 Forum Posts: 4 | Comment #44 by xMEGADETHxSLY Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 01:08:28 AM | (0) |
| The tech behind the game looks really good loved the first can't wait for ALAN WAKE 2 RETURN | ||
 Forum Posts: 440 | Comment #45 by Arenazombie Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 01:14:26 AM | (2) |
| @43 So what did the coffee cans told me about AW? That he drunk a lot of coffee? I also don't like collectibles, that are only there for the purpose of being collected. The manuscript pages on the other hand were quite got. All collectibles should tell stories about the game characters (Manuscript pages, Gears2, ...) or unlock stuff when you collect 1/4,1/2,all of them. Also depends on how its executed. Take the Darkness for example, where every collectible has a number attached to it, so yould always see which ones you are missing. So you play through the game, get what ou get and come back later to get the ones you didn't find the first time around. Also there should always be a x/x counter for every level in a game. | ||
 Forum Posts: 18 | Comment #46 by iLikeThought Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 01:34:28 AM | (0) |
| Looking forward to the sequel already | ||
 Forum Posts: 114 | Comment #47 by deluxnugs Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 07:12:51 AM | (0) |
| @45 i agree.there were way to many collectables in alan wake.i liked the manuscript pages the tv and radios also the beer can pyramids.oh yeah the signs to.they all added to the flavor.the coffee mugs were just an artifical extenson of the game and were not needed.it has become a huge problem in the industry and i dont like it.dead space and bioshock to got it right as you didnt have to find every single one to get you achievement and they both added to the game itself.thats my take.besides that i like the list and more alan wake is gonna be great.i just cant believe there is no coop.i wanna play as barry already | ||
 Forum Posts: 3182 | Comment #48 by Wreckon Dracgon Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 08:43:23 AM | (0) |
| Really disappointed in this list, I was really hoping this would be a change in the XBLive arcade titles. MS needs to stop it with the only 12 achievements and 200 GS for its Arcade Games. Some games require more than just 12 achievements to hunt down. PSN games get this by having more than the typical 300 points for its arcade titles going up to the 1,200 point range for some of the more robust games. The 12/200 was fine in the early days of XBLA for games like Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Rally X, but in this new age of XBLA its games shouldn't be compacted to fit into 12/200. | ||
Forum Posts: 34 | Comment #49 by DirtySeb Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:24:17 AM | (2) |
| Just to make it clear to those mistaking this as an 'Alan Wake 2'; this isn't a sequel - Remedy made that clear months ago in their first announcement of the game. My guess is that it's purely an arcade title, made for fun, rather than what Alan Wake was. I do hope that there will be at least a taste of story somewhere, before Remedy announcing that Alan Wake 2 is in development. | ||
 Forum Posts: 58 | Comment #50 by ronnie42 Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 01:17:07 PM | (-1) |
| arcade mode? sounds like some dodgy beat em up.wtf! | ||
 Forum Posts: 104 | Comment #51 by Magus 0f Zeal Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 04:19:52 PM | (0) |
| @#34 So that's 50%. I'm currently playing thru Alan Wake for the first time and so far it seems to be 100% Story achievements. The argument then is that a game that at one point was a means of spinning a wonderful supernatural horror yarn (so far)is now having the tacked on horde mode (happening more and more). By your calculations that argument is valid. Truly I don't mind but the opinion is a credible one. @#43 Not trying to insult but I must ask. How long have you been gaming? From this generation going back there have been thousands of pointless collectibles that contributed nothing to the game they were in. If you been gaming 10-15 years just think of some of the BS games ask you to collect. In most cases though I agree that it is personal choice to gather said items. | ||
 Forum Posts: 30 | Comment #52 by pickel668 Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 10:24:02 PM | (0) |
| I cannot wait for this game I loved the first alan wake game. Also I hope that they have some more music from poets of the fall in it they ROCK | ||
 Forum Posts: 103 | Comment #53 by Lothra Monday, January 30, 2012 @ 09:51:31 AM | (0) |
| Easy list, looking forward to the game and hopefully Alan Wake 2 sometime in the near future if this sells well. | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #54 by Tharxs Gamma Monday, January 30, 2012 @ 10:40:40 AM | (0) |
| Not even sure If I want the challenge in this, just want the enjoyment | ||
 Forum Posts: 4 | Comment #55 by Dottor Petty Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 12:57:54 PM | (0) |
| wow! | ||
 Forum Posts: 0 | Comment #56 by ALANN Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 02:05:20 AM | (0) |
| nice | ||
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