Standalone Expansion

Alan Wake's American Nightmare

ReleasedFeb 22, 2012

PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox 360

About

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion to the psychological horror action-adventure game Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story shifts to an alternate reality where Alan Wake finds himself in a small Arizona town. Here, he faces off against his evil doppelgänger, Mr. Scratch, a murderous entity intent on destroying everything Alan holds dear. The gameplay involves exploring the town, battling new and familiar supernatural enemies, and uncovering pieces of the narrative through manuscripts and other clues. The expansion introduces new weapons and combat mechanics while maintaining the series' focus on the use of light to combat darkness. The narrative explores themes of duality and reality, offering a more action-oriented experience compared to the original game.

Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Nordic Games Publishing
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Drama
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: CLASSIND 12, PEGI 18, USK 16, ESRB T, GRAC 15+, ACB M
Time to beat: 3 h rushed · 6 h normally · 10 h completionist
IGDB rating: 74 / 100 (286 ratings)
Also known as: Alan Wake: Night Springs, AWAN