Alan Wake is a third person adventure game released for Microsoft Xbox 360 in the United States. It was developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game was added to iOctavio on May fourteenth two thousand ten. The narrative follows writer Alan Wake who travels to the small town of Bright Falls in search of inspiration and to investigate the disappearance of his wife. Players control Alan from a behind the shoulder perspective as they explore the town interact with characters and confront enemies that are surrounded by a dark aura. Combat is centered on light and requires the use of flashlights flares and other light sources to remove the dark aura before enemies can be harmed with conventional weapons. The game features live action episodes a tense atmosphere a haunting soundtrack and environmental storytelling. It also includes a cooperative multiplayer mode called Nightmare where players battle waves of enemies. The title received generally positive reviews for its story atmosphere and innovative combat and has since gained a cult following. These aspects make Alan Wake a distinctive entry in the third person adventure genre.