The game follows the story of Alan Wake, a best-selling author who is experiencing a bout of writer's block. In an attempt to overcome his writer's block, Alan travels with his wife, Alice, to the small town of Bright Falls, Washington. However, their vacation is interrupted when Alice disappears under mysterious circumstances. Alan sets out to find her, but soon finds himself trapped in a nightmare world where reality and fiction blur.
As Alan progresses through the game, he learns that the town of Bright Falls is haunted by a dark presence that is responsible for Alice's disappearance. He also discovers that he has the power to control light, which he can use to fight the darkness and protect himself from the creatures that inhabit the nightmare world.
Alan Wake is a third-person shooter game that features a variety of gameplay elements, including combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. The game also features a strong narrative that is told through cutscenes and in-game dialogue.
Alan Wake was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised the game's atmosphere, story, and combat. The game also won several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Original Property.