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Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alan Wake's American NightmareFight darkness in an Arizona nightmare with light and story.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077An open-world action-adventure RPG set in the sprawling, dangerous metropolis of Night City.
Overview
Description

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion that drops you into an alternate reality in Night Springs, Arizona. As Alan, you battle the evil doppelgänger Mr. Scratch using light‑based combat and manuscript clues to rewrite reality. The game blends action‑packed shooting with psychological horror, featuring time‑loop mechanics, new weapons, and a narrative framed by a Twilight‑Zone‑style TV episode. Experience a focused single‑player adventure that expands the Alan Wake universe.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure game set in Night City, a sprawling metropolis driven by power, glamour, and body modification. Players assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw in pursuit of a unique implant that holds the key to immortality, navigating a world where mega-corporations operate above the law. In a gritty future defined by cyberware, violent crime, and extreme poverty, your choices directly influence both the narrative and the world around you. Experience deep role-playing customization of skills, cybernetics, and playstyle as you carve your own legend in the streets of Night City.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative horror action
Mature fans of deep RPGs and open-world action games
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Remedy Entertainment
CD Projekt RED
publisher
Microsoft Studios, Nordic Games Publishing
CD Projekt
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB T
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
79/100+5%
75/100
General
release date
2012-02-22
2020-12-10
msrp
$59.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging light‑vs‑dark combat system
  • Rich, atmospheric storytelling
  • Varied locations and puzzles
  • Replay value through time‑loop mechanics
  • Breathtaking and highly immersive visual design of Night City
  • Deep cyberware and skill customization systems
  • Engaging, choice-driven narrative and memorable characters
  • Action-packed gunplay and fluid movement mechanics
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Shorter length compared to the main game
  • Occasional repetitive enemy encounters
  • Pivotal choices can occasionally feel restricted by the overarching plot
  • Complex world and systems can overwhelm new players initially
  • High system requirements for optimal graphical performance on PC
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6
User rating
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3.7 (3)

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3.7 (3)
Verified User

Love it

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Greatly improved since launch. One gripe: some lingering bugs. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Cyberpunk 2077

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Strong main story and Phantom Liberty. One gripe: demanding hardware for ray tracing. Would recommend.

Verified User

Fun with caveats

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Upside: deep build variety. Downside: some lingering bugs.

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