Founded in August 1995, Remedy Entertainment has created some fun, iconic games in the past 28 years. Mostly represented by its creative director, Sam Lake, the studio has currently created a lot of anticipation around Alan Wake‘s sequel, Alan Wake II. The studio is well-known for its compelling storytelling, visuals, and mechanics.
What’s better than revisiting Remedy Entertainment’s best video games as gamers wait for Alan Wake II, which is all set to release on October 27th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S? Here are 7 greatest games made by Remedy Entertainment that gamers can play before Alan Wake II‘s release:
7) Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (2012)
2012’s Alan Wake’s American Nightmare was actually a downloadable follow-up and spin-off to its predecessor, Alan Wake (2010), however, the theme was completely different. Alan Wake was a psychological thriller with horror elements while this game was more lighthearted and had more dark comedy.
6) Death Rally (1996)
1996’s Death Rally was a vehicular combat racing video game and was the first game developed by Remedy Entertainment. Released on 7 September 1996 for MS-DOS, even today many players remember starting the game with $495 and a car named Vagabond. In 2011, the game was re-released with improvements, but there is something about the original Death Rally game that still makes it exciting, even after 25 years.
5) Control (2019)
With 2019’s Control, Remedy Entertainment was able to reach a wider audience. In the game, the player plays as Jesse Faden, the Federal Bureau of Control’s new Director, and explores the Oldest House – the FBC’s paranormal headquarters – and gains powerful abilities to defeat a deadly enemy, who has created some unexplained terrifying circumstances.
4) Quantum Break (2016)
Quantum Break was not Remedy Entertainment’s first third-person shooter video game as they worked on two Max Payne games in the early 2000s. With this game, they tried a different approach, a sci-fi world. It narrates the story of Jack Joyce, who can manipulate time after a failed attempt at time travel.
3) Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003)
The second installment in the Max Payne series, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, was the last game in the series developed by Remedy Entertainment, as the third one was developed by Rockstar Games. The game was well-received by the fans, and just like the first game, it was praised for its action and story but was criticized for its short length.
2) Alan Wake (2010)
2010’s Alan Wake took nearly 5 years to create and with its release, the game managed to give the fans a modern experience of a psychological video game. The game was mainly criticized for its mechanics but was praised for its stunning visuals and storyline. Sam Lake, Remedy Entertainment’s creative director, has confirmed that the fault has been resolved in the sequel, Alan Wake II.
1) Max Payne (2001)
2001’s Max Payne was Remedy Entertainment’s second game and they managed to shake the entire industry. Often credited as the first game to implement bullet time, Max Payne was a fan-favorite game that was praised for its dark story and exciting mechanics. The concept of bullet time, a mechanic that allows the player to slow down time in order to aim more accurately, was one of the main factors behind Max Payne‘s success.
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