

If you're going to cast a writer as the main character in a video game, you'd better make sure that the story is at least as compelling as anything he might create thankfully, this adventure crafts an engaging plot that keeps the player on the edge of his seat. If you leave the subtitles off, your kids probably won't catch it, either. There is some mild language in this game, which I only caught after reading the subtitles. Depending on which difficulty you play on, you may run out of ammo often, meaning you'll have to run fast and dodge any attacks while making your way to the next safe haven (usually a street light or similar). What makes it scary isn't jumpscares, but instead the suspense of waiting for a monster to appear, and then the chase scenes when you can't destroy all of them in time. Your character must find his way through the dark forests, avoiding the monsters and other obstacles.

If you are in a house with lights on, you'll never know if the lights will stay on. If you or your kid are afraid of the dark, be prepared to be on constant edge. Some of the people you meet will become possessed, meaning you will have to kill them.Īlthough some people are saying the game is not scary at all, it will probably be for your kids. The character mainly interacts with people of good moral character, including police officers and many cheerful civilians. There is minimal blood involved, as the "monsters" simply vanish into thin air. Guns are the main method of killing, but the visual violence is very toned down compared to other games. The only way to survive is by killing these people. The title character is trying to save his kidnapped wife, and along the way must defend himself against people who are "possessed" by darkness. If your child is begging you to let them play video games with more mature themes, Alan Wake is a good game to introduce them to these themes.
