Recently, the high-profile psychological horror game "Alan Wake 2" was simultaneously pushed on Xbox, PlayStation and PC platformsVersion 15 major update. This update not only fixes a large number of bugs, optimizes some visual effects, but also adds an option to reduce the horror level of the game, especially for those who are sensitive to flickering lights, which will greatly improve the playability of the game.
Alan Wake 2, released last November, is the eagerly awaited sequel to the original 2010 Alan Wake Blaze. Kotaku, a well-known game, has praised this horror masterpiece by Remedy as one of the best games of 2023 and one of the best survival horror games of all time. The battle between writer Alan Wake and the darkness and the terrifying monsters it bred continues in the sequel, and Alan Wake 2 offers a more terrifying experience than the action-shooter original, and for some players, it may even be too scary.
On January 31, Remedy announced Alan Wake 2 1Version 15 updates have been fully launched on all platforms. This massive update brings a number of welcome performance improvements, as well as much-needed features such as a chapter selection menu and an easy-to-use field of view slider on PC. One of the most striking new features is a setting that moderately reduces "jump scares".
One of the tactics frequently used in Alan Wake 2 is to quickly flash disturbing character close-ups or other images on the screen, accompanied by harsh, eerie sound effects or prompts, as a way to intimidate and make players feel uncomfortable. This flickering effect is terrifying, effectively keeping the player's tension high, but it can be a serious nuisance for some players who are sensitive to flickering lights, so this option to reduce scare is particularly thoughtful.
While I'm not personally sensitive to flickering lights and can fully cope with the unsettling effects of these jumping scares (even if I occasionally lose my controller due to extreme thrills, or have to take a break when I'm too nervous), I might try this new setting when I return to Alan Wake 2's new Game+ mode, ...... regardlessJust to experience it, certainly not because I'm scared, absolutely not. Ask no more!
Note: This article was published on 2 1 24 9:40 am.The ET has been amended to ignore the accessibility implications of this update, which has been added. Kotaku apologizes for the previous oversight.
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