Alan Wake 2: Remedy lists the films, TV shows and video games that inspired its psychological horror.

Alan Wake 2 This looks to be one of the most interesting video game entries coming this fall, with its mix of horror, investigation and the supernatural. Given the game’s many components, it’s clear that Remedy Entertainment will get it. inspiration from many different works. In a chat with IGN USA, the team explained in more detail what they are all about films, TV series and video games that was what inspired them the most.

“One of the first things that came to mind when we thought about creating the concept of an FBI agent who comes with his partner to investigate these murders was the first season of the series. True Detective— says game director Kyle Rowley. “We were very interested in the dynamic between the two detectives and how they work together to solve the case. And then obviously from a stylistic point of view, it has a lot of ritual elements that we drew inspiration from.”

“Silence of the Lambs this is definitely another example,” says Lake. “Besides, Twin Peaks. We’re still building on that idea and Lynch’s work in general.”

Rowley agrees: “I think Twin Peaks and David Lynch’s work are still important to us. But also from the point of view of artistic direction, we looked at many works of the Coen brothers, such as Fargo. We didn’t want it to look very modern, it needed to feel like a place lost in time.”

Molly Maloney, lead narrative designer, explains: “When I look at Saga (the second playable character after Alan Wake), I see a lot Seven. She is an excellent professional, very talented. He’s here with his partner Alex Casey, trying to solve a series of mysteries that seem increasingly impossible. In short, they’re not that funny, but there’s a nice back and forth movement that reminds me a lot of Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, I didn’t find it dissimilar.”

“Seven“C is definitely a good example of the fusion of crime fiction and horror,” adds Lake. “Serial killer stories in general often feel very close to horror films, but are also detective stories.”

Additionally, Remedy Entertainment also mentions:Taxi driver for the wet asphalt and neon signs reflected on it.

Sam Lake explains other influences on Alan Wake 2: “Due to the dreamlike nature of the Dark Place, Origin plays an important role. They struggle to understand and remember it, I feel like souvenir it’s a great detective story trying to understand and piece together what happened. He’s a storyteller, and in some ways he’s not a reliable storyteller because he doesn’t have the whole picture. Also Fight club I think it’s a kind of suspenseful urban horror and psychological thriller.”

More than just movies and TV series for Alan Wake 2: the video games that inspired it

However, we talked not only about films and TV series, but also about video games. As well as “obvious” sources of inspiration such as Resident Evil and Silent HillRemedy Entertainment also mentions games that not all gamers may be familiar with.

Maloney also explains, “I’m really inspired by Daniel Mullins and some of the work he did for Inscryption and Pony Island.” The lead narrative designer also says that at certain points in the game we can see how Mullins’ games inspired Alan Wake 2.

Finally, we also note that Alan Wake 2 will be Remedy’s longest game yet, with Sam Lake indicating how many hours to expect.