Tips

Get the best tips for Alan Wake Remastered! Learn combat strategies, resource management, and how to tackle collectibles and trophies like a pro.

Alright, let's talk about staying alive and getting the most out of your journey through Alan Wake. This isn't just about shooting; it's about being smart with what you've got and knowing the tricks.

General Tips

• First off, that torch isn't just for light – it's your aiming reticle! If the enemy isn't lit up by your torch beam, your shots are gonna go wide. Keep that beam steady on your target.
• Alan can only sprint for a short burst before needing a breather. Don't count on outrunning enemies for long. Dodging attacks is key, but ultimately, you'll need to stand your ground or find a safe haven.
• Some areas just keep spawning enemies, so standing still is a death sentence. When that happens, look for a safe haven nearby. You can drop flares as you run to slow down pursuers, and you can even turn around briefly to shine your torch at them, which makes them falter.
• Ammo is usually plentiful, but don't waste your heavy hitters like flares and flashbangs. Save them for when you *really* need them. Also, the game won't automatically equip new weapons you pick up. Make it a habit to switch back to your trusty revolver after grabbing a hunting rifle or flare gun. Trust me, you don't want to waste a flare on a single weak enemy that a couple of revolver bullets could handle.
• Even when ammo is okay, avoiding a fight is often the smartest move. Alan can only take a couple of hits, and one wrong move can send you back to the last checkpoint.
• If you're hunting for collectibles, be warned: some are in seriously dangerous spots. The good news? Once you grab a collectible, it's yours for good. So, if you snag a coffee thermos and immediately get swarmed by Heavies, don't sweat it. You won't have to re-collect it when you restart from the checkpoint.

Trophy Hunting Tips

• Planning on getting all the trophies? You'll need at least two full playthroughs. Two specific trophies, 'Alan, Wake Up' and 'Collectors' Edition', demand you play on Nightmare difficulty, and you have to beat the game on Easy or Normal first.
• For your first playthrough, consider your difficulty choice carefully. Trophies like 'Meet the Deadline', 'An Idyllic Small Town', and 'Gunless Wonder' are way easier on Easy. Though, 'Meet the Deadline' can be tough if you're also going for collectibles, so you might want to use episode select for that one later. If you opt for Normal first, the jump to Nightmare won't feel as steep.
• There are eleven trophies tied to collectibles, and there are a *lot* of them. Even with a guide, some are super easy to miss. I've included a checklist at the end of each chapter to help you keep track. You can grab missed items on a second run or via episode select.
• Most other trophies will pop naturally as you play. 100 revolver kills might sound like a lot, but there are plenty of enemies. The 'Right of Way' trophy, however, is an exception. Killing enemies while driving is awkward, and there aren't many driving sections. Try to get this one done the first time you're behind the wheel.
• Both story expansions have trophies ('Run-On Sentence' and 'No Punctuation') that require you to complete them without dying or reloading a checkpoint. For these, playing on Easy difficulty is highly recommended.