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Alan Wake 2is a masterclass in creativity, bringing fans an unsettling, twisted, and immersive horror experience. It’s the kind of game that everyone needs to experience at least once.
Despite all the artistic brilliance, or perhaps as part of it, the game can be genuinely disturbing at times. But Sam Lake asking for his own character’s death to be far more gruesome from his team—that too, politely—does help provide a bit of relief from all of the game’s horrors.
Sam Lake Demanded Alex Casey’s death to have More Blood inAlan Wake 2
To reiterate, because it can’t be overstated,Alan Wake 2really doesn’t like to hold back when it comes to its darker, horror-filled moments. Sure, the game’s got funnier bits too, but it seems to always be firing on all cylinders when it comes to horrifying people.
Fromterrifying encounters such as the whole thing with Cynthia, Alice Wake’s unbearably disturbing Analog Horror-esque death sequence, to, of course, all the jump scares and game-over screens, there’s a lot here that can leave players shaken to their core.
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One such standout moment of horror comes from Alex Casey’s brutal death in one of the early Initiation chapters, where the Dark Presence brutally and viciously takes him out.
However, initially, Sam Lake—who plays Casey—wasn’t satisfied with how his death was portrayed. He wanted more blood and violence to enhance the scene’s gory aspects, and really, who else but someone like Lake, the creative mind behind this horrifying and cerebral title, could make such a request?
There was hardly any blood in the first iteration of Casey dying in the alley. So I politely requestered for a LOT more 😇.https://t.co/yj5HwqIfjS
Lake added more blood to ensure his character’s end was just as gruesome as the rest of the game, and suffice it to say, he succeeded in getting what he politely wanted out of his team.
It’s always the most polite people who truly understand how to make something unbelievably frightening – he’s very Ito Junji-like in that regard, that Max Payne look-alike.
Very few in the industry can beat Sam Lake in terms of sheer creativity
Sam Lake’s creative genius is what sits at the core ofAlan Wake 2’sunsettling experience. It’s not his first rodeo, either, considering he’s known forpushing boundaries in presentation, storytelling, and atmosphere.
Take the game itself. Beyond Casey’s bloody death, the game is filled with moments of psychological horror, which blend reality with fiction to keep players on edge. From haunting locations to cryptic symbols, everything contributes to the eerie world Remedy Entertainment crafted under Lake’s guidance.
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The game also introduces players to increasingly disturbing and mind-bending environments as the story unfolds, making it clear that no detail was too small for Lake when crafting this game.
That said, at the end of the day, very few in the industry can come close to Lake’s vision. His vision helped make Wake’s second round against the Dark Presence, one of the most unique horror experiences in gaming today, and his bold decisions keep fans talking long after the credits roll.
But, with all that out of the way, what are your thoughts on Alex Casey’s death in the game? According to you, did Sam Lake add enough disturbing elements into the game? Let us know in the comments below.
Akshit Dangi
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
