Alan Wake vs Dear Esther
Alan Wake
Alan Wake is a a story-rich horror RPG that casts you in the role of the protagonist and best-selling writer, Alan Wake. To escape from the stress of life and his work, Alan has travelled tyo the quaint little town of Bright Falls, hoping to start a new life there with his wife. However, things took a turn for the worst when his wife was taken in the middle of the night and apparently, things aren't all they seem in this town. Not to mention, the game also uses a "Fight with Light" method, where you can combat the mysterious yet malevolent foes lurking in the dark with a blast of light from your trusty torch.With tons of plot twists, cliffhangers along with heart-pounding horror and action as you help Alan fight to save his beloved, Alan Wake is a psychological thriller that will definitely keep you at your seat's edge!
Dear Esther
Dear Esther is one of the few rare games that managed to evoke strong powerful emotions simply with beautiful visuals, euphonious instrumentals, and an immersive and narrated story filled with love, loss, guilt and redemption. Previously a cult mod, the game sends you on a journey of exploration and self-reflection as you explore a remote and uninhabited island in the outskirts of Hebrides where apparently a mysterious Esther has summoned you here.The best part about all of this though is that the game is, unlike most heavily story-driven games, very replayable. Every play-through will give you a new experience as the audio, visuals and even the events that happen are all randomly generated. So, if you enjoy story rich games, Dear Esther is a game that will unequivocally captivate you.