Alan Wake 2’s Handling of Trauma Helps Us Accept Our Darkness And Our Light
Spoiler warning for Alan Wake 2 Alan Wake 2is a masterclass in suspenseful, mind-bending storytelling. Our titular protagonist’s war with himself is one of the most relatable mental health journeys I’ve seen in gaming. Its presentation of trauma within the Dark Place is connected with something unshakable and unnervingly real. It depicts the cyclical nature of a fragmented and deeply troubled mind, while also featuring absurdities that assist in making its visual representation of the trauma response all the more real....