Alan Wake 2 understands anxiety better than any other game I've ever played

On the surface, Alan Wake 2 presents as a narrative about metanarratives. Its American Pacific Northwest setting more than pays homage to the works of David Lynch, and the way it plays with that particular brand of horror shows a true understanding of why its inspirations work in the first place. But I didn’t expect Alan Wake 2 to hide a tale about self-doubt, triumphing over anxiety, and all the subtle and sly ways our own thoughts can slowly erode the way we see ourselves. MAJOR ALAN WAKE 2 ...