Alan Wake is a refreshing, psychological third-person shooter game for the Xbox 360 console that incorporates vivid story telling with brutal action. Set as a thriller television series with episodes and plot twists, this Xbox 360 video game tells the story of Alan Wake - a writer, who is suddenly accosted by possessed townsfolk and antagonistic fauna. The combat in this third-person shooter game is unique as it requires you to strip the darkness off the possessed by shining a light on them before blowing them to smithereens. While the weapons are not overly imaginative, the abundance of ammunition and the sheer adrenaline rushes of confrontations give a unique thrill to this Xbox 360 video game. In addition, the music and sombre graphics fit in perfectly with the mood of this Xbox 360 video game.