Alan Wake 2: Types and Differences of Difficulty Levels

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This guide explains the differences between difficulty levels and how they affect different challenges and storylines! Use this when playing Alan Wake 2.

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Types of Difficulty Levels

Types Difficulty
Story Recommended for those who only want to experience the story
Normal Balanced mode where you can enjoy both the story and battles
Hard Hard mode where you need to strategize in battles to clear the game

Story - Low Difficulty Level

Story

The Story difficulty level is the lowest difficulty mode, making it easier to defeat enemies and harder to be defeated. It is recommended for those who want to focus on the story and puzzle-solving while playing the game.

Normal - Balanced Difficulty Level

Normal

The Normal difficulty level is a well-balanced mode where you can concentrate on both the story and battles. In battles, consider factors such as ammunition count and enemy routes while enjoying the story and puzzle-solving.

Hard - High Difficulty Level with Stronger Enemies

Hard - Enemies become stronger

The Hard difficulty level features stronger enemies, reduced weapon power, and lower health recovery rates. In battles, without careful planning, you may run out of ammunition or be ambushed by enemies and get defeated. Therefore, it is recommended to clear the game on a different difficulty level first and then challenge the Hard mode if you want to focus on the story.

Differences in Difficulty

Difficulty Level Differences
The story remains the same
The enemies' strength differs
The weapon strength differs
The health recovery rate differs

The Story Remains the Same

The story remains the same

In Alan Wake 2, the story remains the same regardless of the difficulty level. If you prioritize the story, choose a lower difficulty level. If you want a challenging gameplay experience, choose Normal or Hard.

The Enemies' Strength Differs

The strength of enemies differs

The health and attack power of enemies varies depending on the difficulty level. If you struggle with combat, choose a lower difficulty level. If you want to enjoy both the story and combat, choose Normal. If you want a challenging experience and enjoy overcoming obstacles, choose Hard.

The Weapon Strength Differs

The power of weapons differs

The power of weapons differs depending on the difficulty level. In lower difficulty levels, weapons have higher power and you are less likely to run out of ammunition. In Hard difficulty, weapons have lower power and you will need to use more ammunition, making it easier to run out.

The Health Recovery Rate Differs

The rate of health recovery differs

The rate of health recovery varies depending on the difficulty level. Pay attention to the amount of recovery from healing items and when entering safe zones. In higher difficulty levels, it is important to avoid taking damage from enemies as much as possible.

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