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Special 2: The Writer
Alan Wake

Special 2: The Writer

Complete Alan Wake Special 2: The Writer walkthrough. Find Barry and Zane, collect all 10 Night Springs Video Games, and unlock trophies.

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Complete Alan Wake Special 2: The Writer walkthrough. Find Barry and Zane, collect all 10 Night Springs Video Games, and unlock trophies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the initial cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), turn around from Barry and use the crank mechanism to shine a light on the word "crumble".
  2. 2
    Move the light back and forth until it swings over "crumble", creating a hole in the wall.
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    Go through the hole and drop down.
  4. 4
    Pick up the Heavy-duty Lantern.
  5. 5
    Shine the lantern on the word "surprise" in front of a building to reveal a possessed object.
  6. 6
    Destroy the possessed object with your torch and go through the hole it created.
  7. 7
    Use the "recharge" word to get Lithium Batteries, and "reload" for Shotgun Ammo and Revolver Ammo.
  8. 8
    Shine your torch on "climb" to create a ladder. Climb it and follow the ledge to a hole.
  9. 9
    Go through the hole, use a "recharge" point, and head left.
  10. 10
    Shine your torch on "pump" to get the Pump-Action Shotgun.
  11. 11
    Go under the "Valhalla" sign, turn left, and follow the path to a dead end. Find the Night Springs Video Game (1/10) in a picture frame.
  12. 12
    Backtrack to the "Valhalla" sign and take the other path. Go through the gate to find Barry.
  13. 13
    Go through the next gate and use your torch on "fireworks" to start a scene and a defense sequence.
  14. 14
    Fend off three waves of enemies using the fireworks to strip their defenses and the provided Revolver and infinite Revolver Ammo. Use the "tools" near Barry's booth for supplies.
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    Use the "recharge" point to the right of the Lodge entrance.
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    Use another "recharge" point inside the Lodge entrance and search the fireplace in the lobby for the Night Springs Video Game (2/10).
  17. 17
    Go through the door in the corner to find Zane.
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    Go down the steps to the end and find the Night Springs Video Game (3/10) on a bin by a gate.
  19. 19
    Go to the sundial platform and grab the manuscript page.
  20. 20
    Shine your torch on "clear" to see the lighthouse.
  21. 21
    Shine your torch on "rocks" to create a path and cross them.
  22. 22
    Shine your torch on "boat" and board it.
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    Shine your torch on the anchor object to proceed.
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    As the boat moves, shine your torch on "float" to create a platform and jump onto it.
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    Use "tools" for batteries and ammo.
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    Shine your torch on "cabin" to make a cabin appear. Jump across and go inside.
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    Immediately jump back out to the path. Wait for the cabin to spin and jump onto its roof.
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    Scramble over the roof and grab the Night Springs Video Game (4/10).
  29. 29
    Drop to the path, equip your shotgun, and grab the manuscript that appears after Crazy Alan stops talking on the TV.
  30. 30
    Warning: You must complete the next sequence in 60 seconds to unlock the Whirlwind trophy.
  31. 31
    Shine your torch on a "bridge" word and jump on it.
  32. 32
    Shine your torch on another "bridge" object and then "path" to create a platform.
  33. 33
    Stun the appearing Heavy with your torch.
  34. 34
    Run up the steps, use your torch to remove "tools" blocking the path, and stun the Heavy again if needed.
  35. 35
    At the end, shine your torch on a "bridge" and jump on it.
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    Shine your torch on another "path" object and jump onto it.
  37. 37
    Climb the ladder on the side of the railcar. If you reached the ladder within 60 seconds, you will unlock the Whirlwind trophy.
  38. 38
    Head into another boxcar and destroy the animated barrel.
  39. 39
    At the end, use your torch to summon two "rocks" to reach the inside of a tree.
  40. 40
    Use "recharge", "flare", and "reload" points as you make your way through the tree.
  41. 41
    Cross a log and drop onto a walkway.
Tips
  • There is a trophy for completing the expansion without dying or reloading a checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death).
  • There are 10 Night Springs video games hidden throughout the expansion and a trophy for finding all of them.
  • Use the fireworks to strip the defense from enemies during the stage defense sequence.

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