Every so often a game comes out that breaks any potential score you give to it. A perfect score doesn’t cover everything because the game is so well realised that the marriage of story, execution, art direction etc come together in perfect harmony. The writers and designers understand the world so well and use it to delight and surprise you with additional content which feels excessive and lavish.

That game is Alan Wake 2, the last game that made me feel like this is Metal Gear Solid 3. I can’t give it any higher praise.