Alien: Blackout

 iOS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. GamesBeat
    Jan 30, 2019
    95
    Alien: Blackout is a cleverly crafted piece of work that shapes itself around the limitations of its mobile canvas, and then it takes ownership of its boundaries with uncanny confidence. As a total package, it is miles ahead of anything a straight Alien: Isolation mobile port would’ve been, and it is a strong enough concept to stand on its own as a separate game series.
  2. TouchArcade
    Jan 24, 2019
    90
    It’s crazy to think that a mobile game in 2019 would live up to a PC/Console game’s legacy, but I really believe that Alien: Blackout does. It may not have been the sequel I wanted, but that didn’t stop me from it being a sequel I enjoyed.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Feb 20, 2019
    80
    A solid production, tailor-made for touch devices and made with care.
  5. KickMyGeek
    Jan 24, 2019
    75
    A survival game resuming the spirit of the Alien film series, with tension and oppression, despite a scenario a little too scripted and few twists. Seven chapters to go, alternative ends, and survival to succeed against a hungry Alien.
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  1. Polygon
    Jan 24, 2019
    Alien: Blackout’s compelling premise never evolves past the basic ideas of the first mission, nor does it inspire the same sense of dread I felt with Alien: Isolation. Those unexpected, startling vent attacks might stick with me, but Blackout doesn’t offer much more.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best iOS Game of 2019
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#9 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2019
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#7 Most Shared iOS Game of 2019

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 12 out of 22
  1. AnthriX
    Jan 27, 2019
    0
    I really wish this trend for **** mobile adaptation of good games will fade out
  2. ice05
    Jan 28, 2019
    1
    If it was free I'd say it's an alright FNAF style game that falls short on being scary and a lot of annoy/dumb AI. Honestly it's not worthIf it was free I'd say it's an alright FNAF style game that falls short on being scary and a lot of annoy/dumb AI. Honestly it's not worth your time or money. Shame on fox give this game to a team that makes crappy puzzle games.… Full Review »
  3. tobivv
    Nov 27, 2019
    5
    Has an authentic Alien feel, but gameplay gets old pretty quick and retrying an entire level is very frustrating.
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