Alien: Isolation

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  1. chocolandtv
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    The Best Solo Action Game 2014,
    I was never so scared
    it took me 34 hours on hard, it's amazing
    Mission 9 is such a cool change and flashback that I have to watch the films again
    I'm getting all the DLCs now and trying to unlock all the achievements =D GJ Creative Assembly
  2. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    It's a scary good game. I think everyone should play it at least once and finish it, even if some parts are too difficult and frustrating.
  3. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    It's a cool game, with very good graphics, good game-play and story. Only thing I didn't like was somewhere at the end where you had to attack it with the fire to further. I didn't really understand why and didn't really wanted to cuz the most time before I tried to not get in touch in any way with the alien.
  4. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
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  5. Babutto
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    It is an excellent contribution to the Alien franchise.

    Pros.: - Story. - Homage of the first film. - Metroidvania style (slight). - Characters (surprise). - Many audio logs. You may feel the events of the game. - Graphical beauty - amazing effects. Amazing design. - Many levels of difficulty. Cons.: - Some lunacy with the Alien movement and his actions. - Long animations of    It is an excellent contribution to the Alien franchise.

    Pros.:
    - Story.
    - Homage of the first film.
    - Metroidvania style (slight).
    - Characters (surprise).
    - Many audio logs. You may feel the events of the game.
    - Graphical beauty - amazing effects. Amazing design.
    - Many levels of difficulty.

    Cons.:
    - Some lunacy with the Alien movement and his actions.
    - Long animations of saving, using computers, etc. Which sometimes leaves you to imminent death. Regardless of accuracy or stealth.
    - Lunacy with the leaning back and breathing technique in the drawers.    … Expand
  6. PrimeGlaz
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    When the game came out i didn't get the hate. I still dont get the hate for it. I played it abit ago and enjoyed alot about it. The alien AI is phenominal, better than Colonial marines by a long shot.
    This game brings the same atmosphere as the movie does and that was the point of the original movie, Give a gripping story and a scary enemy. Well done creative assembly.
  7. Jozee
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    I'm not a fan of horror games. Survival horror? Oh yea, give me more of that, but just horror on it's own? I'll pass. Straight horror is boring, and often gross. I don't like boring and gross things.

    Which is why I was shocked to find out that Alien Isolation is the pinnacle of it's genre. I've never played a spaceship mechanic stress simulator before, but this game made me want more.    I'm not a fan of horror games. Survival horror? Oh yea, give me more of that, but just horror on it's own? I'll pass. Straight horror is boring, and often gross. I don't like boring and gross things.

    Which is why I was shocked to find out that Alien Isolation is the pinnacle of it's genre. I've never played a spaceship mechanic stress simulator before, but this game made me want more. Please make a sequel Creative Assembly    … Expand
  8. Zyetwy
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    It is absolutely amazing. I think there is not a lot to talk about it. Every single thing is perfect in this game. Very good example of Masterpiece...
  9. KolesAdlerov
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    Can't say it's a "10" because of bad AI & animations in stealth and combat. And because of the non-pickable weapons (it's a local shame, dear devs). Lost Contact - DLC with Axel!

    Gameplay: combat mechanics 5/10 stealth 5/10 atmosphere 10/10 Gameplay as immersive horror 9/10 Story 8/10 Graphics 10/10 Sounds & music 10/10 [good RU localization] . Surprise with a sci-fi    Can't say it's a "10" because of bad AI & animations in stealth and combat. And because of the non-pickable weapons (it's a local shame, dear devs). Lost Contact - DLC with Axel!

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 5/10
    stealth 5/10
    atmosphere 10/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror 9/10

    Story 8/10

    Graphics 10/10

    Sounds & music 10/10
    [good RU localization]

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    Surprise with a sci-fi masterpiece? Cheers, Creative Assembly!    … Expand
  10. LyreX
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    As an alien series lover, I loved this game. It is a successful game. The design of the graphics, atmosphere, lighting and sounds in the game is perfect. This game manages to stretch you without jumpscare.
  11. Technickle
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Intro:
    Alien Isolation is one of the best atmospheric games I've ever played. Each part feels good to play and heightens the experience even further.

    Main Enemies:
    The main antagonist The Alien does its part and does it well. The Alien will learn as to be expected as it's supposed to be the perfect organism. Each restart of an area greatly increases the Aliens awareness towards the player, it will scavenge areas that are potential targets and will most likely you will be caught in.

    Side Enemies:
    The Working Joes (the evil ones) also act as a threat you also shouldn't ignore. While they aren't a 1 hit KO like the alien is, they still pose as threat, and can and will hunt you down.

    Face Huggers, what more can I say. They are sneaky, they are what you need them to be, if you wanted the alien, in a smaller form factor, then you have it. They pop out when it's least expected, and that can be worrisome.

    The Music:
    The OST is top notch, it gives a feeling unlike any other. It perfectly screams "run" or "you need to hide and be careful". The background sounds encapsulate the feeling of "look over your shoulder".

    The Weaponry:
    Blast, Distract, & just a fun good time. While saving ammo can be better, when you are being hunted, there is no shame in nearly using it all if needed.

    I don't have anything negative to say about Alien Isolation. It hits all the right points, at the right times, in the right moments even if you've never seen the movies, (which you should!).

    If you enjoy/enjoyed Outlast, you'll enjoy Alien Isolation.

    Giving Alien Isolation 10/10

    10/10 does not mean "perfect", 10/10 means there are no traits that could be improved even if it tried.

    PS: Here is hoping for Alien Isolation 2!    … Expand
  12. ylnylmn
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    The first 2 alien movies are among my favorite movies. I had the same feelings while playing this game. It is similar in many ways to the ship design in the movie. The atmosphere is great. The sounds used in the game are awesome. The game is as an alien game should be. Fear and tension are high. Surival horror elements are very good. The depiction and atmosphere of space is very good. WhatThe first 2 alien movies are among my favorite movies. I had the same feelings while playing this game. It is similar in many ways to the ship design in the movie. The atmosphere is great. The sounds used in the game are awesome. The game is as an alien game should be. Fear and tension are high. Surival horror elements are very good. The depiction and atmosphere of space is very good. What I don't like; The alien sometimes follows too much, knows where he is and always hovers around. That's a little too much. The game has a slow gameplay. And the game is long. It could have been shorter. In general, it was a game worthy of the alien movie. I like it a lot.… Expand
  13. Acevi6
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    The game is on of the best horror games ive ever played. The enviroment, audio, every little attention to detail is amazing. The AI can be a bit frustrating sometimes but once you get past that you get a good but not perfect game. As for the dlc, its not good. I felt the dlcs were way to short and lack value.
  14. JustinForgueims
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Great game. It's more about stealth and path planning than an horror game. Even if there are several jump scares.

    The graphics, sound and overall quality is amazing. It's like playing the movie. The plot and lore is good although some events are quite forced and the end is anticlimactic. The game core mechanic is the Alien chasing you while you try to avoid it, hide or use something    Great game. It's more about stealth and path planning than an horror game. Even if there are several jump scares.

    The graphics, sound and overall quality is amazing. It's like playing the movie.
    The plot and lore is good although some events are quite forced and the end is anticlimactic.

    The game core mechanic is the Alien chasing you while you try to avoid it, hide or use something to scare him. The Alien is really smart and fast doing so, what makes you stay always stressed and feeling in danger.
    The game difficulty is quite high, specially at the beginning when you don't have any way to get rid of the Alien.

    There are several sections forcing you to go back and forth from long distance to switch some controls that feel a bit forced. Are just there to make the game longer and increase the difficulty.

    The most frustrating thing is when you expend 15-20min opening closed doors, accessing terminals, activating switches, ... while avoiding/fighting the Alien and suddenly you are killed by him. Then you need to start over again from the beginning as there are few save points and usually are in the beginning of the chapter.
    Anyway I need to say that without this mechanic the level of pressure and stress will not be the same so the game will feel more casual.    … Expand
  15. d3uzZ
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Alien Isolation - это когда у тебя в арсенале есть дробовик, огнемет, револьвер, а тебе все равно страшно даже сдвинуться с места. Здесь есть всё, что должно присутствовать в игре жанра survival horror. Фанаты серии будут довольны, а первопроходец серии откроет для себя одну из лучших игр в этом жанре.Alien Isolation - это когда у тебя в арсенале есть дробовик, огнемет, револьвер, а тебе все равно страшно даже сдвинуться с места. Здесь есть всё, что должно присутствовать в игре жанра survival horror. Фанаты серии будут довольны, а первопроходец серии откроет для себя одну из лучших игр в этом жанре.
  16. h3is3nb3rg
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    A really good and scary game. Took some time to get into at the beginning but a worthwhile journey. Enjoyed it a lot.
  17. Onaru27
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    The best horror game you've played so far. Alien's AI is perfect and the game has no unfair jumpscares, with an amazing and scary environment. My top 10 games of all! I loved!
  18. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Gizlilik oyunu dendiği zaman, akan sular durur.............................
  19. j4ck_fl4sh_3k
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    This is a one off experience of a game, its not perfect even thought I'm giving it a 10. Many of the comments and complaints here are more then valid, however it really is one of the very few games that can be called horror (just youtube Alien Isolation reactions). Sadly many games with the title are really more 3-d snuff games.

    Visuals are unbelievable, if the game was released this    This is a one off experience of a game, its not perfect even thought I'm giving it a 10. Many of the comments and complaints here are more then valid, however it really is one of the very few games that can be called horror (just youtube Alien Isolation reactions). Sadly many games with the title are really more 3-d snuff games.

    Visuals are unbelievable, if the game was released this year I'd believe it.

    That said it is brutally hard (even on normal) and does drag on a little too long for its own good. So much so I found myself hating the game in the end... It wasn't till a week or two later that I came back to change my verdict as very few games have left me thinking about them after beating them.    … Expand
  20. Bosnae
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats aThis is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats a one star extra. No distractions with extra fancy stuff, in Alien Isolation less is more. Sega did overkill with this one! 10/10… Expand
  21. mndk9881
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Best alien game ever and the best scary game ever I love this game please made alien isolation 2.
  22. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Очень атмосферная и страшная игра. Это именно survival horror. Атмосфера опасности и безнадежности первого Чужого передается прекрасно. На Станции "Севастополь" царит запустение и безнадега - оборудование не работает, все искрит, часть коридоров в темноте, остатки персонала пытаются выжить, сбиваясь в агрессивные банды, и каждый сам за себя.. Все время игрок чувствует незащищенность,Очень атмосферная и страшная игра. Это именно survival horror. Атмосфера опасности и безнадежности первого Чужого передается прекрасно. На Станции "Севастополь" царит запустение и безнадега - оборудование не работает, все искрит, часть коридоров в темноте, остатки персонала пытаются выжить, сбиваясь в агрессивные банды, и каждый сам за себя.. Все время игрок чувствует незащищенность, понимает, что за ним всегда охотятся.. Все на станции враждебно - и агрессивный выживший персонал, и сошедшие с ума андроиды, и неработающая техника, и ползающая по вентиляции инопланетная тварь.. Всегда думаешь, откуда в следующий раз выпрыгнет Чужой? Из вентиляции наверху? На стене? Из двери? Или просто из темноты?.. Прекрасная проработка деталей, типа ленточных магнитофонов, древних компьютеров, плакатов в стиле 60-х. Типа альтернативное будущее, как в Фоллауте:)… Expand
  23. OOa007
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Incredible game incredible job terrifying you very nostalgic to the original movie and a unique take on horror games play in VR and you might have a heart attack
  24. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Easy one of the best horror games ever. I'm the type of person that don't get scared of horror games at all but still, Alien Isolation is very good horror game, beautiful graphics but also very well optimized, the AI of the Xenomorph in this game is a next level. Highly recommended.
  25. I_am_Nekellor
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    8.5/10. Одна из лучших хоррор игры, в которую я играл. Классная атмосфера и классные чужие. Но спорная часть игры с огнеметом.
  26. Psendo
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    If I had to pick a favourite game of all time, it may very well be Alien Isolation. Its visually stunning, electric, fun, terrifying, so perfectly balanced - and held me perfectly in its grip of exhiliration and fright right to the end. At times I turned the volume right down, to prevent me from soiling my grungies. Im a fan of Alien(s) and the experience was everything I always wanted,If I had to pick a favourite game of all time, it may very well be Alien Isolation. Its visually stunning, electric, fun, terrifying, so perfectly balanced - and held me perfectly in its grip of exhiliration and fright right to the end. At times I turned the volume right down, to prevent me from soiling my grungies. Im a fan of Alien(s) and the experience was everything I always wanted, without me ever knowing THIS was what Id always wanted to play.

    Verdict: If you even vaguely kinda like Aliens, just add this to your library. It's so worth it! Read nothing more about the game, except to google help if you get stuck (you wont get stuck often).

    If some games could get a 10/10 with a golden seal of total worthiness, in MY book, this game would surely carry that golden seal alongside the 10 score. Just buy it!    … Expand
  27. marshmallow_op
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Do you want an unique well crafted experience?
    Do you look for a game so scary that it takes you days even months to complete?
    Look no more, this game is for you, this game is on my top tier horror games ever played, it has all what I expected from its well deserved reputation.
  28. Istio
    May 13, 2022
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  29. Jabbawockee
    May 6, 2022
    8
    The game is great, it creates a good foundation of dread and does an amazing job fleshing out the Aliens universe as seen in the films. For a horror game, it remains tense throughout as the Alien learns from your actions and adapts its behavior accordingly. My only gripe with the game is that besides the Alien itself, the other enemy types are predictable and easy to combat - it takes mostThe game is great, it creates a good foundation of dread and does an amazing job fleshing out the Aliens universe as seen in the films. For a horror game, it remains tense throughout as the Alien learns from your actions and adapts its behavior accordingly. My only gripe with the game is that besides the Alien itself, the other enemy types are predictable and easy to combat - it takes most of the real danger out of the encounters and makes any time the xenomorph isn't around a significant lull in the experience.
    A standout horror game from recent memory, while I admit this is nothing special to people that enjoy the genre, I think if you're not an avid horror game player, making the exception for this one will surprise you if you give it the chance.    … Expand
  30. Eliqx
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    Finally a game of the Alien saga done as it should. A rather difficult survival horror with the xenomorph that is always ready to put real anxiety and tension. I think the only flaw of this game is the very poor interaction with the game environment but we are still at very high levels
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    90
    This game makes you crawl like a goddamn worm, in constant fear of being squashed. I was scared to leave the closet I was hiding in, because the monster was somewhere out there. [Dec 2014, p.68]
  2. Digital Trends
    Nov 25, 2014
    60
    The Creative Assembly’s game, however, is cooked; left to boil so long it loses all flavor and texture. For 10 hours, Isolation is one of the best horror games ever made, until a second, poorly made game bursts out of its heart.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2014
    87
    Alien Isolation can be frustratingly difficult at times, but nevertheless it’s easily the best game in the Alien franchise since the original Aliens vs Predator. The fact that the game mimics perfectly the 1970s look and sci fi stylings of Ridley Scott’s Alien film makes the experience even more endearing. By featuring absurd number of “surprise” twists, Alien Isolation’s final act could’ve used some trimming. [Nov 2014]
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