Alien: Isolation

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  1. Annimal
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've died quite a few times, but that just makes it more exiting :)    … Expand
  2. DarkStar286
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    It really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredibleIt really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredible soundscape of the game; it's rarely what you see that gets the adrenaline pumping, but all the little noises around you. Or when your tracker suddenly pings and you don't know why....

    Speaking of adrenaline rushes, I genuinely think this game should carry some sort of health warning. No film I've ever watched, or game I've ever played, or indeed any extreme sport I've ever tried, has kept me in such a constant heightened state. I'm not a youngster any more and I stopped playing after an hour or so in the couple of sessions I've played as I was actually a little worried that being in such a state for so long probably wasn't doing my heart any favours. Especially the first time the alien found me and I ran and hid in a cupboard, only for it to suddenly rip the door off just as I thought I'd escaped....

    One last point on the specs. I was stunned to find that it runs beautifully on my ageing gaming rig with all the setting at max. I didn't think my poor old Phenom II 965 and Radeon 6970 would ever be able to run a AAA game at max again, but this looks absolutely stunning and the frame rate never noticeably drops.    … Expand
  3. PLANETEARTH
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was the best game i've ever played. hands down the ending really aggravated me because it was SO epic....this game is epic anyone who thinks other wise...well good luck to you… Expand
  4. stridiculous
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    "Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or"Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or not, try to steal the look of Alien, but only Isolation has ever captured its soul. "… Expand
  5. DeadlyShadow47
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    First of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game isFirst of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game is the BEST Alien game to date. Can't wait to see what CA will do next with this amazing franchise.… Expand
  6. MCFCdaniel
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    The best game I have bought this year. I had decided to go the pre-order route despite the let down of Aliens: Colonial Marines. As a massive fan of the 1979 movie I had to get this game, the idea of a survival horror instantly got my unwavering attention and having played some 30 hours so far am delighted with the end product. The game is very tense, creates a shedload of atmosphere andThe best game I have bought this year. I had decided to go the pre-order route despite the let down of Aliens: Colonial Marines. As a massive fan of the 1979 movie I had to get this game, the idea of a survival horror instantly got my unwavering attention and having played some 30 hours so far am delighted with the end product. The game is very tense, creates a shedload of atmosphere and in visually stunning as well as keeping true to the Ridley Scott feel of the sets and tech. The game has some very minor flaws but nothing that won't get ironed out when some patches roll out, other than that this will be my game of the year. The game was exactly what I had expected from all the trailers and interviews regarding it, focusing mainly on stealth and survival, this isn't a game for people who want a run and gun experience and it's very important to emphasize that fact as people still seem to be buying games without having done any research beforehand and then complaining that it wasn't what they thought it was, hence the reason for some low scores on here. I love this game, and hats off to Creative Assembly for delivering a fantastic game that finally does my favorite movie of all time some justice.… Expand
  7. Daoler
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Incredibly well done!FUN, TERRIFYING AND SURPRISING. This game is what alien fans was waiting for years. Excellent graphic, excellent atmosphere and sorround sound. EXCELLENT performance in mid-range pc! and.. oh yes! finally, DIFFICULT AS HELL! no more regen-life, no more auto-checkpoints, the old school gaming is finally here. The Alien, humans and androids, all of them are hard toIncredibly well done!FUN, TERRIFYING AND SURPRISING. This game is what alien fans was waiting for years. Excellent graphic, excellent atmosphere and sorround sound. EXCELLENT performance in mid-range pc! and.. oh yes! finally, DIFFICULT AS HELL! no more regen-life, no more auto-checkpoints, the old school gaming is finally here. The Alien, humans and androids, all of them are hard to avoid or to fight. Every encounter is a challenge, and meet with the alien face to face, a death sentence. Aliens IA is increible, searching for humans ( not only for you) every time, it could be in the celling, on the flor, in the air ducts.. everywhere... and the game is LOOONG and with a great story. The producers has captured perfectly the 80's future view of the Alien universe. This game is game of the year without a doubt!… Expand
  8. horrorreviews
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    One of the best pure survival experiences ever. The game looked and felt amazing and the story was great and the enemy AI was amazingly unpredictable. Now it was far from perfect as it did have its share of bugs( alien sometimes magically knowing where i am, things going through walls) and in my opinion a lack of real jumpscares, this is easily one of the most stressful (in a good way)One of the best pure survival experiences ever. The game looked and felt amazing and the story was great and the enemy AI was amazingly unpredictable. Now it was far from perfect as it did have its share of bugs( alien sometimes magically knowing where i am, things going through walls) and in my opinion a lack of real jumpscares, this is easily one of the most stressful (in a good way) games ive ever played and the length makes it more than worth the price and i found it dosent even get repetitive thanks to the great twists of the story, the and the enemy AI. The ending was also fantastic. Don't know why this game has gotten so many mixed reviews, its simply amazing. A true masterpiece and a must play for any alien or horror fan… Expand
  9. Led1090
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This is not just how an Alien game should be made, this is how a horror game should be made. I've never been so at the edge of my seat while playing a horror game since FEAR, and that is saying a lot
  10. ciuciulete
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    I think its a great game, had a lot of fun with it, it promised an "Alien" atmosphere and that's exactly what it delivered. Having seen and liked the original movie, this game was a great tie in. 10/10, would definitely buy it again.
  11. permafrost
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    How alone, let alone other words, do Gamespot and IGN feel now? It's as if the reviewers there thought it would be some kind of mushfest with guns n the usual. Maybe they weren't yet born when Alien came out.

    Class act by Creative Assembly, but a dud to be with Sega, who could not even bring a PC DVD Rom to market here in a continent called America. Good luck. Great game!
  12. Saablic
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    As a fan of Alien movies (mainly first two) I got what I expected. Surroundings and details are just fantastic, atmosphere great also due to sound and music (sometime I was scared even from dramatic music), finished the game on the hardest difficulty and I have to say it was a blast.

    A.I. of Alien was unpredictlable, androids were dangerous too, maybe humans were as not clever as they    As a fan of Alien movies (mainly first two) I got what I expected. Surroundings and details are just fantastic, atmosphere great also due to sound and music (sometime I was scared even from dramatic music), finished the game on the hardest difficulty and I have to say it was a blast.

    A.I. of Alien was unpredictlable, androids were dangerous too, maybe humans were as not clever as they could be, ehm, but Alien was enemy nr. 1, because you could not kill it and even with a flamethrower in your possession you are not in safety. I am looking forward now to play both DLCs which I received together with main campaign.    … Expand
  13. xenupy
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    One of the best, if not the BEST game of the year, just finish the story mode in Normal and took me 7 days with intense gameplay.

    This intense and beatiful game deserve all the merit i can give.
  14. manatee
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Great game! Music, sound and ambient are awesome! Alien AI is a smartest AI I ever seen in games.
    A big thanks to the developers for this game.
    The game is fully met the expectations.
  15. bat069
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    What an awesome game! I have spent every night of the last week playing this game, with adrenalin running on high the whole time. My only problem with the game is that the amount of stress I feel while playing really tires me out.
    Beautiful, cinematic, very few glitches, violent, scary, stressful...fantastic!
  16. SirJownsalot
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for every Alien fan !!! It captures the complete feel and atmosphere of the first (and second) movie in a way, that one could believe the developers created alien themselves. I've just finished it 10 minutes ago and i still can't believe how awesome this game is ! Thanks to every single Person who worked on that Title ! This is finally the Alien-Game, thatThis is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for every Alien fan !!! It captures the complete feel and atmosphere of the first (and second) movie in a way, that one could believe the developers created alien themselves. I've just finished it 10 minutes ago and i still can't believe how awesome this game is ! Thanks to every single Person who worked on that Title ! This is finally the Alien-Game, that deserves to be one.… Expand
  17. Presidente
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation sem dúvida nehuma será um dos grandes jogos do ano!Quem assistiu Alien o oitavo passageiro sentirá na pele as mesmas sensações enfrentadas pela Subtenente Ripley em sua luta pela sobrevivência contra uma criatura alienígena altamente agressiva que persegue e mata a tripulação de uma nave espacial. Incrivelmente bem feito! Aterrorizante e surpreendente. Um dos jogos maisAlien Isolation sem dúvida nehuma será um dos grandes jogos do ano!Quem assistiu Alien o oitavo passageiro sentirá na pele as mesmas sensações enfrentadas pela Subtenente Ripley em sua luta pela sobrevivência contra uma criatura alienígena altamente agressiva que persegue e mata a tripulação de uma nave espacial. Incrivelmente bem feito! Aterrorizante e surpreendente. Um dos jogos mais imersivos que já joguei. Com atmosfera incrivelmente realista. Excelente gráfico, excelente ambiente e som sorround. Desempenho excelente em mid-range pc! e .. oh sim! finalmente, DIFÍCIL COMO O INFERNO! Prepare-se! Os alienígenas, humanos e andróides, todos eles são difíceis de evitar ou combater. Cada encontro é um desafio, e se encontrar com o alienígina será sua sentença de morte!! Agradeço aos desenvolvedores da “The Creative Assembly” e “Sega” pelo excelente trabalho e por ter me proporcionado 15 horas de muito medo, apreensão e terror.… Expand
  18. MadbadMagee
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Incredible. Not for the faint hearted. Very high production value, sound design is especially amazing. A love child of Thief/System Shock2/Bioshock and Dark Souls. Get it (and IGN... do one)
  19. IITheSalt
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Ive been gaming for 34yrs and this game is a brilliant Alien game, the atmosphere was the best in a game in a long time if you look at this like an Alien simulator fans of the movie/books will be stoked. Best game on this gen console 95/100 Get this game!!!
  20. Nax
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Before reading my review, I want to say; FOR TRULY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE PLEASE PLAY THE GAME ON "HARD". MOST parts might be extremely challenging though, but never RUIN the experience dropping the difficulty to easy.

    I have never wrote a review to this site, even for top games like The Last Of Us. I always used Metacritic for user reviews, general scores of games etc. But honestly    Before reading my review, I want to say; FOR TRULY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE PLEASE PLAY THE GAME ON "HARD". MOST parts might be extremely challenging though, but never RUIN the experience dropping the difficulty to easy.

    I have never wrote a review to this site, even for top games like The Last Of Us. I always used Metacritic for user reviews, general scores of games etc.

    But honestly this time I had to create an account, willingly, for this masterpiece. I usually dont like horror games like outlast, in which you are usually defenseless.

    But this game, has the perfect atmosphere. Games starts on a slow pace, but after the first encounter your adrenaline level goes x100. It is really like being in shoes of Ripley, they achieved this by extremely detailed (polished and well thought enviromental details) enviroment, high quality graphics, SOUND EFFECTS (one of the best I have seen in my 30 years of gaming life), and AI.

    Before I played the game I had big doubts about the AI. That is why I tired to play on "HARD" difficulty, I couldnt survive 100 meters of exploring when I reached a section of the game (I dont want to spoil, and wont go into details). Alien is really giving you some serious trouble on HARD. It became so agressive at some point I hid and cried in a cabin like a 12yo girl for 15 mins - jokes aside - in the end it ripped the cabin door first and then killed me brutally :p

    I really want a sequel to this game, it is one of the best horror/thriller games I have ever played since Resident Evil 1 and Dead Space 1.

    Oh there is one thing bad about the game but it is nit a reason to give it a 9. Antialiasing options on PC is too low, I wish this game would support far higher level AA. It would be a perfect game Alien game.

    10/10 anyway...    … Expand
  21. Tulock
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. It looks great, has well thought out controls and keeps you scared the whole time. For those that rate a game based on the fact your rig is too weak to run it effectively, how about fixing your PC and give the game a real rating. Amanda is a solid well thought out character and you feel her frustration, fright and desire to stay alive the entire time you areThis game is amazing. It looks great, has well thought out controls and keeps you scared the whole time. For those that rate a game based on the fact your rig is too weak to run it effectively, how about fixing your PC and give the game a real rating. Amanda is a solid well thought out character and you feel her frustration, fright and desire to stay alive the entire time you are playing. You feel like you are part of the world of Alien. Great job Sega!… Expand
  22. NecroVirus
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    This is the first game that made my Oculus Rift DK2 worthwhile. Jaw dropping visuals, A.I., and animations. I've worked at horror attractions but this game had my butthole fully clenched at times. It's really hard to describe what it's like to play this with the rift, hiding under a table with the aliens tail dragging on the floor inches from your face. Or struggling in vain againstThis is the first game that made my Oculus Rift DK2 worthwhile. Jaw dropping visuals, A.I., and animations. I've worked at horror attractions but this game had my butthole fully clenched at times. It's really hard to describe what it's like to play this with the rift, hiding under a table with the aliens tail dragging on the floor inches from your face. Or struggling in vain against the androids as they beat the living **** out of you. It's an experience I recommend to all.… Expand
  23. gezimd
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    Arguably the best game I have EVER played. Alien Isolation is a genre defining game, with a stunning and perfectly fitting soundtrack. The way is long and difficult but worth every minute of your time. It's a great video game adaptation with a brilliant and very interesting story that fits the original franchise very well. The environment and graphics on this game are insanely good, theyArguably the best game I have EVER played. Alien Isolation is a genre defining game, with a stunning and perfectly fitting soundtrack. The way is long and difficult but worth every minute of your time. It's a great video game adaptation with a brilliant and very interesting story that fits the original franchise very well. The environment and graphics on this game are insanely good, they grip you right ahead and keep you for the rest of the game. The interface, the tools/weapons and the whole game in general is unbelievably detailed and well thought.

    If you like the horror-action genre, this game is a must play but even if you're not, I highly suggest you at least check this out and give it a try.    … Expand
  24. CrazyGeorge
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    I just finished the main Campaign honestly first survival horror game that actually made me scream with fright, Save Spots make the game more intersting and you kinda need to take your time with the game if you want to rush through and area you will miss very cool nostalgic moments. Also its gives you so much content I'm looking forward to playing the extra dlc :) wish there was aliensI just finished the main Campaign honestly first survival horror game that actually made me scream with fright, Save Spots make the game more intersting and you kinda need to take your time with the game if you want to rush through and area you will miss very cool nostalgic moments. Also its gives you so much content I'm looking forward to playing the extra dlc :) wish there was aliens crawling on walls and the roof but honestly didn't mind it not being there as the alien was so good.… Expand
  25. Vitara
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This game is a must play for any science fiction or horror fan, also recomennded for anyone who liked Bioshock and Dishonored from which this game draws inspiration. Superb graphics and audio effects along with great gameplay mechanics. Also has a great story and background told mostly through audio and textual logs.
    On a side note the game is very well optimised and will run on old PCs    This game is a must play for any science fiction or horror fan, also recomennded for anyone who liked Bioshock and Dishonored from which this game draws inspiration. Superb graphics and audio effects along with great gameplay mechanics. Also has a great story and background told mostly through audio and textual logs.
    On a side note the game is very well optimised and will run on old PCs on high settings no problem which is a big plus.    … Expand
  26. Hasami-Age
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    It is worthy for fans of Aliens and also recommended those who like this genre. It has an atmosphere who is breathed tension who you can cut in the air,
  27. walentkane69pro
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    I'm playing games for 25 years and this is one of the best of all time. Every fan of Alien movies will like it and every fan of horor games will like it also.
  28. HighV0LTAGEzZ
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Must play! best survival horror since Silent Hill 2. The game spends a little too much of its considerable time building suspense, however the organic scares generated therefrom are some of the best i have ever see. The game is as beautiful as it is well made. best i have seen in years 10/10
  29. DaRAGingLunatic
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    How scary is Alien Isolation? I've never been more scared in my life! I've played horror games but this game truly terrified me. I had feelings of dread in my stomach. I had to end up playing this game in some sections in 10 minute increments. I'm a 31 year old man. After hearing myself scream and have my body shake in terror, well i'm no longer sure about that man part.

    This game does    How scary is Alien Isolation? I've never been more scared in my life! I've played horror games but this game truly terrified me. I had feelings of dread in my stomach. I had to end up playing this game in some sections in 10 minute increments. I'm a 31 year old man. After hearing myself scream and have my body shake in terror, well i'm no longer sure about that man part.

    This game does not contain atmosphere. That's because it is all enveloping, surrounding you as you are walking or creeping through the Sevastopol Space Station. You most certainly are hoping to all hell that you are not running through that station. I have never been so immersed in a game before. The lighting effects, the smoke and steam effects, the fire effects are all top notch. Best fire effect I've ever seen.

    The audio. OMG the Audio! From the background music to the sound of metal bending or being walked upon to the ambient sounds of well everything. I have never experienced such superb use of sounds in a game.

    The game developers Creative Assembly have gone to great lengths with this game to make it as immersive as possible. They had to get the graphics and art style top notch and they succeeded. They had to get the sounds perfected and they succeeded. They had to get the gameplay perfect and they succeeded. It's like I am there in the Alien movie.

    I'm giving this a 10/10 Game of the Year award. Must buy.

    However in warning and after watching this game be played by multiple people I have to let you know that there are two ways of playing this game.

    You can either play it as Amanda Ripley where you are on board a space station trying to survive. Or you can play it as a computer gamer sitting behind your monitor in your room with distractions or an attitude of i'll just walk around in the game world la di da and hope the alien doesn't see me but if it does thats too bad i'll just reload and walk again hoping it doesn't see me because i'm not in the game and i just want to finish this game to go play CoD...

    It's quite easy to be Amanda Ripley. The atmosphere is there. The graphics are there. The gameplay is there. The sounds are there. You will get the most enjoyment out of it as Amanda Ripley.    … Expand
  30. Potaters12
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    A truly remarkable achievement by an unexpected development team (Creative Assembly).

    Sevastopol itself is highly immersive, and is brimming with detail and excellent environmental storytelling. Atmosphere is top notch, especially if you're a fan of the film. There are SOOOO many details that would make Alien fans giddy inside. The main antagonist the Alien, is very well done.    A truly remarkable achievement by an unexpected development team (Creative Assembly).

    Sevastopol itself is highly immersive, and is brimming with detail and excellent environmental storytelling. Atmosphere is top notch, especially if you're a fan of the film. There are SOOOO many details that would make Alien fans giddy inside.

    The main antagonist the Alien, is very well done. He/she/it/whatever instantly became one of the most respectable and feared opponents I've ever encountered from a video game. It's extremely intimidating, and a large part of that intimidation factor comes from its sound design, especially the loud thumping footsteps it makes as it moves. It's also highly unpredictable, so you can never truly feel safe, even if the Alien leaves the room. Every encounter with it is frightening, tension-filled, and just brilliant.

    The other enemy you will encounter often on the ship is the android working joes. I've heard a lot of people complain about them stealing air-time away from the Alien, but I have no complaints. Evey encounter with the Alien takes A LOT out of you. The Working Joes are there so you can get a breather. It also helps that they fit well into the storyline, setting, and atmosphere. Just like the Alien, they have a brilliant sound design, and can also be quite intimidating and scary. It's also immensely satisfying to beat them up. Largely thanks to some excellent animations, and some really solid-feeling weapons. There are also a few encounters when you have to deal with Working Joes and the Alien. This is extra challenging, because any sound you make will attract the Alien to your position.

    The animations in this game are BRILLIANT. Every action you do, the game has an animation for it. This may seem small, but it really adds to immersion.

    The story itself was good enough. It did its job at gelling the game play sequences together and it did it well. The story was quite straightforward, and that's fine. It didn't need to be some crazy mastermind plot. I was content with it and didn't expect anything more. Only problem was the ending. Definite sequel bate, and just a slap in the face. I won't get into more.

    Overall, Alien Isolation was the best survival horror game I've ever played. Extremely immersive, tense, terrifying, and at the same time an excellent tribute to the film.    … Expand
  31. Batushai
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    If you're a fan of the Alien series this is a must have! Survival horror is different from other games. If you're looking for a challenge, you have it! If you like to play FPS games Rambo- style this game is not for you. I think this game deserves a 10 over some other games.
  32. Robnof
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This game is just fantastic. It captures the essence of the original film perfectly. I usually hate survival horror games, which rely too heavily on gore rather than real terror.

    But this isn't survival horror. This is a simulator for surviving. You die. A lot. The Alien is a douchebag. One of the best games I've ever played.
  33. Superior84
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    For me, this has been the best and most immersive experience I've had in a PC game since Max Payne 1. These days I usually get bored really fast with games, but this was pure joy and 100% quality all the time! Outstanding game!
  34. doogs
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    I'll keep it short and sweet.

    I've always been invested in the Alien universe and this delivered exactly what I wanted; a suspenseful science fiction FPS with survival-horror elements. The atmosphere is to tense you could cut it with a knife. It deserves the praise it gets and is a testament to the developers sticking true to source material.
  35. ZANERIO
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is a masterpiece in survival horror/sci-fi games. Fans of the first Alien movie will simply fall in love, a splendid recreation of the original Alien world. Frustrating and terrifying in a positive way, even on easy difficulty.
  36. PPartisan
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    This game is a one of a kind. I have to first mention just how beautifully Isolation replicates the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's original movie. In the world of Isolation, outer space is both majestic in its scope and terrifying in its desolation. It can inspire awe just as easily as it can humble with its bleakness. The visuals are equally incredible in their neutrality inside the ship.This game is a one of a kind. I have to first mention just how beautifully Isolation replicates the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's original movie. In the world of Isolation, outer space is both majestic in its scope and terrifying in its desolation. It can inspire awe just as easily as it can humble with its bleakness. The visuals are equally incredible in their neutrality inside the ship. It may sound strange to describe something as "incredibly neutral," but that's what it is. It does a superb job of making you feel alone, strung out on the edge of the galaxy, playing your own little narrative where the end result is of little consequence to anyone bar yourself. Soft, claustrophobic gangways, punctuated by cryptic, incessantly blinking lights are common. The sound quality is also superb. Swishes, bleeps and muted "thumps" of footsteps contrast with insulated rattles from the ducts overhead. Finally, there's the Alien itself. From the moment the Alien first appears, you understand it to be an apex predator. Sleek, powerful and utterly terrifying, no other enemy in the game commands as much respect. The animations are sublime.

    Then there is the Alien cat-and-mouse game. I have to admit, that had I reviewed the game within the first couple of hours of the Alien appearing, I probably would have given it a far lower score. The reason for this is because it was just so damn hard! Unlike other games, the Alien has a "personality." It wont patrol a set path, or play to a rule book, but instead hunts in an autonomous manner. This means progress can, at first, be painfully slow, because most players (myself included) of most stealth games are used to watching, waiting, then cracking an enemy's patrol system, before walking through the level in one, uninterrupted move. Very quickly however you will come to realise that the game has changed, and this makes it all the more frightening. People fear most what they can't understand, so not having a patrol system to "get" was very unsettling for me to begin with. Prepare to spend a good amount of time hiding in a locker in an empty room during your first encounter, wondering whether it's safe to leave, then edging to the doorway after ten minutes alone only to miss the Alien by an arm's length as it glides past looking the other way. Conventions are consistently challenged, and they are challenged at random. Think you're safe hiding under that desk? Feeling cosy enough in that air duct to tear open a flare? Give it a try and see what happens. There wont come a level where you're introduced to a new tool in the Alien's bag, as happens in most games, it will just happen...and when it does, you'd better think fast to survive.

    Over time, however, your relationship with the Alien develops. You'll become more attuned to the sounds of the ship - not because you're told, or you read it somewhere, but because that's what people do when they're in a survival situation. You'll be able to recognise when the Alien is on your floor, above or below you. You'll hide in the shadows and watch it tear apart other survivors. You'll get used to it shadowing your every move and, most of the time, know where it wants to go. And just as you learn from the Alien, the Alien will learn from you. It will learn your tricks, and punish you if you patronise it in the same so many other enemies are patronised in stealth games.

    This game is a survival simulation, and I would describe it as an "experience." It's more than just a game. I would absolutely love to play some kind of zombie survival game that takes its cues from Isolation.    … Expand
  37. th7dude
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    An outstanding game with lavish attention to detail. For fans of Alien, this is an homage to everything we love. The artistic direction, sound, music and scenario all mesh perfectly. This is a lovingly crafted game that sands out as something special.

    The DLC are cheap, but not that inspiring, but the core game is outstanding.
  38. doncsoo
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    It was a great horror! Impressive visuals, great Alien AI. Despite that how hard it is, it can be still enjoyable.
    Surprisingly this game wasn't too overpriced.
  39. gameren82
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Some people complain it is hard? It is supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, the would be no challenge. If there would be no challenge, the game would not be so scary. It simply makes you feel uptight. A good game with a different play style.
  40. BluishMicrobe
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game! Absolutely stunning, enjoyed the game play! Only con is that the game can drag on longer than it needs to. I highly recommend this game and be sure to play in the dark!
  41. Big-Al
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    I was starting to feel that my days of really getting into a game might be over until I played Alien Isolation.
    I was around 10 years old when I saw Alien (on VHS). It scared me like no other movie before or since.
    I'm so glad this game lives up to the hype, I *highly* recommend playing this game wearing over the ear headphones because the music and sound effects are so good, so    I was starting to feel that my days of really getting into a game might be over until I played Alien Isolation.
    I was around 10 years old when I saw Alien (on VHS). It scared me like no other movie before or since.
    I'm so glad this game lives up to the hype, I *highly* recommend playing this game wearing over the ear headphones because the music and sound effects are so good, so reminiscent of the original film and so crucial to the game play. I play on a PS4 and your headphones can plug right into the controller. I'm currently in the medical area now and I'll spend 5 minutes hiding in a locker too scared to come out. As I creep down a hallway, the motion tracker might just beep once, and it sets me into panic mode and I scramble to remember a place I can hide. It's giving me nightmares and I can't put a price tag on something that can achieve that.    … Expand
  42. Balmunguh
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Game of the year 2014, SEGA rocks. That's it.

    Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, why say anything more? Try this wonder yourself, true horror in the best sci-fi environment ever made in an Alien videogame, the universe of the original Ridley Scott movie nicely made.
  43. mdb851
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    Am amazing game that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Not only did I enjoy the game, my wife who hates video games, sat by my side and watched me complete the game and was just as scared and thrilled by the experience. A must play for those who enjoy survival horror games!
  44. mark_tyler
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    Highly recommended to all Alien fans. A lot of attention to details, coloring, lightning, sound. Atmosphere is perfect. Yes it is difficult sometimes, but considering the situation you are put in the game it is understandable (they recently added Easy mode to the game, haven't tried, for me it is best on Hard). If you want action and lots of shooting, you should consider another FPS. ThisHighly recommended to all Alien fans. A lot of attention to details, coloring, lightning, sound. Atmosphere is perfect. Yes it is difficult sometimes, but considering the situation you are put in the game it is understandable (they recently added Easy mode to the game, haven't tried, for me it is best on Hard). If you want action and lots of shooting, you should consider another FPS. This games instead delivers story and tension.… Expand
  45. AlaricLaBrie
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    First game that truly makes you feel like you are living in the movie.. great job to the creators. This game is epic. Seriously though this is by far the best alien game ever made and truly breath taking in how they made it.. the visuals are spot on.. believe the hype.. loving this game.
  46. WaleedNawazKhan
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Great story,beautiful visual fx,one thing i liked the most,the smoke or fog whatever it is (air purification system) looks awesome.My favorite PC game. I'm big fan of classic Ridely Scotts' Alien and i found this game amazing and scary
  47. dimflatable
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Classic alien spaceshippery horror stuff, dripping with atmosphere. The graphics are really good and true to the films. Playing this with an Oculus Rift is probably the closest I've got to having a heart attack.
  48. 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
  49. ShortWolf
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Great game, keeps you on your toes, and makes you jump out your seat, the feeling of the game is like you are apart of the movie series, i had a very awesome experience.
  50. shahdan
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    If there would be two words for this game then it would be “Near Perfection!” Yes, it is all what a game can achieve as nothing quite grazes the ‘flawless’ mark. And for that I am unabashed to offer a full score as the game delivers what it set out to achieve. What more is desired? Nothing at all.

    Alien Isolation is a game of cat and mouse, and for all the hoopla and petty click-baiting    If there would be two words for this game then it would be “Near Perfection!” Yes, it is all what a game can achieve as nothing quite grazes the ‘flawless’ mark. And for that I am unabashed to offer a full score as the game delivers what it set out to achieve. What more is desired? Nothing at all.

    Alien Isolation is a game of cat and mouse, and for all the hoopla and petty click-baiting (and the subsequent long whining sessions stretched across a couple of Ryan’s embarrassing circle-jerking videos) generated by the incredibly mentally channeled reviewers of IGN and Gamespot (and even Polygon) or that god awfully imbecilic Quarter to Three reviewer, it is a game that plays completely fair; it just punishes you for all the right reasons.

    Shocking isn’t it? But had dear ol’ Ryan and Co McGees decided to actually read the instructions the game hands out like candy all the time, and maybe (just maybe) light the dimply lit corners of their heads to actually see the clear cut instructions at the bottom of your constructed gadgets, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Or perhaps, look a little carefully around as the items are plentiful, even in Nightmare mode.

    Yes, AI plays completely fair and without giving much (as I want the review to be as spoiler free as possible), I would offer a few lines on this. The game is incredibly tense and at times very unnerving. You are literally the mouse in this game who is up against a cat armed down to its last … err … spiked tail?

    Well, the analogy is as fitting as it can be as the Alien is a deadly killing machine with incredibly honed senses. You would come to know a deadly adversary in the Medical Bay, as when the leash is off the Alien, it’s just you and it one on one. And all you can do is survive. Yes, people, THIS is the point of the entire game; Survival.

    You are literally stripped down to human level and I love the tiny details, as for example when you are putting bullets into the empty barrels of the revolver, Amanda’s hand would shake sometimes and she would do it slowly. Why? It makes sense. She is an engineer not a preposterous Space Marine but an ordinary young woman thrown into an impossible situation for which strategy and quick-wits are your sole modes of survival.

    True to its word, the game tosses confrontations (for the most part) out of the window as it’s a hardcore Stealth game dealing with nothing but survival first and everything else later. You are facing a gargantuan threat, an unstoppable force and an apex predator. How do you think it should behave? It should behave unpredictably.

    Yes, the Alien is a tough, unpredictable foe. It doesn’t care about your frustrations (I never had them), but only how it shouldn’t see and outwit you. I cannot imagine the infamous Medical Bay sequence going any other way imaginable as its second (or 3rd entry if you count the Axel cutscene) entry here is nothing short of spectacular.

    Provided that the player takes notes of the impossible number of easy hints the game keeps throwing at you, I cannot imagine anyone dying in that heart-pumping adrenaline inducing sequence more than 2 or 3 times and that too on Hard Mode.

    Your quick wits is all that is needed. And isn’t this the entire point of the game; outsmarting a deadly threat? It just is and its simplicity is even further reinforced by the persistence of the threat.

    To be honest, if you love games that demand the attention span of a guppy and draw despicably unintelligent (shoot stuff, save every nanosecond, tell you where to go because, apparently, you cannot read a map a child can) crowd, then AI would prove to be something out of Milton’s parables for you as the manual Save Points and lack of pointless arrows pointing at directions (bar the obvious Motion Sensor aid) would frustrate anyone with a subpar attention span.

    This game is a challenge and it proves so by putting you in very different situations to judge your capabilities as a player. You think the Alien is in vents? Try to sneak past humans or Synthetics. How fast are you in these situations to come up with an exit plan? Should I make a noise with firearms or a noise maker and risk drawing its attention or is stealth my option … or is drawing the Alien to hit it with a Molotov more up my alley?

    It’s this mixing up of situations and multiple climaxes that hit the nail on Survival and the never-ending tension. You are made to feel vulnerable … and boy is the game apt at this play at mortal fear.

    The pacing is incredible, and yes, people a story can have multiple climaxes. Ryan and Co never read anything beyond menu screens for good literature to fall back on as that criticism was probably one of the most idiotic things on the internet; nothing but incredibly ignorant individuals trying their hand at literary devices. I felt nothing but second-hand embarrassment.

    A tense Survival game; it would be a crime as a gamer to pass it up as it's a surreal experience par excellence of a lifetime!    … Expand
  51. Xenomordia
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Straight Forward. The Xenomorph is my spirit animal. The first movie heralded a new outlook on the scifi genre, as well as for the horror genre. This thing has haunted me since I first experienced Alien as a kid. Everywhere I went at night, in the dark, I was extra silent, in case one lurked in the trees or around the corner. Even, under the bed. In closets. Dark sheds in the daytime.

    It scared the piss out me. So much so, that I began to emulate it -short of killing people and using them for food or alive as hosts for my offspring- as a way to know thine enemy.

    I've lived among human monsters, hiding in plain sight.

    While there are those of you who would avoid predation in the city by keeping your keys in your fists, and only walking among street lamps, I avoided predation by those monsters by moving silently in the darkness embraced. Watching the watchers... and the watched. So, Spirit Guide.

    That being said, On to Isolation.

    No game or movie since the first has chilled my bones more.

    The Ambiance, the music, the well-placed lighting, the all-forgotten temporary morgues... This is the game for which I've long awaited.

    The game-play mechanics are simple, yet fit well with the keep-moving-or-die vibe Creative Assembly was aiming to impose upon the player. The same can be said of the crafting system, of which certain other reviews have claimed to be shallow.

    It pretty much has to be, in order to keep up with the pace. Once you catch your stride in dodging the primary antagonist without feeling the need to hide in a wall locker for hours on end, and learn what it means to truly be conservative -or liberal- in the use of crafted or existing items, it becomes more of a case of Tom and Jerry, rather than ordinary cat-and-mouse. The fun is in the tricking, dodging, and outsmarting of the Xeno.

    If you're good enough, quick enough, and fast enough, a well placed flashbang can be deadly for your enemies. This is Xenomordia, Signing off.    … Expand
  52. Eremiel
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    An amazing game which is the true definition of "Survival Horror" by all means!
    First thing that strikes you right in your face is its terrifying atmosphere. Fear in this game is not just about jump scares or even Alien by itself. The sense of surviving with great help of amazing sound effects and great musics and its bizarre level design all together have created something like nightmare    An amazing game which is the true definition of "Survival Horror" by all means!
    First thing that strikes you right in your face is its terrifying atmosphere. Fear in this game is not just about jump scares or even Alien by itself. The sense of surviving with great help of amazing sound effects and great musics and its bizarre level design all together have created something like nightmare that gradually rises the fear level inside your mind until the atmosphere single-handedly scares you to the bones while there is no one even around! Now add immortal Alien and other enemies that they just want to kill you ... well, there is no rest in this game. Fear and exhaustion all the way through.
    The story line and gameplay are also amazing that even through the long gameplay time you don't feel bored.
    An unknown jewel if you ask me!    … Expand
  53. Groentesalade
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Reviews for this game vary from 5/10 on some sites to 9.5/10 on others, I guess it is one of those "you-love-it-or-you-hate-it" games. For me personally, this should win Game of the year by a landslide! I adore absolutely everything about this game, yes, even the chapters where you just deal with the robot-joe's.
    I perceive the dip this causes in the suspense and pacing of the game to be    Reviews for this game vary from 5/10 on some sites to 9.5/10 on others, I guess it is one of those "you-love-it-or-you-hate-it" games. For me personally, this should win Game of the year by a landslide! I adore absolutely everything about this game, yes, even the chapters where you just deal with the robot-joe's.
    I perceive the dip this causes in the suspense and pacing of the game to be totally intentional by the devs.
    By doing this the player's attention span and edginess lowers quite a bit, almost to the point of feeling empowered. This is where the brilliance shines, because just at the moment where you start feeling safe and strong, the game just tears you a new hole, and you can't even be mad about it, because you just blew your old one... If you like the atmosphere of the original film, don't mind investing a lot of time in a game, and dealing with some slow parts in the game, GO AND GET THIS GAME, it is awesome! And people talking about the Alien A.I. being unfair? I call hogwash! I finished the entire game without dying ONCE (my third playthrough) And no, you can't just learn the Alien's patterns, because it doesn't have any scripted patterns, it reacts to YOUR behaviour. AWESOME GAME 10/10!    … Expand
  54. quadhead
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I have never been a huge fun of Alien movies. But the game is awesome. The main thing about it for me is that It feels like you are taking part in a movie sequel. It's beautiful and immersive, very authentic to movies and huge love to details, story is really good. It's rather slow paced cos' this is not a Doom where you shoot demons left and right. It's moderate scary but there are someI have never been a huge fun of Alien movies. But the game is awesome. The main thing about it for me is that It feels like you are taking part in a movie sequel. It's beautiful and immersive, very authentic to movies and huge love to details, story is really good. It's rather slow paced cos' this is not a Doom where you shoot demons left and right. It's moderate scary but there are some really scary moments.… Expand
  55. Sonicfishcake42
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    I will happily give this a perfect 10, this is by far the best Alien game I've ever played. The tension and atmosphere is perfectly recreated from the movies I enjoyed when I was younger. The game has made me literally yelp in fright multiple times. I understand this is not everyones cup of tea however this will be highly rated by horror game and Alien fans alike. Recently read the IGNI will happily give this a perfect 10, this is by far the best Alien game I've ever played. The tension and atmosphere is perfectly recreated from the movies I enjoyed when I was younger. The game has made me literally yelp in fright multiple times. I understand this is not everyones cup of tea however this will be highly rated by horror game and Alien fans alike. Recently read the IGN review that gave it a low rating and criticised it highly. This game is nothing short of a masterpiece as you can see from the user reviews; IGN have it all wrong.… Expand
  56. mikemaza9
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    It was a perfect game from the beginning to the end!! The best Alien and horror game that I've ever played!! It could be hard at times but I guess that's how should be played a survival horror game!
  57. DeatHcrusH
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I had a lot of fun playing the game and the most fun I had when alien found me and ripped me apart! The game isn't frustrating at all, and believe me, I'm not too patient gamer (I'm ashamed to admit, but I broke my keyboard hitting it on a floor on final fight in Assassins Creed 1). Perfect atmosphere, music and sound. Beautiful level design, and brilliant gameplay. Most recommended!
  58. Willmack
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Turn on Alien: Isolation.

    Play for 1.5 hours. Ambience has me rattling like a coffin in an earthquake. During this time, never even saw the Alien. Finally catch a brief glimpse of the Alien's tail. Turn off game, call mom to tell her I love her. Update blood pressure medication. Can now only play this game during the day, with the lights on, while listening to the    Turn on Alien: Isolation.

    Play for 1.5 hours.

    Ambience has me rattling like a coffin in an earthquake.

    During this time, never even saw the Alien.

    Finally catch a brief glimpse of the Alien's tail.

    Turn off game, call mom to tell her I love her.

    Update blood pressure medication.

    Can now only play this game during the day, with the lights on, while listening to the "Happy Days" theme on loop.

    10/10    … Expand
  59. Dead_Head
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but theAmazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but the character mouth and face animations are awful. At times during conversations characters mouth's won't move at all, making it difficult to tell who is talking to you. Certainly not a perfect game, but the hands down the best Alien game I have ever played. Giving it a 10 to boost it's overall score since it is most deserving of a better score than it has received from critics.… Expand
  60. gimlikos84
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This is how new generation fps should look like!.One of the best I have ever seen.The best Alien game ever made.I hate new fps games like Battlefields and Call of duty because they are to fast and to stupid.I always love fps like half life1,2,Doom 2,3 ,Fear,Far Cry,Quake 2.Today fps games are made for consoles but not for PC.
  61. Cyberpunk4
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    This was a masterpiece.Had to take breaks from playing it from tension.And always came back to it because it was awesome and interesting,especially if you r a fan.Play it with surround headphones.Alien footsteps are RUNNN bi*ch,actualy dont cuz your gonna die,i'd play it all over again if i had the strength
  62. Borg666
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    This game is truly masterpiece.Great horror atmosphere,nice graphics,alien as indestructible smart creature moving mostly very fast through station ventilation.This is best game i've played for last x years.Reminds me a bit System Shock 2 which i liked.But for fans alien movies especially alien1 is this game absolutely worth a try.Its not stupid shootter like many other games and this is aThis game is truly masterpiece.Great horror atmosphere,nice graphics,alien as indestructible smart creature moving mostly very fast through station ventilation.This is best game i've played for last x years.Reminds me a bit System Shock 2 which i liked.But for fans alien movies especially alien1 is this game absolutely worth a try.Its not stupid shootter like many other games and this is a big plus.… Expand
  63. Soulabsorber
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I came here just to complain about Ryan McCaffrey's review of this game. Its a horror masterpiece.
  64. Exth
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    If you want to be in an Alien Movie, this is the game for you.

    Great graphics and superb asthetics (it captures flawlessly the looks of the movie). Superb atmosphere. Superb sound desing. Great gameplay. Good story. Great optimization.
  65. N7Ir
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    Отлично! Лучшая игра в жанре "Хоррор" лично для меня. Надеюсь на продолжение, если появится, куплю обязательно!
  66. Luka1998010
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Chilling, intense and nerve wrecking
    Turn off the lights and enjoy
    Alien Isolation is one of the best horror/survival games ever
  67. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Очень хорошо визуально, великолепно в части звука, для фанатов фильмов - просто обняться и плакать от счастья. Технически работает идеально, сюжет - ожидаемый, но хороший. Чужой пугает, очень пугает. Загадки логичные, враги представляют опасность, про чужого вообще молчу. Обязательно к покупке всем. И хоть игра и не чистый хоррор, но за счет звука, свойств врагов - ночью играть не советую,Очень хорошо визуально, великолепно в части звука, для фанатов фильмов - просто обняться и плакать от счастья. Технически работает идеально, сюжет - ожидаемый, но хороший. Чужой пугает, очень пугает. Загадки логичные, враги представляют опасность, про чужого вообще молчу. Обязательно к покупке всем. И хоть игра и не чистый хоррор, но за счет звука, свойств врагов - ночью играть не советую, игра дико атмосферная, ужаса нагонит полные штаны… Expand
  68. boraoguzhaninal
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    GREAT GAME
    Just great....
    Everyone should try this game to have an unforgettable experience.
  69. l4nok
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Here is a terror game that I´ve never seen before ! Great game and one of my favorites.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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!
  73. mndk9881
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Best alien game ever and the best scary game ever I love this game please made alien isolation 2.
  74. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Alien game which we all waited for so long.
    One of the best survival/horror type of game I ever played.
    Very challenging with outstanding atmosphere and visuals.
  75. Rezx
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This game is really amazing! I cannot believe it was not successful financially and won't be continued. One of the best I've ever played. The atmosphere if unbelievable!
  76. Mithrandirkun
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga Alien que he jugado en mi vida. Una obra maestra imprescindible para los amantes de la saga.

    - Graficamente se ve espectacular, la adaptación artística de las películas es increiblemente fiel y además, el juego funciona de maravilla incluso en sistemas poco potentes. Perfecto. - El apartado sonoro también es extraordinario, no solo es muy bueno, sino que    El mejor juego de la saga Alien que he jugado en mi vida. Una obra maestra imprescindible para los amantes de la saga.

    - Graficamente se ve espectacular, la adaptación artística de las películas es increiblemente fiel y además, el juego funciona de maravilla incluso en sistemas poco potentes. Perfecto.
    - El apartado sonoro también es extraordinario, no solo es muy bueno, sino que además conserva y adapta la banda sonora de las peliculas. Un trabajo Excelente.
    - La historia es realmente excelente, podría pasar perfectamente como un guíon de una película de Hollywood y funcionar como película canónica de la saga. Sus personajes son creibles y desarrollados, la trama y el desarrollo de la história te atrapa y es muy inmersiva. Perfecto.
    - La jugabilidad será el punto que quizá no guste a todo el mundo. Este juego es un Survival Horror, no un juego de acción y disparos. La jugabilidad esta basada en el sigilo y en pasar desapercibido de los enemigos, lo cual crea un elemento de tensión que le viene estupendo al juego. Para mi gusto es excelente.

    Sin ninguna duda, Creative Assembly y Sega han hecho un trabajo excelente con este juego, ojalá saquen una secuela con el nivel de calidad que ha tenido esta entrega.    … Expand
  77. StamosPapas
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    What can someone tell about this game?? It is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! I play games from 7 years old....from C64,Amiga,Spectrum,Amstrad etc.....this is definitely the best game I have ever played!! The atmosphere, the suspence, the music, the graphics, the AI of the Alien, everything!!! And it a very long and satisfying game!!! Please Creative Assembly, bring on Alien Isolation 2!!!
  78. SASA11
    May 27, 2020
    10
    awesome game- great game - amazing game - so scary - i bet u if u can play it with sounds
  79. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is how an 'alien' game should be. Creative Assembly did a great job with this game. Hoping that they develop more 'Alien' game in the future.
  80. Milo3312
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de supervivencia horror que jugué, saben muy bien como subir la contencioso en el momento indicado. muy recomendable :)
  81. Dante-Bellin
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    The best Survival Horror Game to date! Period. And I am not a big fan of the Alien movies.
  82. daebu_char
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Truly the definition of the word 'masterpiece,' and undoubtedly a labor of love. The developers clearly had a lot of love for the original two iconic movies and their love and respect is echoed in everything from the impeccable score, art direction & level design, to the nerve-racking atmosphere and, of course, the omnipresent and ridiculously intelligent alien creature. Games like thisTruly the definition of the word 'masterpiece,' and undoubtedly a labor of love. The developers clearly had a lot of love for the original two iconic movies and their love and respect is echoed in everything from the impeccable score, art direction & level design, to the nerve-racking atmosphere and, of course, the omnipresent and ridiculously intelligent alien creature. Games like this are such a rare sight these days, which makes me cherish it all the more. You'll find the game even making its way into your dreams, that's how strong of an experience Amanda Ripley's escapades aboard the abandoned Sevastopol station really are.… Expand
  83. nunosergiopais1
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    another game from the past that was one of the best and really sad as it ended, they did not continue, that was a pity, these years later, almost 6/7 years later, it still reminds me ...
  84. 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.
  85. Pancake69
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    For me, definitely the best horror game I've ever played. It has a beautiful and long story. Jump scares that can not be easily predicted. And totally nice graphic. You really feel like you were in the alien movie. But you are creating the film and it is many times more extensive. I really can not describe how beautiful the studio worked out all the elements that it really looks like inFor me, definitely the best horror game I've ever played. It has a beautiful and long story. Jump scares that can not be easily predicted. And totally nice graphic. You really feel like you were in the alien movie. But you are creating the film and it is many times more extensive. I really can not describe how beautiful the studio worked out all the elements that it really looks like in the movie. And then there is the depth of the map. It's so huge. I just love it. It is connected by various trains, lifts, shafts, stairs. Really everything you imagine. There is also a lot of equipment and weapons in the game. Like a shotgun, a revolver, a flamethrower on an alien and many more. Then grenades, flares, jammers and again many more. Then equipment for opening doors like blowtorch, hacking machine, hammer. And finally, a motion tracker to track the alien's location like in movie. You use all this for survival on the ship. Because there are many enemies on the station: Alien, androids, crazy people. But the game enriches you even with parts of the original film like finding the first alien nest. And it will also get you into the universe a few times. The game really really excited me, and I can not find a thing I'd
    say against it. You will go through so many environments, you will die so many times and you will be afraid of every corner. Story and perfect processing will simply swallow you like alien.

    Ripley, Signing Off    … Expand
  86. Manittas
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    A great game, great graphics, great design and great story flow. This is clearly the best horror game from the 10s to 20s era by far. Gonna be a well remembered classic
  87. TejZest
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know what, I just discovered the best game ever, from story to sou d effects and yes to that Alien, it’s horrendous and really Scary, this game has an AI built in, so you know, experience gets even better… Expand
  88. 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.
  89. K_Serhiy
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This is the most atmospheric game I've ever played. One of my favorite games
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
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  95. 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...
  96. kheas
    May 4, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a game sequel to the first Alien movie and that is a very important aspect in itself. If you are looking for a shooter that evokes the insanity of the second movie "Aliens" go elsewhere. This game captures the pure terror of the original movie in nearly every way. The environment is perfect and has so many references to the franchise you will be pleased if you are aAlien Isolation is a game sequel to the first Alien movie and that is a very important aspect in itself. If you are looking for a shooter that evokes the insanity of the second movie "Aliens" go elsewhere. This game captures the pure terror of the original movie in nearly every way. The environment is perfect and has so many references to the franchise you will be pleased if you are a fan and want to learn more if you're not. Your job is simple, hide, scrounge and above all survive. EVERYONE and EVERYTHING is a potential enemy. Trust no one. Great game. check out my twitch stream at http://www.twitch.tv/kheas001/b/655581823… Expand
  97. yogibbear
    Oct 26, 2014
    9
    Amazing. Never enjoyed a game as much just hiding in a locker doing my thing, looking at people's holiday snaps and post-it notes of things they never got to do. SO GOOD!
  98. CsendesMark
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the best game made based on a movie.
    The game has a solid storyline, the game maybe longer a bit than it should be, but I don't mind.
    Graphics is one of the best on the market right now, including global illumination.
    The quality is also high with the sound engine too, along with the sound effects.
    Only two weak points the lip-sync and the actual ending.
    9/10
  99. JayE
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Mix splinter cell, bioshock, and the deathclaws from Fallout, and you have this gem of a game.
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played.
    Darken the room and put on your headphones, enable surround sound, turn down the game music to 10%, this game delivers great atmosphere and some very tense moments. If you want fast paced action with guns blazing, dont bother.. I found myself    Mix splinter cell, bioshock, and the deathclaws from Fallout, and you have this gem of a game.
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played.

    Darken the room and put on your headphones, enable surround sound, turn down the game music to 10%, this game delivers great atmosphere and some very tense moments. If you want fast paced action with guns blazing, dont bother.. I found myself low on ammo far from a save point hiding under a table for 10 minutes just waiting for the alien to make a noise so I can continue on. Moving slowly from one table to another, listening to every knock and thump, slowly peering around corners, looking back every few seconds, it can get very tense sometimes. Once you have the flame thrower you can be a bit more careless. A short burst will scare it away.
    You really need to strategize your next move in the alien missions. The androids also provide some decent suspense in some areas, but you can easily outrun them.

    The missions are well designed, but you do need to track back and forth a fair bit in some missions. Having to search for power generators and power them up all the time can get a bit repetitive, and looking for the exit point and keycards can get a bit tiresome, but it's not too excessive like in some other games (Doom 3 comes to mind).
    This game is longer than your average game but I never got bored thanks to the atmosphere, storyline, and the mix of non-alien missions.

    Graphics, sound, gameplay are all brilliant, lighting is excellent. However the inventory system and monitor interfaces could be improved. Took me ages to work out how to use a medkit (press Q, hover over medkit, release Q, hold R). Guns don't reload automatically when you run out of bullets so you need to check your ammo at all times.
    The maps and direction indicator could be improved, I was totally lost a few times since the direction indicator sometimes disappears and the destination point on the map was on another level.

    Negatives aside, the game is very polished and well made. It only crashed once in one of the later levels. Alt-Tab works.
    The Alien AI is very well done, probably the best AI I've ever seen in a game. It didn't feel scripted at all. Human and Android AI could probably be improved, but scripted androids was useful when timing sneaks past them.

    Easily the best alien game ever, probably the best suspense game of all time.
    Highly Recommended!
    95/100    … Expand
  100. Honeybadgers
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    This game is not perfect, but it really, really brushes up against it. In some areas, it can be so frustrating that it makes you want to eat your own keyboard, the game is a touch long, and the tension really needs to have a little more juxtaposition with relaxed, safe spots to explore.

    For the good: the game is scary as hell. Anyone who says it's easy, the alien is easily outsmarted,    This game is not perfect, but it really, really brushes up against it. In some areas, it can be so frustrating that it makes you want to eat your own keyboard, the game is a touch long, and the tension really needs to have a little more juxtaposition with relaxed, safe spots to explore.

    For the good: the game is scary as hell. Anyone who says it's easy, the alien is easily outsmarted, etc. is lying and just trying to be an obnoxious contrarian. Anyone who says the alien on two feet isn't immersive is also wrong. The alien is smart, it's omniscience as a constant threat from above or below even when it's not on the same floor creates a wonderful atmosphere, and it can be tricked into eating your fellow man when needed, or you can just sprint by the other suckers and the alien will just decide on the closer brains to munch. It walks with a sense of security. Sure, it makes sense for it to be sneaky when it wants to be, but that's precisely what it has, absolute control. It doesn't NEED to sneak around munching heads because it's an apex predator. It moves with purpose and is absolutely unnerving to watch thump along, not giving a damn about anything around it, held against slithering, meaningful motions when it's stalking someone. It's not full of jump scares and grotesquery like dead space (a game I do like), it's got this feeling of oppression weighing down on you, not knowing what action or sound is going to bring the xenomorph out.

    The crafting is worked well into the game, giving you multiple options without overloading you with a bunch of items. This works out into giving you a resource pool with multiple outlets and letting you choose what you want to do with it, instead of giving you items themselves, forcing you to follow a certain method. This builds on the almost roguelike-nature of the gameplay.

    There are only two bad points that REALLY slam the game down at times.

    Firstly, the alien's AI is off at times. If it does decide to show up, and you happen to be in one of the hallway-type areas, you're going to be in for an obnoxious time. The alien doesn't patrol hallways well enough, it always sticks within a certain distance of you and never seems to pop back up into the vents. This leads to scenarios where you're hiding in a cupboard with your motion tracker up, and as the alien walks away, as soon as you hear it disappearing, you pop out only to see it having turned around and looking right out at your big stupid face. The best way to deal with it in hallway scenarios is to just nail the bugger with a molotov and make him piss off back to the vents for a few seconds.

    Secondly, the save system is obnoxious as hell. It's a neat little idea, but the problem with no quicksaves is that it punishes exploration in areas where there aren't many save points. I had a recurring problem where I'd run out into a big new area and 5-10 minutes of exploring, sneaking past the alien, distracting him into enemies and watching with glee as he chomped their brains out, only to just get killed before finding the save station and having to redo the whole thing over. So the best method for the game is to just sprint from save point until you find the next save point, tanking deaths, until you know where it is, and THEN do a sneaky stealth attempt where you try to be clever. it's inorganic and retarded. Quicksaving would really solve all of the problems with the alien's occasionally dodgy AI and arbitrary punishment of time.

    Overall, I'd give the game an 8.5 (rounding up to 9.) the two flaws and lack of easing off the tension knob (the game really turns it up to 11, breaks off the knob and then sets it on fire. I don't count it as a negative because it's really just a personal thing) lead to me getting just exhausted while playing after a few hours, instead of hitting the sweet spot of keeping me in the zone nonstop. I had fun with it, it's VERY replayable, even if you know the plot, the game will never play the same way twice, and you'll get more than your money's worth if you're a fan of horror or alien. It's definitely the best sci-fi horror game out there (and system shock doesn't count because you can fight back) so definitely give it a look.    … Expand
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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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