Alien: Isolation

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  1. 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
  2. giorgospvl
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Really immersive/atmospheric, true to the films, great graphics and challenging/long gameplay. What more can a Alien fan/gamer ask for?
    I recommend playing it after watching the first two movies.
  3. 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
  4. skimmedmilk
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    The best survival horror game I have EVER played.

    I thought dead space would be tough to beat but alien isolation manages it! They took the concept of a boss that stalks you thoughout the level (dead space hunter) and made and entire game out of it. I haven't been this terrified since running from nemesis in 1999's resident evil 3. Great gameplay, great story, absolutely stunning    The best survival horror game I have EVER played.

    I thought dead space would be tough to beat but alien isolation manages it! They took the concept of a boss that stalks you thoughout the level (dead space hunter) and made and entire game out of it. I haven't been this terrified since running from nemesis in 1999's resident evil 3.

    Great gameplay, great story, absolutely stunning graphics and environment. If I have one niggling criticism it is that the game drags a bit towards the end but I honestly didnt care, the rest of the game was so amazing. Bring on alien isolation 2!    … Expand
  5. expellite
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! I must say that I'd never expect the creators of Total War to make such a masterpiece in such a genre! Alien Isolation is indeed a true Alien game and it completely surpasses its predecessor in every field! The story is extremely loyal to the original Ridley Scott movie, Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver as Amanda Ripley who turns out to be the very last survivor of the Torrens as go farther in the game! Creative Assembly has undoubtedly succeeded in creating a Survival-Survival-Survival-Horror game!!! It's all about survival! It's true survival! You'll find it reasonably difficult to gather ammunitions. Ammunition is pretty limited (I won't say extremely, because it's still enough to get rid of a good number of the bad-ass androids-in-orange which aren't vulnerable to EMPs!). This is not Dead Space! You most probably will prefer to walk under shadows rather than making a mess around! Everyone, Everything in this game has got keen ears! Shoot a bullet and everyone will come to find you! The Alien on the other hand is a totally different hostile! the most intelligent and the toughest enemy you could ever have is the Alien itself! It can get into the vents above you, in the ceiling and surprise you in a very bad time! It's undefeatable! When spotted you won't be able to move farther than a few meters, it'll get you! Whatever it takes, it'll get you! So creeping slowly on the ground is way safer than running quickly from room to room!
    Play it! Save it a lot! Enjoy! Hide! It's all survival! It's all survival!    … Expand
  6. soprofy
    Sep 5, 2015
    0
    Very slow gameplay,
    console controls,
    console single-slot save system,
    little no none decision-making for the player.

    Totally overhyped by the universe lovers and so. Totally not worth the 20-30$.
  7. CptAhnungslos
    Aug 18, 2015
    9
    The game is absolutely terrifying, thrilling and has a ridiculous level of suspense!
    I needed to cheat and to play on my monitor (instead the Rift) to beat the game without **** my pants.
    But even without the Rift I was all the time on my toes and mega tense. The only critic if you will, the game is a tad to long for my taste, but that is maybe a personal thing. Dear Dev´s, when the    The game is absolutely terrifying, thrilling and has a ridiculous level of suspense!
    I needed to cheat and to play on my monitor (instead the Rift) to beat the game without **** my pants.
    But even without the Rift I was all the time on my toes and mega tense.
    The only critic if you will, the game is a tad to long for my taste, but that is maybe a personal thing.
    Dear Dev´s, when the consumer VR Headsets (Vive and Rift) hit the shelves, please bring a fully VR implementation! Something like "Alien: Isolation VR-Edition".    … Expand
  8. AndreRLZ
    Aug 7, 2015
    9
    Un grande capolavoro nel suo genere, senza dubbio. Poteva essere anche di più ed entrare nella storia dei videogiochi in modo definitivo probabilmente, se non avesse avuto 2 o 3 difetti di fondo. Il primo è la durata , dovuta al fatto che il gioco è pieno di missioni che, soprattutto nella seconda metà, sembrano "di riempimento". Missioni abbastanza inutili ed eccessivamente lunghe/tedioseUn grande capolavoro nel suo genere, senza dubbio. Poteva essere anche di più ed entrare nella storia dei videogiochi in modo definitivo probabilmente, se non avesse avuto 2 o 3 difetti di fondo. Il primo è la durata , dovuta al fatto che il gioco è pieno di missioni che, soprattutto nella seconda metà, sembrano "di riempimento". Missioni abbastanza inutili ed eccessivamente lunghe/tediose che non fanno altro che allungare il brodo. Altro "difetto" è la difficoltà, che all'inizio e alla fine è piuttosto elevata, mentre nella maggior parte del gioco è quasi troppo bassa. Ultimo difetto, anche questo abbastanza soggettivo, è il finale, che lascia con l'amaro in bocca, ma evito spoiler. Detto ciò, il gioco ha un comparto tecnico eccezionale, sia graficamente sia e soprattutto a livello di audio e musiche, è qualcosa di meraviglioso. La storia anche è stupenda e l'attenzione per il dettaglio elevatissima. Level design fantastico, gioco nel complesso, anche se un po' troppo lungo, veramente veramente piacevole e un must-have assoluto per tutti gli amanti del genere stealth. E' fatto tutto benissimo, dai comandi all'Alieno. Particolarmente belli gli effetti speciali e, per fortuna, molto buono anche il doppiaggio in italiano (anche se non perfetto). Se il gioco avesse avuto un finale degno e la difficoltà fosse stata calibrata meglio sarebbe stato un gioco praticamente perfetto in tutto.… Expand
  9. ColinHeico
    Aug 4, 2015
    6
    The game has a lot going for it visually, and does a very competent job of setting tension through details. However I was only able to get 4 or 5 chapters in before I was annoyed into quitting. The game had devolved into one long stealth mission. Which can be good when done right, I loved the Thief and Hitman franchises and the accomplishment of working through your surroundings toThe game has a lot going for it visually, and does a very competent job of setting tension through details. However I was only able to get 4 or 5 chapters in before I was annoyed into quitting. The game had devolved into one long stealth mission. Which can be good when done right, I loved the Thief and Hitman franchises and the accomplishment of working through your surroundings to accomplish your goals. But in Alien there really wasn't much to DO other than creep from one side of the room to the other to go to the next macguffin. By the time I quit, the opponents were cyborgs and the namesake Alien.

    Cyborgs are slow and slow-witted, more an annoyance than a proper enemy. I spent a lot of time sneaking past them, but realized it's just more effective to run past them and get to your objective. They have very uneven levels of intelligence, sometimes you can duck under an open table and they can't find you sitting right in front of them, sometimes you can hide inside of a closet after losing them around several turns and they just b-line straight to your closet, open it up then beat you. Just... so annoying and dumb. So maybe I'll try and take one out? Oh, I unloaded all six shots of this revolver into your face and it didn't matter? That's great. Why do they even give you the pretence of holding a weapon?

    Then there's the Alien. Once he joins in, the never-ending stealth mission now has frequent random losses where he appears from nothing and stabs you for instant death. So you end up creeping along very slowly to make less noise which helps a small amount, except now you're moving so slowly he'll just wander over you and kill you because apparently he wants to kill you more than everyone else combined. So it's a slower, more boring death that takes way more time to get to. Despite the hugeness of the station there's never a moment where this #*(@ is more than a room or two away from you. Why is he camping my character specifically? How is he able to always be around me even if he can't find me while sitting under a desk the same room? Do I have some sort of Ripley connection to the monster that makes him so much more interested in me than everyone else? What was I supposed to know to avoid these obnoxious instant lose surprises? Why do all doors open automatically if you're on their half of the room, announcing to the Alien that here you are, please kill me now? How is any of this avoided? How long does it take for him to leave a room when you're hiding in a locker? 5 minutes? 10? He just endlessly keeps pacing back and forth in front of you, prolonging this failed attempt.... ugh.

    So between dumb, slow and pointless or dumb, fast, magnetically attracted to your location and instantly game ending, the enemies are not satisfying to work against. Tension gives way to frustration which gives way to annoyance. Plus the game ONLY saves when you specifically go to a save terminal. You will have all your progress rewound to the previous zone if they don't give you a save point in a sensible location before your next alien one shot death. If I had to describe this game in one word, it would be "annoying". Lots of potential, lots of atmosphere, but the game just isn't fun or satisfying to play.    … Expand
  10. MrBlue
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    Like a movie and gonna give you very good old times with good graphics if you watched the alien movies. You will feel like you are in the movie because game design and the story force you to feel like it there is no other way we must thanks for the Sega for publishing a great game like this thumbs up for this game.
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  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Balithras
    Jul 19, 2015
    3
    It is beautiful graphically.

    But the gameplay just sucks... You are basically hunted down like a rabbit during most of the game. You can keep your weapon in its holster because it is almost useless. When you die, you cannot try another approach, because there's only one way of going through the levels... it is linear as hell... I really liked Deus Ex: HR, you could try many    It is beautiful graphically.

    But the gameplay just sucks... You are basically hunted down like a rabbit during most of the game. You can keep your weapon in its holster because it is almost useless.

    When you die, you cannot try another approach, because there's only one way of going through the levels... it is linear as hell...

    I really liked Deus Ex: HR, you could try many approaches, stealth, talking your way in, shoooting your way in...
    Nope here you will just be crouching your way through the path that the designers decided it was the only path meant to be. It is sometimes even more obvious when your way is blocked down by a 15cm height object and that stupid amanda cannot jump over...    … Expand
  14. whatever523
    Jul 17, 2015
    8
    I played through STALKER relatively unscathed and horror movies/games in general don't really get to me, but this game is something else. I think it's mainly because you have bad weapons, few resources and you're better off avoiding fights. The atmosphere (graphics, sound, level design) is outstanding and it creates a tension I haven't seen in other games.
    The one thing I don't like are    I played through STALKER relatively unscathed and horror movies/games in general don't really get to me, but this game is something else. I think it's mainly because you have bad weapons, few resources and you're better off avoiding fights. The atmosphere (graphics, sound, level design) is outstanding and it creates a tension I haven't seen in other games.
    The one thing I don't like are the fixed save points. I know it's to increase the immersion, but I hate losing progress.

    One tip: When you switch on the power, it opens doors for the alien to attack you. When you leave it off, the alien sneaks up behind you in the dark. Either way, you're screwed.

    If you don't see any more reviews from me, I died from a heart attack playing this game.    … Expand
  15. SpiritFly
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    The game is complete, but sometimes you get the feeling that you missed a save point somewhere and have to do a whole lot of backtracking again. but that also gives you the opportunity to do stuff in a different way.
  16. 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
  17. Jason312
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I have the Ripley edition of Alien Isolation which as well as having the main game where you play Amanda Ripley on Sevastopol Station, there is the Crew Expendable mission where you get to play one of the the original crew of the Nostromo from Alien as well as the Last Survivor mission, which has you playing Ellen Ripley attempting to set the self destruct system of the Nostromo and tryingI have the Ripley edition of Alien Isolation which as well as having the main game where you play Amanda Ripley on Sevastopol Station, there is the Crew Expendable mission where you get to play one of the the original crew of the Nostromo from Alien as well as the Last Survivor mission, which has you playing Ellen Ripley attempting to set the self destruct system of the Nostromo and trying to escape aboard the Narcissus.… Expand
  18. Hauptfeldwebel
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Ein echt geiles Spiel !!!

    + Sound
    + Grafik
    + Geschichte

    Dieses Spiel könnt ihr ohne Probleme kaufen. ;)
    Also habt viel Spaß und lasst euch vom Alien nicht erwischen ;)
  19. Magnethead
    Jun 15, 2015
    9
    This game is brave and it's refreshing to the franchise, finally something that reboots the original alien concept.

    The good: There is the right feel of loneliness at times, the constant stress of being hunted, sometimes the intrigue of exploration. Ripley works well as a character, most others do too. The Alien itself is very interesting for a long time (until you learn how it thinks,    This game is brave and it's refreshing to the franchise, finally something that reboots the original alien concept.

    The good: There is the right feel of loneliness at times, the constant stress of being hunted, sometimes the intrigue of exploration. Ripley works well as a character, most others do too. The Alien itself is very interesting for a long time (until you learn how it thinks, even though it also learns how you think sometimes) and it's nice that you really get to explore the space station. The visuals are terrific with all the old school, Alien style tech and industrial feel of everything. That carries the game a long way. The story, the background, all of that is excellent.

    This game could well have been a clear ten if not for a very few things:
    Only two things wrong, really. One is that the game is a bit too linear. You lack the tool for door x, you know you'll come back to door x once you get that tool. Sometimes you can explore other areas and you'll be rewarded with loot (important for survival) but most of the time you follow a path. Sometimes takes a bit out of the exploration. Two is that the game over-extends slightly near the end. It should have stopped a bit before it does. One or two too many twists and turns and in the end you just want to get it over with which is a shame but doesn't severely damage the overall impression of having played an excellent game.    … Expand
  20. 0s1r1s
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Alien Isolation. Wow! What a game. PCPowerplay really hit the nail on the head with their review for this one. From the anticipation of the game’s release to the, repetitive but, enticing dev talk about the game, it’s atmosphere, it’s level design, it’s INCREDIBLE lighting and sound. This is a must-have game.

    Yes, there are some issues, like having to restart the first mission a couple    Alien Isolation. Wow! What a game. PCPowerplay really hit the nail on the head with their review for this one. From the anticipation of the game’s release to the, repetitive but, enticing dev talk about the game, it’s atmosphere, it’s level design, it’s INCREDIBLE lighting and sound. This is a must-have game.

    Yes, there are some issues, like having to restart the first mission a couple of times till you got the sequence 'wrong' and managed to move on. Watching the alien walk through walls and furniture a few times was amusing … up until it was able to bite my face off through a closed locker.

    But regardless of some issues, the support was superb and always pretty quick to get back to you on the forums – in my experience anyway. Origin, Ubisoft and definitely EA could take a leaf out of their book.

    I am enough of a man to admit that the ‘poo your pants’ factor got the better of me and I had to drop the difficulty down to easy from the Medbay onwards. But the replayability of the game is clear as I am presently leaving other, newer, titles collecting digital dust as I play my way through on medium. I can only imagine the horror of hard. Yikes!

    I cannot recommend this game enough to people. I would also highly recommend getting surround headphones as it makes the experience all the more terrifying as you hear a door open behind you and that SSHHHHHHH as the alien spots you trying to save your game progress. Again, not afraid to say my sphincter has tightened many a time as I try and make a mad dash for a locker or tool cart.

    A truly brilliant experience.    … Expand
  21. Supersaiyan9000
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Even after Gearbox and Sega done **** it up with Colonial Marines, Alien: Isolation puts our angry feelings for that abomination to rest. Not only does Isolation do a great job with giving Ellen Ripley's Daughter a good backstory, but the games' level designs are perfectly detailed, and the game overall is just as scary as it needs to be, giving fans of the original Alien the exact feelingEven after Gearbox and Sega done **** it up with Colonial Marines, Alien: Isolation puts our angry feelings for that abomination to rest. Not only does Isolation do a great job with giving Ellen Ripley's Daughter a good backstory, but the games' level designs are perfectly detailed, and the game overall is just as scary as it needs to be, giving fans of the original Alien the exact feeling they got when they watched the movie. Despite a few minor bugs, the game was almost perfect.… Expand
  22. xDaudex
    May 25, 2015
    6
    Pros:
    Atmosphere
    Keeping technology to the right time period The aliens animations Cons: Game is too confusing before you get the motion sensor Once you get the motion sensor it becomes a follow the motion sensor game The aliens actions do not seem organic, he's always hanging around where you are. I know it's a game but it kind of breaks the illusion when it seems like he always    Pros:
    Atmosphere
    Keeping technology to the right time period
    The aliens animations

    Cons:
    Game is too confusing before you get the motion sensor
    Once you get the motion sensor it becomes a follow the motion sensor game
    The aliens actions do not seem organic, he's always hanging around where you are. I know it's a game but it kind of breaks the illusion when it seems like he always knows where you are but he's following the games rules and won't come after you unless you do something stupid.    … Expand
  23. jellyalv
    May 11, 2015
    8
    "Alien: Isolation" is a delight for Alien and horror games fans alike. In the middle of an industry filled with FPS, which the franchise got into before in the troubled "Alien: Colonial Marines", Isolation takes away the action-powered gameplay and the irrelevancy the three playable characters had in "Alien vs. Predator" and "Colonial Marines" and keeps real to the survival-horror genre,"Alien: Isolation" is a delight for Alien and horror games fans alike. In the middle of an industry filled with FPS, which the franchise got into before in the troubled "Alien: Colonial Marines", Isolation takes away the action-powered gameplay and the irrelevancy the three playable characters had in "Alien vs. Predator" and "Colonial Marines" and keeps real to the survival-horror genre, following the examples of "Amnesia" and "Outlast."

    Most of the story, just like many first-person games, is told by Amanda Ripley's eyes, save for some cutscenes. As the game progresses, you get involved in the mysteries concerning the Sevastopol, its crew and survivors, and Amanda's mother fate. You get anxious and nervous every time you see the alien, but the fear easily goes away once you get the flamethrower. You're going to want to finish the game fast, since there are many long and tedious objectives, but you'll also get nervous and exhilarated when the alien shows up and when other climax scenes occur. The story also serves as an entree to newcomers, and also a reminder for enthusiasts to watch the movies.

    Following horror games should follow Alien's example and create an involving atmosphere and a sense of anticipation. The Creative Assembly managed to redeem the franchise in video games and also serves as an example for other games. Alien: Isolation was definitely the biggest surprise of 2014 and will always be an unforgettable experience.    … Expand
  24. djalex
    May 11, 2015
    7
    overall I think this game is good but it does have some disappointing flaws. What's great is the tension of being stalked by the alien. They incorporate the need to sneak away and hide very very well. There was a similar aspect to the game The Evil Within but in that game it was wholly unnecessary except for one level. Alienn Isolation, on the other hand, creates awesome tension andoverall I think this game is good but it does have some disappointing flaws. What's great is the tension of being stalked by the alien. They incorporate the need to sneak away and hide very very well. There was a similar aspect to the game The Evil Within but in that game it was wholly unnecessary except for one level. Alienn Isolation, on the other hand, creates awesome tension and great moments of being scared very much like watching a good horror movie. You will be on the edge of your seat i almost every scene/ chapter. However, the game doesn't have a very solid story line throughout and what little substance there is of a story is protracted through a very long game with "additional tasks" added on on the very moment you complete a task. So, my biggest problem with the game is that the main character you play has to solve a single problem in the chapter and when you as the player reach that goal the chapter is stretched out by additional tasks that are contrived to create more game play. so for example if my task is to get a medical kit to bring back to someone its not that I just get through the obstacles and the enemies to get the medical kit and return but that once i get it there I will be presented with one more problem that will turn out to be 10 more problems with getting back to complete the overall goal. This is annoying because when you feel like you are going to reach a point of accomplishment and satisfaction the game is contrived to stretch it out and give you more to do. This wouldn't be a problem if it only happened a couple of times. However, The game uses this design of taking every single task you are presented within the story and fixing some broken computer or powered down generator to get to yet another contrived problem. This is a clear sign that they didn't have much of a story to work with so they tried to take a very simple premise of getting from point A to point B and back to A and stretch it out by making you go to additional points A.1 through A.9 before you even get to point B. Its frustrating because the game is fun otherwise and scary but i wanted a better more thought out story to support the illusion of being in this world and being this character. the game could have been very very short with this story they wrote for it and it felt like they needed it to be longer so they just made every thing you work with turn out to be broken. The other problem I had was one that I'm sure pertains to most 1st person shooter games. when you want to turn your head top look around you seem to move in slow motion. This does't reflect anything IRL at all. If I hear a sound IRL I can look to my left in a fraction of a fraction of a second. So That means in this FPS game you end up dying because the game mechanics are sluggish. Another really irritating part of the game is the confusing design of the ship and the maps... Even after you have the maps and have been through several levels you can be totally lost as to where you are in relation to where you need to go. There's a function that allows for you to see your goal on a map but since you dont know what floor you are on in relation to the goal you can end up lost trying to figure out how to go down or up on the ship. I spent several hours walking around in circles trying to figure out how to get off a level or two and this was not fun. getting lost for an hour is a waste of time that could have been avoided if the maps built to show you the full layout of the ship had clear indications of levels through a vertical standing map as opposed to an overhead view only. I hated this aspect of the game. Lastly, the logic that the Alien's senses are more acute and can find u better than humans can is false. I can be hiding behind a block and the humans instantly address me and shoot at me but the alien is clueless unless hes looking right at me. It does come runnning for sounds and if your anywhere in sight when he hears you then you are dead but other than that its a false premise in the game advice. But I was fine with it once I figured that out. This game is still not up there at the level of The Last Of Us or Tomb Raider reboot but its pretty dam good overall. I just wish the story was better written.… Expand
  25. mthlacerda
    May 10, 2015
    9
    When the survival horror looks doomed, when nobody got a game to call terrifying, when nothing gives a light of hope, there comes Alien Isolation to save the day. Its graphics and sounds are very good, but the atmosphere they give, reminding anyone of the 80's, and putting the memories of the movie back in the head of who saw it, Isolation surely show the horror is not dead. Not a game forWhen the survival horror looks doomed, when nobody got a game to call terrifying, when nothing gives a light of hope, there comes Alien Isolation to save the day. Its graphics and sounds are very good, but the atmosphere they give, reminding anyone of the 80's, and putting the memories of the movie back in the head of who saw it, Isolation surely show the horror is not dead. Not a game for a n00b who doesnt want to have cold sweat or a challenge in the screen of your pc or console, definelly a great game worth playing and deserves to be in the Alien franchise… Expand
  26. BlankDOOR
    May 10, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game, is truly outstanding, the mechanics, gameplay, and the atmosphere, overall, it was epic. Let me start a review on the gameplay.

    The mechanics are very simple yet sometimes, it's kinda hard but not that hard. The crafting is useful for 'heavy situation' and the movement of the character is smooth.

    The story is beautiful also, it gives a nostalgic effect when you watched it's film, the tense, the character, the survival, everything about it. No wonder I got few nightmares when I encounter 'black' creatures like insect or animals. However, the story is so long that you've wasted enough hours to play but if you're a big fan of Alien, you can finish this game in no time.

    The graphic is amazing, the aliens, the character, the androids, everything about it. Last..

    The creatures... Gosh, the creatures are magnificent, I remember one time when I was kid, I had a huge nightmare about this monster when I grew big and played this game, the nightmare, came back to my life again. Once you encountered this creature, I'm sure you're gonna stay in the lockers, vents, or anything that the creature won't find you and pray that the monster won't eat you, seriously..

    This game.... Is truly amazing. I can't find the perfect word for it but I'm sure, you'll enjoy this game but be warned... Don't play this at night, that's all :)    … Expand
  27. 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.
  28. Guinness
    May 4, 2015
    8
    It is important to begin the review by saying that this game is not a dark corridor shooter such as Doom, Quake and similar. Even though developers seemed to aim to provide the similar experience, two important differences stick out. First, you will achieve little or nothing at all in AI by deploying offensive playing only. In another words, you cannot shoot your way out of the problem inIt is important to begin the review by saying that this game is not a dark corridor shooter such as Doom, Quake and similar. Even though developers seemed to aim to provide the similar experience, two important differences stick out. First, you will achieve little or nothing at all in AI by deploying offensive playing only. In another words, you cannot shoot your way out of the problem in this game. And, second there is higher degree of exploration freedom offered to the player, extending their operational area beyond just linear corridor. I picked those two examples of old games because; my perception of AI was that it will be similar experience. As it turns out, AI offers more, although some of the additional game mechanics may not have been done well enough to be considered a value. Before listing the weak part of the game, I would say that game is very true to the original Alien movie, which I think is the other main goal developers try to achieve. First, the environment is incredibly well done and detailed. This makes it very immersive, and invites exploration. Second, the character animations are superb and on level one would expect for game in 2014. Game is something between sandbox and linear action. It is goal driven, which is consistently changing based on the story development, nevertheless, it is still possible to venture outside the forward path and trace back your steps, or just explore area you missed before. Here is where one of the negative aspects of the game comes out. As mentioned before, the environment is incredibly detailed and offers multiple level of exploration. The problem is alien. Yes, this game is about Aliens and their presence is absolutely required, but the issue is that at one point in the game, Alien is constantly above your head, frequently making trips down to the floor to seek and destroy. This means that player will spend a lot of time hiding in the closet. Literally! This off course turns the experience into cat and mouse game, which I think is overbearing and distracting of the wonderful other experiences player, could have had. Devs try to mitigate this by introducing even lower difficulty settings where Alien spends more time dwelling in the sealing, and less on the floor where it directly impacts the player, but the essence still remains the same. What devs could have done instead is create oasis of different experience, such as humanoid opponents without Aliens or different level of challenges. The problem is that the game is not bad by any means; the problem is that at some points, it is very easy to quit playing because the joy diminishes quicker then what new level or task can provide. In the worst case, I have heard and nearly experience myself rage quitting, just because try to replay 20minutes of game over and over, tends to get very annoying, especially since there are more fun alternatives. That being said, and without the obvious Alien “stalker” issue, this could have been game of the year candidate. I really like the lack of offensive ability at most points through the game as well as limited save ability, but as said, the experience of leaving the movie is overtaken by experience of hiding. From my standpoint: Graphics =9 (with sweetfx with very little effort), Map and levels = 9, Game play = 7, Animations and movies = 9, Reparability = 6.
    Avg = 8    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. riley794
    Apr 23, 2015
    3
    Wanted to love this game so bad. Love Aliens and all the lore that goes with it and hated the disrespect the Xenomorphs were given in video games that basically made them fast zombies. However, this game goes too far the other way by making the Xenomorph a loud, stomping, unstoppable killing machine that never goes farther then 10 meters away from you. However, the game also makes theWanted to love this game so bad. Love Aliens and all the lore that goes with it and hated the disrespect the Xenomorphs were given in video games that basically made them fast zombies. However, this game goes too far the other way by making the Xenomorph a loud, stomping, unstoppable killing machine that never goes farther then 10 meters away from you. However, the game also makes the Xenomorph a blind idiot that will follow you into a room with no exits but not bother to check each locker or even under each table. As a result you will spend a majority of the game crawling around from one table or locker to another while the Alien stomps around and makes loud noises. You know, like it NEVER did in any of the movies. The Xenomorph also does a great job of taking away any joy you may receive from exploring this awesome spaceship and all the lore it is packed with. For example you will find several computer terminals with email and audio files that provide background information on how the space-station went to hell and how the Xenomorph got there. However, the game doesn't pause when you access a terminal so you have to speed read every thing and then hide in a locker to listen to the audio file. What makes matters worse and why I am writing this negative review is the save system. The games uses a checkpoint system which may result in you having to replay segments of the game for 20-30 mins (depending on how long you have to hide in a locker). I am willing to die in order to explore the space station but not if it results in having waste 30 mins of my life replaying the mission. Every time I had to walk by a computer or a room for the sake of finishing the mission or finding a save point it made me sick. This game has a great story and environment too bad you can't enjoy it because you are either crawling around the floor or hiding in a locker. The best way to enjoy this game is by watching someone else play it on Youtube.… Expand
  31. KontraKommando
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    I recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jumpI recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jump scares in the games. You actually feel a sense of impending doom, as the alien stalks you throughout the levels.… Expand
  32. Cuki28
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    Guys before play this game watch again the movie because you will see how much they are the same! The Creative Assembly create a new masterpiece! If you like stealth game like Outlast you can find something better here! And the grapichs is awesome!!!!
  33. rogue_robot
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    The initial cut scene had me feeling a little skeptical as to whether or not this game was going to "cut it", as it felt a little cheap (not graphically of course) and pushed, but as soon as I gained control of the main character I felt as if I was on those lonely, desolate space ships myself. the gritty, grimy, simply breathtaking graphics, the solid, sumptuous sound scape and theThe initial cut scene had me feeling a little skeptical as to whether or not this game was going to "cut it", as it felt a little cheap (not graphically of course) and pushed, but as soon as I gained control of the main character I felt as if I was on those lonely, desolate space ships myself. the gritty, grimy, simply breathtaking graphics, the solid, sumptuous sound scape and the poignant, well paced story progression simply transported me. I haven't felt so engrossed by a game in quite some time. although the cutscenes leave a little to be desired, the combination of cutting edge graphics and brilliant sound, together with solid game mechanics allowed me to love every second of gameplay, even though you are technically undertaking similar actions most of the game.… Expand
  34. RoccoSalvetti
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    I would give it an 8.5 and that is because I am an ass. This game has one big point: it scared me. The last time I felt so much tension I was watching IT and I was 7 years old. Someone said that it is a bit too long in some parts and maybe it is true in the sense that quiet a few times you will think"I made it!" but really you didn't yet. The fight is always going to be longer, between oneI would give it an 8.5 and that is because I am an ass. This game has one big point: it scared me. The last time I felt so much tension I was watching IT and I was 7 years old. Someone said that it is a bit too long in some parts and maybe it is true in the sense that quiet a few times you will think"I made it!" but really you didn't yet. The fight is always going to be longer, between one shock and the other there will be not be much relief for your nerves that will be proved in resistance as well. I bought this one on sale but I wouldn't have regretted buying it full price.… Expand
  35. bungler
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    Pros:

    - Visually stunning (authentic to the Alien movies)
    - Excellent sound and music (again, authentic to the movies)
    - Interesting and engaging story
    - Long game... a lot of gameplay

    Cons:

    - Alien isn't as scary to me as it's probably intended to be
    - Too many Alien encounters make it less frightening
  36. Hyaon13
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This game is best played with a friend/s all watching/taking turns on the PC. It is absolutely HILARIOUS as we are fully grown men shrieking at a bit of pixels. Fantastic game! I hope they build on this series, it is very true to the first two films.
  37. 8bitg33k
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    It's alright. Mildly entertaining. mostly because it's a great genre. SciFi Horror, who can argue with that. If it wasn't for the fact that you're mostly hiding in closets when not sneaking around or clumsily attacking Androids, it might actually make the leap from ok to great. But all in all, it's gets the job done if you have nothing else to play and just to get the next piece of theIt's alright. Mildly entertaining. mostly because it's a great genre. SciFi Horror, who can argue with that. If it wasn't for the fact that you're mostly hiding in closets when not sneaking around or clumsily attacking Androids, it might actually make the leap from ok to great. But all in all, it's gets the job done if you have nothing else to play and just to get the next piece of the genre collection under your belt. Just don't spend more than 20 bucks on it.… Expand
  38. heimangels
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    The game was absolutely amazing. I was terrified but I kept going back for more. This is one of those games that I will never forget. When the alien is running at you and you know you're going to die it feels so real. So many times I kinda curled up in a little ball as it was coming to kill me. I would recommend this game to everyone. I cant say anything bad about it.
  39. 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.
  40. TROLLeyBOSS
    Feb 6, 2015
    5
    I will not talk about pluses of this game, everyone already know them.
    They know because every freaking journo or youtube reviewer praised this game to heavens.
    But in game that put it all on immersion (to really frighten you) there is too much immersion breaking moments. If anyone wrote in hisher review that i can't pick up enemy gun, but i can KICK it all i want, i will never bought    I will not talk about pluses of this game, everyone already know them.
    They know because every freaking journo or youtube reviewer praised this game to heavens.

    But in game that put it all on immersion (to really frighten you) there is too much immersion breaking moments. If anyone wrote in hisher review that i can't pick up enemy gun, but i can KICK it all i want, i will never bought this game. Because it is so tremendously stupid and lazy that it breaks immersion for me on one-two.

    It is nice game if you can close your eyes on horrifying immersion breaking design decisions, i know that i can't.    … Expand
  41. 1stBoTToX
    Jan 30, 2015
    4
    Bad story, very medium graphics, repetitive and boring to die after 1 hour of play. This game is absolutely not scary at all !!! Don't waste your money for a to boring game !!!
  42. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien Isolation is the alien game we've all been waiting for. It perfectly captures the atmosphere of "Alien" made by Ridley Scott in 1979. It literally feels like I am interacting with the movie. The first thing to praise the game about is its story. Amanda Ripley is approached by a man named Christopher Samuels, who invites Amanda Ripley on an expedition to look for the Nostromo's flight recorder which might hold the key to finding her mother, Ellen Ripley. If you've seen the Alien movies then you will know that she tried to kill the Alien by blowing up the Nostromo and sending herself out into space on a tiny shuttle where she undergoes hyper-sleep. So this game takes place in between the events of "Alien" and the events of "Aliens" which is a very cool idea. So, of course, Amanda Ripley accepts Samuels offer and we find her waking up from hyper-sleep and we get to explore the Torrens spacecraft. If I had to summarize the rest of the game it would be, traveling to Sevastopol Station (the holder of the Nostromo's flight recorder), meeting a few characters, fighting loads of androids, and fighting other humans all while trying to avoid the Alien that is aboard the ship. It never really explains how the Alien got there but that is up to your interpretation. Now you may be wondering why I am not giving this a 10. It is because the Alien sometimes has broken A.I. For the most part the Alien's A.I. is great and terrifyingly clever, but 25% of the time he bugs out and either just stands in front of you doing nothing, or running the complete opposite direction from your character which is very eminent in the survival mode. But, overall, Alien: Isolation is a fantastic game that definitely takes advantage of its beautiful graphics. I'm even thinking about getting it on Xbox One, so that says something! 9/10 (Awesome)… Expand
  43. Conquistadork
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    "Alien: Isolation takes its time. More than that, it takes long, languorous steps. Steps that are perverse and filled with shadows and something inexplicably gorgeous and something primal and afraid.

    Before going any further, it’s important to point that out. This is not a run-and-gun. This is not the screeching jump scares of Five Night At Freddy’s. Nor is it the ripping, tearing, maw    "Alien: Isolation takes its time. More than that, it takes long, languorous steps. Steps that are perverse and filled with shadows and something inexplicably gorgeous and something primal and afraid.

    Before going any further, it’s important to point that out. This is not a run-and-gun. This is not the screeching jump scares of Five Night At Freddy’s. Nor is it the ripping, tearing, maw of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Isolation is slow and atmospheric. You’re not playing a badass marine with a machine gun–you’re not a moody, misunderstood loner with an endless belt feed of ammunition and a chip on your shoulder. You’re an engineer. Amanda Ripley. Who has volunteered to join a doomed mission to retrieve the black box of a lost ship, the Nostromo–quite possibly her mother’s last words and the only clue she has to her fate.

    The fear that accompanies this search for a loved one follows you throughout the entirety of the game. It paints itself on the walls–it taps chisels into your breathing as you join Amanda in holding her breath in order to avoid detection."

    Read the full review at Notes From The Conquistadork: http://conquistadork.net/2015/01/18/this-is-about-survival-thoughts-on-alien-isolation/    … Expand
  44. AnnoyedatThis
    Jan 27, 2015
    0
    Story was fine the Cut scenes are fine, it's a boring game when you figure out the alien it becomes waiting and balancing simulator. a
  45. djball
    Jan 21, 2015
    8
    I'm a big fan of stealth going all the way back to Thief , Splinter Cell, Hitman, System Shock2, and my first game, Deus Ex. So AI is obviously going to be right my alley, and it is. It is also probably the most difficult stealth game to date, it will test your abilities to remain calm and push your patience levels to maximum. You are going to meet death many times!

    Many of you are    I'm a big fan of stealth going all the way back to Thief , Splinter Cell, Hitman, System Shock2, and my first game, Deus Ex. So AI is obviously going to be right my alley, and it is. It is also probably the most difficult stealth game to date, it will test your abilities to remain calm and push your patience levels to maximum. You are going to meet death many times!

    Many of you are intrigued by the title, we all loved the movie, but gameplay is definitely love it or leave it. There is no in between, hence the negative reviews. Also you are pretty much forced into a 'no kill' run, which probably isn't going over well with the twitchy trigger fingers. Admittedly I would have preferred a no kill option I like to shoot stuff too, but I think developers were focused on suspense and it does work well. I'm still going to dock it a point for the reason, and walking( not running) grates on you after a while.

    Overall, a stunning immersive experience. Graphics may look a little dated but it runs smooth, there is good detail, and very cool lighting effects.    … Expand
  46. BSim500
    Jan 18, 2015
    5
    Game starts out very atmospheric and promising. Lighting and shadows are great. Audio, soundtrack & voice casting well done. Unfortunately there are a number of issues that spoil it. First of all as many others have commented on, the game is basically a 10-12hr game that's been artificially padded out to 20-22hrs via a combination of level/mission over re-use and checkpoint save systemGame starts out very atmospheric and promising. Lighting and shadows are great. Audio, soundtrack & voice casting well done. Unfortunately there are a number of issues that spoil it. First of all as many others have commented on, the game is basically a 10-12hr game that's been artificially padded out to 20-22hrs via a combination of level/mission over re-use and checkpoint save system that adds nothing to gameplay or challenge by forcing you to backtrack or replay large sections over & over and just gets very tedious very quickly. Many objectives you have to do twice, other levels you have to backtrack all the way to the start - when this is done sporadically it works, but when it gets overdone it becomes boring, obvious "filler" and breaks immersion when you look upon the next chapter as a boring chore to be "grinded" rather than a game to be immersed in.

    The gun's hit detection vs humans can be iffy, whilst QTE's (Quick Time Events) and "over-scripting" (endless unnecessary micro-cutscenes that "snatch" control away from the player) are another pet hate and this game is replete with them. Almost every single simple action from pulling a lever to removing a door lock involves a "simon says" QTE. Combat often involves button-mashing QTE's. Another point gets deducted for the most ludicrous "penguin in a neck-brace" overdone side-to-side head bob that can't be disabled. It doesn't remotely represent reality of how you see / perceive your own body movement even when sprinting. In real life your neck & eye muscles automatically compensate for most of it, whilst your visual cortex filters out most of the rest (same way you don't consciously notice your own nose even though you're "seeing" it all the time). Your head sure as hell don't snap violently from side to side just from jogging in a straight line.

    Overall score is about a 8-9 for the first 20-30 mins but then rapidly drops to a 6-7 when you realize half the game involving backtracking & replaying checkpoints is far more "filler" than plot and done in the most annoying way possible. Multiple other annoyances (no quick-save with checkpoint only saves too far apart, QTE's that are more annoying than immersive, absurd motion sickness inducing head-bob, etc) further reduce it to a 5 for me. I really wanted to give it more but it can be so frustrating & boring to play beyond the first 1-2 hours (and replay... and replay... and replay...). If this were about 5-6 hours shorter in length minus the above annoyances, I'd have probably given it a score of nearer 8-9.    … Expand
  47. Zen-Zinxe
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    This game's attention to detail is insane. I hesitated for a long time to buy this for fear it would be another colonial marines joke. But this game is a true aliens game. The story is great, the voice acting is very well done, the gameplay itself is terrifying and unforgiving, the graphics and design choices are next to perfect.

    Now if only we could get a predator game with as much    This game's attention to detail is insane. I hesitated for a long time to buy this for fear it would be another colonial marines joke. But this game is a true aliens game. The story is great, the voice acting is very well done, the gameplay itself is terrifying and unforgiving, the graphics and design choices are next to perfect.

    Now if only we could get a predator game with as much love, then I'd truly be satisfied. If you like aliens, and you like the survival horror genre, this game is about as good as you will ever get.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. Melanie_Han
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    It's the only horror game I've ever played that is actually horrifying. It's not perfect, and there are some bugs here and there, but it's a really good game.
  52. JaymeDarcy
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a beautiful and thrilling experience. The developers did a fantastic job at emulating Ridley Scott's original masterpiece film. This game is a survival horror not a FPS, and the use of different tools and environment interactions can make or break your survival! This game at times will be frustrating, unbelievably tense and will require you at times hit the TAB button toAlien Isolation is a beautiful and thrilling experience. The developers did a fantastic job at emulating Ridley Scott's original masterpiece film. This game is a survival horror not a FPS, and the use of different tools and environment interactions can make or break your survival! This game at times will be frustrating, unbelievably tense and will require you at times hit the TAB button to plan out your next move!… Expand
  53. andrewscool101
    Jan 5, 2015
    2
    Boring as hell! It's one of them games where you have no idea where to go and you have to find a part or turn something on and you just spend ages looking for it. I'm already extremely bored and I haven't even come across the alien or any androids yet.
  54. 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.
  55. Yegwen
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    This is a gem amongst the 2014 lineup. A lot of the hyped up games this year did not live to their expectations, but Alien Isolation is absolutely fantastic. This game should be a great experience to both science-fiction fans, and people enjoying a little bit of thrill in a game.

    Probably the best looking game out there so far. The insides of the ship were created with the amount of    This is a gem amongst the 2014 lineup. A lot of the hyped up games this year did not live to their expectations, but Alien Isolation is absolutely fantastic. This game should be a great experience to both science-fiction fans, and people enjoying a little bit of thrill in a game.

    Probably the best looking game out there so far. The insides of the ship were created with the amount of fine detail I have never before seen in a game.

    I am not a big Alien (the movie) fan, but this game is easily 10 to me. Nothing to add, nothing to take. Well done, devs.    … Expand
  56. Akar_Zaephyr
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've just beat the game a few days ago and actually needed few more to think this whole experience through.

    Starting with the technical side I must say I was positively surprised with its performance on my not-so-new PC. I expected I'll have to lower settings but instead, I had native resolution at Ultra details level and the game was running smoothly majority of the time. The only time it didn't were cinematics for some reason, but that's fine with me. Even cranking up AA to max values worked almost well, apart from bigger input lag so I switched back to AA off. That's all my old PC though so let's leave that there. Sounds and music are fantastic - they fit the world and atmosphere so well you get a pounding heart just by the music changing, especially that you know it adjusts to what is going on around you. Graphics - fantastic!

    Technical stuff aside, time for the real cherry on top of the cake.
    The Sevastopol station is so well designed it made me wonder how much time the crew spent on creating it. All the stuff laying lose around, like it was dropped in a rush and left behind, makes you really feel the station was alive and something went wrong at some stage. Attention to details and a feeling of the place being alive (at some point in the past) is simply astonishing. It's resemblance and Nostromo-like style has been presented in a fantastic way, it is so true to the original Nostromo you just can't ignore this game if you liked the original. Audio logs and computer notes of people living and working on the station help you immerse with their private lives, as well as add some background information as to what and when changed and how station's crew reacted differently to changing events.

    And of course, the bad boy: the Alien. For the first time in a long, long time I've tried to survive against an enemy so deadly and menacing, I genuinely was scared with every step I made on the station knowing he's somewhere around. He does not follow routine paths. He is not stupid and easily distracted. He is an intelligent predator focused on finding and killing you. Give it no reason to be in your place and he will leave, but one false step, one loud move too much and he will be back, breathing down your neck. His patrol routes change, he seems to focus more on places he thinks you may be, be it you making a noise or sweating too much in that locker. He does random stuff like the one time he jumped into a vent when I thought it should be relatively safe to exit the locker, and even before I managed to make one step - he jumped back from the vent and - of course - killed me on spot. And that's just one of them (spoiler), the moment two start hunting you down the hell is up to a whole new level (end of spoiler). Noise-maker so that you can attract Alien away from your real position and sneak through? Wonderful idea? Well, the creature can fall for that but once he checks the device and discovers diversion, it starts to patrol the area much quicker cause it knows you're somewhere near.

    The whole experience is very tense and scary, but in a positive manner. On Normal difficulty I played, the Alien was enough of a challenge to make the game challenging, yet not frustrating experience and I am easily getting angry with games. With this one? Not one time. It is well balanced.

    Some things people point out as not so good:
    - saving system - I find it challenging yet not frustrating. It makes you think you're actions through before carrying them out, forces you to plan your approach, not just run around, tripping stuff, all-guns-blazing. I liked it.
    - Alien loud behavior - yes, it does a lot of noises while using vents but have you experienced the terrifying moment when you hide in a vent and he gets inside? He barely fits in and I can see why it may do so much noise. It also gives you a small chance against it but make no mistake: you need to crouch to remain silent and he is quicker than you sprinting anyway so I feel it's balanced.
    - Alien not walking on walls / ceiling: I think this could've been added, it would be so Alien-like! Yet I don't find this feature missing very disappointing.

    All in all, approach to the title seems thought through and well balanced and pieced together. There is no easy way out, not one thing giving you instant advantage over Alien. Even once you pick the flame thrower up, it doesn't make you safe, not one bit. Yes, you may repel the Alien if caught with your pants down, but once it runs away, it will be back quicker than it ran away - knowing you are somewhere in the area instantly affects creature's behavior, it becomes more determined, aggressive and unpredictable. Fantastic experience!

    Only one question: where's the Queen and where did the eggs come from?
    Besides, is the ending a little hint for a sequel? If so, I'm buying pre-order blind.

    To sum things up: this game is THE BEST Alien experience to date. Bravo! Standing ovation!    … Expand
  57. m0rd
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    By far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomesBy far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomes almost unbearable in some sections. It's a must have for any player. Just make sure to go through the main campain in hard difficulty at least, to be delighted by pure fear.… Expand
  58. Neddy
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    If I was forced to sum it up Alien: Isolation (A:I) in only one sentiment I would say this. We like our sci-fi films to have the best sci-fi in them. In A:I the sci-fi is intense.

    From the very start I was deeply impressed. Once I was fully exploring the Savastopol station, I was in awe at the graphics. Settings on full presents visuals out of this world. With good sound equipment like    If I was forced to sum it up Alien: Isolation (A:I) in only one sentiment I would say this. We like our sci-fi films to have the best sci-fi in them. In A:I the sci-fi is intense.

    From the very start I was deeply impressed. Once I was fully exploring the Savastopol station, I was in awe at the graphics. Settings on full presents visuals out of this world. With good sound equipment like quality headphones the audio is stunning. Technically it is AAA in every way. It's like a movie set, and saying that I am not being pretentious.

    Onto the alien. It's scary consistently and I didn't expect that. I guess many of us have read the alien behaviour is not-scripted. This means its path is not pre-determined beyond being made to visit the vicinity you are at. I have heard myself having the thought, "It's real", because it behaves in a natural manner. I think once the 'it's real' has passed through your mind you're in a world of fear. On reflection I felt I was in a virtual reality world with a live creature.

    I think my main concern about the alien presumably not being killable doesn't really come into game-play. I think the point is that the alien is so fast is that if you try, you only get a couple of rounds off. It is capable of surviving that easily before it gets to the kill.

    If you play as I did, moving carefully, those save-points came along just right. Every time I saw a save-point, I got the emotion, "Oh you beauty." The achievement of every lever pulled, or item collected or crafted, was safe.

    Conclusion: With A:I having other enemies it actually delved into a stealth-shooter experience. However the shooting and using Molotovs and stuff, is massively dispersed with lots of tasks and hiding parts in between.

    It took me thirty-six hours to complete. My score rating for A:I is 9.6/10 and the highest I have ever rated a game. I am honestly critical, and will not overlook issues, however A:I didn't present any. The visuals got a little bland in one section and that was all the complaint I could manage. Even when I was hiding under a desk, or in a cupboard for ages I was not bored. I was either watching intently the tracker, loving the graphics around me, or watching an alien.    … Expand
  59. Soulache
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация Краткий обзор _________________________________________________ Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация

    Краткий обзор
    _________________________________________________

    Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО

    Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ
    Графика :ЕСТЬ
    Сюжет: есть
    Сложность : ЕСТЬ
    Звук : ЕСТЬ    … Expand
  60. savionen
    Dec 30, 2014
    5
    Amazing environments and visuals, but gets repetitive quickly and overstays its welcome. The game is about 5 hours too long and the story plods along for hours and hours, and is nothing you haven't seen before.
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. Draconisys
    Dec 27, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scary, for sure. Atmospheric, indeed. You're on what looks like the Nostromo from the outside, only this time, it's a space station. Even on the Torrens, the atmosphere is thick, and you'll find yourself looking up into the vents just to be sure that our 'friend' isn't hiding up there. Once on board the Sevastapol, you're immediately thrust into the unsure position of 'where is it hiding, and when will it attack me'. I have not yet met the Alien, aside from a cut scene video where you see a companion slain, and even then you only see it's tail as it is thrust through your comanpions torso, but I am playing at the novice level. I have heard it's telltale signs of being near, such as the music and some vent noises, and I was quick to hide or remain silent when that happened. It's quite the tense experience, and I'm taking my time, because I don't feel that this experience is something I need to rush. I also don't want to have a heart attack! I don't much care fro the save system, as you have no choices of save games, and the inventory system leaves much to be desired, so I took away two stars for those inadequacies. Other than that, it's a fine suspense experience, and you will likely be terrified at the prospect of meeting your demise at the 'hands' of the Alien.… Expand
  64. Oinker
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Game Tip: play on hard and turn out the lights. It's both more immersive and nobody can see the sh1t stains in your pants. Advanced tip: wear a diaper.

    2:00 AM: It's been a long, long, long time since I played a game that made me scream and curse so loudly that I thought the neighbors would call the police. This game is a masterpiece of suspense and has a soundtrack that amps up the    Game Tip: play on hard and turn out the lights. It's both more immersive and nobody can see the sh1t stains in your pants. Advanced tip: wear a diaper.

    2:00 AM: It's been a long, long, long time since I played a game that made me scream and curse so loudly that I thought the neighbors would call the police. This game is a masterpiece of suspense and has a soundtrack that amps up the drama exponentially. It should have a warning label when you start it. I'm 47 and fat. I thought I might be having a heart attack at times just knowing the monster was coming for me and I was a sitting duck. Boom, boom. Boom boom. Boom boom.

    The expansive space station is meticulously put together. It has a huge amount of polygons in the many models, highly detailed textures, and tremendous lighting and shadow effects. All of which runs at a smooth frame-rate in high detail on my old dual Geforce 470s (in 3D Vision - Oh yeah. It plays well in 3D with a Helix mod patch). I think it runs so well because so much of a level is occluded; it's a result of the narrow passageways on the space station.

    As much as I liked it, I have friends who berate it because it's a stealth thriller. You're not going to go running around shooting things and survive long. This is a beautifully told horror film game mash-up and is easily the best game I've played this year. It looks and feels like it's the second chapter in the series. Watch the movie (first one) and then play the game. The mix of early 80s tech and hyper-light-speed travel is surreal.

    Creative Assembly, thank you.    … Expand
  65. alkimyst
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    This is an excellent Alien game and a tribute to Ridley Scott's masterpiece. Being relentlessly hunted by the alien in Sebastopol is really scary and takes its toll. Saving system is great. Sound effects and really good actor voices add to the atmosphere. So, I would say that the game mechanics is close to perfect. Now, the writers really did not do a good job of following through theThis is an excellent Alien game and a tribute to Ridley Scott's masterpiece. Being relentlessly hunted by the alien in Sebastopol is really scary and takes its toll. Saving system is great. Sound effects and really good actor voices add to the atmosphere. So, I would say that the game mechanics is close to perfect. Now, the writers really did not do a good job of following through the narrative in the spirit of Alien. As mentioned by other reviewers a lot of the build up breaks down in the last few hours of the game, like the producers threw out the windows "Alien" and brought back the awful "Aliens" with multiple monster bashing and repetitive blue-collar work where the exhausted player has to turn on and off switches across the stations long after the climax of the game has been reached. Other than that, the first 80% of the game are so great that its worth it.… Expand
  66. gimus
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    The game is at first look really amazing, but later there are some repeating situations, repeating sounds, repeating environments and places, where you can (even) get stuck for a very long time, so, the game is in the end boring and repeating. That is a pity, becausy the game could be really awsome. That is the reason, I rate it 7/10. Pity...
  67. Henrywiddas
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this.This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this. I played the game with turtle beach earphones that deliver a load of bass that made the experience even more sh1t scary. One of those games that makes you feel like an ultimate hard ass for completing it. Some people have criticised the save stations mechanic but, like in Dead Space, it adds to the brutality of it all and the tension. The Alien itself has to be one of the best AI bad guys I've ever dealt with in gaming. Definite game of the year for 2014 imho.… Expand
  68. BRubble
    Dec 17, 2014
    5
    I dont really get the hype over this one. Am I too 'old' to appreciate this game? Why am I not scared or startled like everyone else seems to be? I suppose I must be on camera to play it up and ACT scared? I feel its all a rather boring and repetitive death after death slog fest just in hope of reaching the next very distant checkpoint. Is the flamethrower effective? Once in a while, butI dont really get the hype over this one. Am I too 'old' to appreciate this game? Why am I not scared or startled like everyone else seems to be? I suppose I must be on camera to play it up and ACT scared? I feel its all a rather boring and repetitive death after death slog fest just in hope of reaching the next very distant checkpoint. Is the flamethrower effective? Once in a while, but not often as most of the time the alien ignores it and kills you anyway regardless of draining a tank on its hide. I cant even be bothered to pick up any items as once you die you must tread down tht esame corridors etc etc and rummage around all over and over and over again again to pick up the same crap...and did i mention you die again....and again....and again? The deaths, and hundreds of them, can seem so random and quite unwarranted which I find beyond annoying. Its so damned tiresome to repeat the same scenario over and over again due to lengthy checkpoints, to the point where I just dont give a sh!t about playing any longer. This annoyance ruins any sense of possible fun and furthermore, killing any desire to want to persevere through the endless deaths bullsh!t. All in all plodding through this game gets REALLY old REAL fast.
    It's a nice EFFORT and deviation from the run and gun style one would expect from this theme but for the love of god make the next one with some marines and battle rifles. I hope this 100% locker simulator style nonsense is just a passing fad.    … Expand
  69. Dobian
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I have seen the movie many times (I even fired it up again the other day after playing this) and can say that Alien: Isolation almost perfectly captures the mood of that classic. So many of the details from the Nostromo are present on Sevastopol station, like the dipping birds, the cassette-playing boom boxes, the style of the rooms and bulkheads, the 70s era low tech look and feel toI have seen the movie many times (I even fired it up again the other day after playing this) and can say that Alien: Isolation almost perfectly captures the mood of that classic. So many of the details from the Nostromo are present on Sevastopol station, like the dipping birds, the cassette-playing boom boxes, the style of the rooms and bulkheads, the 70s era low tech look and feel to everything. You even get to visit the iconic alien derelict ship in the game via a flashback. Cool! But the most important thing it captures is the feeling of dread, the anticipation of death around every corner. The alien is terrifying, but you are most afraid when you don't even see it, just hear it stalking the halls or scuttling around in the air ducts.

    Alien: Isolation features a simple but suspenseful story, fleshed out by logs, radio communications, and a few direct interactions with other survivors on the station. The length and pacing of the game is excellent, there is never a dull moment. The manual save system that I was worried about is actually implemented very well, and I like how they incorporated the save stations into the game world so organically.

    Visually, the environments are wonderfully detailed, believably authentic, and sometimes spectacular. I was disappointed in the character animations, however, which looked more like something from five years ago, and the dialogue was not always synced up well with the mouth movements. I hope CA focuses on this more if they do a sequel.

    My only real criticism of the gameplay is with the last thirty minutes or so. Without giving anything away, after a certain significant event happens to your character, the gameplay suddenly changes from a stealth/survival game to a consoley/XBox linear action game with cut scenes and a final scene that is a god-awful quick time event. For a game built on the dynamic of completing your objectives while using your wits and limited resources to avoid detection by the alien and other human and android enemies, to end with you mashing keys when prompted was a real letdown. This game would have earned a 10/10 if it had a worthy finish that had you utilize the skills that got you through the first 97 percent of it.    … Expand
  70. Thehudthestud
    Dec 15, 2014
    9
    Never has an alien game nailed the movies environment the game is visually beautifully mean just look at the level of detail they put into making the haunted environment, a mechanical master piece , the alien AI is challenging and the machanic that it elvolves through out the game is really impressive, the game is challenging, fun and the only problem I've had is the voice acting, the dlc,Never has an alien game nailed the movies environment the game is visually beautifully mean just look at the level of detail they put into making the haunted environment, a mechanical master piece , the alien AI is challenging and the machanic that it elvolves through out the game is really impressive, the game is challenging, fun and the only problem I've had is the voice acting, the dlc, some minor glitches but this game is worth the buy and don't you **** listen to ign the guy is a halo player and isn't used to challenges… Expand
  71. 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!
  72. Jonathan117
    Dec 11, 2014
    5
    Although a lot better than last years Alien Colonial Marines I must say this was a disapointment for me, the game was just a huge hide and seek game with the Alien with regular interruptions combating annoying AI's . The game would have been way better off if it included multiple Aliens that you could tackle with methods other than hiding in cabinets, a real shame I must say. A decent butAlthough a lot better than last years Alien Colonial Marines I must say this was a disapointment for me, the game was just a huge hide and seek game with the Alien with regular interruptions combating annoying AI's . The game would have been way better off if it included multiple Aliens that you could tackle with methods other than hiding in cabinets, a real shame I must say. A decent but repetitive and sluggish survival-horror, basically Outlast in space but with less originality.
    Pros:
    - The graphics are spectacular
    - Love the 80s film grain
    - Nice looking environments
    - Interesting Characters
    Negatives:
    - Way, way too long
    - Repetitive
    - Gets extremely annoying getting glitched out and caught by the Alien
    - Bad story
    - Bad enemies    … Expand
  73. tehcritic
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    I awake from cryo-sleep to see a drinking bird toy (without required water) and a sumo wrestler dolly. Why is there a drinking bird and a sumo wrestler dolly? There must be a reason but there's no time to figure that out right now, I've got aliens to deal with. I progress down the generic hallway dispatching green colored things like a pro. I pick up something in this or that until I findI awake from cryo-sleep to see a drinking bird toy (without required water) and a sumo wrestler dolly. Why is there a drinking bird and a sumo wrestler dolly? There must be a reason but there's no time to figure that out right now, I've got aliens to deal with. I progress down the generic hallway dispatching green colored things like a pro. I pick up something in this or that until I find exactly what I must have needed all along, clothes! Right, I must be naked from my cryo-sleep! I get dressed and take some time to play with the shower "greenie" a bit... too bad I'm already dressed... next scene...

    I'm told we're approaching something or other so I prepare myself for what is to come... but wait... everyone just sits down and looks at useless monitors while one guy paces between the windows. What to do... hmmm... I begin searching the floor looking for greenies. Finding nothing of use I begin backtracking clicking a few more greenies with whatevers in them and stow them away because surely I'll need these whatevers for whenever. I wander around for a good 15 minutes realizing I've now circled everything there is to see several times.... Giving up I access me PDA (Google) only to discover that there's a magical folder I have to activate ten feet behind me with no indication whatsoever of it's magical progressive properties. If only the folder were green... Anyway, immediately after I activate the magical folder I find myself out in space with my two friends, A and B, when suddenly something happens and my friends are unceremoniously stripped away from me! I'm left alone with no idea of what just happened. Poor A and B. Next scene...

    I peer through the condensation of my space suit trying to get my bearings. A few spins around the room and something green comes into focus. I approach this mysterious greenie and activate it. Something happens and I'm standing there looking at space suits behind glass. Not knowing what just happened I spin around a few times realizing the condensation from my space suit is gone! What just happened? Did I wipe the glass clean? Did an alien do it? After a few moments I realized I must have neatly leapt out of my suit and carefully placed it into it's glass covered container with hardly a thought! Wow! Next scene...

    I find myself entering a destroyed area with hardly a light in place. My first inclination, as everyone's would be, is to ask the darkness if anyone is there to help me. Receiving no assistance I begin fumbling around for something green. The fumbling is disconcerting due to structures failing, things exploding and lights swinging due to my mere presence but I must press on for whatever reason so I push forward... Shortly after that I discover a green terminal and begin poking at it until 3 people burst out of one door, run across the room and disappear through another door. I wonder where they're rushing off too. Perhaps something green? I quickly chase after them only to discover they've vanished and both the door they entered from and the door they left through are completely locked. Maybe they clicked something green?

    I can't even keep this up...

    This game is so bad I uninstalled it before I ever saw an alien.

    I give it a 3 for graphics and sound and that's after getting it for 50% off.

    Save your money.    … Expand
  74. Bwwshamel
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Any Alien fan should have this game! Beautifully designed, incorporating Rob Cobb's designs from the Nostomo into Sevastopol, it truly is a gorgeous game. But the setting is also scary: creaky, full of murderous androids and humans, falling apart, dead bodies and graffiti everywhere. Yet nothing is quite as terrifying as the Alien. Simply hearing the soon-to-be common sound of him coming out of the vent system nearby sets my heart rate soaring. There are so many tense and scary moments; you have to be dead careful and on your toes at all times, even on easy. And, even on easy, the Alien's A.I. will pick up on things (such as where you hide the most, it'll investigate where things come from if you throw enough distractions its way, etc). In fact, I'd call it 'not-so-easy' to be honest. The med-bay escape, trap, reactor area, and the ending are all full-throttle, palm sweating, teeth clenching, heart-racing, head-spinning sections which make this game my absolute favorite I've played so far. Congrats C.A. on such a wonderful game, I feel it will (as many critics also do) revitalize the now venerable series....who knows, maybe a sequel will be on the horizon? Cheers to a great game!… Expand
  75. AthanasiosT
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    All the atmosphere of the first (and best) Alien film is in this game. Everyone is there, from crazy droids to nervous people and of course the main villain, and they're all out to get you. The game is 99% survival and 1% shooter, which I would prefer at an 80-20 ratio. AI is great and sound use is essential for the player to survive. I would like some more planet-like cut-scenes, someAll the atmosphere of the first (and best) Alien film is in this game. Everyone is there, from crazy droids to nervous people and of course the main villain, and they're all out to get you. The game is 99% survival and 1% shooter, which I would prefer at an 80-20 ratio. AI is great and sound use is essential for the player to survive. I would like some more planet-like cut-scenes, some space floating, and the Predator (or maybe some of his devices) but lets keep something for the sequels, right ?… Expand
  76. AresOfThrace
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Got the same problem as apparently some other people as well. The game keeps bugging and crashing. The atmosphere and everything around are great, but as long there is no fix for that cra*, I'll give it a 5.
  77. pillow8
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    This game is a fantastic single player game with a story line familiar, the Alien movie which captivates you to be excited to play on as it is quite long and entertaining. The game is moderately difficult in a unique way where it certainly requires more analysis and awareness in stealth methods of getting from point A to point B compared to the typical run and shoot method. There is aThis game is a fantastic single player game with a story line familiar, the Alien movie which captivates you to be excited to play on as it is quite long and entertaining. The game is moderately difficult in a unique way where it certainly requires more analysis and awareness in stealth methods of getting from point A to point B compared to the typical run and shoot method. There is a learning curve where growing some balls and moving onto the next objective is required. You may feel a bit tense or strung up during game play but that indicates a positive sign that you are entertained. Not playing at night times or giving yourself a few days to mentally stabilize yourself may occur.
    This game is long but not RPG long so its well with the $$$ and there is re-playability in terms of beating the game again just to see how better you do your second time around.

    Graphics are also great/optimized. Does not seem to be taxing on system hardware when it runs. Sound quality is great, music cues perfectly during game play.    … Expand
  78. dydx
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    What a surprise.

    The only movie I've seen set within the Alien universe was Prometheus and it wasn't an experience I remember fondly. This game has captivated me regardless of my unfamiliarity with its setting. I love how it keeps you in perpetual tension, the “retro” vision of the future, and the sense of helplessness as you are stranded in a ship in the middle of an unknown solar    What a surprise.

    The only movie I've seen set within the Alien universe was Prometheus and it wasn't an experience I remember fondly. This game has captivated me regardless of my unfamiliarity with its setting. I love how it keeps you in perpetual tension, the “retro” vision of the future, and the sense of helplessness as you are stranded in a ship in the middle of an unknown solar system.

    The gameplay can become repetitive and at times even frustrating as you progress beyond the 12th mission with no end in sight. Playing on hard the alien is merciless which resulted in having to replay sections of the game, but its downfalls are mitigated by its success at creating a tensive and atmospheric environment. If nothing else, you know a game is good when IGN and GameSpot, et al. score it poorly.    … Expand
  79. 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.
  80. phbz
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    --This is why we can't have good things--

    I'll star right away by saying that I'm an Alien fan. But although it may be truth that I'm biased towards anything Alien, it's not less true that I'm far from loving, or even liking, every movie, game or book that includes it. In fact I can hate it wholeheartedly. But I do have a soft spot for the creature and can always find pleasure, if not    --This is why we can't have good things--

    I'll star right away by saying that I'm an Alien fan. But although it may be truth that I'm biased towards anything Alien, it's not less true that I'm far from loving, or even liking, every movie, game or book that includes it. In fact I can hate it wholeheartedly. But I do have a soft spot for the creature and can always find pleasure, if not in anything else, just by seeing it move.

    Also, I'll somehow address other reviews in this review. Something that I tend to disapprove, but here – as a fan - I feel I must do. But I will not point my finger to specific reviews or publications.

    When it comes to movie adaptations, one thing that all gamers know is that probably the game will kind of miss the whole point, and probably just be plain disrespectful. Something that book lovers also know very well most of the times Hollywood comes with yet another adaptation. That and recent tries to bring the xenomorph into our beloved medium teached me (us) to be very cautious regarding expectations towards this one.

    But as soon as you start playing it, one thing quickly becomes obvious, Creative Assembly did a superb job recreating the world from the original movie. Ridley Stock's interpretation of the (low-tech) future is flawlessly portrayed here through the whole game. The environments are not only faithful to the original aesthetic values, but the developers made it feel like a real place that once was fully functional and where something went terrible wrong. The safety poster on the wall, advertisements, graffitis, the destruction, corpses, among many other details, contributed to an impressive work of world building. The graphical engine only reinforces this and it's further strengthen by a superb lighting system. But superb doesn't means perfect and one thing did bothered me. In a game where you feel frequently in awe with the lighting, it feels awkward that your character doesn't casts a shadow. More so when so much of the game is about stealth. It doesn't breaks the immersion but I would appreciate another layer of difficulty by having to be aware of your shadow when hiding. But maybe this was the exact reason why it was decided upon this design choice.Also, human character models do feel synthetic and out of place when compared with the quality of the Alien or the androids.

    But it's not the visuals alone that help create this cohesive world, another aspect that sticks to your mind is the sound. On this department I absolutely have nothing to point. The soundtrack is just perfect, and every sound effect feels just right.

    But what about it's core? What is A:I all about? As you might know by now this game fits the genre of survival horror – although I feel more comfortable with Suspense rather than Horror. You play as Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley – the main character from the movies- and you are seeking your mother. I won't go into details, lets just say that things just don't go exactly as planed and you end up being hunted by the Alien abroad the Sevastopol station, as well as having to deal with humans and rouge androids.

    Probably the biggest “problem" A:I has, it's not being a game formatted for the masses. For example, the save system is vital to the game's pace, as save points are scarce, forcing you to adopt a conservative approach to most situations. A:I it's about managing your anxiety with patience. It encourages creative crisis solving while at the same time punishes those who are too daring. It's not an hard game in it self, providing you have the self control. In some ways it's similar to Dark Souls bonfire system, being as punishing as it can be rewarding.

    As an Alien fan this is the game I was hoping for, and more. As a gamer, this is a wonderful step out formulaic and secure zones. It is a game that takes risks, and by doing so loses some mass appeal. A perfect game? No. But it is still kind of painful to see some major publications being too punishing to this game and simultaneously giving higher scores to broken and/or uninspired games. In many reviews it's clear that the reviewer rushed through the game, and points criticism in a way that seems that it was playing an whole different game. And this is why we can't have good things.    … Expand
  81. 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.
  82. Bortx
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    To start let me preface that I don't like horror, survival, or anything that makes you jump in fear. I also never liked any of the Alien movies including the first classic which this game is based on. But I find that when you do a game right, any genre even those that you don't usually go for can be enjoyable. The atmosphere, the graphics, the art and level design are all great. Reminds meTo start let me preface that I don't like horror, survival, or anything that makes you jump in fear. I also never liked any of the Alien movies including the first classic which this game is based on. But I find that when you do a game right, any genre even those that you don't usually go for can be enjoyable. The atmosphere, the graphics, the art and level design are all great. Reminds me a of "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay" which I really liked years back. What's great about Alien: Isolation is that its got great pacing. It feels like several games because the type of game play changes several times during the game. I recommend this game even if you don't like the Aliens franchise.… Expand
  83. shez
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Outstanding! I finished this game yesterday at night. I've never been so immerse in a fiction world ever in my life! A good game is when you really can feel the emotions of your alter ego, and i was scared to death the whole time. I felt like i really was Amanda Ripley and i cared about staying alive... The graphics are super detailed (not common in modern videogames) along with theOutstanding! I finished this game yesterday at night. I've never been so immerse in a fiction world ever in my life! A good game is when you really can feel the emotions of your alter ego, and i was scared to death the whole time. I felt like i really was Amanda Ripley and i cared about staying alive... The graphics are super detailed (not common in modern videogames) along with the sounds... and this helps delivering an outstanding experience. I can't even tell how many screenshot i took, hundreds. Every corner of the ship (and exteriors too) is a masterpiece of art. Good job SEGA. Doom 4 and ID software will learn a lot from you!… Expand
  84. scoobers
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Holy crap I have put like 40 hours into this game already and I want more and will continue to scare myself with this masterpiece. I have been burned by "horror" titles soo much. RE4-5 suck, silent hill is kinda meh now.. the Evil within is garbage on pc and not scary. So here is Alien and it rocks your socks off with atmosphere and tension. All the kids who say horror isn't alwaysHoly crap I have put like 40 hours into this game already and I want more and will continue to scare myself with this masterpiece. I have been burned by "horror" titles soo much. RE4-5 suck, silent hill is kinda meh now.. the Evil within is garbage on pc and not scary. So here is Alien and it rocks your socks off with atmosphere and tension. All the kids who say horror isn't always scary... cmon.. Horror is fear and alien brings fear in bucket loads.… Expand
  85. MadclownJack
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    It is the Alien game every fan deserves, period. If Colonial Marines was the Coup De Grace of a dying franchise, this is THE game to revive it. Like you've probably read, it's visually beautiful, heavily atmospheric and well worth of your time. Fans especially, owe it to themselves to try it. Casual gamers will have some difficulties adjusting to the constant switch in tempo of gameplay,It is the Alien game every fan deserves, period. If Colonial Marines was the Coup De Grace of a dying franchise, this is THE game to revive it. Like you've probably read, it's visually beautiful, heavily atmospheric and well worth of your time. Fans especially, owe it to themselves to try it. Casual gamers will have some difficulties adjusting to the constant switch in tempo of gameplay, but they should endure because it's a worthy experience. The Alien can get a tad predictable sometimes, though that does little to lessen the tension it inspires with its very presence. The crafting system is a little clunky, sure, but it serves its purpose. I feel that some areas, especially near the beginning, are somewhat "cheaply claustrophobic" and can be frustratingly difficult to pass, even by sneaking, because there's barely any room to outmaneuver the Alien, but that's just me. There are a few instances when the game runs less than admirable, some lag, weird artifacts, though that just might be an issue of my laptop's technical prowess. I've also had some weird script issues, like an objective not activating properly, and some other stuff i can't remember atm. You should try it, if you can, before you decide on buying it. Not because of what it is, or how it plays, but because it's obviously not for everyone.

    Me, I recommend it wholeheartedly. It's awesome.    … Expand
  86. MouseyV
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    One of the best survival horror games I've seen in a while!
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Visuals/Atmosphere: 8/10
    Sounds/Voice Acting: 7/10
    Overall: 8/10
    Would Recommend to a friend!
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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!
  90. mikhail_lem
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    It's probably the best first person survival horror game EVER. It's very tense, extremely frightening, looks gorgeous, sounds beautifully, and it will make truly feel the dread and danger of being hunted by a 7 ft tall alien killing machine. Thirty five years have passed since Alien, and now it feels fresher than ever.-
  91. azeitona
    Nov 17, 2014
    8
    This game captivated me from the start. I always end up writing a lot, but I'll try to keep it simple this time.

    Alien: Isolation is a beautiful game, and the effects and the little details are THAT great. People are saying "nah, it's not that great". and, sure, it isn't nothing like... let's say, Crysis 3. But the atmosphere in the game is great, and helped bringing the universe from    This game captivated me from the start. I always end up writing a lot, but I'll try to keep it simple this time.

    Alien: Isolation is a beautiful game, and the effects and the little details are THAT great. People are saying "nah, it's not that great". and, sure, it isn't nothing like... let's say, Crysis 3. But the atmosphere in the game is great, and helped bringing the universe from the Alien franchise alive.

    The sound and music are awesome too, but the voice acting is more of a hit-and-miss. Some characters have neat voice acting. Others don't, and, combined with the robotic animations, this kind of breaks the immersion. Happily, this is the only bad point.

    I really liked the gameplay. I found it really challenging, and I like to be remembered that I would be dead in a horror story if I was there for real. And it is really hard to outsmart the Alien. Unfortunately, the human AI and the robots were so much damn stupid.

    The story is nice too. If you really like the franchise, it may seem obvious at some points, and it is nothing amazing, but it is interesting, and kept me waiting to see what would unravel next.

    Some people may also find this game a bit long, and, to a certain degree, I have to agree wih them. But the overall experience was one of the best I had in 2014 -and I think this might be my personal game of the year.    … Expand
  92. samsolidME
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    This game is so one of a kind. I gave me some frustration but it is a Diamond. Game spot and IGN should show some respect.
    The best Alien game so far, and one of the best survival horror game so far.
    Graphics, level design, and sound and atmosphere generally is so a masterpiece.
    A little clunky game play ( cant jump, cant go over obstacle, little too long )
    But all in all great expirience
  93. infin
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game so much in many years. With Isolation, I felt like I was on board a space station actually being hunted by an Alien. The settings are so authentic and the script is so immersive. Also the sounds of the ships are all just like in the movies.

    Isolation's only flaw if it can be described as such is its length. It if a very long game but I will never hold that    I haven't enjoyed a game so much in many years. With Isolation, I felt like I was on board a space station actually being hunted by an Alien. The settings are so authentic and the script is so immersive. Also the sounds of the ships are all just like in the movies.

    Isolation's only flaw if it can be described as such is its length. It if a very long game but I will never hold that against a developer in a games market where single players games are all too often so short the buyer feels cheated.

    The Alien AI is tough - but a good balance of tough. Many encounters I had to repeat 10-20 times. And then others I just knuckled down and asked myself what would Ripley do. :p This game is not justhide and seek from the Alien. The Droids go beserk too and at times it feels like synthetics have taken over the entire station. But do't worry with the weapons provided the end is achievable. You even get to space walk outside the station. This is a game of the year contender.    … Expand
  94. brtcobra
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    for me the game scores an 8/10 its good but not perfect.
    the alien stomps around all over the place and doesn't use the vents as it should do like in the films.
    also the alien seems very clunky it doesn't seem to slither its not as majestic as it is in the films. still a great stealthy horror game though a beats the snot out of aliens colonial marines a must buy for all alien fans,maybe    for me the game scores an 8/10 its good but not perfect.
    the alien stomps around all over the place and doesn't use the vents as it should do like in the films.
    also the alien seems very clunky it doesn't seem to slither its not as majestic as it is in the films.
    still a great stealthy horror game though a beats the snot out of aliens colonial marines a must buy for all alien fans,maybe to much waiting and hiding for the younger generation though who are more into there high explosions cod sort of game.
    graphics and music are great and the pc port is superb runs very smooth on max settings (i5 3570k and gtx 780)    … Expand
  95. kirstu
    Nov 14, 2014
    3
    What a sad sad waste of prestigious IP.

    Now now. Let me be frank. This was a complete waste of my, and all of my friends' time. We had actually hoped that this would prove to be THE thing of the year. But it turned out to to be a bitter plagiarization of Alien movies' themes, Amnesia-like game mechanics and jump scares. One must understand that if a game identifying itself as a game    What a sad sad waste of prestigious IP.

    Now now. Let me be frank. This was a complete waste of my, and all of my friends' time. We had actually hoped that this would prove to be THE thing of the year. But it turned out to to be a bitter plagiarization of Alien movies' themes, Amnesia-like game mechanics and jump scares.

    One must understand that if a game identifying itself as a game of the horror genre must supply a constant stream of psychological stress (Ok, this is my own opinion, but do bear with me), but in reality this game boiled down to somewhat random occurences of a black mass of alien origin appearing (from a cooling vent or some such random place that you would totally expect) but not really having any actual meaning other than rubbery laughs.

    In summary, it truely left a rotten after taste which is hard to get a rid of. Bravo.    … Expand
  96. AmicBail
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Alien Isolation presents itself as a stealth horror, taking some of the best aspects from games like amnesia and building upon it.

    Aesthetically the game is fantastic. I'm playing on SLI 780Ti and visuals are up there with what you'd expect from an AAA game. In relation to the atmosphere, it's fantastic. It builds up using great audio and lighting to present a real feeling of    Alien Isolation presents itself as a stealth horror, taking some of the best aspects from games like amnesia and building upon it.

    Aesthetically the game is fantastic. I'm playing on SLI 780Ti and visuals are up there with what you'd expect from an AAA game.

    In relation to the atmosphere, it's fantastic. It builds up using great audio and lighting to present a real feeling of terror and tense.

    the fact that you're unable to kill the alien really enforces the play style. The creature is agile and incredibly fast. If you're seen, you know there's probably only a 1 in 10 chance you're going to survive. Despite this, you always try!

    The only slight minor I would give the game is the Aliens navmesh... on a lot of occasions it felt like even though I hadn't been detected the Alien was simply 'hanging around'. However, this is a very minor concern.

    Overall, fantastic experience and at 20hours+ was a great game.    … Expand
  97. LikeOne
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    This game is a disaster.

    Blank graphics, stupid stealth and idiotic mini-games (wait until you'll get to an observatory. Or better ditch the game before). Pros: it's a game in Alien universe. Cons: Everything else. Seriously, we had a space horror game before. It was called Dead Space. If this game (Alien: Isolation) was released 10 years ago, it probably will be a world hit.    This game is a disaster.

    Blank graphics, stupid stealth and idiotic mini-games (wait until you'll get to an observatory. Or better ditch the game before).

    Pros: it's a game in Alien universe.
    Cons: Everything else.

    Seriously, we had a space horror game before. It was called Dead Space.
    If this game (Alien: Isolation) was released 10 years ago, it probably will be a world hit.
    Nowadays? Meh.

    Just one experience from the start of the game: I was able to sneak out from hospital from alien walking around in corridor. I've crawled to the door being few meters from alien, opened the door, shut behind me, walked two steps... and saw the same alien again. What's the frigging point of my stealthy crawling?

    A few times alien did saw me, like it turned right to me when my head was sticking in plain sight in open space... and nothing happened, it went to do it's chores of cleaning dirty air ducts.

    Second major disappointment - designers avoided placing mirrors across all the game. However you'll have about three times where you're about to put up the space suit and player got the helm with reflective surface in her hands... Guess what? You ain't reflected there, it's like you're a vampire walking around.

    And for the top comment "Visually beautiful, creates a sense of actually being in the Nostromo"...
    Guys, really? This game is not about being in Nostromo. During the course of the game you'll _never_ be in Nostromo. Did you ever play the game?

    Good thing main station was named a Sevastopol. It's kinda symbolic, using name of site of major disasters, where russians had to sink their own fleet.

    Overall experience - you've managed to waste an extraordinary potential. Good luck with that.    … Expand
  98. daroczi
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I just finished the game after 24 hours of playtime (according to steam). It's just great. It's the Alien game fans have always wanted. It IS a single player linear game so it won't keep you busy long, but it's an experience you'll compare horror games to for the rest of your life. I haven't tried the DLC yet. A few people say the AI sucks, but I was too absorbed in the experience toI just finished the game after 24 hours of playtime (according to steam). It's just great. It's the Alien game fans have always wanted. It IS a single player linear game so it won't keep you busy long, but it's an experience you'll compare horror games to for the rest of your life. I haven't tried the DLC yet. A few people say the AI sucks, but I was too absorbed in the experience to notice. Once I figured out how to hide in a locker correctly (meaning don't hold your breath or lean back until prompted) I ran out of complaints. Way to go Sega, don't lose the momentum.… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. ChunkySaurus
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    The atmosphere in this game is great. The visuals and sounds all fit very well with the situation. I often found myself getting anxious just from the environment or the ambient noises. They did a great job on that part of the game. The rest of the game is just so-so.

    In terms of story, it is OK. I wanted to see what happened to Ripley in the end. Sadly, the ending was very    The atmosphere in this game is great. The visuals and sounds all fit very well with the situation. I often found myself getting anxious just from the environment or the ambient noises. They did a great job on that part of the game. The rest of the game is just so-so.

    In terms of story, it is OK. I wanted to see what happened to Ripley in the end. Sadly, the ending was very underwhelming. After several earlier crescendos that seemed like the end of the game, the final scene was a low point. Instead of a dramatic user-controlled action scene, they went with a short quick-time event. They literally paused the action and said "Press Button X". The rest of the ending was left open-ended. They were either planning for a sequel/DLC or they expect you to be familiar with the Amanda Ripley story from the Aliens movie.

    The scripted encounters with the Alien felt pretty forced. The Alien from the Alien movie is a stealthy predator that ambushes people one at a time. The scripted encounters in this game had the Alien drop into a room and walk around in erratic patrols. As you moved on from room to room, the patrols moved with you. It always felt like the Alien knew where I was, it was just waiting for me to break a rule before it attacked. Sort of like, "I know you are in that locker, but you haven't made a loud enough noise yet so I'll just circle 'round again.".

    Speaking of circling around again, the backtracking got a little silly. No device on that station worked with any less than three switches in three separate corners of a room. You could never walk down a straight corridor, you would always get to the end to find the door locked and need to take the long way around. I get that it was meant to drive the tension when trying to avoid the Alien but it got annoying pretty quickly. The "You mean I have to go back?" moment loses some impact after the tenth time.

    If you like stealth games you will like parts of this game. If you like the Alien franchise, you will like parts of this game. I enjoyed most of my experience; maybe some DLC will fix up the ending but I hate paying for a better ending.    … 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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