Alien: Isolation

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  1. Pwnager95
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Very, VERY scary. Captures the atmosphere and feeling of the first Alien movie perfectly. The atmosphere and ambiance alone would get a perfect 10/10 from me. Since those are the most important features of a horror game, they make up (mostly) for the story being a tad generic, and the plot being sort-of predictable. Some moments in this game will make you want to walk away from theVery, VERY scary. Captures the atmosphere and feeling of the first Alien movie perfectly. The atmosphere and ambiance alone would get a perfect 10/10 from me. Since those are the most important features of a horror game, they make up (mostly) for the story being a tad generic, and the plot being sort-of predictable. Some moments in this game will make you want to walk away from the controller and wish you'd never purchased this game, they'll scare you so badly. Definitely would recommend to any horror game fan.… Expand
  2. Led1090
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This is not just how an Alien game should be made, this is how a horror game should be made. I've never been so at the edge of my seat while playing a horror game since FEAR, and that is saying a lot
  3. Tihomi
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    С начало мне показалось, что это очередной фейл, но в конце я убедился в обратном. Просто десять из десяти, достойный носитель франшизы!
  4. radixlecti84
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Being a fan of this movie since I was a youngin' I've always felt pretty let down by Alien games.

    Alien AVP was a decent FPS for the time, there were a few disappointing installments for the playstation, a dodgey campaign in the AVP reboot and of course Aliens Colonial Marines which visually wasn't terrible but lacked heavily in gameplay. Alien Isolation has done an amazing job at    Being a fan of this movie since I was a youngin' I've always felt pretty let down by Alien games.

    Alien AVP was a decent FPS for the time, there were a few disappointing installments for the playstation, a dodgey campaign in the AVP reboot and of course Aliens Colonial Marines which visually wasn't terrible but lacked heavily in gameplay.

    Alien Isolation has done an amazing job at sucking me in, this game is intense and visually stunning and it does and incredible job of recreating the look and the feel of the first movie. It's like being able to experience the first Alien movie all over again, with the added terror of not being able to glance away from the screen.

    Huge congrats to the developers for nailing this. I would say people who voted this a 0 (The user Howard for example) are mentally deficient internet trolls.    … Expand
  5. Tscherni
    Oct 13, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere at the beginning of the game is really quite something and when the alien first shows up it's pretty terrifying. You probably will try to hide a lot, crouch and go very slowly the first few times you strive to circumvent the beast and provided that you play this game on hard difficulty setting (as you should), you will die rapidly and frequently. This is due to the omniscient AI, which somehow always knows where you are (even if you clearly tricked the alien into going in a totally different direction) and is glued to the player, while mostly ignoring other survivors and completely ignoring Androids. It goes from terrifying to frustrating all too quickly here.
    After a while I figured out that not going slowly, breaking the line of sight and only hiding as a last resort is much easier, which is counterintuitive and not really what a stealth game should be about. The game still manages to built atmosphere and tension though.
    At the midpoint of the game you'll be introduced to the flamethrower. As soon as you acquire this gadget, the Alien is not a threat anymore. You just hit it with a burst and it flees. Now the alien is no more than a chore to be dealt with. It will pop up every once in a while, sometimes as soon as 15 seconds after you last repelled it. This can get quite tedious. You will still die to some of those unfair alien appearances though.
    I've read some reviews where people claim the flamethrower fuel is scarce. Not true in the slightest; it only takes one gush of flame to repel the alien, which consumes about 6 or 7 points of ammo. I stopped hiding as soon as I got the flamethrower and never had less than 400 fuel for the rest of the game ...why they would add a weapon this gamebreaking I do not know.
    After you deal with the alien for the first time, the game evolves into a mediocre shooter during the midgame. A barrage of angry androids are thrown at you to disassemble, which is very easy to do, because they don't have any weapons and can't shoot back. 2 shotgun rounds to the face, 6 pistol shots, 1 stun baton hit followed by 7 melee attacks, EMP's, Molotovs, Pipebombs, and the OP bolt gun, all of these deal with them very quickly and with close to no risk. Even human enemies are more dangerous, they at least shoot back. I found this part of the game to be overly easy; on hard difficulty.

    After experiencing all these flaws, I still found Alien Isolation to be a good game. The graphics are good, but nothing special, the sound is amazing and so is the voice acting. The story is a bit lacking, but it stays close to its role model and I especially enjoyed the flashback to the movie plot. The level design is also quite good, there is a lot of backtracking, but I didn't mind it that much (it would be a little odd to be wandering around a confined space station for 15+ hours and never see the same place twice).

    All in all it's a game worth picking up. It's certainly not a perfect game and whoever rates it at 10 really needs to come down from that acid trip.

    Ps: what's up with all those devices to open certain doors, it felt like playing Legend of Zelda from time to time.    … Expand
  6. Quink666
    Oct 13, 2014
    6
    So the game start of kinda slow and keeps on going slow for quite a few missions. After that its exciting for 2-3 mission, then suddenly its just repetetive and not scary anymore. Way to much backtracking. 6/10
  7. Andore
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous, an instante classic. I just finished it and already put it among my favourite games of all time.
    You really need to get into the game's mechanics, and if that happens (not a game for everybody I guess) you'll be simply sucked in till the end.
    Only downsides are the character's face expressions and a slightly rough antialiasing, that contrast a bit with the otherwise    Absolutely gorgeous, an instante classic. I just finished it and already put it among my favourite games of all time.
    You really need to get into the game's mechanics, and if that happens (not a game for everybody I guess) you'll be simply sucked in till the end.
    Only downsides are the character's face expressions and a slightly rough antialiasing, that contrast a bit with the otherwise flawless technical execution.
    Unmissable.    … Expand
  8. Cruna
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Survival Horror. Why do we love these games? What are we expecting from a game of this genre when we first hit the play button? To see a freak show with grotesque monsters in a chilly environment? We love this genre, because it's not about the monsters, it's not about the setting really, it's about the player. While our emotions are amplified in a world where we can't predict what'sSurvival Horror. Why do we love these games? What are we expecting from a game of this genre when we first hit the play button? To see a freak show with grotesque monsters in a chilly environment? We love this genre, because it's not about the monsters, it's not about the setting really, it's about the player. While our emotions are amplified in a world where we can't predict what's waiting for us behind the corner, we feel more and more alive because we behave here as naturally as we would if we were really there. We would hide, we would listen for noises, we would walk with caution, and try to survive.
    This game really brings us what we were hoping for. The beast is as majestic and smart, as I always imagined to be. Alan Dean Foster wrote some very good book adaptations of the movies and even enhanced the world created by Ridley Scott. It was about time, for the gaming industry to approach the concept with some vision.
    Level design, atmosphere: captures the soul of the '79 movie without a doubt, also it's a bit familiar to those who played Dead Space (those guys could have made a mean Alien game also...I think). While the game does not innovate in many areas regarding the level design it gets the job done to create the setting for your deadly adventure through the station.
    Musical score, art style, every little gizmo, CRT screen,everything shows that the designers were working hard to stay true to the original concept of Alien, the movie where all started.
    If you are fan of the Alien series, pick up this game, it's worth it. If you are not, it is still one of the best survival horror games released lately, even if you don't feel that nostalgic scent of the original movie.
    There are a few issues we can talk about... Facial animations are pretty stiff and unrealistic, lip sync is mediocre at best in cutscenes and plain bad otherwise. But this visual issues are not a big problem because we are not really here for that. And there is the story... while it's pretty good, I really feel like they should have been bolder when writing it. When someone tries too hard not to break any element that makes the game a true integration in the Alien universe somehow is too cautious when writing a story and any writer would suffer of the lack of freedom in their creativity.
    Bottom line is: This is that type of game that will stay in your heart even when you are not playing, and every moment is a thrill when you are. I can only say: Thank you for that crew that finally brought us the Alien in it's true splendor in a game.    … Expand
  9. sanex
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Amazing horror with good storyline, nice graphic, VERY GOOD atmosphere and SCARY ALIEN!!!! One of the best games i ever play. 10/10, game of the year and etc.
  10. AkVr
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    As a third view and RPG fan, this game succeeded to win me over and play it to the end.It delivers all the anxiety and feeling of having a deadly predator looking to kill you without anticipation just like it feels in the movie.The music also helps and adds to the whole picture.The visuals are great and it runs smoothly on a decent machine.Played on easy mode to see the story but it isAs a third view and RPG fan, this game succeeded to win me over and play it to the end.It delivers all the anxiety and feeling of having a deadly predator looking to kill you without anticipation just like it feels in the movie.The music also helps and adds to the whole picture.The visuals are great and it runs smoothly on a decent machine.Played on easy mode to see the story but it is not that easy after all.Even if you are a fan of the Alien franchise movies it doesn't mean that if it was not a good game you would still like it.It was certainly fun to play and the rest is for the player to discover.Not 10 because of a few details that would make it a 10.… Expand
  11. Alexaphysician
    Oct 13, 2014
    7
    Stunningly beautiful and atmospheric, although boring sometimes and having-some-plot-holes troubled. Ending is protracted and not surprising at all, game mechanics looks like rather fresh first, like, 10 hours, then it becomes flat and routine.
  12. Honelith
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    As a horror game, it works brilliantly and I appluad Creative Assembly for giving us this style of game, it's very tense, very atmospheric and no game will draw you in like Alien Isolation with it' suberb audio and atmospheric effects. The ever persistent Alien is horrific and clever, as you adjust to the mechanics you realise just how well done the stalking mechanics are, it feels likeAs a horror game, it works brilliantly and I appluad Creative Assembly for giving us this style of game, it's very tense, very atmospheric and no game will draw you in like Alien Isolation with it' suberb audio and atmospheric effects. The ever persistent Alien is horrific and clever, as you adjust to the mechanics you realise just how well done the stalking mechanics are, it feels like you're being hunted by something very sinister and almost too real.… Expand
  13. Erobouzu
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    Alien: Isolation is a faithful recreation of the original movie and captures it's spirit perfectly. Everything about the game practically screams dedication and love towards the original movie. All props, environments and actors feel like straight from the original set and is a delight to look upon for a hardened Alien-fan like me. The game looks graphically good and performs well.Alien: Isolation is a faithful recreation of the original movie and captures it's spirit perfectly. Everything about the game practically screams dedication and love towards the original movie. All props, environments and actors feel like straight from the original set and is a delight to look upon for a hardened Alien-fan like me. The game looks graphically good and performs well.

    Ambience in the game is excellent, with various machines whirring and clicking about, dark corridors with flicking lights and rooms that always feel slightly too small. The space station is claustrophobic and well executed.

    But that's about as far as the good things go. For the developers have forgotten one very basic thing: unknown scares you. And trust me when I say, the Alien will not be unknown to you. Not in the slightest. Always crawling around the vents, guided by an erratic "hunter a.i." the alien will kill you. Several times.

    Practically, after the two first encounters with the alien, I grew so jaded towards it, that I no longer felt even a tinge of fear when it was prowling around. Especially as the game progresses and you will learn to know how the alien acts, you will most likely start to get annoyed by it.

    And that is the greatest downfall of this game. The Alien, one of the greatest movie monsters around, has been reduced to an annoyance. A nuisance. After clocking several hours in to the game I am having serious doubts about whether or not I should bother to continue. In fact, I was forced to lower the difficulty from the hardest setting, because of the sheer tediousness of having to dodge the alien. This decision had nothing to do with the game being too difficult, and everything to do with the fact that the alien encounters are so tedious they were boring me to death. There is no tension, no horror, no thrill. It's simply business.

    All in all, Alien: Isolation turns into a boring game of hide and seek, where if you fail, you are given few seconds (if that) to use up resources to scare off the aggressor, or you die and load the latest save.

    It's a decent game with good graphics and awesome atmosphere, but it gets absolutely murdered by the developer's idea, that having to constantly dodge something is scary.

    I can not with good conscience recommend this game, unless you're buying it somewhere cheap.    … Expand
  14. dark_wiz
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Great game, it had me hooked I couldn't put it down. Just when I thought it was over there was more peril. Atmospherically its very true to the movie, which I just watched recently. Hard but not impossible( played on easy took about 40+ hours to finish) you will learn as you go but a first you will pay the price at first. Stealth, patience and wits are key, but keep moving!

    I'm trying    Great game, it had me hooked I couldn't put it down. Just when I thought it was over there was more peril. Atmospherically its very true to the movie, which I just watched recently. Hard but not impossible( played on easy took about 40+ hours to finish) you will learn as you go but a first you will pay the price at first. Stealth, patience and wits are key, but keep moving!

    I'm trying to convince myself to play again on a harder level, I can imagine the stress ! If you're looking for a shooter this isn't it.    … Expand
  15. glinski
    Oct 13, 2014
    6
    Why they have to do this ? The game have fantastic graphics, great atmosphere (that make envy to any survival horror ) and fidelity to the movie series in every aspect, BUT they almost destroyed the game trying to make it last longer.

    The game, from the middle on forward, gets really boring, with stupid missions that make you do the same thing twice. Literally. You know that the game    Why they have to do this ? The game have fantastic graphics, great atmosphere (that make envy to any survival horror ) and fidelity to the movie series in every aspect, BUT they almost destroyed the game trying to make it last longer.

    The game, from the middle on forward, gets really boring, with stupid missions that make you do the same thing twice. Literally. You know that the game don't have more "content" to show off, but keep pushing you to play without fun or a good reason.

    And the AI could be better. Sometimes, is like you're playing a Playstation 1 game. The enemies find and see you in unbelievable situations. This work kinda OK with the Alien or the robots (as they aren't human and could have better 'senses'), but the humans make it clear that the AI is not ok.

    Yet, I think Alien Isolation is a good game, but with STUPID things that make it a 6/10. It's like they had to finish the game in a close deadline ?    … Expand
  16. CoffeeDude
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Not a perfect game, but the perfect game for me! And possibly others, if you consider yourself an Alien fan. I can't recommend it enough. Runs a little long, but an enjoyable trip through nostalgia for fans of the creature and the universe R.Scott created in his original film. Given the randomness of the creature I found myself enjoying a brutal game of hide and seek that was differentNot a perfect game, but the perfect game for me! And possibly others, if you consider yourself an Alien fan. I can't recommend it enough. Runs a little long, but an enjoyable trip through nostalgia for fans of the creature and the universe R.Scott created in his original film. Given the randomness of the creature I found myself enjoying a brutal game of hide and seek that was different each time I played. The game engine runs like a dream, even on my older hardware, and looks absolutely great - don't know how they pulled this off. CA really put a lot of love and work into this one and you can feel it. Wasn't sure about this one at first because I'd avoided Colonial Marines and felt lucky for it, but I took a chance after reading a few reviews and it was worth it. Dead Space is another one of my favorites just for the atmosphere, and this game has that same feeling in droves, minus the killing because you really are at the mercy of your own ability to KEEP OUT OF ITS SIGHT!… Expand
  17. Trytobefair
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    What a great game! Fear frightening and stretching. I had to have a small break because it develops a breathtaking tension bend. Everything is held concerning the features and ambient very near to the first part of the movie "Alien", spectacular conversion of a new story around heroine Ripley. The difficulty level is high, maybe not the best game for the very first gamer, but who is aWhat a great game! Fear frightening and stretching. I had to have a small break because it develops a breathtaking tension bend. Everything is held concerning the features and ambient very near to the first part of the movie "Alien", spectacular conversion of a new story around heroine Ripley. The difficulty level is high, maybe not the best game for the very first gamer, but who is a beginner when watched the mother of all horror science fiction movies called "Alien"? If you are into the Alien Saga you shouldn't miss that game, if you are not into it, watch the movie first, this will sure help you to transfer you into this future world. Without a doubt, a clear 9 for this game because it just takes you.… Expand
  18. ici_chacal
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This is amazing game which I was really waiting for and I am not disapointed. Very good graphic and audio but the best is (and what should always be in Alien story) is atmpsphere - 100 % worth to buy for Aliens funs.
  19. Daoler
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Incredibly well done!FUN, TERRIFYING AND SURPRISING. This game is what alien fans was waiting for years. Excellent graphic, excellent atmosphere and sorround sound. EXCELLENT performance in mid-range pc! and.. oh yes! finally, DIFFICULT AS HELL! no more regen-life, no more auto-checkpoints, the old school gaming is finally here. The Alien, humans and androids, all of them are hard toIncredibly well done!FUN, TERRIFYING AND SURPRISING. This game is what alien fans was waiting for years. Excellent graphic, excellent atmosphere and sorround sound. EXCELLENT performance in mid-range pc! and.. oh yes! finally, DIFFICULT AS HELL! no more regen-life, no more auto-checkpoints, the old school gaming is finally here. The Alien, humans and androids, all of them are hard to avoid or to fight. Every encounter is a challenge, and meet with the alien face to face, a death sentence. Aliens IA is increible, searching for humans ( not only for you) every time, it could be in the celling, on the flor, in the air ducts.. everywhere... and the game is LOOONG and with a great story. The producers has captured perfectly the 80's future view of the Alien universe. This game is game of the year without a doubt!… Expand
  20. weazz1980
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    WOW!

    This game is really surprising in every aspect. I was very sceptic before i bought the game, but thank god i did it. For me it is nothing more than the best game since like forever. I dived into this adventure and was lost in an perfectly immersive space-station, full of frightening and dangerous enemies. Everything feels so real, the many many details and awesome views    WOW!

    This game is really surprising in every aspect.

    I was very sceptic before i bought the game, but thank god i did it. For me it is nothing more than the best game since like forever.

    I dived into this adventure and was lost in an perfectly immersive space-station, full of frightening and dangerous enemies. Everything feels so real, the many many details and awesome views trough the station windows. It is a perfect mix between stealth, puzzles and action gameplay. You always have a goal and it's never getting boring. You really feel like beeing a part of the good old movies!

    And be prepared, the encounters you will face are tough bastards and they have surprised me many times. But thats the challenge and i love it. Between the thrilling parts you have time to scavenge the station and looking for supplies, before you go back to your mission.

    I normaly don't rate a 10/10, but this game deserves it! I enjoyed every second of it.    … Expand
  21. Beatlejuice
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    I love this game. It is difficult but doable. It does an excellent job on recreating the enviroment and fear of the first movie. If you are looking for Aliens shoot-em-up marines, this is not your game. It is well done and attention to details were not missed.

    Few complaints is it seems the alien is some cases never gets far enough away. It hounds you constantly in some parts and it    I love this game. It is difficult but doable. It does an excellent job on recreating the enviroment and fear of the first movie. If you are looking for Aliens shoot-em-up marines, this is not your game. It is well done and attention to details were not missed.

    Few complaints is it seems the alien is some cases never gets far enough away. It hounds you constantly in some parts and it obvious builds tension. Maybe a little less would be okay but you learn to fear every noise.

    First excellent Alien game in a VERY long time.    … Expand
  22. Skullz
    Oct 12, 2014
    1
    Horrible game....dunno what everyone else played. First off the game was really fun but by the time I finished it I was bores out of my mind. It the same run and hide rinse and repeat over and over again for hours. When you die you think "oh well lets try a different approach," nope doesn't work here. I also had a pretty glitchy gameplay experience where the alien would be on the otherHorrible game....dunno what everyone else played. First off the game was really fun but by the time I finished it I was bores out of my mind. It the same run and hide rinse and repeat over and over again for hours. When you die you think "oh well lets try a different approach," nope doesn't work here. I also had a pretty glitchy gameplay experience where the alien would be on the other side of the map while I was hiding and run directly toward my hiding spot and kill me without me moving and with all of the extra features turned off. This happens constantly and kept me from progressing for hours. Waste of 40 bucks for an overrated, overhyped game.… Expand
  23. johndows
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    For those who love first Alien its a must have, this game basically allows you to get that forgotten feeling when you watched the movie for the first time. All breath taking moments from discovering alien to arming self destruction device are now in game, allowing you to re-live those moments by yourself. A bit different story line of course, but you will see many familiar references. OnlyFor those who love first Alien its a must have, this game basically allows you to get that forgotten feeling when you watched the movie for the first time. All breath taking moments from discovering alien to arming self destruction device are now in game, allowing you to re-live those moments by yourself. A bit different story line of course, but you will see many familiar references. Only thing to consider is game difficulty, if your a casual player -- stay on a lowest difficulty, it will save your nervous.… Expand
  24. DjZolt
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    First I was killed by the alien. Then some guys shot me. Then some androids choked me to death! I felt fear and anger, the game was too hard even at easy setting. And that's exactly what a good alien game needs - to be challenging and frightening.
  25. DeadlyShadow47
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    First of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game isFirst of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game is the BEST Alien game to date. Can't wait to see what CA will do next with this amazing franchise.… Expand
  26. Avadon
    Oct 12, 2014
    6
    Graphics: Atmospheric but dated. Especially the NPC models have a strong air of X360 to them. Antialiasing seems to be a big problem, because every option you pick makes the game extremely blurry.

    Sound: Good stuff. Good use of positional audio and great dynamic music that also warns you of danger. Voice acting is really good. Fear factor: Some people think that the alien takes too    Graphics: Atmospheric but dated. Especially the NPC models have a strong air of X360 to them. Antialiasing seems to be a big problem, because every option you pick makes the game extremely blurry.

    Sound: Good stuff. Good use of positional audio and great dynamic music that also warns you of danger. Voice acting is really good.

    Fear factor: Some people think that the alien takes too long to appear. I disagree. Buildup is really important in proper horror games. I found the introduction well done and effective. Up until the mid game, everything is well designed and tense. Then it goes downhill for a few hours, but picks up again towards the end. The game could have been slightly trimmed down and lost nothing, in fact it would feel more tightly paced.

    Optimization/bugs: People are praising this game for its polish. Maybe they played a different game than me, or are judging it by usual CA standards of releasing a mangled carcass of a game and fixing it in a year or two. Yeah, for CA standards it's good, but it's nowhere near polished. In several occasions, events failed to trigger for me, which left me stuck, wandering around, trying to find out what I missed. Turns out I missed nothing and I had to reload the last save, go through another 30 minutes of sneaking and then pray the events would trigger properly this time. NPC's would not open elevators, the med lab white board would not update my objectives, and other things. As for optimization, the game runs well but it was EXTREMELY crash happy on my system. After several hours of experimentation, I eliminated the crashes by lowering my screen's refresh rate from 144hz to 60 hz, and playing the game in Windowed Fullscreen mode with Vsync on. If I tried increasing my refresh rate again, the game would promptly send me to desktop. Not acceptable. It's not 2007, people use varying refresh rates. Do some basic stability/compatibility testing, not go "it works on 60hz, it's a wrap". Ridiculous that I pay full price for a game and then have to test it for 3 hours to find a setup that stops it from crashing.

    In conclusion, it's worth playing, but I suggest you wait. It's shaky and needs several patches, you may have problems that will test your patience.    … Expand
  27. Soujirop
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    It's really sad that, after such a fantastic and long adventure,we are left with the shortest, laziest and most unsatisfying ending in videogames' history.
  28. Kappichi
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    This is what Horror Games need, some logic. Its so hard to survive and you cant hide from it when you go in vents, for example in Amnesia your being chased and you hide in a hole so that the monster doesn't get you even if the monster knows your in the hole. But in this game its like how it is in real life and in the movie and it's atmosphere and etc. It's one of the top scariest games forThis is what Horror Games need, some logic. Its so hard to survive and you cant hide from it when you go in vents, for example in Amnesia your being chased and you hide in a hole so that the monster doesn't get you even if the monster knows your in the hole. But in this game its like how it is in real life and in the movie and it's atmosphere and etc. It's one of the top scariest games for me like Outlast. Have fun with them spooks!… Expand
  29. Bloodsugar
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    Best horror game by far. It's so beautiful and doesn't need the generic horror gore to scare you. "Oh no a decapitated head...oh no intestines..." Nope. A pure good time with sheer terror of every footstep you make. I would like to make two points:

    Why this game deserves a 9: It's a game that's made to be played on hard mode, punishing your every mistake. That being said, they are    Best horror game by far. It's so beautiful and doesn't need the generic horror gore to scare you. "Oh no a decapitated head...oh no intestines..." Nope. A pure good time with sheer terror of every footstep you make. I would like to make two points:

    Why this game deserves a 9: It's a game that's made to be played on hard mode, punishing your every mistake. That being said, they are extremely lenient on crouching. Crouching almost makes you invisible. I had plenty of times where an alien couldn't see me down the hall simply because I was crouched. I had many other times where I could just run around a table in circles and the alien would never find me.

    Why people score poor on this game: It's hard. People who get frustrated score poorly. It's a trial and error game. If you want to survive better try laying down some traps to run to in case you mess up. And for all of you complaining that the Alien is too big and walks around...get over it. It's a way better idea in a horror game. Just the sheer heavy terror in the alien's footsteps tells you so many things about the creature you are trying to elude. He's not meant to be messed with.    … Expand
  30. The_Ommadawn
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    I love this game. For so long I've wanted a game that isn't constant shooting and instead, some atmosphere and exploration. This has both in abundance. The graphics are superb, the sound design straight out the movie and the feelings of dread/isolation perfectly realised. Every gamer is different, so with an Alien game we expect different things. For me, I couldn't have wanted a moreI love this game. For so long I've wanted a game that isn't constant shooting and instead, some atmosphere and exploration. This has both in abundance. The graphics are superb, the sound design straight out the movie and the feelings of dread/isolation perfectly realised. Every gamer is different, so with an Alien game we expect different things. For me, I couldn't have wanted a more authentic experience.… Expand
  31. TheTurboFD
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is the Alien game we have always wanted but never received. Completely removing the typical FPS "Guns Blazing" style and instead going with the full stealth game play is just what this genre needed. Beautiful environments mixed with tension building music and scary enemies created the perfect atmosphere. Definitely worth the purchase.
  32. Cyberlion
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Playing cat and mouse with the Alien, with the proximity scanner in hand is an amazing experience! Bravo. Polished presentation, good story and dialog. I love how challenging this game is, it doesn't baby you, it feels like your truly alone in the space station.
  33. stridiculous
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    "Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or"Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or not, try to steal the look of Alien, but only Isolation has ever captured its soul. "… Expand
  34. psugrad1999
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal withI got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal with them is to shoot them, but then that brings the Alien. Another low point is my two fellow survivors. I know so little about them, and really don't care about them. I have no motivation to help and or save them. Also, there is a lot of back tracking in this game. To get to your goal, you have to go back to the beginning of the level or earlier to do something. From the very start, there are areas you can't get to until you get a tool, that after several hours of play I still haven't gotten. The story line is crap so far, the voice acting is bland and often the mouths don't move with the words. For all the attention to detail this game has, I'm really disappointed in the acting. Despite all that, I love this game. It's very addicting. Just when you think you avoided the alien and come out from cover, it ends up right behind you and you die. There is a great amount of frustration in this game, but just getting to a save point is often a victory in and of itself. It's a game that has the atmosphere of bioshock, but none of it's gripping story line. Yet, it's just as addictive as bioshock. I give it a 9 because the graphics, the ambience, the lore is top notch. I knocked off because of the frustratingly way you have to often back track, the poor story line and limited character development.… Expand
  35. DarkStar286
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    It really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredibleIt really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredible soundscape of the game; it's rarely what you see that gets the adrenaline pumping, but all the little noises around you. Or when your tracker suddenly pings and you don't know why....

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

    One last point on the specs. I was stunned to find that it runs beautifully on my ageing gaming rig with all the setting at max. I didn't think my poor old Phenom II 965 and Radeon 6970 would ever be able to run a AAA game at max again, but this looks absolutely stunning and the frame rate never noticeably drops.    … Expand
  36. aciphex
    Oct 11, 2014
    7
    Alien isolation fundamentally achieves what is set out to do. Put you in an almost powerless position and toy with your senses. This however comes mostly from the fear of jump scares which definitely adds to the experience, but you can't help but think its too easy...nonetheless the game had me frantically searching the screen and pausing quite a fews times. The experience is quiteAlien isolation fundamentally achieves what is set out to do. Put you in an almost powerless position and toy with your senses. This however comes mostly from the fear of jump scares which definitely adds to the experience, but you can't help but think its too easy...nonetheless the game had me frantically searching the screen and pausing quite a fews times. The experience is quite emersive and fans of survival horror where quick thinking is your best weapon than this will definitely tickle your fancy… Expand
  37. DerAleckz
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Here's my rating for Alien: Isolation (played on XONE)

    +atmosphere
    +sound & music
    +graphics
    +suspense
    +level design
    +Alien AI
    +kinect integration
    +S C A R Y

    -crafting system
    -saving system
  38. Palonyleg
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Lets face it, different strokes for different folks meaning, If you are a true Alien fan this game will definitely not disappoint. Visually beautiful and clean, ambience tense and music / sound very fitting re the setting. Yes, the campaign is scripted at times but in my opinion necessary in order to create tension and to nudge you in the right direction to ensure campaign progress.Lets face it, different strokes for different folks meaning, If you are a true Alien fan this game will definitely not disappoint. Visually beautiful and clean, ambience tense and music / sound very fitting re the setting. Yes, the campaign is scripted at times but in my opinion necessary in order to create tension and to nudge you in the right direction to ensure campaign progress.

    That said, enough freedom is provided to either backtrack or explore once you have obtained the necessary tools to unlock sections already covered. Doing this could be advantageous and recommended.

    Various game modes are also provided placing you right in the action should it feel if the story is dragging a bit.

    If you're expecting a "Hudson pulse rifle panic spray fest" experience as with colonial marines, this might not be the successor you are looking for.    … Expand
  39. Andycsn
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Played this using the Oculus Rift DK2 and I had a blast. This was easily the most complete VR experience I had so far. Finished the game in about 20 hours because I would seldom pause to look around and admire the finely crafted enviroments.

    PROS: - Very detailed world with good ambience, it really feels like you are inside a rundown space station. - The Alien AI got some bashing, but    Played this using the Oculus Rift DK2 and I had a blast. This was easily the most complete VR experience I had so far. Finished the game in about 20 hours because I would seldom pause to look around and admire the finely crafted enviroments.

    PROS:
    - Very detailed world with good ambience, it really feels like you are inside a rundown space station.
    - The Alien AI got some bashing, but I can say that it always kept me on my toes and posed a good challenged and instilled a sense of dread. The first 20 or so times will really freak you out.
    - VR implementation was good enough, far from perfect but it shows that the did indeed gave it some love.

    CONS:
    - A bit too long for its own good. By the middle/end of the game it drags a lot, reusing areas, forcing a lot of arbitrary backtracking (There's a scene where you have to run around through the same area back and forth 3 times). It's a bit like Dead Space: you go somewhere to do something, once you get there it doesn't work/it is useless/it's destroyed, so you are rerouted somewhere to do something else which will also not accomplish anything at all.
    - Gameplay gets a bit repetitive and later you learn how to game the Alien AI and that knowledge combined with the flamethrower makes it become more like a nuisance than a fearless unkillable stalker (granted, it happens after several hours of tense gameplay, so this actually felt like a relief).

    Conclusion: If you have a DK2, don't think twice, get this game. Unless you don't like to experience dread and fear in a videogame or you have some serious heart condition.    … Expand
  40. Silentway
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off the game is visually amazing. The graphics and environment are top notch and the sounds and lighting are great, but gameplay is extremely lacking. I'm surprised it got such high reviews but then again, most people like games that require very little thought. The game forces you to play the way they want you to and you can't progress unless you meet the checkboxes the developers put in. If you just want a walk-thru game with a predetermined path that the developers hold your hand through then this game is for you.

    The game is very linear and scripted to the point of predictability which I will explain more. Subtle things are quite annoying such as not casting shadows while standing in front of lights or unable to step over suitcases. Literally you are prevented from walking down a particular hallway because a small row of suitcases block the way, thus making the game feel even more linear and controlled. The story is driven by waypoints meaning as soon as you enter the area either a small cutscene or event occurs but only when you enter that specific spot or area. Another item I thought was silly was after blugeoning a person I could not pick up their pistol, odd right? Well you can get a pistol but a specific one the game tells you to pick up..

    Adding to the scripting and predictability you will quickly learn when and why the alien appears. My first play through was on hard and after about 3 hours I figured out how to avoid ever seeing it. Additionally you will learn quickly where and when the alien is active. This predictability essentially made the game unplayable to the point that it wasn't scary nor tense at any point of the game.

    *SPOILER BELOW*

    Basically the Alien operates only in areas where drones aren't and only comes out if you run or shoot so you can walk around freely without worry..Yes as long as you walk and not run you'll never be attacked by the alien.    … Expand
  41. RedLeader
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    A truly excellent AAA horror game. Incredibly tense and ramps up to some really great "nope" moments! Not without flaws (what is?). Some criticism I've read revolves around a long difficult story with sparse save points. These are crazy criticisms for a horror game. The save points are fine and I prefer a long rather than short story. The story is good, but the voice acting is average (andA truly excellent AAA horror game. Incredibly tense and ramps up to some really great "nope" moments! Not without flaws (what is?). Some criticism I've read revolves around a long difficult story with sparse save points. These are crazy criticisms for a horror game. The save points are fine and I prefer a long rather than short story. The story is good, but the voice acting is average (and model lip-synching is poor) but rarely does it affect my enjoyment. I played it since it's midnight release on Xbox One and for several scary hours each day since. There were some laggy moments and other slight bugs which I hope will get fixed with patches but no showstoppers. Buy this game. It's a going to be a classic.… Expand
  42. Nasher
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Probably the creepiest atmosphere I've seen in a game since System Shock 2. But it is the first game I've ever played where the tension is relentless, all through the game you never get the feeling of being safe. The alien can appear almost any where if you make to much noise. You also risk attracting hostile human NPCs. Get both in the same room and you have a real mess.

    The map design    Probably the creepiest atmosphere I've seen in a game since System Shock 2. But it is the first game I've ever played where the tension is relentless, all through the game you never get the feeling of being safe. The alien can appear almost any where if you make to much noise. You also risk attracting hostile human NPCs. Get both in the same room and you have a real mess.

    The map design is good. The AI isn't amazing, but it's better than most FPSs (it's a lot smarter on hard than the other modes as well). It's certainly the best Aliens game I've played.    … Expand
  43. Annimal
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've died quite a few times, but that just makes it more exiting :)    … Expand
  44. sloakz
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    A excellent horror game and the best Alien game to date, fantastic graphics and runs very well indeed. Finally a Alien game we can be proud of, hopefully this new IP for Creative Assembly will spawn a series that we can get our teeth into.

    10/10
  45. Mind_Killer
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    8
    NEGATIVE: save point and alien sound like elephant while walking.
    POSITIVE: optimized, atmosphere, graphic, animation & story.

    Simply you must have this game in your collection !
  46. metascifi
    Oct 11, 2014
    5
    worth a rent. no more. for me was scary and tense but got old fast. it's nothing but crouch walking and sneaking past enemies. a.i. is strange in that the alien might track you down hidden in a closet yet you can crouch walk right next to it. there's really nothing to do but walk and search. maps and nav system are sketchy not always showing objectives so you may be caught wanderingworth a rent. no more. for me was scary and tense but got old fast. it's nothing but crouch walking and sneaking past enemies. a.i. is strange in that the alien might track you down hidden in a closet yet you can crouch walk right next to it. there's really nothing to do but walk and search. maps and nav system are sketchy not always showing objectives so you may be caught wandering complex maps trapped in a room with the alien never leaving the exit path. then your save will leave you in the same predicament or go back 30 min of gameplay. design and sounds are great but the graphics quality by current standards i find average or poor. partly i like more action and not a game of exclusive sneaking but i did love earlier resident evil 4,5 style survival horror and this does not come close.… Expand
  47. SirMeno
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    Игра обязательна к покупке! Эта игра взяла всё самое лучшее от жанра хорор приключения! Играя в неё я вспомнил такие игры как Resident Evil и Over Blood, получил удар из прошлого, очень приятные ощущения!
  48. LeChucksBeard
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    This game is a (terrifying) love letter to any person who prefers the original Alien movie to its also fantastic sequel. Even players who don't usually like horror games will feel compelled to go on and explore the picture-perfect recreation of the dark, low-high-tech sci-fi vision of the 1979's movie, filled with CRT screens, mechanical computers and steam vents.

    This is not a shooter,    This game is a (terrifying) love letter to any person who prefers the original Alien movie to its also fantastic sequel. Even players who don't usually like horror games will feel compelled to go on and explore the picture-perfect recreation of the dark, low-high-tech sci-fi vision of the 1979's movie, filled with CRT screens, mechanical computers and steam vents.

    This is not a shooter, so be prepared to hide, crouch through vents, and peer in horror at your motion detector as the beeping green blip comes closer and closer to you while you try to hold your breath and not make a noise.

    The game is difficult, occasionally unfair, and has a checkpoint save system that reminds me of Dark Souls' bonfires. It all works great to build an incredible level of tension and fear, but it will also be frustrating to players who don't want to try something different to modern straightforward shooters with quicksave systems.

    Technically, the game is a wonder. Graphics are the best I've ever seen, and they feel very well optimized for PC. Sound is even better. Every mechanical noise will bring you back to the original movie, and the music feels dynamic and oppressive, including some cues from the original movie soundtrack. The surround audio is also brilliant, and it's just as useful as your motion detector when trying to guess where the creature is.

    I can't recommend this game highly enough for fans of the first Alien movie, OR fans of horror games. For everyone else, it will probably not be their cup of tea.    … Expand
  49. Tooterfish
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Alien: Isolation is creepy at every corner in a way that reminds me of Alien the first time I watched it. The developers nailed authenticity where previous Alien-game developers fell short. I'm very impressed to say the least. I would recommend everyone watch the Alien movie first, then jump into this game to truly appreciate the experience.
  50. MrSnaztastic
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I admire its purity. A stealth game... shrouded in darkness, devoid of quicksaves, or delusions of safety.
    It could never fully live up to its inspiration, but this is unmatched as a constipation aid.
  51. Axtton
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10 (some bugs but it's good!)
    Story - 8/10
    - Overall - 9/10
    Yes!! you need to buy and play!! this game is pure STEALTH!!!
    it's better than other Stealth games! :)
  52. UnbiasedOne
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    Isolation, graphically impressive and that is it. You will run down empty corridors, sometimes with a few enemies, sometimes with nothing, collecting crafting items for new gadgets to fend off enemies, yet these gadgets do not need to be crafted as the A.I. is bad. That "unpredictable" Alien A.I.? It's very predictable, I played on Hard and stood right in front of it, it didn't register,Isolation, graphically impressive and that is it. You will run down empty corridors, sometimes with a few enemies, sometimes with nothing, collecting crafting items for new gadgets to fend off enemies, yet these gadgets do not need to be crafted as the A.I. is bad. That "unpredictable" Alien A.I.? It's very predictable, I played on Hard and stood right in front of it, it didn't register, in fact the only time it did register is when it found another A.I. or I had to shoot it.

    The level designs are just loops of circles that are confusing, to make it worse you have the most obscure way point system there is. Speaking of systems the save system is something that died back in the late 90's. You must manually save (no problem there,) at checkpoints (problem there.) There are 18 chapters, each chapter takes over an hour to complete, that is over double the length then the average game, something people would not speak out about, but when you get this linear and this boring there's a limit.

    The story can be covered in one sentence and the play time is horrendous, 12 - 20+ hours of running down the same hallway to open doors. By hour 6 I was so bored I was done, I could not take a single second more. There is nothing to drive the player forwards. What's the point of going to open a door that you know is not only locked, but you'll have to turn on the power and restart the terminal as well.

    I think I know why this rated so high, and that's because Metacritic DELETES REVIEWS! Yes this is the SECOND time I've had to rewrite a review because of silencing, here's hoping they will leave this one up because God forbid someone doesn't like a game.    … Expand
  53. Minsc
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Best game I've played in a long time. The atmosphere reminds me of the old System Shock 1/2, and is really immersive. The sound is so important and you are constantly listening for anything that can alert you to things around you. Looks superb and runs great too. If you like Aliens, horror games or want something that isn't just the same thing over and over again (like the repetitiveBest game I've played in a long time. The atmosphere reminds me of the old System Shock 1/2, and is really immersive. The sound is so important and you are constantly listening for anything that can alert you to things around you. Looks superb and runs great too. If you like Aliens, horror games or want something that isn't just the same thing over and over again (like the repetitive missions in so many games these days), you will really enjoy this game.… Expand
  54. Howard
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    As much as I would like to tell you that we finally have a game worthy of the franchise that is Alien, I cannot. A broken port with no Anti-Aliasing, terrible controls, horribly broken video, insane AI and endless cut scenes is simply not worth your time.
    Graphically, the game would be sub-par were it 5 years old, and the horrifying performance is just icing on that particular cake.    As much as I would like to tell you that we finally have a game worthy of the franchise that is Alien, I cannot. A broken port with no Anti-Aliasing, terrible controls, horribly broken video, insane AI and endless cut scenes is simply not worth your time.
    Graphically, the game would be sub-par were it 5 years old, and the horrifying performance is just icing on that particular cake.
    Bloated, tedious and broken: these are the signs of another "AAA" game that has clue where it is going and even less what it was trying to accomplish.
    AVOID.    … Expand
  55. DragonStryder
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game has really really REALLY many Jump scares that scares the s*it out of me!

    This is the first game that actually scares me so 10/10 really good game and the graphics are just gorgeous!

    This really and truly is a Must Have!
  56. AlteredTomorrow
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    If you're a fan of the Alien series, this is the game you've been waiting for.

    First of all, the graphics in this game are oustanding. The quality of the textures and effects is some of the best I've ever seen, and the overall crispness and fidelity is mindblowing. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also one of the best optimized games I've ever seen. My system is not top of the line,    If you're a fan of the Alien series, this is the game you've been waiting for.

    First of all, the graphics in this game are oustanding. The quality of the textures and effects is some of the best I've ever seen, and the overall crispness and fidelity is mindblowing. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also one of the best optimized games I've ever seen. My system is not top of the line, and with all settings on ultra the game was running absolutely flawlessly. This game is a technical marvel.

    The atmosphere and sound design is amazing, everything in the game has been so painstakingly created while keeping faith to its source material. Everywhere you look there is immense detail, so much work and passion went into this product and it shows.

    It took me about 18 hours to beat the game, which is a really respectful length for a survival-horror game like this. Some complain it is too long but for me, a fan who has waited a long time to play it, the length felt perfect; I even could have gone for a little more. You actually get to fully explore the station you're on through the story, unlike games like Dead Space 2 where you only see a tiny fraction of the space of the structure.

    The gameplay is stealth-focused, you're given some tools for deterring your many enemies but mainly you will be sticking to the shadows and hiding in cupboards as you make your way through the game. The alien, the prime antagonist of the game, is stunningly recreated and an absolute terror to deal with. This isn't your average horror game enemy, this thing is relentless. It is smart, it is fast, and it will punish the hell out of you for making a mistake. The other enemies you face are more forgiving but still deadly and they all have interesting reactions with one another.

    The game uses a manual saving system with save points spread throughout its levels. For me this was a big plus as it cuts down on save scumming and gives you a real fear of failure, because if you die you may lose progress.

    The story is solid and if you're a fan of the Alien series you will be delighted with all the extra lore this game provides to extend your favorite universe.

    I honestly have no solid complaints about this game, some of the early segments can feel too hard but it's only because you don't yet understand what you're doing wrong. This game doesn't hold your hand, and you'll quickly learn what is getting you killed.

    I cannot say enough good things about this game.

    Creative Assembly, thank you for returning the Alien franchise to glory, and please bring us more.    … Expand
  57. muldjord
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    I've been waiting patiently for this particular game to arrive. Much have been said by the developers. Promises was made. It all sounded almost too good to be true. A game with 1 real enemy. A game with no weapons to speak of. How could this work?

    Well, first of all: The alien is really, really, REALLY well-made. From the sounds to the animations, to the AI and the unpredictable nature    I've been waiting patiently for this particular game to arrive. Much have been said by the developers. Promises was made. It all sounded almost too good to be true. A game with 1 real enemy. A game with no weapons to speak of. How could this work?

    Well, first of all: The alien is really, really, REALLY well-made. From the sounds to the animations, to the AI and the unpredictable nature of it. It really does feel like you're facing off against the Alien movie xeno. And that was certainly the most important aspect of this game.

    Next comes the challenge of making a game with only one enemy work. And this is done by throwing in some generic humans and some creepy synthetics. The humans are good for one thing: xeno-bait. Throw a noisemaker in their direction and enjoy the show.
    At the beginning of the game they are really annoying, mostly because you have no gadgets available yet. But as the game progresses, you have so many opportunities for solving each situation, it becomes really strategic and fun... Oh, and did I mention that it's also scary as hell!!

    The alien is introduced in an expertly way. Slowly! And after a few hours into the game, you get to know your enemy. Not in a way that you can predict it, oh no, but in a way that makes you act more strategic around it. You understand its flaws and how it behaves. You'll still get eaten time and time again. But it wouldn't be fun if you didn't.

    I need to emphasize that this is a strategy/horror game. Each situation can be solved in a multitude of ways. And it's topped off with the unpredictable nature of the xeno. I really am in love with how they designed the game. Great work CA! You delivered on your promises. The franchise now has a game that lives up to the movie.    … Expand
  58. kuehnau
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    Alien: Isolation should be proud of the technical work they did with the game, it runs fantastic even on aging hardware. The graphics look superb and you can tell the developers really optimized the software for the PC platform. This is what it is about for PC gamers, right here.

    With that being said, when you first start Alien: Isolation, you'll enjoy it and be genuinely interested in    Alien: Isolation should be proud of the technical work they did with the game, it runs fantastic even on aging hardware. The graphics look superb and you can tell the developers really optimized the software for the PC platform. This is what it is about for PC gamers, right here.

    With that being said, when you first start Alien: Isolation, you'll enjoy it and be genuinely interested in the environment and feel a need to explore. Unfortunately this will fade away quite quickly and give way to repetition. The game is largely a stealth based game, it fools you into believing there's some form of combat survival by supplying a paltry amount of weapons, but don't be fooled, combat is never a good option in this game.

    The game gets stale quickly as you sneak through halls, avoid androids and hope to god you don't fall victim to another alien. And while I think that is measured doses, this would have been great, I think largely ignoring the action element from the 'Alien' series was a big mistake. Alien was a Sci-Fi horror movie, but it also had strong bits of action as Ripley fought back for her life.

    This is a good game for short bursts of game-play, but as soon as you feel frustrated, walk away, take a break and come back later. It could have been better, but it could have been worse. A average survival horror game at best, which is sometimes the best we can hope for.    … Expand
  59. Sawt00th
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    I need to iron out a gripe a lot of people are having. In ALIEN it walked on two feet and did not scale walls or move on all-fours. The evolution of the Alien and it's movements evolved through the films. Albeit I find this element a let down as it would have added to the immersion and threat level. However it is true to the film in this respect. Somewhat to it's detriment.
  60. reef-east
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Great game!!!! Go for it and buy...it looks amazing and you have to play carefully, otherwise you are speared by the alien..............................!
  61. Hogwa
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    I have bought Alien Isolation and now I am asking myself will I bother. The fact is that there is nothing to give me an incentive to play the game because I can see it getting a bit boring. It seems from what I have been reading that without any means of protection one is supposed to try and out wit this scaly long in the tooth down in the mouth off worlder and in the end do what, perhapsI have bought Alien Isolation and now I am asking myself will I bother. The fact is that there is nothing to give me an incentive to play the game because I can see it getting a bit boring. It seems from what I have been reading that without any means of protection one is supposed to try and out wit this scaly long in the tooth down in the mouth off worlder and in the end do what, perhaps shove it out the back door and hope it gets caught in one of the boosters? Collecting bits and pieces and knitting them together to form some sort of defensive weapon whilst trying to stop your butt getting a going over from your only passenger and ending up as a giant easter egg somehow has no appeal. At the end of the day I suspect this game will get a vote of not that exciting. Oh I have gone through the opening sequence of the game and I suppose now that I am searching for my alien spotting thingy I shall be safe to head out and hunt or be hunted!?… Expand
  62. Wolverinemetacr
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    This is a stealth game not a horror game. If you figure out the pathway you can get through it pretty easily its okay worth a playthrough but I wasnt scared. Maybe bored a little I dont have headphones maybe that was the problem. Everything looked great except the humans and androids why scimp on that? Buy on sale for a playthru.
  63. TyrannicalDonut
    Oct 9, 2014
    5
    This game is far too long and repetitious. Many parts of the story are entirely unneeded and felt like they were added simply to hamper the player while adding nothing to the story. Some parts are fun, others drag on for hours. While you do get weapons in this game, you will find yourself fighting synthetics the entire game, while aliens are impervious to damage (except for face huggers).This game is far too long and repetitious. Many parts of the story are entirely unneeded and felt like they were added simply to hamper the player while adding nothing to the story. Some parts are fun, others drag on for hours. While you do get weapons in this game, you will find yourself fighting synthetics the entire game, while aliens are impervious to damage (except for face huggers). In short, pacing was awful and I would not recommend purchasing for $40, maybe $20.… Expand
  64. silentshade
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    This is in my opinion the Alien game we've been waiting for and as of now my Game of the Year.
    Even without the Aliens unscripted AI this game would be brilliant with its well realised world that basically sits you in Ridley's idea for this universe buts its the Alien that sets this game apart from games like Outlast or Amnesia.
    The issue most horror games have is predictable AI with    This is in my opinion the Alien game we've been waiting for and as of now my Game of the Year.
    Even without the Aliens unscripted AI this game would be brilliant with its well realised world that basically sits you in Ridley's idea for this universe buts its the Alien that sets this game apart from games like Outlast or Amnesia.

    The issue most horror games have is predictable AI with set paths, while its still scary you can easily learn the enemies path and get into this repetition of waiting around a corner and then moving out when they've gone past, now while this does happen from time to time in Isolation with the other enemies (Androids and Humans), when you're dealing with the Alien there is no scripted path.
    The fact that the Alien doesn't follow a path makes it so refreshing because theres no studying its path and then exploiting it, theres just you having to make quick decisions and using your available gadgets to improvise on the fly.
    This is also another area games like Outlast and Amnesia have a problem with, giving you no way to defend yourself. Now while that may seem to be a good thing and be more scary, allowing you to have a fighting chance prevents the game from becoming boring and monotonous.

    If you've been waiting for a proper Alien game this is as close as you're gonna get, great campaign length (took me 21 hours on Hard) and wonderful atmosphere make for one of the best survival horror games.    … Expand
  65. Justmatt101
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Critics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alienCritics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alien turning those same survivors into kibble thanks to a confrontation you engineered.....it's simply amazing. And scary. Holy hell is it scary.
    People who claim its too frustrating or that they died too many times....this isn't the genre for you. And you're not playing properly. Sorry. You're not. I've died. But never to the point that it's frustrating. Careful, considered gameplay pays off.
    People who whinge that you can't fight back.....sorry, you're wrong too. Unless shooting, braining, or burning androids and human adversaries doesn't count. It's simply that you need to consider whether the risk is worth that approach. And understanding that Amanda Ripley is not "Master Chief."
    The AI does not cheat. The AI simply doesn't follow set routines. If you make noise, odds are it will investigate. If there's no reason to think you couldn't have left a corner of the map, that SOB will look for you with will and a purpose. You just need to figure a way out.
    The length is fine. Could it have been trimmed a little? Sure. But it's never tedious. And frankly, I enjoyed every minute...every image..every sound. It's like you're in the flipping Alien universe. All that's missing are the smells.
    Replayability? Yep. Survivor mode is awesome for a quick fix. They'll be adding to it as part of the season pass (yes, season passes are separate discussion but I think this one will be worth it). And even with the campaign, understand that outside of a few set events the alien will never be in the same place, never act exactly the same way every time you play. Items are in different locations. There are not guarantees. Hell, I'll play again to see just how far I can get without dying.
    If you're a fan of the franchise or horror games, period, you need to pick this up.    … Expand
  66. valterhenrique
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    I loved this game! It's beautiful and was able to create this dense atmosphere from the movies to the game. It's an awesome game for sure! So if you're looking for suspense, my friend, you find it!
  67. samuelmason900
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    IGN and other critics which are giving negative reviews for this game are drunk they should close their companies
    this is one hell of game.you are being hunted by worst predator and best thing you can hide even you have weapons best stealth/horror game
  68. papies
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    this game is like a first alien movie, and graphics, atmosphere, gameplay is 10/10
    I can recommend this game to every ALIEN fan, and other horror games(like outlast, penumbra, SH3)
  69. Dway
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    At the beginning I would say. If you don't like waiting, creeping, you are not patient enough, or you expecting some kind of FPS. Do not even bother to play this game!.

    For the rest of you Alien fans, who doesn't mind some hardcore unforgiving stealth action... THIS GAME IS GREAT!. Alien is scary, kinda smart, absolutely deadly, and if you can chew somehow through the slow beginning,    At the beginning I would say. If you don't like waiting, creeping, you are not patient enough, or you expecting some kind of FPS. Do not even bother to play this game!.

    For the rest of you Alien fans, who doesn't mind some hardcore unforgiving stealth action... THIS GAME IS GREAT!.

    Alien is scary, kinda smart, absolutely deadly, and if you can chew somehow through the slow beginning, you are up for some serious fun (if your idea of fun is being constantly nervous / scared).

    The game has some cons, like sometimes the bastard is too cunning, and save machines are kinda far from each other, but it's definitely worth playing.    … Expand
  70. CnlSandersdeKFC
    Oct 9, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not that this game is bad, for quite a bit it's actually pretty amazing. It's visually stunning, engrossing with atmosphere, and for a good bit of it absolutely terrifying. However, my main beef with the game isn't as some major outlets have said it's length, which is perfect. Any game should be this long, and it's a shame that anything can be considered "too long." My main beef has to do with the acquisition of a certain weapon, that may count as a small spoiler, be warned, but shouldn't to any seasoned fan of the franchise. That weapon is the flame thrower. The flame thrower thoroughly ruined this game. It turned the menace of the Alien into an annoyance. Instead of something that made me crawl everywhere from fright, the Alien became something that I was forced to repetitively deal with every time I heard him stomping around. Instead of being something I ran from it was something I went toward in order to flame him back into his hole, but this happened all to often. I found that after setting fire to the beast he would reappear not 30 seconds later in some cases, and force me to deal with him again so that I make any progress on the objective. It went from frightening, and fun to annoying and tedious all with the addition of one item to my inventory.… Expand
  71. Predatorium
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    This game will stick on your mind after you've completed it. I haven't played such a nightmarish experience in a long time. And that's a good thing. When you think the nightmare is over you are thrown into another one. It took me 22 hours to get through the campaign on hard. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. As long as you take your time and proceed carefully you should be fine most ofThis game will stick on your mind after you've completed it. I haven't played such a nightmarish experience in a long time. And that's a good thing. When you think the nightmare is over you are thrown into another one. It took me 22 hours to get through the campaign on hard. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. As long as you take your time and proceed carefully you should be fine most of the time.

    The gameplay mostly consists of you sneaking, staying quiet, hacking, crafting items to distract enemies or impair them. The further you proceed on your different missions you will find upgrades for your tools that will allow you to access areas you earlier couldn't. You will also get your hands on upgrades for your make shift weapons. Lethal weapons will eventually become part of your inventory but it's recommended to avoid using them but the further you get in the game the more lethal situations will become and they will come in handy. You can backtrack if you want to, or explore areas that are not part of the current mission. If you do you might find secret audio logs, items and easter eggs. So the game never feels very linear but instead quite free which I haven't seen since early days of Resident Evil. Of course there's always imminent danger that waits for you to make a mistake. It's even more similar in the way that you have to save your game at save stations, but don't worry, you don't need an ink ribbon. However, the game doesn't pause when you save and it takes a while for the station to load up. Nor does the game pause when you bring up your inventory and crafting system, which is reminiscent of Dead Space.

    The story is good and quite straight forward, and it does contain twists and turns that did make me jump with excitement and surprise. However I wish that the conclusion would have been more satisfying. The voice acting is solid but the lipsyncing is quite poor. Especially when it's in-game and not a cut-scene.

    The game itself is very well built. At no time did I experience any performance loss, crashes or game glitches that interfered with the gameplay. During my long playthrough I only noticed one or two oddity not even worth mentioning. I played the game on ultra settings and the visuals are very impressive when it comes to lights and shadows. There so many details in the environment in this game that it's amazing. At a closer inspection though, some low-res textures can be found but overall an incredible looking game.
    The sound design is perfect, it re-creates and expand upon all the sounds and music from the movie Alien that it makes you feel like you really are in that universe.
    The physics are great with your body reacting to everything around you in the environment, you might for example accidentally kick something on the floor and cause a loud noise or tip over furniture etc.

    The option menu is well fleshed out with many different visual settings, including FOV.

    The different mechanics like crafting, hacking, using tools and weapons is very intuitive. For example when entering a passcode you use your numpad, or when re-loading a weapon you must hold R to reload a full magazine, if you just press R once it will only load one bullet for example. Computer interfaces requires you to use your keyboard to navigate, like if there are no mouses which add to the push button feel of the 70s.

    I was worried that the alien's "AI" would fail and break the game, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong. Not at any time did I see the alien glitch out or do something stupid. It really is a ruthless killer that requires your respect. The same goes for the humans and the androids. The humans work together as teams and if they are hostile you better avoid them or distract them to get to where you need to go. The androids are lethal if they catch you, they can't run but they do walk steadily towards you like a terminator.

    Conclusion: While it does borrow a lot from other games in the terms of gameplay mechanics, this survival horror game combines old school gameplay with an extremely impressive, dynamic enemy, incredible visual and sound design and a thrilling story in full blown Alien spirit. It's a truly unique experience. If you are a fan, don't miss out on Amanda Ripley's struggle for survival and quest to find the truth..    … Expand
  72. Tamerlanz
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    First great game after long lull with games, especially games about Alien. The last one was Alien vs Predator 2. This one by feelings is very close to first film Alien. IGN was totally not right about this game. It's really interesting, scary and intense and I can't stop playing it!! Even at night)
  73. Hatge
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    For me this game is a 10 because .... if you really try to stay alive in this game... the atmosphere is so intense ... it's simply amazing. I play the game at night... and the game feels real :-)
  74. Johnman
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    This is it. The good: stunning visuals yet good performance on mid-range computers (if you're willing to sacrifice a bit on the settings), amazing amazing story, well-rounded characters, good voice acting, very nice level design, AAA art design (sound and visuals). Excellent music.
    The bad: can be a bit difficult (although you shouldn't feel shame in playing on easy if needed). Can be a    This is it. The good: stunning visuals yet good performance on mid-range computers (if you're willing to sacrifice a bit on the settings), amazing amazing story, well-rounded characters, good voice acting, very nice level design, AAA art design (sound and visuals). Excellent music.
    The bad: can be a bit difficult (although you shouldn't feel shame in playing on easy if needed). Can be a bit stressful (I couldn't play Amnesia because of this, but I can this game). There is no hand-holding, you have a map with markers, but a lot of times you have to think to find your way (it's intentional and well done though). Cinematics are sometimes a bit lacking in the visual department. Character animations are not the best.
    If you are an Alien fan you will feel blessed, specially halfway through when the story starts to unfold. Thank you Creative Assembly for staying true to the franchise and thank you Sega for making it possible. /buttlicking ;)    … Expand
  75. interpulse
    Oct 9, 2014
    3
    They got the Alien's movement wrong. This ruined the game completely for me. The alien isn't authentic to the movies where it was a STEALTHY predator that slithered around the walls/ceiling/vents to kill its prey - mainly by ambushing. Instead it walks/runs upright and never on all fours. The alien emits LOUD stomping noises when it moves (think elephant stampeding). You can hear itThey got the Alien's movement wrong. This ruined the game completely for me. The alien isn't authentic to the movies where it was a STEALTHY predator that slithered around the walls/ceiling/vents to kill its prey - mainly by ambushing. Instead it walks/runs upright and never on all fours. The alien emits LOUD stomping noises when it moves (think elephant stampeding). You can hear it coming a mile away.. it completely breaks the immersion of the game.… Expand
  76. maxikei
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    I was hooked from the very first minute. As an Alien fan this game is a dream come true. It is very true to the original movie and does indeed feel like some sort of sequel. The design of the Sevastopol etc. is amazing, it looks so much like the Nostromo. The graphics are beautiful, definitely one of the best looking games so far. This is one of the most atmospheric and intense gamingI was hooked from the very first minute. As an Alien fan this game is a dream come true. It is very true to the original movie and does indeed feel like some sort of sequel. The design of the Sevastopol etc. is amazing, it looks so much like the Nostromo. The graphics are beautiful, definitely one of the best looking games so far. This is one of the most atmospheric and intense gaming experiences I ever had. I played the game on hard-mode, and did not feel like it was unfair. It is rather challenging, yes, but in a fun and rewarding way. The criticised save system is not a problem for me, I never had to play a section more than 3 times tops before I managed to reach the next save point. Anyway, if you are a fan of Alien or survival horror, this is a must buy!… Expand
  77. GiceOne
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is one of the most immersive, single player experiences I've ever experienced. If COD or Titanfall are your bag, then don't waste your time or/and paste a scathing review, as it isn't made for you. The developers have gone through stunning levels of detail for every aspect of this masterpiece - graphics, level design, UI. This is better than cinema, as it is the mostAlien Isolation is one of the most immersive, single player experiences I've ever experienced. If COD or Titanfall are your bag, then don't waste your time or/and paste a scathing review, as it isn't made for you. The developers have gone through stunning levels of detail for every aspect of this masterpiece - graphics, level design, UI. This is better than cinema, as it is the most realistic recreation of the Alien universe ever seen. Personally, it is worth playing just for the audio - expect to lose a few years off your life.… Expand
  78. Quakerrr
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    I don't think this is a very good game. Sure it can be creepy, the music is fine and the graphic it is amazing. But this feels way to much like a interactive scary movie, than an scary game
  79. MentalMedsDan
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    Not scary at all. The AI is scripted all you have to do is watch them for a little bit and they do the same path. Example, when going to take the communications elevator you run in to 4 human bad guys and they look for you for a few minutes then they go to their scripted paths. When drawing one guy out by rewiring the speakers and then went and hid in a locker and the guy came lookedNot scary at all. The AI is scripted all you have to do is watch them for a little bit and they do the same path. Example, when going to take the communications elevator you run in to 4 human bad guys and they look for you for a few minutes then they go to their scripted paths. When drawing one guy out by rewiring the speakers and then went and hid in a locker and the guy came looked for 15 seconds and then said there was no one here and walked off so I sneaked up behind him and killed him did the same thing on the other side and I died so I did it again and they came out the same way the same path and so I was able to kill them all without even thinking that hard. Graphics are good light is not as good as they say. I thought is was boring as heck they should of made it more like the first Dead Space that game was scary but Aliens Isolation is a pass spend your money on a better game save it for the games coming out later this year and early next year.… Expand
  80. Rasmin
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    From the moment you step foot aboard the Nostromo, you know you are going to be in for the fight of your life. To stand a chance at survival, you will have to use every bit of what you learn throughout the game and think outside the box more often than not. The story here is well written, and I found myself fully immersed in the claustrophobic environment Alien: Isolation provides.From the moment you step foot aboard the Nostromo, you know you are going to be in for the fight of your life. To stand a chance at survival, you will have to use every bit of what you learn throughout the game and think outside the box more often than not. The story here is well written, and I found myself fully immersed in the claustrophobic environment Alien: Isolation provides.

    The visuals are well done (even if it appears every character is sweating in the same places on their faces the whole time), and the core mechanics of the game are easy to comprehend and intuitive. For me personally, the game's sound is what makes this title shine. I absolutely recommend playing with headphones if you have a decent pair because within the first half an hour to an hour, I found myself jumping at things that I probably wouldn't have otherwise and the timing of the sound effects and minimalist music is almost flawlessly weaved together in a way that proves most unsettling. The lighting is also executed in a manner that causes heart pounding moments that are again woven in with well timed sound effects and musical pieces.

    Once the Alien (and other threats) make its / their presence known, this game really takes off, as does your heart rate. It is not for the faint of heart. I also recommend playing the game at its hardest difficulty right from the start because it really does become that much more terrifying, and I've always believed that if you play at the hardest setting from the beginning, there is nothing to compare it to and you will find ways to adapt. The game takes cues from other games such as Amnesia and Outlast in the "hiding" mechanic, but it works even better than those games for the most part. I also got Bioshock vibes from the station as I'd compare it to Rapture in terms of how the ship itself feels.

    The only thing preventing this game from earning a perfect score, oddly for me at least, echoes something I've read elsewhere and that is it is a tad too long. Towards the end of your time on this ship that makes the Ishamura look like a space paradise, the scares do tend to become less intense because you've dealt with them for so long. However, the varied enemies (of which there are more than a handful) does keep it somewhat fresh up until that point. Had they shaved about an hour or so off of the entire thing, it would have been perfect. Having said that, it's a small complaint to say the game is too much of a good thing because even then, it's not like I felt as though the game wore out its welcome. The scares just weren't as panic inducing as they were earlier and perhaps that's a good thing anyway because there are plenty to be had.

    Running and gunning is not the primary object of this game. Doing either of those things can and will cause you to start over from your last save point. Dying in this game happens often, but it never felt frustrating for me. The bottom line here though is this is the Aliens game fans have been waiting for. I never was a true fan of the films, but that's a testament to how good this game truly is. If you enjoy the series, survival horror, space related games, or even stealth games, then this should be on your list of must have titles for this year. With DLC, multiple play styles and modes to keep things truly fresh, the game does indeed have tremendous replay value as well. For me, the whole experience was incredible and "Isolation" is a truly fitting title and I hope its success allows them to give fans more in the future.    … Expand
  81. xfighteveryonex
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Props to the devs! This game is great imo! The atmosphere is so indulging especially when you play it with headphones on. The soundscape is great, you get chills when you hear rustling in the vents above you or when those bloodthirsty androids are on the hunt for you. Ive never felt this level of immersion in a long time, great game. Its really long wich is awesome but i dont feel like itsProps to the devs! This game is great imo! The atmosphere is so indulging especially when you play it with headphones on. The soundscape is great, you get chills when you hear rustling in the vents above you or when those bloodthirsty androids are on the hunt for you. Ive never felt this level of immersion in a long time, great game. Its really long wich is awesome but i dont feel like its too long. Theres plenty of diffrent enemies to keep you on your toes. Definatley worth a buy.… Expand
  82. compooter
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    7... seems harsh for a game that appears as polished as this, but there is a good raisin for giving Alien Isolation a 7.
    This game offers fantastic environments, I mean talk about experiencing the movie franchise we have enjoyed for so many years in a whole new, immersive way. It’s the polished, well executed graphics and character movements that really bring this game to life. One can    7... seems harsh for a game that appears as polished as this, but there is a good raisin for giving Alien Isolation a 7.
    This game offers fantastic environments, I mean talk about experiencing the movie franchise we have enjoyed for so many years in a whole new, immersive way. It’s the polished, well executed graphics and character movements that really bring this game to life. One can tell that a lot of effort was put into cooking this visually stunning smorgasbord to the player.
    But does it really matter how much energy was exerted in bringing a visually engaging game to the player if the players avatar lacks some basic human capabilities. If I cannot scale a couch in order to traverse from one part of the room to another than this entire beautiful virtual reality becomes a real life frustration. Ok, so I can't jump... but what about all of those useless little items that are scattered throughout. That box on the floor, the cute little monkey wrench, the coffee cup on the counter, why can I not lift these things? Why is the cup on the counter if I cannot throw it onto the floor? What is the purpose of these freely moving items that seem to all have physics when I run into them, but I cannot be interacted with using my hands.
    OK, so I can't pick up useless junk... how about emptying my hands. I have been holding this med-pack for an hour, why can't I place it back into my pocket? Let me 'holster' stuff.
    Look, the game is gorgeous, no doubt about that, the game-play even feels good, but immersion suffers from some goofy things your character just can't do.
    Sorry guys but you have to be able to jump. If you design a level and then figure out that jumping from point A to point B circumvents some gameplay triggers then you should redesign the level or put up some invisible walls... idk if less of two evils is removing ability to jump... arg why does not jumping bother me so much? I'm not a very active person in rl so... well the character is a young woman, she looks fit. I just think she should be able to lift things like coffee mugs, or scale over a couch. What's the point of these amazing environments and graphics if the basic human movement is unrealistic?
    So 7 it is.    … Expand
  83. dragonworld
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This game is complete horrifying, from them moment you enter the station you're like "were is this damn thing?" And then when it finally comes, it's like " Oh boy we're in for it now" The game's atmosphere is fantastic Creative Assembly did a really great job in creating the environment. Truely a faithful recreation of the Aliens Universe. This isn't trying to be a shooter, this is aboutThis game is complete horrifying, from them moment you enter the station you're like "were is this damn thing?" And then when it finally comes, it's like " Oh boy we're in for it now" The game's atmosphere is fantastic Creative Assembly did a really great job in creating the environment. Truely a faithful recreation of the Aliens Universe. This isn't trying to be a shooter, this is about survival, evading the alien, and the occasional working Joes and other humans as well. Some people might be expecting an action shooter when even when it was announced they clearly stated its a survival horror game and not a shooter. So please don't down rate the game simply because it's not Call of Duty. I'm glad Creative did a fantastic job with the game. This is defiantly not Aliens Colonial Marines. This game does have its glitches here and there. but I haven't seen anything too major. Outside of that there's only a few minor complaints about it the game is not completely perfect, But the positives outweigh the negatives.… Expand
  84. MrM2014
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    The finest Alien game I have ever played. If you have any interest in the Alien universe or first person action/stealth games, don't spend a second longer here, go and buy it.

    The story is utterly compelling primarily being based off the original Alien but also taking cues from Aliens, Alien 3 and the more recent Prometheus. You genuinely feel like you have entered this universe, which    The finest Alien game I have ever played. If you have any interest in the Alien universe or first person action/stealth games, don't spend a second longer here, go and buy it.

    The story is utterly compelling primarily being based off the original Alien but also taking cues from Aliens, Alien 3 and the more recent Prometheus. You genuinely feel like you have entered this universe, which is a testtment to the writer Dan Abnett.

    The gameplay is ferociously difficult (I'll be honest, I had to switch down from Medium to Easy), but you do become better as you play. It is also varied, you will go through some utterly spine chilling moments against the alien, but then are giving space to breathe with some pauses with humans or simply puzzles to resolve. At its best this game is the scariest thing I've ever played.

    Before buying I was nervous from the negative IGN review about level re-use and backtracking, but this is a complete red herring. You do re-visit some areas but the environment has changed and you can access different areas. How this can be seen as a negative is utterly beyond me. The levels you play are all incredibly rich and varied, not once did I feel fed up of returning to an area. Even in classics such as System Shock 2 it was sometimes tedious to go back, not here.

    Visually its spectacular and performed well on my Radeon 7850 at ultra settings. It is hard to explain without actually playing it how effectlvely they capture the Alien universe. For me this has raised the visual standard for other games. The lighting is particularly impressive.

    Alien fans will usually look back to AvP1 and AvP2 on the PC as being the high water mark for games, this is finally a worthy successor to these games.    … Expand
  85. 123579
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This has to be one of the most pleasant surprises in gaming in the past few years. I'll start by saying I'm NOT a fan of horror games. But I truly enjoyed this game.

    The positives: 1. The Engine. Nobody seems to mention this. The engine is amazing, I don't know what it is, but the graphics are amazing while maxed with high FPS on my 680. Compared to Shadow of Mordor that just came    This has to be one of the most pleasant surprises in gaming in the past few years. I'll start by saying I'm NOT a fan of horror games. But I truly enjoyed this game.

    The positives:

    1. The Engine. Nobody seems to mention this. The engine is amazing, I don't know what it is, but the graphics are amazing while maxed with high FPS on my 680. Compared to Shadow of Mordor that just came out, which looks noticeably worse but with a bad FPS. Alien: Isolation has excellent graphics AND an excellent engine.

    2. The gameplay. This is a STEALTH GAME. If that turns you off, then you won't enjoy Alien: Isolation. The character is NOT a gung ho violent person. It says it a million times in loading screen tips. You aren't meant to be violent, and are actively punished for it. This is reflected in the fact it takes her ages to aim the revolver, and still has crap aim with it after you let it aim. There are also consequences I won't mention for firing your weapons. They're best viewed as tools, but only equally useful as your other tools. The entire game plays sort of like a Deus Ex Human Revolution stealth sequence, but with huge penalties for getting caught. If that doesn't sound appealing, then this game isn't your cup of tea.

    3. The Atmosphere. Holy. Crap. The lighting, the props, the sound, the pacing, all come together to create an adrenaline pumping experience that'll leave you feeling energized, if you let yourself become immersed. This game is meant to be played in long sessions without distractions. When you get through a particularly harrowing sequence, the relief and satisfaction is real. The props themselves deserve huge amounts of credit. You can tell that the artists worked relentlessly to bring us Alien as it was originally imagined. Each prop oozes with style, and you can tell they're all labors of love. The textures are so perfect, it feels like you can reach out and touch the cheap 70s era yellow stained plastic. The computer/device monitors you encounter are all a joy to look at and interact with. And the sound. With Jeff Van Dyk on board it's to be expected, but this game has some of the best music and sound design I've heard in a long time. Major props to those guys. There are so many OH **** moments that occur, and when in retrospect you realize they weren't even scripted, you go OH **** again. Unlike other horror games with scripted events around every corner, many of the things that make you jump or terrified are NOT scripted and are completely organic. Whoever was behind the design in this game deserves a medal. It's a true cinematic experience. This is innovation, folks. We can only hope other games copy this dynamic style of storytelling.

    4. It's HARD! Which is refreshing considering most games today hold your hand. You're going to die a lot in this game. Sometimes it feels cheap when you die, but with patience I was able to plan out and get through every sequence. Sometimes I got stuck in places due to the objective not being in a clear cut location, but I don't think having to explore is necessarily a con. Like I said, this game does NOT hold your hand. It gives you a few tools you need to survive, and leaves it up to you to figure out how to manipulate and exploit the world and tools. That discovery of all the new ways you can get through places is a true joy.

    Time for the negatives.

    1. Lack of anti aliasing and options. I spent a good half hour setting up the graphics of this game through my videocard. The lack of anti aliasing and field of view beyond 74 is really annoying. In fact, I find it outright ridiculous that the game defaults to 47~ FOV. That's downright unacceptable. When you crank it up to 74 however, it is acceptable. I just wish it went to 90.

    2. Frustrating segments. Like I said, this game is HARD and can get pretty god damn frustrating when you lose your patience. With adrenaline flowing it's sometimes hard to sit back and examine a situation and go through it methodically. I can't really knock the game for this too much though, because I personally enjoy hard games and overcoming obstacles. If you don't like hard, then be weary. Think of it like Dark Souls. It's about that level of unforgiving, except you get a lot more save points.

    3. Voice acting is a but crappy sometimes, but most of the time you don't notice it. The only time it was cringe worthy was around the beginning. I wish they got a better actor for Ripley.

    Conclusion:

    If you enjoy hard games, this game is for you. If you are easily immersed in games and love getting sucked into a game world, this is for you. If you enjoy stealth games, this is for you. Especially if you love the Alien franchise.

    If you're a gung ho cowadoody player, like that idiot IGN reviewer who gave this a 5.9, and black ops a 9, then this game isn't for you. If you're impatient, or want something light and mindless, then this game isn't for you.

    Happy hunting, and damn I hope games of this quality continue to be released    … Expand
  86. Soe
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Simply perfect...The graphic is so beautiful.....The atmosphere is amazing...Wow. You really feel your in space...You'll even get to play scenes from alien the eighth passenger.......Perfect :-)
  87. Worship82
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    This is by far the most beautiful game I have played on my Xbox One. I have played the majority of the library and graphically this is a true masterpiece. Even in loading the game you can tell there is something significant about it with the retro 1980s VHS static. Walking around the ship in the beginning I felt like I was literally in the Ridley Scott film and I was very impressed withThis is by far the most beautiful game I have played on my Xbox One. I have played the majority of the library and graphically this is a true masterpiece. Even in loading the game you can tell there is something significant about it with the retro 1980s VHS static. Walking around the ship in the beginning I felt like I was literally in the Ridley Scott film and I was very impressed with the detail of ambiance put into the game.

    Additionally, my highest recommendation is to play this with headphones on turned up to an intimidating level. The booms and thuds of traversing through the environments will awaken your instinctual senses like it was created to do.

    The sound design is superior, the environments are surreal and I was very impressed with the AI in this game. I admit they are not perfect (a few times I was crouched in plain sight with no response); however, I was very impressed that the AI never followed a set pattern and was very unpredictable. A few times after dying I would reload my last save and the AI was not only doing different things; they would sometimes arrive from different directions and rooms than previous. Having the AI open a door right before I was about to walk through is exhilarating when I was able to spontaneously hide and get away with being detected.

    Just like every game, it also has its flaws. A few times the in-game dialogue did not match up with the character speaking, not just a little, the mouth would be closed when dialogue was being said. At times they looked like E.T. trying to say "I'll be right here." Additionally, there were times that I wanted to pick up a weapon an enemy AI was using against me and I was unable to. I assume I can later in the game; but, at the moment it doesn't make any sense that Amanda would take their ammo and not their weapon.

    Overall, it is a very solid game. If you are looking for a true AAA game for next-gen this is it. There are a lot of good looking games; but, this one seems to be the defining moment that indicates we are in the next-gen era. The graphics, sound, AI, voice-acting (including Sigourney Weaver), and overall ambiance of the game is truly breath-taking (you will literally hold your own breath under pressure).

    Go play!    … Expand
  88. Eki
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    I was never been fond of a science fiction genre much and i always liked games without to much shooting,explosions and the whole shazaam.
    When the first Alien movie came out i loved it for being something new that no one has done before and that was the formula and the succes of the movie.
    Fast forward from 1979 to 2014,a gaming studio made a game that breaths the same atmosfere as the    I was never been fond of a science fiction genre much and i always liked games without to much shooting,explosions and the whole shazaam.
    When the first Alien movie came out i loved it for being something new that no one has done before and that was the formula and the succes of the movie.
    Fast forward from 1979 to 2014,a gaming studio made a game that breaths the same atmosfere as the movie dragging you in to it and it almost feel like i am the main protagonist of the game. So many shock momments as the game is really terrifying at some times.
    Never the less the game is a real gem in to the todays standards and not everyone is going to like it.
    A bold concept of something else other than mindlles first person shooter ever year again and again.
    Beautifly crafted,well optimized work of art. Thank you for restoring my hope in atleast some of today's gaming studios,you have created something really unique with this one.

    And for that i salute the creators of this masterpiece!!

    P.S. SEGA i already forgive you for ColoniaL Marines    … Expand
  89. worksa7
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Pros
    -Great references to source material, atmosphere matches the original Alien films, it becomes a truly immersive game.
    -Gets genuinely scary, does not rely entirely on jump scares like all these modern games seem to need. -Great Alien, the way he moves, attacks, stalks you... -Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth, no noticable technical faults so far. (However I have heard others    Pros
    -Great references to source material, atmosphere matches the original Alien films, it becomes a truly immersive game.
    -Gets genuinely scary, does not rely entirely on jump scares like all these modern games seem to need.
    -Great Alien, the way he moves, attacks, stalks you...
    -Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth, no noticable technical faults so far. (However I have heard others have had issues, I suggest checking the forums before and after purchase if you experience any)

    Cons
    -Game can be frustrating, enemies might block a door and decide to just not leave, Alien might find you despite you not really doing anything to really put yourself in that situation, just because of bad luck. Another example is sometimes the Alien is magic and literally in two different spots at once, like you see him drooling and look at another vent and he is drooling from that one too, and if you go under either he spawns there and kills you.
    -AI sometimes will be a derp. Usually it's really good, and if it hears you or such it will come running, it cuts you off, etc, but every once in a while it will just like look directly at you 3 feet away and just miss you. This is rare, but it really breaks immersion when the AI does things like this.
    -Lack of features to take advantage of next gen hardware/PCs, while it looks great as is, it pretty much looks the exact same across everything.

    Issues I hear but so far don't agree with
    -Save points? I was heard they were terrible, they are actaully really good, not too numerous and not too rare. If you pay attention you rarely lose much if any progress. They skip save points and complain when they get set back.
    -Tedious gameplay due to it being stretched out?.The game actually seems to be the perfect length, it has not gotten tedious to me and I am more than half way through now. Plus I can do the short missions and DLC afterwards which is a perfect length.

    8/10
    Understanding the Alien universe is a big help in enjoying this game, but it achieves what it aims to do fairly well. I am happy with my purchase.    … Expand
  90. MaximusSuper
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation brings fear and apprehension not seen since the first Dead Space. DLC possibilities are endless, an alien with a future how cool. maybe a shotgun, grenades and aliens with less of a future. wish I had the editor. it looks and sounds amazing visuals are very smooth almost flawless. there's a cinematic where it drops down from the ceiling crawl under the table right up nextAlien Isolation brings fear and apprehension not seen since the first Dead Space. DLC possibilities are endless, an alien with a future how cool. maybe a shotgun, grenades and aliens with less of a future. wish I had the editor. it looks and sounds amazing visuals are very smooth almost flawless. there's a cinematic where it drops down from the ceiling crawl under the table right up next to him and watch what he does, now that's what games should look like. congrats CA on a great title whoever you are, glad I bought it. next up PREDATORS ?… Expand
  91. Mak54291
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Good graphics, good sound and music and a very nice theme, aliens movie.

    The gameplay is nearly perfect, the only problem to me, too hard.

    I remove one point for some problems with the save system, also said glitch and some other bugs and weird stuff that I can't talk here because it's a spoiler. Also, it look like a dumb port, the menu suck.
  92. Franziska
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    The tension in this game is incredible and it makes you feel like you are there. Finally the game that lives up to goodness of the movie. The length is alright and I never had the feeling that it became repetitive. I also found it to be much scarier than lets say games like Outlast, Amnesia, etc.. The Alien and the excellent AI driving it feels like a permanent threat through the wholeThe tension in this game is incredible and it makes you feel like you are there. Finally the game that lives up to goodness of the movie. The length is alright and I never had the feeling that it became repetitive. I also found it to be much scarier than lets say games like Outlast, Amnesia, etc.. The Alien and the excellent AI driving it feels like a permanent threat through the whole game. Play it on hard difficulty, thats how its meant to be. The visuals, while not on the technical level of Crysis 3 or Metro Redux, are really beautiful, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

    About the mixed reviews I can only say that I take it the negative reviews are people that were trying to rush through it and couldn't deal with the unpredictable AI or simply the fact this is not a generic CoD shooter game. For fans of the Alien movies or suspense horror games this a 10/10 and absolute must-have.    … Expand
  93. TheGingerWolf
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Mind melting, nail biting though aesthetically pleasing terror, best describes the great joy and dismay that is Alien: Isolation. I went into the game with the inequitable review by IGN lingering in my mind and to my surprise, Alien: Isolation is far from mediocre or sub-par; it is in fact one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games I have ever played, and if anyone is ever in doubtMind melting, nail biting though aesthetically pleasing terror, best describes the great joy and dismay that is Alien: Isolation. I went into the game with the inequitable review by IGN lingering in my mind and to my surprise, Alien: Isolation is far from mediocre or sub-par; it is in fact one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games I have ever played, and if anyone is ever in doubt because of some misrepresentation reviews then do not, because this is a game I would recommend to anyone.… Expand
  94. edilsonj
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Put in your mind: this is a survival horror game, not a shooter! This game shows you how a great level design can make a perfect game. The horror atmosphere will make you fear everything. One suggestion: use a ear phone! Your immersion in game will be perfect, too. This game is based in Alien movie (1979). Other suggestion: watch the movie before play this game. It will helps you toPut in your mind: this is a survival horror game, not a shooter! This game shows you how a great level design can make a perfect game. The horror atmosphere will make you fear everything. One suggestion: use a ear phone! Your immersion in game will be perfect, too. This game is based in Alien movie (1979). Other suggestion: watch the movie before play this game. It will helps you to understand all connections.… Expand
  95. Mekalist
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This is it.
    The game that all Alien fans needed. ( Not IGN )
    In my opinion its like a mix of BioShock with Amnesia.
    The length of the game is also very good, the stealth and controls are very fluid.
    The best is probably the sound. Its very well done and it really brings that Alien felling.
    Its the best alien game of the modern era.
  96. Gozip
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    The game you either love or hate. If you are the fan of the first Ridley Scott classic horror film you gonna love it (i bet you already own it). For everyone else - game have a good "Amnesia style" gameplay mixed with slow paced shooter. If you consider "Amnesia" game boring, this game can have the same effect on you.
    And it is not as long as some claim it to be. 15 hrs is not a long    The game you either love or hate. If you are the fan of the first Ridley Scott classic horror film you gonna love it (i bet you already own it). For everyone else - game have a good "Amnesia style" gameplay mixed with slow paced shooter. If you consider "Amnesia" game boring, this game can have the same effect on you.
    And it is not as long as some claim it to be. 15 hrs is not a long game (hello IGN).
    Normally I would give this kind of game 7.5 out of 10. But this is Alien Isolation and I'm diehard fan of Alien franchise.    … Expand
  97. Orthogon
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    I was devastated by Colonial Marines, and this title by a studio they 100% own and control is literally enough to say, I forgive Sega for that game. I can't believe I typed that.

    This game is a sublime masterpiece, by fans, for fans. Every pixel just *aches* with the sheer love and care taken by Creative Assembly to realize the Alien universe. The gameplay may not be for all, it is a    I was devastated by Colonial Marines, and this title by a studio they 100% own and control is literally enough to say, I forgive Sega for that game. I can't believe I typed that.

    This game is a sublime masterpiece, by fans, for fans. Every pixel just *aches* with the sheer love and care taken by Creative Assembly to realize the Alien universe. The gameplay may not be for all, it is a survival horror where you are largely unarmed, but it is worth it even if you don't, just to experience this marvel. As an Alien fan, this is a must buy, you must experience this game's environment and meet the xenomorph it portrays, even if only for a short while.

    This is the sort of game we as gamers have been missing out on between all the nickel-and-dime AAA carbon copies and half-done indie games, this is how games should be. OK, the genre might be one you hate, and fair enough, but if you yearn for games made by decent folks who care about their work, do not deny yourself at least a try.    … Expand
  98. BestSrvdCold
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    My rating would change based on whom I was giving a review to. A younger gamer whose teeth have been cut on DOTA, GTA, COD, and Skyrim? I'd give them a 6, you'd probably want to stay away. An older gamer who grew up on 2600/C64 and can remember having conversations about the "Alien" in seventh grade? Why I'd give this game a 10 to that gentleman or lady and highly reccommend it. TheMy rating would change based on whom I was giving a review to. A younger gamer whose teeth have been cut on DOTA, GTA, COD, and Skyrim? I'd give them a 6, you'd probably want to stay away. An older gamer who grew up on 2600/C64 and can remember having conversations about the "Alien" in seventh grade? Why I'd give this game a 10 to that gentleman or lady and highly reccommend it. The actual gameplay is basic survival horror, turn this on so that this opens, so you can go turn this on. This game however is not about the gameplay. Comparing this to a haunted house is a better frame of reference then comparing it to Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space. This game is about enviroment, tone, and atmosphere. I have personally enjoyed it and appreciate what the developers have put into it. The game experience it delivers is unique and truly does capture the "Feel" of the orginal film. I really want to emphasize the word "feel". There are games more terrorfying out. The 20 minute silent hill demo was creepy as hell. Alien: Isolation delivers a unique "feel" of terror. Moments like calling a transit and waiting in a corner somewhere, hiding, looking back and forth for the Alien to pop out are awesome. Really enjoy the game, dont expect it to be a huge hit, love it regardless.… Expand
  99. Razor66
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    Ok, let's put it straight. Alien Isolation IS an aesthetically nice game. Nice graphics, lots of atmosphere, made in the true spirit of the movie it draws inspiration from.

    BUT... it's just a long, boring, sluggish, pedantic exercise in stealth movement and "trial and error" approach. It's DAMN HARD! While the Alien AI is as rigid as a plank (it's totally scripted), it takes MANY tries    Ok, let's put it straight. Alien Isolation IS an aesthetically nice game. Nice graphics, lots of atmosphere, made in the true spirit of the movie it draws inspiration from.

    BUT... it's just a long, boring, sluggish, pedantic exercise in stealth movement and "trial and error" approach. It's DAMN HARD! While the Alien AI is as rigid as a plank (it's totally scripted), it takes MANY tries to overcome a single section.

    And, above all, you have to walk, and walk, and walk, through a neverending obscurity, along winding tunnels, winding paths, winding corridors that takes you to another corridor, another path, another door, with NOTHING that happens in between.

    You can actually spend hours (I mean it!) under a table, or in closet, just to be instantly killed and have to start it again from the last save point. And, yes, the poor saving system doesn't help to get out from this quagmire of frustration. FRUSTRATION and STRESS at its best.
    To the point that, at a certain moment, while you are playing, it's impossibile not to ask to yourself what's the point of all this wandering around, opening doors "Zelda style" (once you need crowbar, then you need a decoder, then some sort of lance...), repeating the same section again and again and again until you get it right.

    Alien Isolation is a very good simulator of an hell of a life. It simulates very well how stressfull can be being chased by an invulnerable alien, and some other guys you don't have the slightest chance to overcome in combat. As such simulator, the game is tense. But one should accept this level of frustration and stress ONLY if he were actually try to escape from an Alien unbeatable creture! Got my point?
    A lot (a lot!) of wasted potential    … Expand
  100. YoungHomie
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Excellent game with the tension that i've never experienced yet, the graphics look great and the atmosphere is something else! The game lives up to the original movie, so the fans will be certainly pleased.
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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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