Alien: Isolation

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  1. Ron
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    UnbiasedOne, ChaosSS, Razor66, Follbern are all morons. This game is fantastic. It has atmosphere, amazing graphics, perfect atmospheric sound and for gods sake its NOT another FPS. Turn the lights out, put on your Astro A50s and prepare to sh!t your pants or at the very least get a lot of good 'jump' moments. This is the Alien game that it should've always been. Those negative reviews areUnbiasedOne, ChaosSS, Razor66, Follbern are all morons. This game is fantastic. It has atmosphere, amazing graphics, perfect atmospheric sound and for gods sake its NOT another FPS. Turn the lights out, put on your Astro A50s and prepare to sh!t your pants or at the very least get a lot of good 'jump' moments. This is the Alien game that it should've always been. Those negative reviews are by CoD fan boys and haters.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. xown
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Game of the Year! Best game based on cinema! First stealth where I was afraid to be found. Awesome surround music. Very good scene mix. A lot of wow effects. Anything bad? Maybe... who cares! Just Best Alience Game!
  6. velvetmeds
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Surprise of the year. Awesome game, lots of tension, great atmosphere, does everything better than Outlast.. It's lenghty, so enjoyable you'll want to replay, has Survivor mode for extra replayability too. Recommended, one of the best games of the year
  7. T-Opel
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Highly recommended, I have not been this scared while playing a game in a long time, it is definitely not for the faint of heart! For a game that came out in 2014, it looks visually stunning on the highest detail setting, which really helps with improving the atmosphere even further. It can get a bit frustrating at times when you have to repeat progress from the latest save point. IHighly recommended, I have not been this scared while playing a game in a long time, it is definitely not for the faint of heart! For a game that came out in 2014, it looks visually stunning on the highest detail setting, which really helps with improving the atmosphere even further. It can get a bit frustrating at times when you have to repeat progress from the latest save point. I decided to tune the difficulty down to medium after a while, which made it more enjoyable in this regard. I did not have a problem with the game length, it took me about 14 hours to finish with some optional content done, but not all. This might be a side effect of the medium difficulty. Also, I recommend giving the first two Alien movies a watch because it will make you appreciate all the little details in the game a lot more.… Expand
  8. KontraKommando
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    I recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jumpI recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jump scares in the games. You actually feel a sense of impending doom, as the alien stalks you throughout the levels.… Expand
  9. StrikerFIN
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Best Alien game ever made, and one of the best horror games out there. But if you are a shooter kiddie, stay away, since it's not a shooter.

    IGN and Gamespot didn't get paid this time? Everyone else seems to be loving it. Also, I laugh at idiot reviewers who see long duration as a bad thing. How is that a bad thing? Most modern games are way too short. It's not perfect but damn    Best Alien game ever made, and one of the best horror games out there. But if you are a shooter kiddie, stay away, since it's not a shooter.

    IGN and Gamespot didn't get paid this time? Everyone else seems to be loving it. Also, I laugh at idiot reviewers who see long duration as a bad thing. How is that a bad thing? Most modern games are way too short.

    It's not perfect but damn close. Yes there's some repetition, but they could have easily avoided that by making it same length as other games. So, in fact there is no repetition, in comparison with normal (shorter) games.    … Expand
  10. shez
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Outstanding! I finished this game yesterday at night. I've never been so immerse in a fiction world ever in my life! A good game is when you really can feel the emotions of your alter ego, and i was scared to death the whole time. I felt like i really was Amanda Ripley and i cared about staying alive... The graphics are super detailed (not common in modern videogames) along with theOutstanding! I finished this game yesterday at night. I've never been so immerse in a fiction world ever in my life! A good game is when you really can feel the emotions of your alter ego, and i was scared to death the whole time. I felt like i really was Amanda Ripley and i cared about staying alive... The graphics are super detailed (not common in modern videogames) along with the sounds... and this helps delivering an outstanding experience. I can't even tell how many screenshot i took, hundreds. Every corner of the ship (and exteriors too) is a masterpiece of art. Good job SEGA. Doom 4 and ID software will learn a lot from you!… Expand
  11. battleTerror
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Playing this through for the first time now ... and I'm mighty impressed. The game looks stunning and faithfully captures the unmistakable look and style of Ridely Scott's seminal movie. The gameplay mechanics are simple but very thoughtfully designed and implemented. It's super slick! I can't recommend this enough to fans of sci-fi, horror and just damn good games.
  12. 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
  13. CharlieBrown8
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Wow, what a masterpiece!! This was one of the best gaming experiences I had in the last 10 years. It rarely felt so realistic to be in a place and to be in danger, the designers really translated the spirit of the original Alien movie excellently into a game mechanic that works! An absolute must for Alien and stealth game fans!
  14. 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
  15. whatops
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Per chi ha amato ed ama il primo, ma anche il secondo, Alien questo gioco rappresenta la perfezione.
    Da avere a tutti i costi, grafica magnifica ma soprattutto una atmosfera come non si vedeva da anni
  16. Bnlf
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. From storyline to fidelity to the first alien movie. I've never been a fan of stealth-type games, but this one blows me out of the water and made me play three times so far. Everything from audio to music, alien AI and mechanics feel really polished and triple-A.

    Ps: don't trust IGN reviews.
  17. Svetlano
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    It's such a shame that when some brave developer rarely attempts an uncompromising original formula programming an AAA title that really works , these industry leaded fake reviews sites try to bomb the sales.
    Alien isolation stay true to the original material , without stupid and arcadish concessions to the big audience.
    It' an immersive and tense slow paced game (if you play hard    It's such a shame that when some brave developer rarely attempts an uncompromising original formula programming an AAA title that really works , these industry leaded fake reviews sites try to bomb the sales.
    Alien isolation stay true to the original material , without stupid and arcadish concessions to the big audience.
    It' an immersive and tense slow paced game (if you play hard difficulty, how it should be played).
    You're hunted by a deadly predator and you must survive, walking slowly , hiding yourself , thinking every step.
    This is the Alien game that all the fans were waiting from years.
    If you don'l like slow pacing, and the first alien movie, this game is CLEARLY NOT for you.

    Shame on IGN and Gamespot, this is really sad.    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. m0rd
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    By far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomesBy far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomes almost unbearable in some sections. It's a must have for any player. Just make sure to go through the main campain in hard difficulty at least, to be delighted by pure fear.… Expand
  21. 0s1r1s
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Alien Isolation. Wow! What a game. PCPowerplay really hit the nail on the head with their review for this one. From the anticipation of the game’s release to the, repetitive but, enticing dev talk about the game, it’s atmosphere, it’s level design, it’s INCREDIBLE lighting and sound. This is a must-have game.

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

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

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

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

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

    A truly brilliant experience.    … Expand
  22. partyintheback
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Easily the best Alien game ever created. Attention to detail, stealth gameplay, and A.I. is top notch in this game. You must buy this one. Creative Assembly and Sega created something special with Alien Isolation.
  23. hwextreme
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    Wow! The is a game changer i cannot think of any games that recreates a movie or tv show like this does, playing the game you actually feel you are re living the movie.. I hove they make many more games like this........
  24. mikhail_lem
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    It's probably the best first person survival horror game EVER. It's very tense, extremely frightening, looks gorgeous, sounds beautifully, and it will make truly feel the dread and danger of being hunted by a 7 ft tall alien killing machine. Thirty five years have passed since Alien, and now it feels fresher than ever.-
  25. expellite
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! I must say that I'd never expect the creators of Total War to make such a masterpiece in such a genre! Alien Isolation is indeed a true Alien game and it completely surpasses its predecessor in every field! The story is extremely loyal to the original Ridley Scott movie, Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver as Amanda Ripley who turns out to be the very last survivor of the Torrens as go farther in the game! Creative Assembly has undoubtedly succeeded in creating a Survival-Survival-Survival-Horror game!!! It's all about survival! It's true survival! You'll find it reasonably difficult to gather ammunitions. Ammunition is pretty limited (I won't say extremely, because it's still enough to get rid of a good number of the bad-ass androids-in-orange which aren't vulnerable to EMPs!). This is not Dead Space! You most probably will prefer to walk under shadows rather than making a mess around! Everyone, Everything in this game has got keen ears! Shoot a bullet and everyone will come to find you! The Alien on the other hand is a totally different hostile! the most intelligent and the toughest enemy you could ever have is the Alien itself! It can get into the vents above you, in the ceiling and surprise you in a very bad time! It's undefeatable! When spotted you won't be able to move farther than a few meters, it'll get you! Whatever it takes, it'll get you! So creeping slowly on the ground is way safer than running quickly from room to room!
    Play it! Save it a lot! Enjoy! Hide! It's all survival! It's all survival!    … Expand
  26. 911nsidejob
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    So far this is the best looking game i own aside from battlefield 4, the lighting,ambient sounds and music really work well and give the game it's true character as well as a story that most may not get but will reveal in time with season pass.
    Aliens Colonial marines got a bad rap but as a real Alien fan it worked fine, just wasn't happy with gear box lies with E3 footage. This game has    So far this is the best looking game i own aside from battlefield 4, the lighting,ambient sounds and music really work well and give the game it's true character as well as a story that most may not get but will reveal in time with season pass.
    Aliens Colonial marines got a bad rap but as a real Alien fan it worked fine, just wasn't happy with gear box lies with E3 footage. This game has redeemed SEGA with the respect they deserve.    … Expand
  27. Slayerking
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is the best game I have played in a long time, You truly feel like you are being hunted. The game looks amazing and sounds great and the atmosphere just sucks you right into the game.
  28. 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
  29. Oinker
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Game Tip: play on hard and turn out the lights. It's both more immersive and nobody can see the sh1t stains in your pants. Advanced tip: wear a diaper.

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

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

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

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

    Creative Assembly, thank you.    … Expand
  30. 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
  31. AnkitaMishra
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Alien: isolation is one of the best game I ever played. Suggesting Creative Assembly in 2006 for doing this horror game was my great idea. They did magnificent job. If you want to compare it, you have to came back to Aliens vs Predator 2 from 2001. That was kind of scary too. I love the mechanics, graphics, but the very best here is atmosphere and terrifying monsters (even Angry Joes) orAlien: isolation is one of the best game I ever played. Suggesting Creative Assembly in 2006 for doing this horror game was my great idea. They did magnificent job. If you want to compare it, you have to came back to Aliens vs Predator 2 from 2001. That was kind of scary too. I love the mechanics, graphics, but the very best here is atmosphere and terrifying monsters (even Angry Joes) or rather one during the main part of the game. Play it on normal to survive. Hard is really hard. I would love to change only one thing, you cant hurt Alien, not talking about killing it. I do not understand it, but this is the only problem of the game. Next time, make something similar to AvP2 (2001) with much more possibilities and use the enviroment. I hope they will be given the opportunity to do this again! Creative Assembly you did not disappointed me! Thank you.… Expand
  32. XenozViews
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    Very well crafted. The environments are exactly what an Alien fan should expect.
    Lighting in this game is phenomenal. The game is beautiful but it's the lighting and the dark environments that show it's true beauty. Also, the game is very scalable and will run even on low end/old hardware.
    The Alien AI puts a challenge. This is a game made to be played on hard difficulty only for those    Very well crafted. The environments are exactly what an Alien fan should expect.
    Lighting in this game is phenomenal. The game is beautiful but it's the lighting and the dark environments that show it's true beauty. Also, the game is very scalable and will run even on low end/old hardware.

    The Alien AI puts a challenge. This is a game made to be played on hard difficulty only for those who like a challenge.
    Headphones or a good AV set, lights off and prepare your heart for the tension.

    The audio in this game is on par with it's lighting. Little sounds, the echoes, the music, the anxiety it causes are exactly like in the first Alien movie. The Alien itself is very accurate. He is a hunter, not a prey. He is smart, superior, stronger and faster than you and your only effective option is to avoid it.

    I love the game. If you like survival/horror and stealth games, this is your game and you deserve to play on Hard so you can suffer and die a lot and still feel honored to be killed by the Alien. If you don't like survival/horror but still like Alien, this is your game too, just go with Easy or Normal and you will enjoy a very well crafted game made for Alien fans.    … Expand
  33. skimmedmilk
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    The best survival horror game I have EVER played.

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

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

    Great gameplay, great story, absolutely stunning graphics and environment. If I have one niggling criticism it is that the game drags a bit towards the end but I honestly didnt care, the rest of the game was so amazing. Bring on alien isolation 2!    … Expand
  34. Chtulhu
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is a brilliant tribute to the Alien(s) franchise, in particular the 1979 Ridley Scott movie. The game perfectly renders the oppressing science-fi horror atmosphere for which this movie became famous for. Gorgeous visuals, beautiful lighting effects, an inspired retro science-fi artistic design. countless nods to the original Alien movie and a killer soundtrack will give youAlien Isolation is a brilliant tribute to the Alien(s) franchise, in particular the 1979 Ridley Scott movie. The game perfectly renders the oppressing science-fi horror atmosphere for which this movie became famous for. Gorgeous visuals, beautiful lighting effects, an inspired retro science-fi artistic design. countless nods to the original Alien movie and a killer soundtrack will give you the impression that you are actually playing a sequel to the movie. The star of the game. the Alien, is every bit as cunning and devious as the one encountered by the Nostromo crew, a terrifying alpha predator from whom you have to run if you want to stay alive. I found this game to be a perfectly paced mix of exploration, stealth and combat (yes, you can confront foes other than the Alien, if you wish or if you must). And there are puzzles to solve, doors to hack (through a number of cute mini-games) and a crafting system. But you'll have to figure things mostly by yourself, as the game doesn't take you by the hand. The checkpoint (and auto) save feature only adds to the tension: there are times when reaching a save checkpoint really feels like an accomplishment.

    To sum it up: this game is an absolute must have for any fan of the Alien franchise, but could definitively stand on its own as a thrilling science-fi horror masterpiece.    … Expand
  35. private
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    It's one of the best games I've ever played. Atmosphere of fear and hopelessness is overwhelming. You can't defeat your enemy in combat, so you have to avoid the Alien for all costs. You can also feel the climate of first Alien movie in every way. Definitely the best game with Alien in the lead role since old AvP 2 game from 2001. If you're a fan of Alien, this game is a must!
  36. alvargon
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    The game have all that a fan need from an Alien game, Perfect ambient, good gameplay with a nice "bad guy", the alien is the perfect son of a **** of the game, unpredictable movement, one hit one kill, if you don't have the flame-throwers ;), he learn, for each flare that receives it resist more and he have more aggressive movements. The humans are not the most intelligence but who cares,The game have all that a fan need from an Alien game, Perfect ambient, good gameplay with a nice "bad guy", the alien is the perfect son of a **** of the game, unpredictable movement, one hit one kill, if you don't have the flame-throwers ;), he learn, for each flare that receives it resist more and he have more aggressive movements. The humans are not the most intelligence but who cares, the protagonist is the Alien.

    Good graphics, good BSO (most are the originals from first movie), good history on the line of the first and second movie...
    In summary, if you like the saga you need this game ;)    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. Hauptfeldwebel
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Ein echt geiles Spiel !!!

    + Sound
    + Grafik
    + Geschichte

    Dieses Spiel könnt ihr ohne Probleme kaufen. ;)
    Also habt viel Spaß und lasst euch vom Alien nicht erwischen ;)
  39. anthony1236
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, very atmospheric the detail from the movies is spot on, this has been the Alien game I have been waiting for. Everything from Lighting, Sounds and Textures is very well done. The story is gripping and makes you want know the outcome of the character with every step of the game.

    There was one point in the game where I was so terrified I sat there in the cold corner of a    Amazing game, very atmospheric the detail from the movies is spot on, this has been the Alien game I have been waiting for. Everything from Lighting, Sounds and Textures is very well done. The story is gripping and makes you want know the outcome of the character with every step of the game.

    There was one point in the game where I was so terrified I sat there in the cold corner of a ventilation griping my gun with fear... the horror in this is very intense. It also has a lot of action elements to the game which add to the enjoyment.

    The story also fits between the 2 first movies Alien and Aliens (which makes it a good idea to watch the movies before hand to get a good idea of what is going on. Just to make the experience even better)

    My personal opinion is there has been a lot of thought and effort put into this game so i'm going to give it 10/10 Beautiful Game.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Neddy
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    If I was forced to sum it up Alien: Isolation (A:I) in only one sentiment I would say this. We like our sci-fi films to have the best sci-fi in them. In A:I the sci-fi is intense.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It took me thirty-six hours to complete. My score rating for A:I is 9.6/10 and the highest I have ever rated a game. I am honestly critical, and will not overlook issues, however A:I didn't present any. The visuals got a little bland in one section and that was all the complaint I could manage. Even when I was hiding under a desk, or in a cupboard for ages I was not bored. I was either watching intently the tracker, loving the graphics around me, or watching an alien.    … Expand
  43. Cthulhus
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Very nice game with a very nice 70's atmosphere ! Love it ! As a fan of the original Alien, I would recommend this game to any alien fan. Player beware can be very hard !
  44. Henrywiddas
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this.This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this. I played the game with turtle beach earphones that deliver a load of bass that made the experience even more sh1t scary. One of those games that makes you feel like an ultimate hard ass for completing it. Some people have criticised the save stations mechanic but, like in Dead Space, it adds to the brutality of it all and the tension. The Alien itself has to be one of the best AI bad guys I've ever dealt with in gaming. Definite game of the year for 2014 imho.… Expand
  45. Steyraus
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Isolation sits on the same high level as Survival horror greats such as Sillent Hill , Resident Evil and Fatal Frame..The Atmospere , progression, combat, everything is perfect as a modern survival horror. Even the highly sucsessful RE 7 and RE8 games borrowed heavily from the formula Alien Isolation invented.
  46. theeDarkhorse
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn'tAmnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn't played)

    This game gave me the experience you expect from a new console. It felt like Tomb Raider or Resident Evil on PS1. Turok on N64 and Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube. It feels new and exciting. Its genuinely tense. The sound and art design are hollywood level. Beautifully presented. Remember when you bought games because they were unique and fun as opposed to having the quality of being an update or a sequel? This games a reminder of that and I'm so pissed that i allowed external influences to prevent me from playing this. The reviews are mixed because not everyone has the same experience. The a.i makes each playthrough unique. Well done sega. Games like this are the reason you invest in a games console.    … Expand
  47. ChiaFetus
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game should come with a free box of diapers, or at least a clean pair of boxers. The graphics are amazing, the AI is a bit wonky, but I'm sure a patch will sort that out. You can tell that this game was made by a group of people that loved the original. This is the Alien game that I've been waiting for since I played Aliens on Commodore 64.
  48. 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 :-)
  49. charlot9009
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game is hard. I mean really hard. The kind of game that used to be played near the milenium years with graphics so good that it looks like you're in the original franchise movies et making alien part 4 yourself. The scares. Omg. Let's just say that it is really rewarding to achieve something over that level of stress in this game and it makes, for me, alien:isolation a masterpiece ofThis game is hard. I mean really hard. The kind of game that used to be played near the milenium years with graphics so good that it looks like you're in the original franchise movies et making alien part 4 yourself. The scares. Omg. Let's just say that it is really rewarding to achieve something over that level of stress in this game and it makes, for me, alien:isolation a masterpiece of it's genre.… Expand
  50. caesarzx
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    THE exact Alien game that all fans have been waiting for is finally here.

    The game has the most gorgeous graphic technically and a 50+ average fps on not-too-old computers, which is surprising for a Total War game studio, not to mention the rich and exact feeling of the atmosphere of the first Alien film, which is among those 1970s defining phenomenal films. Playing hide-and-seek    THE exact Alien game that all fans have been waiting for is finally here.

    The game has the most gorgeous graphic technically and a 50+ average fps on not-too-old computers, which is surprising for a Total War game studio, not to mention the rich and exact feeling of the atmosphere of the first Alien film, which is among those 1970s defining phenomenal films.

    Playing hide-and-seek with an terrifying and invincible Alien, which is pretty new to most of the gamers, makes you high so often(a bit LATE of course, though) that your adrenaline keeps gushing out of your body without your control, even though you have realized that the AI is cheating somehow.    … Expand
  51. MerodeTalks
    May 11, 2016
    10
    This review is written by a huge Alien fan. The first movie is my favourite of all time. Second was pretty good. third is disappointing and fourth simply horrible. Now that you know a bit about the way I view franchise, let's move to the review.

    This game conveys the feeling and atmosphere of the first movie in such an amazing way, that I have absolutely no idea what else developer    This review is written by a huge Alien fan. The first movie is my favourite of all time. Second was pretty good. third is disappointing and fourth simply horrible. Now that you know a bit about the way I view franchise, let's move to the review.

    This game conveys the feeling and atmosphere of the first movie in such an amazing way, that I have absolutely no idea what else developer could do to make it better.

    Setting and story - As an Alien fan I found them both interesting. I won't say much more to prevent spoilers but one thing has to be said - the ending is a bit disappointing. The developer obviously intended for the game to have sequel.

    Mechanics - I really enjoyed playing this game on hard difficulty. You have to realize that it's not going to be easy and sometimes you have to stay hidden for a long time. Despite the fact you have some weapons, it's best to absolutely never use them (except for flamethrower). This game plays a lot like Amnesia: The Dark Descent. If you're not hardcore survival horrors player, you should stay on Normal difficulty (despite what developer suggests).

    Graphics - The game is very dark and looks amazing. There's been put tremendous attention to detail to make Sevastopol seem like real space station. Everything is styled after original Alien. Visuals certainly won't disappoint you.

    Sound - Game uses A LOT of tracks (if not all) from original Alien soundtrack. Thanks to that and amazing sound effects you get easily immersed.

    AI - Alien is not scripted except for a few cut-scenes. In general you should avoid NPCs and be aware you're not safe anywhere as Alien patrols vents as well (the moment you realize it for the first time might give you heart attack).

    The game took me about 20 hours to complete on Hard difficulty. If you intend to rush it or don't feel like staying in closet for 5 minutes - skip on this game. Please keep in mind this game is VERY STRESSFUL and if you don't like horrors, certainly skip it.

    To sum it all up - I didn't like the ending. The game is not too long - it's simply not for everyone.
    If you like Alien, it's 10/10.
    If you don't like Alien but like survival horror games, it's 8/10.
    If you don't like both Alien and horrors, just skip it.    … Expand
  52. 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.
  53. 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!
  54. 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
  55. jssrfx
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere, the movie authenticity, and overall presentation are just incredible. As far as the timeline of the Alien universe is concerned, the game takes place between the first and second Alien movies.

    Just the start of the game already sends chills down your spine. Not because of an awesome intro video, or some gory scene, no. It's minimalistic.It's just Ellen Ripley, narrating her last log entry that you will hear at the end of the first Alien movie, "Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew, Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash and Captain Dallas, are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off."

    This is it for the intro and you're immediately thrown into the midst of th game. You are Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley's daughter, you work for Weyland-Yutani Corp. as well, and your eventual mission is to retrieve the data recorder that contains what you believe to be all that is left of your mother. The data recorder is at Sevastopol station, and you will be headed there.

    Obviously things don't go as planned. and you not only have to face down an Alien warrior, but also deal with hostile factions aboard the station that are not happy to see you by any means of the imagination. To begin with, you have nothing. No tools, no items, no materials, and most importantly, nothing to defend yourself with. While you can liken the overall atmosphere, the intense dread and setting to games like "Dead Space", this is far worse, because you literally are vulnerable. No armor, no weapons, and one or two shots from anyone WILL kill you.

    Although I haven't really gotten that far yet, I can already tell you that the atmosphere and sounds do have you constantly on edge. This is not a game you want to play when you feel like relaxing.

    Performance wise Creative Assembly have done a marvelous job. My rig is definitely not the latest in terms of gaming hardware, and on my QuadCore Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 650 1 GB I could play at 1080p with Ultra settings and still get 30-40 fps. I set the resolution down one notch and a couple of settings are back to "High" instead, and now I'm between 50-60 fps. Perfect. I'm not seeing huge differences in graphics quality with those settings changed and high fps is more important to me in this kind of game. I am definitely impressed with the optimizations and scalability. One of the best examples of great performance optimizations to date!

    So, to cut a long story short: If you like the Alien franchise, sci-fi and can handle being on edge for every minute you play this game, then this is for you. I am by no means a survival horror fan, but this a classic. It's part of a franchise that defined science-fiction and molded it into what it is today. It's a testament to pop-culture and it's simply fantastic.

    And to all those complaing too much "backtracking", "stealth", and not enough guns; it's not an FPS game. It's survival horror. The game exactly makes you behave the way you would if you were trying to avoid contact with a hostile force while having to get somewhere undetected. Slow and careful! What truly makes this outstanding is that for once fear is not the ONLY enemy. . .    … Expand
  56. Jason312
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I have the Ripley edition of Alien Isolation which as well as having the main game where you play Amanda Ripley on Sevastopol Station, there is the Crew Expendable mission where you get to play one of the the original crew of the Nostromo from Alien as well as the Last Survivor mission, which has you playing Ellen Ripley attempting to set the self destruct system of the Nostromo and tryingI have the Ripley edition of Alien Isolation which as well as having the main game where you play Amanda Ripley on Sevastopol Station, there is the Crew Expendable mission where you get to play one of the the original crew of the Nostromo from Alien as well as the Last Survivor mission, which has you playing Ellen Ripley attempting to set the self destruct system of the Nostromo and trying to escape aboard the Narcissus.… Expand
  57. Yegwen
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    This is a gem amongst the 2014 lineup. A lot of the hyped up games this year did not live to their expectations, but Alien Isolation is absolutely fantastic. This game should be a great experience to both science-fiction fans, and people enjoying a little bit of thrill in a game.

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

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

    I am not a big Alien (the movie) fan, but this game is easily 10 to me. Nothing to add, nothing to take. Well done, devs.    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. TabulaRasa
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't seen survival horror this well done since Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Alien: Isolation may be a contender for one of my favorite games of all time. It's a beautifully atmospheric, beautifully detailed, dreadfully horrifying first-person survival horror masterpiece, and the fact that it even exists in an AAA industry that abhors the single-player, story-driven experience inI haven't seen survival horror this well done since Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Alien: Isolation may be a contender for one of my favorite games of all time. It's a beautifully atmospheric, beautifully detailed, dreadfully horrifying first-person survival horror masterpiece, and the fact that it even exists in an AAA industry that abhors the single-player, story-driven experience in favor of high-octane cinematic set-pieces and intense multi-player, because everything that isn't Call of Duty isn't Call of Duty enough.

    After the disaster that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, it seems like the strategy now is to just go back, call do-over and do everything the exact opposite the way Colonial Marines did it. Instead of a big and burly marine mowing down the Xenomorph horde, you're just an engineer, scared and alone, while everything around you is out for your blood, forcing you to hide and find ways of circumventing most of the threats in favor of dealing with them head on.

    You play as Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, who has come to the dying space station known as Sevastopol to find key information about her mother and the disappearance of the Nostromo. When she gets there, she finds that she's in a life-or-death situation, trapped on the space station with other violent, angry survivors, and the titular, infamous Xenomorph.

    The art design is phenomenal. The "low scifi" look of the original films has been preserved with amazing posterity, filled with CRT monitors and blinking LED lights, and giving every inch of Sevastopol personality and depth. It's a beautiful game, and runs incredibly well, even on the highest graphical settings.

    But how does it play? Well, the game itself can be frustratingly difficult, often deaths will occur seemingly out of nowhere and due to no fault of the player. This is a game where you will die a lot, but save points are sparse, so repeating a difficult section will probably take even longer than normal because you have to do everything leading up to it as well. This isn't helped by the otherwise incredibly well-done AI of both the Alien and the humanoid characters, who are very smart and will ambush and outwit you in ways you won't expect. Expect to use crafting recipes often and in creative ways.

    But for a genuinely terrifying horror experience? Alien: Isolation delivers, and if you're willing to put up with the slightly frustrating difficulty spikes, then you have an absolute masterpiece, one that Giger himself would be proud of. The Alien himself is spectacular to behold, with the aforementioned well-done A.I., can often be used in creative and unpredictable ways. You can get the attention of a group of pesky humans by using a noisemaker or gunshot, then hiding in a locker while the Xenomorph slaughters everyone, then hold your breath while he searches for you, praying that he doesn't hear you breathing or the blips of your motion tracker. It's an awesomely tense experience, and one that I can't get enough of.

    If you're a fan of traditional horror, sci-fi, or the Alien franchise, then this is worth buying at full price, absolutely.    … Expand
  60. 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!
  61. 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.
  62. MadJaples
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    There really is absolutely nothing wrong with this game whatsoever.
    What DOES help, though, is if you have at least - at LEAST - seen Aliens (of the sigourney Weaver kind not the Area 51 kind). It gives you a good kind of benchmark with which to compare how it looks in the film and how things look in the game, and the two are pretty damn close.
    The alien is well crafted, from initial    There really is absolutely nothing wrong with this game whatsoever.
    What DOES help, though, is if you have at least - at LEAST - seen Aliens (of the sigourney Weaver kind not the Area 51 kind). It gives you a good kind of benchmark with which to compare how it looks in the film and how things look in the game, and the two are pretty damn close.
    The alien is well crafted, from initial encounter it is easy to see how well detailed it is. The music is well done, the architecture of the craft is bang on, including all the added extras like the really old on board computers to the old cassette/radio players.
    I think anyone who really gets the Alien series will love this game. It's got the right look to it, the right feel to it, basically, it's definitely the bees knees for this kind of game.    … Expand
  63. scoobers
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Holy crap I have put like 40 hours into this game already and I want more and will continue to scare myself with this masterpiece. I have been burned by "horror" titles soo much. RE4-5 suck, silent hill is kinda meh now.. the Evil within is garbage on pc and not scary. So here is Alien and it rocks your socks off with atmosphere and tension. All the kids who say horror isn't alwaysHoly crap I have put like 40 hours into this game already and I want more and will continue to scare myself with this masterpiece. I have been burned by "horror" titles soo much. RE4-5 suck, silent hill is kinda meh now.. the Evil within is garbage on pc and not scary. So here is Alien and it rocks your socks off with atmosphere and tension. All the kids who say horror isn't always scary... cmon.. Horror is fear and alien brings fear in bucket loads.… Expand
  64. qwerty8883
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Best alien game ive ever played without shadow of a doubt. Classic horror build up, **** scary and simply mind blowing graphics on the PC. Its not a shooter FPS, its a true survival horror based completely on the original 1979 Alien movie. Worth every penny!
  65. 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.
  66. joanjett
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Well i must say i had my doubts after C.Marines but nicely done.
    I'm 10 hours in right now and and having a blast! Saving can be a pain
    sometimes but i understand why they did it. Not 1 bug that I've encountered
    so far and the game is just beautiful and highly optimize.....might be the best
    pc port ever!!!!!!!!!! Well after C.Marines and Rome total war they got this one right!
  67. LpSilent
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This game is the savior of the Alien series, bringing in the utmost of fear and expanded detail visualizations on a game that was super-hyped, it amazed everyone.
    I rate it 10/10 since I'm too lazy to write more.
    IGN, I rate you a 0.9 - Too autistic to Review.
  68. 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
  69. Soulache
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация Краткий обзор _________________________________________________ Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация

    Краткий обзор
    _________________________________________________

    Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО

    Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ
    Графика :ЕСТЬ
    Сюжет: есть
    Сложность : ЕСТЬ
    Звук : ЕСТЬ    … Expand
  70. Borreh
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Spectacular.

    Absolutely terrifying, beautifuly designed, with an engaging, long and perfectly paced campaign that has a good scenario that's full of surprises. The presentation is astonishing, some of the best audio/video I ever saw. There are some minor issues (occasional AI bugs, some technical bugs, characters that, despite interesting motivation, are rather flat), but they're    Spectacular.

    Absolutely terrifying, beautifuly designed, with an engaging, long and perfectly paced campaign that has a good scenario that's full of surprises. The presentation is astonishing, some of the best audio/video I ever saw.

    There are some minor issues (occasional AI bugs, some technical bugs, characters that, despite interesting motivation, are rather flat), but they're overshadowed by Isolation being probably the most terrifying game in years, if not ever (I say this as a fan of the genre).

    Lastly, series' fans will appreciate the amount of homage this game offers towards the original Alien. Still, this it's beyond being pure fanservice. Taking cues from the likes of Bioshock, Amnesia or Outlast and solidifying them into a coherent whole, Alien Isolation is a new quality of video game horror.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. Give_em_hell
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    This is a great game ! A must-buy if you love the survival horror genre. Great atmosphere, high tension, difficulty is challenging but not boring. The story is awesome and loyal to the original Alien fiction.
  74. mevsthevoices
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Easily one of the best games since the year 2000. Great story telling, immersive environments, dynamic enemies, all that jazz. To boot, on PC it renders wonderfully. I played the release version through twice without the slightest glitch or hangup, which as compares to some recent releases, is a real relief. Srsly, whatever their charging now, this game's worth your money.
  75. ocean10
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Hands down... The best game of 2014 and one of the best (if not the very best) survival horror game of all times. Amazing visuals, outstanding atmosphere that sets unique mood seen in Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece, great sound and addictive gameplay... overall, an extremely well done game.

    Alien's appearance and unpredictable AI is a big juicy FVck You to the gaming industry nowadays    Hands down... The best game of 2014 and one of the best (if not the very best) survival horror game of all times. Amazing visuals, outstanding atmosphere that sets unique mood seen in Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece, great sound and addictive gameplay... overall, an extremely well done game.

    Alien's appearance and unpredictable AI is a big juicy FVck You to the gaming industry nowadays where most of games (especially FPS) are like identical clones with same brainless AI and same settings.

    However, have in mind that Alien Isolation (just like 1979 Alien) is a slow burner. It asks you for patience but rewards you with intense, an amazing gaming experience.    … Expand
  76. infin
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game so much in many years. With Isolation, I felt like I was on board a space station actually being hunted by an Alien. The settings are so authentic and the script is so immersive. Also the sounds of the ships are all just like in the movies.

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

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

    The Alien AI is tough - but a good balance of tough. Many encounters I had to repeat 10-20 times. And then others I just knuckled down and asked myself what would Ripley do. :p This game is not justhide and seek from the Alien. The Droids go beserk too and at times it feels like synthetics have taken over the entire station. But do't worry with the weapons provided the end is achievable. You even get to space walk outside the station. This is a game of the year contender.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. PhantasySatire
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    As a fan of the original Alien, I found this entry to be incredibly immersive and true to the film, even inspirational in a way that HR Giger would have been extremely proud. This is certainly not a game for people with ADD or compulsive disorders (i.e. people who enjoy CoD, Halo and the like) and I can understand why they would feel disappointed. It's because they were expecting an FPSAs a fan of the original Alien, I found this entry to be incredibly immersive and true to the film, even inspirational in a way that HR Giger would have been extremely proud. This is certainly not a game for people with ADD or compulsive disorders (i.e. people who enjoy CoD, Halo and the like) and I can understand why they would feel disappointed. It's because they were expecting an FPS and move around too much, too fast and probably die incessantly as a consequence. For those of us that like to immerse ourself in a world, take a long Sunday drive, and take in the little details, this game is exactly what we've been looking for. And the fact that it does this while staying so true to Alien form is very impressive.

    I've been gaming for many decades and I can honestly say that this game made me feel like it was 2003 and I was playing Metroid Prime for the first time. If you know what I'm talking about, tarry not and buy this game.

    To Creative Assembly: A sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart. This masterpiece is a true work of art. Please remember those of us that love it when you contemplate a second.    … Expand
  79. Kyoo
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    The attention to detail in this game is amazing, it's what was missing from Colonial Marines (plus the graphics they promised). So far, I am immersed, I feel like I am in the living, breathing universe that was of the 1979 "Alien" movie.

    As a diehard of the franchise / universe, thanks for making this game!
  80. 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
  81. bomb_your_home
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Visually beautiful, creates a sense of actually being in the Nostromo due to all the fine detail. I would recommend this game to any alien fan. Player beware can be very hard!
  82. RedMoose
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This is it. This is the game you've been waiting for.

    If you're a big fan of the original Alien film, then this game will deliver. From the level design, art style, lighting, and retro electronics. This game screams authenticity when compared to the original film. As for the game play: It's absolutely terrifying at times. (Akin to that of Dead Space) The intensity of enemies nearby,    This is it. This is the game you've been waiting for.

    If you're a big fan of the original Alien film, then this game will deliver. From the level design, art style, lighting, and retro electronics. This game screams authenticity when compared to the original film.

    As for the game play: It's absolutely terrifying at times. (Akin to that of Dead Space) The intensity of enemies nearby, the internal struggle of "Do I make a run for it?" really makes the game a blast....Though on the other hand, where it's quiet. Where nothing happens, is equally as unsettling. This is where Alien: Isolation pulls through. The fact that you never feel safe in any situation.

    Creative Assembly outdid themselves this time. Whilst it's not the game that people wanted in some aspects (You can't blast the Alien away with guns), it's the game that people definitely deserved considering the mess that was Aliens: Colonial Marines.    … Expand
  83. nelsonmenetti
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game surpasses all my expectations on a good alien horror game.

    The alien is not only unpredictable but throughout your game it will learn how to hunt you better. We are talking about a evolving AI that you can only hope to evade, since there is no way to kill it. This AI added to the claustrophobic environment of the ship and the amazing sound design make this a thrill trip    This game surpasses all my expectations on a good alien horror game.

    The alien is not only unpredictable but throughout your game it will learn how to hunt you better. We are talking about a evolving AI that you can only hope to evade, since there is no way to kill it.

    This AI added to the claustrophobic environment of the ship and the amazing sound design make this a thrill trip until the very end.

    The human and androids NPC's are not that good compared to the Alien ( which is the real star) but they create a mix of situations that can be considered a live stealth puzzle, which helps to build up tension and create multiple ways of advancing trough the campaign.

    All in all if you like horror games and alien this is a masterpiece you should have at home.
    It is not a easy game though and there is no hand-holding ( like some mixed reviews pointed out).    … Expand
  84. SthlmHappyDude
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This is the best Alien game ever done IMO. I am playing it right now with headphones on and I must say this live up and past the expectation for me at least.

    Lightning and sound: Lighting in some areas are just perfect and for me it feels like I am some times standing in the corridors from Alien 1 and 2 and I have rely some times just stood in a corridor watching the lightning and    This is the best Alien game ever done IMO. I am playing it right now with headphones on and I must say this live up and past the expectation for me at least.

    Lightning and sound:

    Lighting in some areas are just perfect and for me it feels like I am some times standing in the corridors from Alien 1 and 2 and I have rely some times just stood in a corridor watching the lightning and being amazed because some times this game is just mindblowing beautiful.

    The sound is up there with the best tension games right now. It makes everything so scary.
    Me for once sat in an Airduct for like 5 minutes before daring to go out because just the sound of the area made it so intense.

    Graphics:

    The graphics overall you can some times wish a little more off but overall the graphics are rely good and really lifts the feeling of behind stuck on a huge Space station/ship with a huge alien monster hunting you around.

    Ai:

    The "humans/Androids" Ai is some what "meh" and its understanding because the AI TRULY shines when you meet the ALIEN. I have many times actually wondered if the Alien is playing with me.

    Yes you heard it right, A computer game where I wonder if the AI is so smart so it play with me.
    For an instance: I sit in a room pitch black with the alien on the other side of the door looking for me.
    I sit in that room for maybe 5 min (irl) just waiting and listening.

    After 5 min is gone I move and come out in the corridor, I move like 10 feet and I get attacked from the alien HIDING IN AN AIRDUCT ! Just so he can jump out in my way and finish me of with a claw to the face.

    With that said you will MANY TIMES in this game have some REALLY Cat and mouse hunts in this game.
    You running through a corridor just to turn around to see you are not followed, Just to turn around again and realizing that the alien took a shorter route through the air duct and now stand behind you.

    If I HAVE to say bad things about the game I rely have to force my self to find some.
    But IF I now have to then it would be that there is a little to much humans with guns in this game and that it would have been better if they would have taken some of them away at least, together with some weapons.

    Other then that this game is a masterpiece and can't wait for a sequel in Alien 2 setting or even a new movie following this game.

    10/10 hands down !! Every one should get this !!
    And if you planning on getting an oculus rift, GET THIS NOW !!!!    … Expand
  85. Horror666
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    NICE TRY IGN......,,,but no.

    As an individual who favours a good horror game over everything else, this is hands down an amazing thrill ride and worth your 60-70$. Creative assembly nailed it. Rarely am I ever immersed into a game on such an in depth level. Story, graphics, sounds, pacing all get 10-10.
  86. huntermrg
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Best Alien game to date, true to the first movie Alien that was released in 1979.

    Who love the trilogy of Alien movies, is going to love this game.
  87. igncansukmybalz
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game was great, ign needs to get their head out of their a**. It had a great atmosphere, and an unpredictable AI. The motion tracker and flamethrower where great!!!! And it was one of the only horror games to make me literally jump out of my seat.
  88. Theface204
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Simply excellent. It's a master piece it brings the film to life in way I wouldn't think possible it's like the ghostbusters game it's amazing tho it has problems but it never detracts from the overall experience I'm already looking forward to if they will do like how the original series did where the next one will bring in the colonial marines.
  89. andycapobianco1
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    the Graphics of the game are very nice, except the anti aliasing which is "medium quality" at best. I recommend leaving the film grain effect on and changing the fov setting to 55. the film grain effect is very subtle even when maxed out at 100 which is what use. I have been playing the game on hardest "the way the game was meant to be played". i have barely encountered the alien so farthe Graphics of the game are very nice, except the anti aliasing which is "medium quality" at best. I recommend leaving the film grain effect on and changing the fov setting to 55. the film grain effect is very subtle even when maxed out at 100 which is what use. I have been playing the game on hardest "the way the game was meant to be played". i have barely encountered the alien so far and i am really enjoying it. the level of detail is excellent, soundtrack great, acting good, the game is making me want to explore every area, despite them being scary. the ign review is insane. i have barely begun the game and i have already enjoyed it enough to warrant the price tag. the gamplay on hard reminds me a bit of the latest Thief game. a game that when set to hardest difficulty also comes alive as a stealth and exploration game… Expand
  90. UCLAKoolman
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    The visuals, the sounds, the explosions... everything in this game is screaming quality. It's finally a game that makes me feel like I'm living in one of my favorite films.
  91. 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.
  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. 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 :-)
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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)
  98. 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..............................!
  99. 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
  100. 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!
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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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