Alien: Isolation

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  1. psugrad1999
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal withI got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal with them is to shoot them, but then that brings the Alien. Another low point is my two fellow survivors. I know so little about them, and really don't care about them. I have no motivation to help and or save them. Also, there is a lot of back tracking in this game. To get to your goal, you have to go back to the beginning of the level or earlier to do something. From the very start, there are areas you can't get to until you get a tool, that after several hours of play I still haven't gotten. The story line is crap so far, the voice acting is bland and often the mouths don't move with the words. For all the attention to detail this game has, I'm really disappointed in the acting. Despite all that, I love this game. It's very addicting. Just when you think you avoided the alien and come out from cover, it ends up right behind you and you die. There is a great amount of frustration in this game, but just getting to a save point is often a victory in and of itself. It's a game that has the atmosphere of bioshock, but none of it's gripping story line. Yet, it's just as addictive as bioshock. I give it a 9 because the graphics, the ambience, the lore is top notch. I knocked off because of the frustratingly way you have to often back track, the poor story line and limited character development.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. Axtton
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10 (some bugs but it's good!)
    Story - 8/10
    - Overall - 9/10
    Yes!! you need to buy and play!! this game is pure STEALTH!!!
    it's better than other Stealth games! :)
  5. Annimal
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've died quite a few times, but that just makes it more exiting :)    … Expand
  6. Deitus
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    The most immersive, terrifying, Alien authentic game I've played. If you're a BF4 or COD console soldier then this game isn't for you. This game requires patience, a lot of patience and the willingness to move at a snails pace through some expansive levels. Where you have to think hard before your next move because it could be your last. Graphics are gorgeous, playing mine on EyefinityThe most immersive, terrifying, Alien authentic game I've played. If you're a BF4 or COD console soldier then this game isn't for you. This game requires patience, a lot of patience and the willingness to move at a snails pace through some expansive levels. Where you have to think hard before your next move because it could be your last. Graphics are gorgeous, playing mine on Eyefinity 5760x1080 on Ultra and loving every moment of it. Looking forward to playing the crew expendable and survival DLC's when done.… Expand
  7. Andycsn
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Played this using the Oculus Rift DK2 and I had a blast. This was easily the most complete VR experience I had so far. Finished the game in about 20 hours because I would seldom pause to look around and admire the finely crafted enviroments.

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

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

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

    Conclusion: If you have a DK2, don't think twice, get this game. Unless you don't like to experience dread and fear in a videogame or you have some serious heart condition.    … Expand
  8. AkVr
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    As a third view and RPG fan, this game succeeded to win me over and play it to the end.It delivers all the anxiety and feeling of having a deadly predator looking to kill you without anticipation just like it feels in the movie.The music also helps and adds to the whole picture.The visuals are great and it runs smoothly on a decent machine.Played on easy mode to see the story but it isAs a third view and RPG fan, this game succeeded to win me over and play it to the end.It delivers all the anxiety and feeling of having a deadly predator looking to kill you without anticipation just like it feels in the movie.The music also helps and adds to the whole picture.The visuals are great and it runs smoothly on a decent machine.Played on easy mode to see the story but it is not that easy after all.Even if you are a fan of the Alien franchise movies it doesn't mean that if it was not a good game you would still like it.It was certainly fun to play and the rest is for the player to discover.Not 10 because of a few details that would make it a 10.… Expand
  9. Cruna
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Survival Horror. Why do we love these games? What are we expecting from a game of this genre when we first hit the play button? To see a freak show with grotesque monsters in a chilly environment? We love this genre, because it's not about the monsters, it's not about the setting really, it's about the player. While our emotions are amplified in a world where we can't predict what'sSurvival Horror. Why do we love these games? What are we expecting from a game of this genre when we first hit the play button? To see a freak show with grotesque monsters in a chilly environment? We love this genre, because it's not about the monsters, it's not about the setting really, it's about the player. While our emotions are amplified in a world where we can't predict what's waiting for us behind the corner, we feel more and more alive because we behave here as naturally as we would if we were really there. We would hide, we would listen for noises, we would walk with caution, and try to survive.
    This game really brings us what we were hoping for. The beast is as majestic and smart, as I always imagined to be. Alan Dean Foster wrote some very good book adaptations of the movies and even enhanced the world created by Ridley Scott. It was about time, for the gaming industry to approach the concept with some vision.
    Level design, atmosphere: captures the soul of the '79 movie without a doubt, also it's a bit familiar to those who played Dead Space (those guys could have made a mean Alien game also...I think). While the game does not innovate in many areas regarding the level design it gets the job done to create the setting for your deadly adventure through the station.
    Musical score, art style, every little gizmo, CRT screen,everything shows that the designers were working hard to stay true to the original concept of Alien, the movie where all started.
    If you are fan of the Alien series, pick up this game, it's worth it. If you are not, it is still one of the best survival horror games released lately, even if you don't feel that nostalgic scent of the original movie.
    There are a few issues we can talk about... Facial animations are pretty stiff and unrealistic, lip sync is mediocre at best in cutscenes and plain bad otherwise. But this visual issues are not a big problem because we are not really here for that. And there is the story... while it's pretty good, I really feel like they should have been bolder when writing it. When someone tries too hard not to break any element that makes the game a true integration in the Alien universe somehow is too cautious when writing a story and any writer would suffer of the lack of freedom in their creativity.
    Bottom line is: This is that type of game that will stay in your heart even when you are not playing, and every moment is a thrill when you are. I can only say: Thank you for that crew that finally brought us the Alien in it's true splendor in a game.    … Expand
  10. ciuciulete
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    I think its a great game, had a lot of fun with it, it promised an "Alien" atmosphere and that's exactly what it delivered. Having seen and liked the original movie, this game was a great tie in. 10/10, would definitely buy it again.
  11. permafrost
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    How alone, let alone other words, do Gamespot and IGN feel now? It's as if the reviewers there thought it would be some kind of mushfest with guns n the usual. Maybe they weren't yet born when Alien came out.

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

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

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

    This intense and beatiful game deserve all the merit i can give.
  14. manatee
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Great game! Music, sound and ambient are awesome! Alien AI is a smartest AI I ever seen in games.
    A big thanks to the developers for this game.
    The game is fully met the expectations.
  15. bat069
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    What an awesome game! I have spent every night of the last week playing this game, with adrenalin running on high the whole time. My only problem with the game is that the amount of stress I feel while playing really tires me out.
    Beautiful, cinematic, very few glitches, violent, scary, stressful...fantastic!
  16. Eatmyspider
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    First things first. Watch "Alien". This game recreates every aspect of the film. Play with a good set of headphones to truly experience the frightful atmosphere. If you like Dead space and Bioshock give this game a go.
  17. vramouz
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tell you man! This game was The Hardest Game in my entire life. But still they have a beautiful Graphic, and a really awesome scenes. And just a minute ago i finally finished this game, not so good for a game compare to Metal Gear Solid 4 or Kingdom Hearts 2. Still worth it to playing it though.… Expand
  18. SirJownsalot
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for every Alien fan !!! It captures the complete feel and atmosphere of the first (and second) movie in a way, that one could believe the developers created alien themselves. I've just finished it 10 minutes ago and i still can't believe how awesome this game is ! Thanks to every single Person who worked on that Title ! This is finally the Alien-Game, thatThis is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for every Alien fan !!! It captures the complete feel and atmosphere of the first (and second) movie in a way, that one could believe the developers created alien themselves. I've just finished it 10 minutes ago and i still can't believe how awesome this game is ! Thanks to every single Person who worked on that Title ! This is finally the Alien-Game, that deserves to be one.… Expand
  19. GreyHayes
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    As a fan of Alien and a long time gamer. Alien Isolation gave me almost everything I could have asked for and more. Staying true to the franchise and with the most solid game play and amazing AI, this is my personal favourite survival horror since 1998.
  20. davisath
    Oct 17, 2014
    6
    Half way on asthetics plus one for interesting explanation to extend the original story. Failed on AI and general behavior of the O'Bannon, Scott, Brandywine concept of the alien. If they had hired me to develop the AI it would be the least completed game due to sheer player anxiety of having to contend with a creature that is more unpredictable. The alien would optimize it's survivalHalf way on asthetics plus one for interesting explanation to extend the original story. Failed on AI and general behavior of the O'Bannon, Scott, Brandywine concept of the alien. If they had hired me to develop the AI it would be the least completed game due to sheer player anxiety of having to contend with a creature that is more unpredictable. The alien would optimize it's survival through silence and stealth which is what every prime predator relies on. It would have certainly used a fuzzy set over all of it's unidentified signals and would have dedicated more time to simply waiting on model optimization constantly reevaluating it's priority locations with each time it receives new information and assigning a best choice based on signals.

    Manual doors would account for active analog control, meaning player controls speed of opening and closing ultimately entry to hide providing a balance of security over speed. Shifting to change view angles in hides would also be analog as they currently are but would emit sounds depending on how rapidly player shifts weight.

    I would have excluded the involuntarily squelch of the tracker which destroyed the game. The tracker was an obvious stop-gap for an AI model which was under developed for some reason and the tracker was the real nemesis in the game leaving the alien reduced to it's determined and persistent henchman. The tracker would also require batteries just like the flashlight, only both would last longer, certainly the flashlight would considering what year it's supposed to be in the story (you'd think they would have figured out the longer lasting light bulb).

    The critical path would have remained focused on the mission which was to understand what happened to the Nostromo and hence Ripley's mother. Instead the flight recorder was discovered surprisingly early in the game and Ripley just seemed to give up on finding the contents in hopes of having it spoon fed to her by a third party. Then again I might be wrong on this and have missed important points in the plot because I had to run through the game thanks to a very poor design decision. Also, considering how much more effective the alien could have been I would have allowed for the player to turn down objectives in lieu of staying focused on investigating the Nostromo event and getting off Sevastopol as quickly as possible.

    For me I was more alert and apprehensive up to the point where I had the first encounter with the alien, which again, I understand the designers probably wanted to ease the player into the reality there is an alien, but it only highlighted the fact that the scariest room in the game was also one of the first on Sevastopol. Why? Because I didn't know if the alien would come for me or not, I was expecting it since the docking procedure would certainly have been noisy. Also, firearms should have hurt the alien, only that the alien would bleed and compromise the integrity of the ship rendering the player as good as dead. But I would have preferred no firearms on Sevastopol because any one of the NPCs who were armed could have just as easily shot at it and again, ship has hole, everyone is exposed to conditions of space and die. So they don't shoot at it because they're programmed not to? Breaks immersion. No firearms except perhaps Marlows ship that would have introduced firearms later when necessary to the plot.

    Advice: never use tracker and never hide in lockers or cabinets from alien, simple place concealment between you and the alien because it's practically blind and stupid. I literally did circles around a mini zamboni and similar objects to shake the stupid thing. Walk almost everywhere and so long as you aren't making tight circles, it outpaces the alien most of the time. I recommend when first entering a level study the map, make a plan for how to get to your points and move. The designers apparently thought it was more terrifying to be forced to constantly move instead of losing your sanity in a locker over several hours planning your survival. Never use firearms while you know alien is on Sevastopol. Don't use flashlight in ducts, instead use molotov or flamethrower. Don't use devices like noise maker, it only agitates the alien and escalates it's sense of your presence from mere suspicion to certainty.

    Other than that I do commend the Creative Assembly folks for giving us what they labored over and I really only experienced one minor defect. As a software engineer myself I know that alone is a testament to how effective the development process was. But it lost it's potential through pinnacle design choices that stifled the games success as a horror game. I really enjoyed the attention to detail, but the set of "Alien" invokes dread because of it's affiliation of the alien character not the reverse despite Cobb and Foss having fabricated a rational explanation for a vessel that complimented the alien.    … Expand
  21. Presidente
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation sem dúvida nehuma será um dos grandes jogos do ano!Quem assistiu Alien o oitavo passageiro sentirá na pele as mesmas sensações enfrentadas pela Subtenente Ripley em sua luta pela sobrevivência contra uma criatura alienígena altamente agressiva que persegue e mata a tripulação de uma nave espacial. Incrivelmente bem feito! Aterrorizante e surpreendente. Um dos jogos maisAlien Isolation sem dúvida nehuma será um dos grandes jogos do ano!Quem assistiu Alien o oitavo passageiro sentirá na pele as mesmas sensações enfrentadas pela Subtenente Ripley em sua luta pela sobrevivência contra uma criatura alienígena altamente agressiva que persegue e mata a tripulação de uma nave espacial. Incrivelmente bem feito! Aterrorizante e surpreendente. Um dos jogos mais imersivos que já joguei. Com atmosfera incrivelmente realista. Excelente gráfico, excelente ambiente e som sorround. Desempenho excelente em mid-range pc! e .. oh sim! finalmente, DIFÍCIL COMO O INFERNO! Prepare-se! Os alienígenas, humanos e andróides, todos eles são difíceis de evitar ou combater. Cada encontro é um desafio, e se encontrar com o alienígina será sua sentença de morte!! Agradeço aos desenvolvedores da “The Creative Assembly” e “Sega” pelo excelente trabalho e por ter me proporcionado 15 horas de muito medo, apreensão e terror.… Expand
  22. MadbadMagee
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Incredible. Not for the faint hearted. Very high production value, sound design is especially amazing. A love child of Thief/System Shock2/Bioshock and Dark Souls. Get it (and IGN... do one)
  23. IITheSalt
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Ive been gaming for 34yrs and this game is a brilliant Alien game, the atmosphere was the best in a game in a long time if you look at this like an Alien simulator fans of the movie/books will be stoked. Best game on this gen console 95/100 Get this game!!!
  24. Nax
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Before reading my review, I want to say; FOR TRULY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE PLEASE PLAY THE GAME ON "HARD". MOST parts might be extremely challenging though, but never RUIN the experience dropping the difficulty to easy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    10/10 anyway...    … Expand
  25. Tulock
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. It looks great, has well thought out controls and keeps you scared the whole time. For those that rate a game based on the fact your rig is too weak to run it effectively, how about fixing your PC and give the game a real rating. Amanda is a solid well thought out character and you feel her frustration, fright and desire to stay alive the entire time you areThis game is amazing. It looks great, has well thought out controls and keeps you scared the whole time. For those that rate a game based on the fact your rig is too weak to run it effectively, how about fixing your PC and give the game a real rating. Amanda is a solid well thought out character and you feel her frustration, fright and desire to stay alive the entire time you are playing. You feel like you are part of the world of Alien. Great job Sega!… Expand
  26. N3n0
    Oct 27, 2014
    3
    Annoying. Slow. Keeps crashing. Dumb Alien. Rather watch others play it on Youtube. Nice to look at and the sounds are amazing but my god its painful to play.
  27. Robnof
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This game is just fantastic. It captures the essence of the original film perfectly. I usually hate survival horror games, which rely too heavily on gore rather than real terror.

    But this isn't survival horror. This is a simulator for surviving. You die. A lot. The Alien is a douchebag. One of the best games I've ever played.
  28. ZANERIO
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is a masterpiece in survival horror/sci-fi games. Fans of the first Alien movie will simply fall in love, a splendid recreation of the original Alien world. Frustrating and terrifying in a positive way, even on easy difficulty.
  29. AresOfThrace
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Got the same problem as apparently some other people as well. The game keeps bugging and crashing. The atmosphere and everything around are great, but as long there is no fix for that cra*, I'll give it a 5.
  30. gameren82
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Some people complain it is hard? It is supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, the would be no challenge. If there would be no challenge, the game would not be so scary. It simply makes you feel uptight. A good game with a different play style.
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

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