Alien: Isolation

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

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

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

    If you're expecting a "Hudson pulse rifle panic spray fest" experience as with colonial marines, this might not be the successor you are looking for.    … Expand
  2. Bloodsugar
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    Best horror game by far. It's so beautiful and doesn't need the generic horror gore to scare you. "Oh no a decapitated head...oh no intestines..." Nope. A pure good time with sheer terror of every footstep you make. I would like to make two points:

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

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

    Why people score poor on this game: It's hard. People who get frustrated score poorly. It's a trial and error game. If you want to survive better try laying down some traps to run to in case you mess up. And for all of you complaining that the Alien is too big and walks around...get over it. It's a way better idea in a horror game. Just the sheer heavy terror in the alien's footsteps tells you so many things about the creature you are trying to elude. He's not meant to be messed with.    … Expand
  3. Jetpil0t
    Oct 16, 2014
    6
    Overall the game makes great use of the license and introduces a few really great mechanics into the non combat horror game formula, while allowing you light combat options in limited situations.

    I did however find the level design and encounter design to be very linear and repetitive. Animation quality isn't great. The small amounts of combat that are in the game feel very poorly put    Overall the game makes great use of the license and introduces a few really great mechanics into the non combat horror game formula, while allowing you light combat options in limited situations.

    I did however find the level design and encounter design to be very linear and repetitive. Animation quality isn't great. The small amounts of combat that are in the game feel very poorly put together. The save system can create huge frustrations with infrequent checkpoints placed behind quick time events and story components. This type of game is generally quite short and available for less than full retail, thus with this title coming in at full price it feels extortionately padded out to justify it's price. This in turn reduces the quality of the game considerably and is probably one of it's most noticeable lows with some sections dragging on into an hour or more of walking around. There really isn't any replay value here and the DLC is both short and overpriced.

    On the plus side it looks great, highly atmospheric and true to the genres well executed formula.

    If you don't already enjoy games like Outlast or Amnesia, you really won't enjoy this one. However if you do enjoy this type of game, Alien Isolation adds a few interesting chemicals into the mix and makes good use of the Alien License. Fortunately too it is a strong PC release with plenty of graphics options, very few bugs and performance is excellent.    … Expand
  4. dannieeddie2008
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    I am in love with this game, I think it is a great game in its self. The graphics are AMAZING, the models of the Alien and the people look beautiful, the game play is brilliant and the story line is perfect as you are playing as Amanda Ripley. The down side to this game is the AI !!! The Alien is a bit stupid and the people I can walk in front of them and they won't see me. Also, the gameI am in love with this game, I think it is a great game in its self. The graphics are AMAZING, the models of the Alien and the people look beautiful, the game play is brilliant and the story line is perfect as you are playing as Amanda Ripley. The down side to this game is the AI !!! The Alien is a bit stupid and the people I can walk in front of them and they won't see me. Also, the game is a little bit to long for my taste! Needs to be a little shorter, but the story line is perfect the way it is. I give Alien: Isolation a 8/10… Expand
  5. Vitara
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This game is a must play for any science fiction or horror fan, also recomennded for anyone who liked Bioshock and Dishonored from which this game draws inspiration. Superb graphics and audio effects along with great gameplay mechanics. Also has a great story and background told mostly through audio and textual logs.
    On a side note the game is very well optimised and will run on old PCs    This game is a must play for any science fiction or horror fan, also recomennded for anyone who liked Bioshock and Dishonored from which this game draws inspiration. Superb graphics and audio effects along with great gameplay mechanics. Also has a great story and background told mostly through audio and textual logs.
    On a side note the game is very well optimised and will run on old PCs on high settings no problem which is a big plus.    … Expand
  6. CsendesMark
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the best game made based on a movie.
    The game has a solid storyline, the game maybe longer a bit than it should be, but I don't mind.
    Graphics is one of the best on the market right now, including global illumination.
    The quality is also high with the sound engine too, along with the sound effects.
    Only two weak points the lip-sync and the actual ending.
    9/10
  7. JayE
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Mix splinter cell, bioshock, and the deathclaws from Fallout, and you have this gem of a game.
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played.
    Darken the room and put on your headphones, enable surround sound, turn down the game music to 10%, this game delivers great atmosphere and some very tense moments. If you want fast paced action with guns blazing, dont bother.. I found myself    Mix splinter cell, bioshock, and the deathclaws from Fallout, and you have this gem of a game.
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played.

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

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

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

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

    Easily the best alien game ever, probably the best suspense game of all time.
    Highly Recommended!
    95/100    … Expand
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. 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........
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. xTobyMc
    Oct 22, 2014
    7
    For me this game was a 50/50, there was a lot I liked about the game, but also a lot I disliked. Firstly, the atmosphere is amazing. Playing on PC in max settings, which the game is very well optimised for, the feeling of isolation really is apparent. Quite a few times I jumped like a little girl when the alien found me and there are plenty of jump-scares throughout. I also like theFor me this game was a 50/50, there was a lot I liked about the game, but also a lot I disliked. Firstly, the atmosphere is amazing. Playing on PC in max settings, which the game is very well optimised for, the feeling of isolation really is apparent. Quite a few times I jumped like a little girl when the alien found me and there are plenty of jump-scares throughout. I also like the fluidity of animation and the real emphasis on stealth and movement tactics. I often found myself pausing to think about my next move and the game does a nice job of guiding you, but not making it too linear. Lastly, the game also follows the story very well and those who have seen the films will feel the nostalgia.

    In terms of the game's negatives, for me the biggest one was story length. The game took me 17 hours to complete and felt (surprisingly) too long. I feel like the developers have tried too hard to extend the game length by adding in more and more and more and more inconveniences forcing you to do missions which seems pointless. For example, you'd be told to open a door, only to find the door has no power. The game will then send you back the entire route you've just travelled to activate the power. Upon returning to the door, you require a keycard or pin code... everything in the game was like this. It was just fetch mission after fetch mission, and something would ironically always go wrong the moment you got close to completing an objective.

    The alien also gets extremely annoying. At first I was scared of it, but after 7 hours or so I was just fed up of it. I was constantly having to stop and just wait for the alien to walk around the scripted route it was given before it went back into the vents, making it safe to move. I also find it silly how the alien follows you EVERYWHERE, despite going up and down elevators, across rail networks and keeping almost silent compared to other noises on the ship. Of course I understand the point of the game is to hide from it, but the realism of it just following YOU everywhere is frustrating.

    Overall the game is worth the buy if you've got 15-20 hours spare, but personally I think the game is far too stretched, it would have been ideal to me as a ~12 hour game instead.    … Expand
  15. SenshudoTV
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    In conclusion, this game is one that closely ties into the movies, by using the same standards that were used for the movies. Even if you haven’t seen the movies, the story is great. With the game's twists, turns, and mind games, it will provide the player with hours of entertainment. If you have seen the movies, like I have, then you are in for a real treat as you would want to lookIn conclusion, this game is one that closely ties into the movies, by using the same standards that were used for the movies. Even if you haven’t seen the movies, the story is great. With the game's twists, turns, and mind games, it will provide the player with hours of entertainment. If you have seen the movies, like I have, then you are in for a real treat as you would want to look around everywhere and touch everything in this game. The game is out now priced at about £30.00-£40.00 for the deluxe edition as well as the DLC of the Expendable Crew revolving around the story with the voices and looks of the cast from the first Alien movie.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Melanie_Han
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    It's the only horror game I've ever played that is actually horrifying. It's not perfect, and there are some bugs here and there, but it's a really good game.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Bortx
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    To start let me preface that I don't like horror, survival, or anything that makes you jump in fear. I also never liked any of the Alien movies including the first classic which this game is based on. But I find that when you do a game right, any genre even those that you don't usually go for can be enjoyable. The atmosphere, the graphics, the art and level design are all great. Reminds meTo start let me preface that I don't like horror, survival, or anything that makes you jump in fear. I also never liked any of the Alien movies including the first classic which this game is based on. But I find that when you do a game right, any genre even those that you don't usually go for can be enjoyable. The atmosphere, the graphics, the art and level design are all great. Reminds me a of "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay" which I really liked years back. What's great about Alien: Isolation is that its got great pacing. It feels like several games because the type of game play changes several times during the game. I recommend this game even if you don't like the Aliens franchise.… Expand
  21. phbz
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    --This is why we can't have good things--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    As an Alien fan this is the game I was hoping for, and more. As a gamer, this is a wonderful step out formulaic and secure zones. It is a game that takes risks, and by doing so loses some mass appeal. A perfect game? No. But it is still kind of painful to see some major publications being too punishing to this game and simultaneously giving higher scores to broken and/or uninspired games. In many reviews it's clear that the reviewer rushed through the game, and points criticism in a way that seems that it was playing an whole different game. And this is why we can't have good things.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. Mind_Killer
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    8
    NEGATIVE: save point and alien sound like elephant while walking.
    POSITIVE: optimized, atmosphere, graphic, animation & story.

    Simply you must have this game in your collection !
  24. 8bitg33k
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    It's alright. Mildly entertaining. mostly because it's a great genre. SciFi Horror, who can argue with that. If it wasn't for the fact that you're mostly hiding in closets when not sneaking around or clumsily attacking Androids, it might actually make the leap from ok to great. But all in all, it's gets the job done if you have nothing else to play and just to get the next piece of theIt's alright. Mildly entertaining. mostly because it's a great genre. SciFi Horror, who can argue with that. If it wasn't for the fact that you're mostly hiding in closets when not sneaking around or clumsily attacking Androids, it might actually make the leap from ok to great. But all in all, it's gets the job done if you have nothing else to play and just to get the next piece of the genre collection under your belt. Just don't spend more than 20 bucks on it.… Expand
  25. aciphex
    Oct 11, 2014
    7
    Alien isolation fundamentally achieves what is set out to do. Put you in an almost powerless position and toy with your senses. This however comes mostly from the fear of jump scares which definitely adds to the experience, but you can't help but think its too easy...nonetheless the game had me frantically searching the screen and pausing quite a fews times. The experience is quiteAlien isolation fundamentally achieves what is set out to do. Put you in an almost powerless position and toy with your senses. This however comes mostly from the fear of jump scares which definitely adds to the experience, but you can't help but think its too easy...nonetheless the game had me frantically searching the screen and pausing quite a fews times. The experience is quite emersive and fans of survival horror where quick thinking is your best weapon than this will definitely tickle your fancy… Expand
  26. boomstam
    Oct 18, 2014
    9
    If you havent allready,,. watch the movie (Alien from 1979) first !.
    You will get so much more out of the gaming experience.
    The game is an ode to the movie. The sound effects, music.. its fantastic. It will give you an extra chill or two when all of a sudden certain music/sound effects starts playing ingame. The game does have some flaws; too much backtracking and the world is under    If you havent allready,,. watch the movie (Alien from 1979) first !.
    You will get so much more out of the gaming experience.
    The game is an ode to the movie. The sound effects, music.. its fantastic.
    It will give you an extra chill or two when all of a sudden certain music/sound effects starts playing ingame.

    The game does have some flaws; too much backtracking and the world is under populated imo.
    But theres nothing that cant be fixed with some patches, dlc`s etc.

    I`m still half way in the game, but allready eager to get my hands on future dlc`s, expansions.

    Enjoy    … Expand
  27. Osmanecek
    Oct 30, 2014
    7
    I like it, yet I do not feel this games is something out of ordinary experience in genre to give higher result.

    I have been really hyped about the Alien and the "scariness", but to be perfectly honest - been playing on my own in midnight, and I was actually looking forward to meet alien and than been little bit dissapointed about it. Alien is randomly spawning around, and therefor many    I like it, yet I do not feel this games is something out of ordinary experience in genre to give higher result.

    I have been really hyped about the Alien and the "scariness", but to be perfectly honest - been playing on my own in midnight, and I was actually looking forward to meet alien and than been little bit dissapointed about it. Alien is randomly spawning around, and therefor many times it is completely unlogical and impossible.

    I really feel that design of Nostromo is perfect, graphics, sound and atmosphere of this game is well optimized and looking really good. I even watched Alien straight after game and the job done in movie and in game is amazing - like a twins. Well done guys!

    Game design and AI (understand the core gameplay) is on the other side weeker point in this game. And lowers the general result really high. It´s simply feel like Call of Duty, without enemies, weapons, and rambo style - which is cool and I am happy about it.. Though, what else is in this game left than? Minigames are repetitive. Hiding - understand crouching and Alien which sometimes see you where no-one else could and overlooked you in situation where half-blinded person with 2 promiles would see you just prooves one thing - AI is the weakest link in this game. If Alien was more "intelligent" it could be much more interesting and build on this would be much more easier. First Half-life for example had an amazing AI. Where army guys were talking to each other and seeking tactically thru the enviroment - that was something amazing at that time - and that is something I would really love to see in this Alien game.

    My result to this game is 7/10:

    10/10 for perfect graphics, sound and atmosphere
    4,5/10 for gamedesign and ai

    My final thought is - check it out later, when price is little bit lower - but you should not miss it completely.    … Expand
  28. gezimd
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    Arguably the best game I have EVER played. Alien Isolation is a genre defining game, with a stunning and perfectly fitting soundtrack. The way is long and difficult but worth every minute of your time. It's a great video game adaptation with a brilliant and very interesting story that fits the original franchise very well. The environment and graphics on this game are insanely good, theyArguably the best game I have EVER played. Alien Isolation is a genre defining game, with a stunning and perfectly fitting soundtrack. The way is long and difficult but worth every minute of your time. It's a great video game adaptation with a brilliant and very interesting story that fits the original franchise very well. The environment and graphics on this game are insanely good, they grip you right ahead and keep you for the rest of the game. The interface, the tools/weapons and the whole game in general is unbelievably detailed and well thought.

    If you like the horror-action genre, this game is a must play but even if you're not, I highly suggest you at least check this out and give it a try.    … Expand
  29. Hasami-Age
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    It is worthy for fans of Aliens and also recommended those who like this genre. It has an atmosphere who is breathed tension who you can cut in the air,
  30. DaRAGingLunatic
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    How scary is Alien Isolation? I've never been more scared in my life! I've played horror games but this game truly terrified me. I had feelings of dread in my stomach. I had to end up playing this game in some sections in 10 minute increments. I'm a 31 year old man. After hearing myself scream and have my body shake in terror, well i'm no longer sure about that man part.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's quite easy to be Amanda Ripley. The atmosphere is there. The graphics are there. The gameplay is there. The sounds are there. You will get the most enjoyment out of it as Amanda Ripley.    … Expand
  31. doogs
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    I'll keep it short and sweet.

    I've always been invested in the Alien universe and this delivered exactly what I wanted; a suspenseful science fiction FPS with survival-horror elements. The atmosphere is to tense you could cut it with a knife. It deserves the praise it gets and is a testament to the developers sticking true to source material.
  32. mdb851
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    Am amazing game that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Not only did I enjoy the game, my wife who hates video games, sat by my side and watched me complete the game and was just as scared and thrilled by the experience. A must play for those who enjoy survival horror games!
  33. mark_tyler
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    Highly recommended to all Alien fans. A lot of attention to details, coloring, lightning, sound. Atmosphere is perfect. Yes it is difficult sometimes, but considering the situation you are put in the game it is understandable (they recently added Easy mode to the game, haven't tried, for me it is best on Hard). If you want action and lots of shooting, you should consider another FPS. ThisHighly recommended to all Alien fans. A lot of attention to details, coloring, lightning, sound. Atmosphere is perfect. Yes it is difficult sometimes, but considering the situation you are put in the game it is understandable (they recently added Easy mode to the game, haven't tried, for me it is best on Hard). If you want action and lots of shooting, you should consider another FPS. This games instead delivers story and tension.… Expand
  34. WaleedNawazKhan
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Great story,beautiful visual fx,one thing i liked the most,the smoke or fog whatever it is (air purification system) looks awesome.My favorite PC game. I'm big fan of classic Ridely Scotts' Alien and i found this game amazing and scary
  35. Xenomordia
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Straight Forward. The Xenomorph is my spirit animal. The first movie heralded a new outlook on the scifi genre, as well as for the horror genre. This thing has haunted me since I first experienced Alien as a kid. Everywhere I went at night, in the dark, I was extra silent, in case one lurked in the trees or around the corner. Even, under the bed. In closets. Dark sheds in the daytime.

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

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

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

    That being said, On to Isolation.

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

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

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

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

    If you're good enough, quick enough, and fast enough, a well placed flashbang can be deadly for your enemies. This is Xenomordia, Signing off.    … Expand
  36. Sonicfishcake42
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    I will happily give this a perfect 10, this is by far the best Alien game I've ever played. The tension and atmosphere is perfectly recreated from the movies I enjoyed when I was younger. The game has made me literally yelp in fright multiple times. I understand this is not everyones cup of tea however this will be highly rated by horror game and Alien fans alike. Recently read the IGNI will happily give this a perfect 10, this is by far the best Alien game I've ever played. The tension and atmosphere is perfectly recreated from the movies I enjoyed when I was younger. The game has made me literally yelp in fright multiple times. I understand this is not everyones cup of tea however this will be highly rated by horror game and Alien fans alike. Recently read the IGN review that gave it a low rating and criticised it highly. This game is nothing short of a masterpiece as you can see from the user reviews; IGN have it all wrong.… Expand
  37. mikemaza9
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    It was a perfect game from the beginning to the end!! The best Alien and horror game that I've ever played!! It could be hard at times but I guess that's how should be played a survival horror game!
  38. Dead_Head
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but theAmazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but the character mouth and face animations are awful. At times during conversations characters mouth's won't move at all, making it difficult to tell who is talking to you. Certainly not a perfect game, but the hands down the best Alien game I have ever played. Giving it a 10 to boost it's overall score since it is most deserving of a better score than it has received from critics.… Expand
  39. nitorita
    Jul 29, 2020
    7
    A relatively solid space horror game that does not bring shame to the original movie franchise. Unfortunately, despite wanting to give this game a higher score, I was not able to do so due to the lack of a "wow factor" to the game, some unnecessarily difficult parts, and an incredibly cheap ending. The story and dialogue is rather scripted, the underlying gameplay is repetitive, the aliensA relatively solid space horror game that does not bring shame to the original movie franchise. Unfortunately, despite wanting to give this game a higher score, I was not able to do so due to the lack of a "wow factor" to the game, some unnecessarily difficult parts, and an incredibly cheap ending. The story and dialogue is rather scripted, the underlying gameplay is repetitive, the aliens aren't all that scary, and you never once feel an emotional attachment with the protagonist. However...

    Don't let the first paragraph dissuade you from playing. The AI is good enough to provide a challenge that you cannot Rambo through, although it is a bit primitive and possible to cheat once you understand how it works. The game forces you to be patient and play smart in order to avoid detection, and there is a lot of freedom for you to choose how you want to approach the game with many tools at your disposal. This game is focused on stealth, so if you were expecting an FPS, you're looking in the wrong place.

    The save points could have been placed more reasonably, since there are lengthy sections in the game where it is easy to get cornered and then have to reload your save, losing every bit of progress up until that point. The rubber band AI of the alien also makes it difficult to achieve meaningful progress at times, since it constantly spawns near you. Plus, the alien seems to have a hard lock on you, seemingly disregarding any other people in the game just to hunt you down. Shooting itself is pretty pointless as well since the moment you fire a single shot, the alien will hear and kill you instantly.

    I think, above all else, the biggest peeve I have about this game is that the core gameplay boils down to sneaking your way to one end of a map to fetch or activate something, and then often times having to backtrack to where you came from. The bulk of the game recycles this over and over, and what would theoretically be a quick game ends up being slowed by necessity due to the presence of an alien that forces you to be stealthy.

    Overall, I'm not sure what magic the devs used, but this game never bored me even though there wasn't much in the way of story or gameplay. I feel that a score of 7 is fair due to having missed opportunities in an otherwise promising game. The game is optimized and runs great on modern PCs (although anti-aliasing is non-existent), and it has never crashed on me once. I'd say that it's worth a play if you can get it for cheap ($10-15 or less would be reasonable now).    … Expand
  40. Luka1998010
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Chilling, intense and nerve wrecking
    Turn off the lights and enjoy
    Alien Isolation is one of the best horror/survival games ever
  41. Bloodnes
    Mar 9, 2020
    7
    Игра многообещающая была для меня, но в итоге проходится нудновато. Возможно если бы я её проходил несколько лет назад, впечатления были бы другие, но это не факт. Собственно графику опускаем и не берем во вникание, она там для своего времени нормальная. Но вот текстуры не впечатлили, корабль какой-то идентичный, все вокруг до финальных титров не меняется, бегаем по внешне одинаковымИгра многообещающая была для меня, но в итоге проходится нудновато. Возможно если бы я её проходил несколько лет назад, впечатления были бы другие, но это не факт. Собственно графику опускаем и не берем во вникание, она там для своего времени нормальная. Но вот текстуры не впечатлили, корабль какой-то идентичный, все вокруг до финальных титров не меняется, бегаем по внешне одинаковым комнатам, прячемся от монстра, истребляем андройдов, которые по непонятным мне причинам стали вражески настроены, в конце умираем и умирают все. Титры. Ну такое себе... 7/10, атмосфера для хоррора не тянет… Expand
  42. themediocritic
    Mar 10, 2020
    7
    A 2020 Review - Alien: Isolation (PC, 2014)

    Score: 7/10 Mediocrity Score: Not Mediocre Alien: Isolation is a death-by-alien simulator masquerading as a first-person survival horror game. Dripping with late-1970s tech-ambiance, Creative Assembly has produced a rather safe narrative that closely follows the original Alien's tale of Ellen Ripley. Not falling far from the tree, the    A 2020 Review - Alien: Isolation (PC, 2014)

    Score: 7/10
    Mediocrity Score: Not Mediocre

    Alien: Isolation is a death-by-alien simulator masquerading as a first-person survival horror game. Dripping with late-1970s tech-ambiance, Creative Assembly has produced a rather safe narrative that closely follows the original Alien's tale of Ellen Ripley. Not falling far from the tree, the protagonist you play is none other than Amanda Ripley - Ellen Ripley's daughter. In what must feel like the family curse, Amanda is stricken with a far-too-similar fate being stuck on a space station trying to survive against aliens. If you aren't a fan of the series or haven't seen any of the movies - don't sweat it. Just bring an extra pair of underwear and dive into this insanely atmospheric and engrossing experience.

    Quick Take: Alien: Isolated is not fun. It is not an enjoyable experience by traditional standards, but it is a horrifically beautiful and a completely immersive one. Kotaku's Kirk Hamilton said it better than anyone else, "While many a video game has been designed for people who enjoy killing aliens, Alien: Isolation can only have been created for people who derive some perverse pleasure out of being killed by an alien." This game in its purest form is an engrossing simulation of how it would feel to try your odds against the alien xenomorphs in a bout of survival. Your odds are very slim. Between the sound engineering and the visual design, the two complement each other like two peas in a pod or...two facehuggers in an egg-sack, if you prefer. Together the two bring about an utter sense of dread, panic, and stress. You can hear the alien scampering through the ventilation; you can see its slimy drool ooze down in wait. You can hear the rich pops and sizzles of the CRT screens and analog devices used throughout the game. From opening production credits to end-game credits, it's a technical marvel...but is it an entertaining one? Well, that's where things get complicated... That's where I begin to feel the ol' quote "I want to get off Mr. Bones Wild Ride" becomes relevant again. At 16 hours in, I decided that's all the thrill I'll be getting out of that ride. Are you ever 100% glad you did or tried something, but wouldn't ever do it again? I appreciate Alien: Isolation for having done so much, so right - but I can't say I enjoyed or had fun playing it. It's stressful. I'm a huge horror film buff, yet this is a much longer and interactive experience - one that did not give me that "just 5 more minutes" feeling. It was more of a "where the hell's the savegame telephone at?"

    Pros:
    - Scarier than I expected. Panic-inducing experience, as designed.
    - Completely engrossing experience thanks to the top-notch audio and visual quality.
    - Alien AI is something to behold. Something other developers should aspire to accomplish.
    - Great map design and setting. The rough state of things on the Sevastopol station really add to the effectiveness of the game's darker, more dreadful tones.

    Cons:
    - Boilerplate story that does its best to imitate its original source rather than set itself apart more meaningfully. Doesn't hold together the weaker points of gameplay, but sags down with them.
    - Second half of the game becomes incredibly tiring and tedious when managing your alien woes mixed with having to frequently backtrack the map in order to accomplish new goals.
    - The feeling of powerlessness and stress become exhausting. The trial-and-error quality to survival leaves me feeling like I've wasted a lot of time.
    - No replayability.

    Concept: You're Ellen Ripley's unlucky daughter, Amanda - who also finds herself face to face with the same alien species that cost her mother's life. In a fight for survival, will you lead Amanda to her victory or just die 1,000 times trying? Yes. The answer is, yes.

    Graphics: Impressive. Certainly so by 2014's standards but even for 2020 standards, this offers a high bar to pass. Compliments the audio design incredibly well - both pairing together to reel you into the space-station, Sevastopol, along with all its horrors.

    Sound: It breathes life into nothingness and fills the space with dread. Hearing the alien bang around the ship or scamper about in the ventilation is disturbing when you've been hiding in a locker for ten minutes contemplating what actions led you to this awful place.

    Entertainment: Did you like the movies Source Code or Edge of Tomorrow? Then you'll enjoy experiencing it first-hand in an interactive simulator game, only with Aliens and Facehuggers. I found Alien: Isolation to be akin to a thrill-ride. A lot of fun in short bursts, but it is not something most people would enjoy for long stretches.

    Replayability: How enjoyable is revisiting the same haunted house over and over again? Sure, the actors will always do things a little differently but it's always the same song and dance in the end. For me, it does not have replay value.    … Expand
  43. RobertWhitlet
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    Good game but the controls are absolute sh!t. The hit box is terrible and damn near impossible to pick up items. Assures me that FPS games just aren't that great. I get what Creative Assembly were trying to do by creating a scary and dark atmosphere, which they achieved but they have to do better. It's either Creative Assembly's fault with the controls or Xbox. You decide. The game is alsoGood game but the controls are absolute sh!t. The hit box is terrible and damn near impossible to pick up items. Assures me that FPS games just aren't that great. I get what Creative Assembly were trying to do by creating a scary and dark atmosphere, which they achieved but they have to do better. It's either Creative Assembly's fault with the controls or Xbox. You decide. The game is also way too long and I feel the mission become redundant by the 5th mission. I get they're trying to give the player the full experience but I can see the clear difference between this and an RE game so far as replayability. A 10 hour first run should be enough. They definitely want the player to not revisit the game with gameplay cutscenes and long drawn out missions. Overall, it's a good game and the ending is pretty phenomenal but hopefully when they remake this game, they can work on the areas that need improvements.… Expand
  44. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Easy one of the best horror games ever. I'm the type of person that don't get scared of horror games at all but still, Alien Isolation is very good horror game, beautiful graphics but also very well optimized, the AI of the Xenomorph in this game is a next level. Highly recommended.
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. ldub
    Oct 7, 2014
    5
    Tense yet sluggish and ultimately mediocre. The visuals are stunning which seems like where the majority of the budget for this rushed title came from. Sadly, Alien Isolation could have been something great if it wasn't marred by "cheap" moments that just screw the player over, endless waiting when you've obviously dodged an opponent, and a flimsy story full of more holes than a piece ofTense yet sluggish and ultimately mediocre. The visuals are stunning which seems like where the majority of the budget for this rushed title came from. Sadly, Alien Isolation could have been something great if it wasn't marred by "cheap" moments that just screw the player over, endless waiting when you've obviously dodged an opponent, and a flimsy story full of more holes than a piece of Swiss cheese.… Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. Cyberlion
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Playing cat and mouse with the Alien, with the proximity scanner in hand is an amazing experience! Bravo. Polished presentation, good story and dialog. I love how challenging this game is, it doesn't baby you, it feels like your truly alone in the space station.
  52. Sawt00th
    Oct 10, 2014
    6
    I need to iron out a gripe a lot of people are having. In ALIEN it walked on two feet and did not scale walls or move on all-fours. The evolution of the Alien and it's movements evolved through the films. Albeit I find this element a let down as it would have added to the immersion and threat level. However it is true to the film in this respect. Somewhat to it's detriment.
  53. NegativeNine
    Oct 22, 2014
    4
    I don't think the high ratings here are in any way justified. The game doesn't offer many mechanics to play with: Not even a hand full ! Throughout more than the first half of the game you won't even need anything else than sneaking. That makes gathering materials optional along with crafting and using items.

    Yeah - the game gets better towards the end but why does more than the first    I don't think the high ratings here are in any way justified. The game doesn't offer many mechanics to play with: Not even a hand full ! Throughout more than the first half of the game you won't even need anything else than sneaking. That makes gathering materials optional along with crafting and using items.

    Yeah - the game gets better towards the end but why does more than the first half have to be so lame: You either run around or sneak around and that's it. Another thing I noticed is that some of the other characters' animations look clunky - like action figures. Not a big deal but because that happens mostly during the lame first and a bit half of the game it just adds to the misery of a bad first impression.

    The levels repeat a lot as you'll get tools / progress to unlock doors later and have to re-visit places a lot. You'll also enter new areas as the game progresses. Because you're on a space station everything always looks the same. All these points are neither good nor bad in my opinion. But I feel like it's important to state this. An effort was made to have the different station parts look a little different and like what they were used for.

    The story is ever present and becomes better towards the end as things finally begin to come into motion. One thing I didn't like about the game's design around the story was the "Next objective: Do **** !" quest-like design. I'm the player: Either allow me to figure out what to do or leave some clues / hints but don't you dare to order me around in a survival game !

    Because of the linear story, linear progression, linear objectives etc. the game's replay value is very low - unless you like running / sneaking around. Also the game's divided into safe zones and danger zones depending on where you are so that you can either run around with nothing to worry about or have to walk / sneak / hide. Later thankfully everything becomes a danger zone so that there's finally some survival involved... and then we get the flame thrower which screws it all again.

    The Alien is also a factor:
    http://aliens.wikia.com/wiki/Xenomorph

    Electro-reception and pheromones would be two additional ways how an Alien could sense it's prey. The Alien in this game is pretty blind when it comes to hiding in the shadows but seems to have good ears - even though it has none. That and it will also *stomp* *stomp* *stomp* while moving. I guess that were all choices made in favor of making the concept of sneaking around work. Don't expect a clever Alien that'll wait for you, hidden at a key point. Instead it'll stomp around in the open. One exception to that is when it'll actually wait in a vent above the player, easily spotted and heard by the slime dripping from there.

    The ending of the game also disappoints as it's a complete cliff hanger.

    I don't think that any rating above 40% would be justified for this game. The game offers a far too powerful sneaking / hide in the shadows and silly lockers etc. method and else offers little to no mechanics to make things interesting. The Alien is on god mode which is another way to make this game work. All in all I'm disappointed.

    Watch gameplay videos to get an impression of the game first. I think it's over-hyped.    … Expand
  54. 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!
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. maxikei
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    I was hooked from the very first minute. As an Alien fan this game is a dream come true. It is very true to the original movie and does indeed feel like some sort of sequel. The design of the Sevastopol etc. is amazing, it looks so much like the Nostromo. The graphics are beautiful, definitely one of the best looking games so far. This is one of the most atmospheric and intense gamingI was hooked from the very first minute. As an Alien fan this game is a dream come true. It is very true to the original movie and does indeed feel like some sort of sequel. The design of the Sevastopol etc. is amazing, it looks so much like the Nostromo. The graphics are beautiful, definitely one of the best looking games so far. This is one of the most atmospheric and intense gaming experiences I ever had. I played the game on hard-mode, and did not feel like it was unfair. It is rather challenging, yes, but in a fun and rewarding way. The criticised save system is not a problem for me, I never had to play a section more than 3 times tops before I managed to reach the next save point. Anyway, if you are a fan of Alien or survival horror, this is a must buy!… Expand
  58. Beatlejuice
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    I love this game. It is difficult but doable. It does an excellent job on recreating the enviroment and fear of the first movie. If you are looking for Aliens shoot-em-up marines, this is not your game. It is well done and attention to details were not missed.

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

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

    First excellent Alien game in a VERY long time.    … Expand
  59. Justmatt101
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Critics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alienCritics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alien turning those same survivors into kibble thanks to a confrontation you engineered.....it's simply amazing. And scary. Holy hell is it scary.
    People who claim its too frustrating or that they died too many times....this isn't the genre for you. And you're not playing properly. Sorry. You're not. I've died. But never to the point that it's frustrating. Careful, considered gameplay pays off.
    People who whinge that you can't fight back.....sorry, you're wrong too. Unless shooting, braining, or burning androids and human adversaries doesn't count. It's simply that you need to consider whether the risk is worth that approach. And understanding that Amanda Ripley is not "Master Chief."
    The AI does not cheat. The AI simply doesn't follow set routines. If you make noise, odds are it will investigate. If there's no reason to think you couldn't have left a corner of the map, that SOB will look for you with will and a purpose. You just need to figure a way out.
    The length is fine. Could it have been trimmed a little? Sure. But it's never tedious. And frankly, I enjoyed every minute...every image..every sound. It's like you're in the flipping Alien universe. All that's missing are the smells.
    Replayability? Yep. Survivor mode is awesome for a quick fix. They'll be adding to it as part of the season pass (yes, season passes are separate discussion but I think this one will be worth it). And even with the campaign, understand that outside of a few set events the alien will never be in the same place, never act exactly the same way every time you play. Items are in different locations. There are not guarantees. Hell, I'll play again to see just how far I can get without dying.
    If you're a fan of the franchise or horror games, period, you need to pick this up.    … Expand
  60. metascifi
    Oct 11, 2014
    5
    worth a rent. no more. for me was scary and tense but got old fast. it's nothing but crouch walking and sneaking past enemies. a.i. is strange in that the alien might track you down hidden in a closet yet you can crouch walk right next to it. there's really nothing to do but walk and search. maps and nav system are sketchy not always showing objectives so you may be caught wanderingworth a rent. no more. for me was scary and tense but got old fast. it's nothing but crouch walking and sneaking past enemies. a.i. is strange in that the alien might track you down hidden in a closet yet you can crouch walk right next to it. there's really nothing to do but walk and search. maps and nav system are sketchy not always showing objectives so you may be caught wandering complex maps trapped in a room with the alien never leaving the exit path. then your save will leave you in the same predicament or go back 30 min of gameplay. design and sounds are great but the graphics quality by current standards i find average or poor. partly i like more action and not a game of exclusive sneaking but i did love earlier resident evil 4,5 style survival horror and this does not come close.… Expand
  61. DarkStar286
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    It really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredibleIt really is something special and I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it before. Plenty of games have had moments sheer terror and caused the occasional adrenaline rush (storming the beach in the original Medal of Honour springs to mind), but nothing comes close to this for the level of fear it manages to consistently maintain. And it's mostly down to the incredible soundscape of the game; it's rarely what you see that gets the adrenaline pumping, but all the little noises around you. Or when your tracker suddenly pings and you don't know why....

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

    One last point on the specs. I was stunned to find that it runs beautifully on my ageing gaming rig with all the setting at max. I didn't think my poor old Phenom II 965 and Radeon 6970 would ever be able to run a AAA game at max again, but this looks absolutely stunning and the frame rate never noticeably drops.    … Expand
  62. stridiculous
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    "Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or"Many licensed games use art and sound assets from the original source, but most, at best, do a good impersonation. Alien: Isolation feels like Alien. Clean lines and dirty surfaces. Brutal, utilitarian spaces and gently dancing light. The interplay between abrasive, ambiguous noise, weighted, underplayed dialogue, and thick, nervous silence. That atmosphere. Plenty of games, officially or not, try to steal the look of Alien, but only Isolation has ever captured its soul. "… Expand
  63. DeadlyShadow47
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    First of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game isFirst of all - BRAVO Creative Assembly! BRAVO! This is the TRUE Alien game that fans have been waiting since AVP games era. Absolutely genius work... The Atmosphere, Visuals and Music are so top notch, it just screams Ridley Scott's ALIEN! Gameplay is just as good, you feel like you are really being stalked by a perfect killing machine, insead of beying Rambo dude. All in all this game is the BEST Alien game to date. Can't wait to see what CA will do next with this amazing franchise.… Expand
  64. Markiniezter
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    A good game, to take a few scares, but in many parts of the touch of horror game is lost.
    It also has a horrible artificial intelligence, the characters do not look very real, sometimes it can be lost in history.
  65. MikeRoss
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    First of all I should say that Alien Isolation is not a first person shooter. If you're looking for a shooter then you will be disappointed. This isn't colonial marines (thank god). The game is all about survival - sneaking around, crafting weapons/devices and dealing with your enemies in the smartest way possible. The shooting mechanics are cumbersome and difficult to get to grips with.First of all I should say that Alien Isolation is not a first person shooter. If you're looking for a shooter then you will be disappointed. This isn't colonial marines (thank god). The game is all about survival - sneaking around, crafting weapons/devices and dealing with your enemies in the smartest way possible. The shooting mechanics are cumbersome and difficult to get to grips with. You have to hold the right mouse button just to bring your weapon up and, with the revolver for example, you have to hold the reload button while you fill each chamber in turn. Shooting is to be avoided if possible. It's stressful. Reloading is stressful. It fit's with the style of the game beautifully because in Alien Isolation EVERYTHING is stressful!

    You will spend most of your time hidden under desks, in lockers, behind crates, basically anywhere you can. The xenomoprh is, for all intents and purposes, invulnerable to the assortment of weapons/devices that you can find/craft and he scurries around in the air vents until something makes a noise and draws him out. You can use this to your advantage, making a racket to attract the alien and then hiding in a locker until he has finished off your human enemies.

    The Alien's constant presence will turn you into a paranoid mess. You'll freeze when you knock a chair over, desperately scan the room for a place to hide in case he heard you. Catching a glimpse of him you might be tempted to run but flight is rarely the answer and the sound of him scurrying up behind you will genuinely send a shiver down your spine. It's terrifying stuff. The AI seems to be unscripted for the most part so each encounter will play out differently as you try to outwit the xenomorph with distractions and by hiding.

    So, the gameplay is great (assuming you want to be scared crapless) and the game looks stunning too. The lighting effects combine with the volumetric mist/smoke to create a truly immersive environment. I particularly like the shadows cast by debris floating outside the space-station's windows. The depth of field effects when using the sonar are a lovely touch - you can focus on the scanner or on your environment, but not both.

    After 5ish hours of gameplay I'm enjoying the story, though there isn't much variety in the level design and you will backtrack through the same areas multiple times. The puzzles are fairly straightforward but everything has that "futuristic circa 1979" feel which is true to the films. The save system is in keeping with the feel of the game - you have to use your ID card on payphones dotted around the map. The process takes a few seconds to complete, during which time you can look around, frantically in case an enemy is creeping up on you.

    All in all, Alien Isolation is a great game if you're a fan of the films/the genre but don't expect it to be something it isn't.    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. Rasmin
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    From the moment you step foot aboard the Nostromo, you know you are going to be in for the fight of your life. To stand a chance at survival, you will have to use every bit of what you learn throughout the game and think outside the box more often than not. The story here is well written, and I found myself fully immersed in the claustrophobic environment Alien: Isolation provides.From the moment you step foot aboard the Nostromo, you know you are going to be in for the fight of your life. To stand a chance at survival, you will have to use every bit of what you learn throughout the game and think outside the box more often than not. The story here is well written, and I found myself fully immersed in the claustrophobic environment Alien: Isolation provides.

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

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

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

    Running and gunning is not the primary object of this game. Doing either of those things can and will cause you to start over from your last save point. Dying in this game happens often, but it never felt frustrating for me. The bottom line here though is this is the Aliens game fans have been waiting for. I never was a true fan of the films, but that's a testament to how good this game truly is. If you enjoy the series, survival horror, space related games, or even stealth games, then this should be on your list of must have titles for this year. With DLC, multiple play styles and modes to keep things truly fresh, the game does indeed have tremendous replay value as well. For me, the whole experience was incredible and "Isolation" is a truly fitting title and I hope its success allows them to give fans more in the future.    … Expand
  69. Dway
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    At the beginning I would say. If you don't like waiting, creeping, you are not patient enough, or you expecting some kind of FPS. Do not even bother to play this game!.

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

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

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

    The game has some cons, like sometimes the bastard is too cunning, and save machines are kinda far from each other, but it's definitely worth playing.    … Expand
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. Eki
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    I was never been fond of a science fiction genre much and i always liked games without to much shooting,explosions and the whole shazaam.
    When the first Alien movie came out i loved it for being something new that no one has done before and that was the formula and the succes of the movie.
    Fast forward from 1979 to 2014,a gaming studio made a game that breaths the same atmosfere as the    I was never been fond of a science fiction genre much and i always liked games without to much shooting,explosions and the whole shazaam.
    When the first Alien movie came out i loved it for being something new that no one has done before and that was the formula and the succes of the movie.
    Fast forward from 1979 to 2014,a gaming studio made a game that breaths the same atmosfere as the movie dragging you in to it and it almost feel like i am the main protagonist of the game. So many shock momments as the game is really terrifying at some times.
    Never the less the game is a real gem in to the todays standards and not everyone is going to like it.
    A bold concept of something else other than mindlles first person shooter ever year again and again.
    Beautifly crafted,well optimized work of art. Thank you for restoring my hope in atleast some of today's gaming studios,you have created something really unique with this one.

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

    P.S. SEGA i already forgive you for ColoniaL Marines    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. Worship82
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    This is by far the most beautiful game I have played on my Xbox One. I have played the majority of the library and graphically this is a true masterpiece. Even in loading the game you can tell there is something significant about it with the retro 1980s VHS static. Walking around the ship in the beginning I felt like I was literally in the Ridley Scott film and I was very impressed withThis is by far the most beautiful game I have played on my Xbox One. I have played the majority of the library and graphically this is a true masterpiece. Even in loading the game you can tell there is something significant about it with the retro 1980s VHS static. Walking around the ship in the beginning I felt like I was literally in the Ridley Scott film and I was very impressed with the detail of ambiance put into the game.

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

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

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

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

    Go play!    … Expand
  77. 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!
  78. Gozip
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    The game you either love or hate. If you are the fan of the first Ridley Scott classic horror film you gonna love it (i bet you already own it). For everyone else - game have a good "Amnesia style" gameplay mixed with slow paced shooter. If you consider "Amnesia" game boring, this game can have the same effect on you.
    And it is not as long as some claim it to be. 15 hrs is not a long    The game you either love or hate. If you are the fan of the first Ridley Scott classic horror film you gonna love it (i bet you already own it). For everyone else - game have a good "Amnesia style" gameplay mixed with slow paced shooter. If you consider "Amnesia" game boring, this game can have the same effect on you.
    And it is not as long as some claim it to be. 15 hrs is not a long game (hello IGN).
    Normally I would give this kind of game 7.5 out of 10. But this is Alien Isolation and I'm diehard fan of Alien franchise.    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. leet8845
    Oct 17, 2014
    3
    Some people will love this game however if you don't like wandering around looking for switches with a stupidly annoying physic alien chasing you everywhere then it's not the game for you.

    For the first couple of hours it's great but it soon becomes very repetitive and the alien is just annoying after a short time. Sometimes there a good hints where to go on the map and other times    Some people will love this game however if you don't like wandering around looking for switches with a stupidly annoying physic alien chasing you everywhere then it's not the game for you.

    For the first couple of hours it's great but it soon becomes very repetitive and the alien is just annoying after a short time.

    Sometimes there a good hints where to go on the map and other times you are left wandering around for ages only to have missed a small passage way or item lying somewhere. It should have hints for everything on easy mode because wandering around pointlessly with a annoying Alien chasing you isn't any fun and that's the bulk of this game.
    Play it with a trainer, use a guide as soon as you become lost because it's always some stupid little thing you missed that wasn't pointed out on the map and it can take ages to go back looking everywhere.    … Expand
  82. BestSrvdCold
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    My rating would change based on whom I was giving a review to. A younger gamer whose teeth have been cut on DOTA, GTA, COD, and Skyrim? I'd give them a 6, you'd probably want to stay away. An older gamer who grew up on 2600/C64 and can remember having conversations about the "Alien" in seventh grade? Why I'd give this game a 10 to that gentleman or lady and highly reccommend it. TheMy rating would change based on whom I was giving a review to. A younger gamer whose teeth have been cut on DOTA, GTA, COD, and Skyrim? I'd give them a 6, you'd probably want to stay away. An older gamer who grew up on 2600/C64 and can remember having conversations about the "Alien" in seventh grade? Why I'd give this game a 10 to that gentleman or lady and highly reccommend it. The actual gameplay is basic survival horror, turn this on so that this opens, so you can go turn this on. This game however is not about the gameplay. Comparing this to a haunted house is a better frame of reference then comparing it to Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space. This game is about enviroment, tone, and atmosphere. I have personally enjoyed it and appreciate what the developers have put into it. The game experience it delivers is unique and truly does capture the "Feel" of the orginal film. I really want to emphasize the word "feel". There are games more terrorfying out. The 20 minute silent hill demo was creepy as hell. Alien: Isolation delivers a unique "feel" of terror. Moments like calling a transit and waiting in a corner somewhere, hiding, looking back and forth for the Alien to pop out are awesome. Really enjoy the game, dont expect it to be a huge hit, love it regardless.… Expand
  83. tehcritic
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    I awake from cryo-sleep to see a drinking bird toy (without required water) and a sumo wrestler dolly. Why is there a drinking bird and a sumo wrestler dolly? There must be a reason but there's no time to figure that out right now, I've got aliens to deal with. I progress down the generic hallway dispatching green colored things like a pro. I pick up something in this or that until I findI awake from cryo-sleep to see a drinking bird toy (without required water) and a sumo wrestler dolly. Why is there a drinking bird and a sumo wrestler dolly? There must be a reason but there's no time to figure that out right now, I've got aliens to deal with. I progress down the generic hallway dispatching green colored things like a pro. I pick up something in this or that until I find exactly what I must have needed all along, clothes! Right, I must be naked from my cryo-sleep! I get dressed and take some time to play with the shower "greenie" a bit... too bad I'm already dressed... next scene...

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

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

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

    I can't even keep this up...

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

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

    Save your money.    … Expand
  84. andrewscool101
    Jan 5, 2015
    2
    Boring as hell! It's one of them games where you have no idea where to go and you have to find a part or turn something on and you just spend ages looking for it. I'm already extremely bored and I haven't even come across the alien or any androids yet.
  85. 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
  86. Predatorium
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    This game will stick on your mind after you've completed it. I haven't played such a nightmarish experience in a long time. And that's a good thing. When you think the nightmare is over you are thrown into another one. It took me 22 hours to get through the campaign on hard. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. As long as you take your time and proceed carefully you should be fine most ofThis game will stick on your mind after you've completed it. I haven't played such a nightmarish experience in a long time. And that's a good thing. When you think the nightmare is over you are thrown into another one. It took me 22 hours to get through the campaign on hard. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. As long as you take your time and proceed carefully you should be fine most of the time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion: While it does borrow a lot from other games in the terms of gameplay mechanics, this survival horror game combines old school gameplay with an extremely impressive, dynamic enemy, incredible visual and sound design and a thrilling story in full blown Alien spirit. It's a truly unique experience. If you are a fan, don't miss out on Amanda Ripley's struggle for survival and quest to find the truth..    … Expand
  87. kirstu
    Nov 14, 2014
    3
    What a sad sad waste of prestigious IP.

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

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

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

    In summary, it truely left a rotten after taste which is hard to get a rid of. Bravo.    … Expand
  88. 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..............................!
  89. PowerGamer
    Oct 17, 2014
    7
    Fun for a while. The atmosphere is good, initially capturing the spirit of the 1979 classic movie.
    But the game became a chore of trying to avoid the Alien-some times making to the next objective and saving, then more then often getting killed, only having to repeat to try again.
    One of those points where it feels more like a job/chore then something fun to do..
  90. pansarskott
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    This is a fantastic horror-game. The feel, the enviroment, the alien, everything pulls you into that world that we first saw back in 1979.
    I just love that retro future universe, and to be honest, I haven't been able to finish it yet, becuse i'm **** my pants.
    Yes, there are som quirks like stiff animations and the crafting system but overall a great game and experience!
  91. Alexaphysician
    Oct 13, 2014
    7
    Stunningly beautiful and atmospheric, although boring sometimes and having-some-plot-holes troubled. Ending is protracted and not surprising at all, game mechanics looks like rather fresh first, like, 10 hours, then it becomes flat and routine.
  92. 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
  93. Gector
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    Awesome graphics even on my 4-year-old comp.
    Amazing and authentic visual and sound art in every small detail, reminds of the first Scott Alien non-stop.
    Found some little troubles with AI, but they are nearly nothing to the whole game.
  94. skarvika
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    PROS:
    - Great atmosphere makes Sevastopol seem truly unsafe
    - Solid visual & sound design - Gameplay encourages players to be smart & keeps them on their toes - Smart level design encourages players to backtrack for rewards later in game - Well designed AI always makes sure the player can only succeed by playing smartly; the alien in particular is more threatening due to its    PROS:
    - Great atmosphere makes Sevastopol seem truly unsafe
    - Solid visual & sound design
    - Gameplay encourages players to be smart & keeps them on their toes
    - Smart level design encourages players to backtrack for rewards later in game
    - Well designed AI always makes sure the player can only succeed by playing smartly; the alien in particular is more threatening due to its unpredictability and the fact that it learns the player's patterns i.e. if you always hide in lockers, it will start looking for you in them

    CONS:
    - Overexposure of the alien eventually turns it into something irritating rather than scary
    - Some poor voice work; Ripley's VA in particular had some questionable delivery at times
    - Cliche, unsatisfying ending
    - Can be buggy - suffers from floating object glitches and occasionally loot will bug, making it so that all containers / bodies appear empty
    - Bad hit detection, particularly on heads; once, a shot from my Bolt Gun went straight through a Working Joe's head and hit the enemy directly behind him
    - Long animation times / audio logs are counter intuitive to the stealth based gameplay

    OVERALL:
    Despite its faults, Alien Isolation is a more than capable survival horror game that could have benefited from the devs tightening a few loose screws. If you're looking to satisfy a craving for on-edge nervousness that something is always around the corner, Alien Isolation is sure to satisfy.    … Expand
  95. quadhead
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I have never been a huge fun of Alien movies. But the game is awesome. The main thing about it for me is that It feels like you are taking part in a movie sequel. It's beautiful and immersive, very authentic to movies and huge love to details, story is really good. It's rather slow paced cos' this is not a Doom where you shoot demons left and right. It's moderate scary but there are someI have never been a huge fun of Alien movies. But the game is awesome. The main thing about it for me is that It feels like you are taking part in a movie sequel. It's beautiful and immersive, very authentic to movies and huge love to details, story is really good. It's rather slow paced cos' this is not a Doom where you shoot demons left and right. It's moderate scary but there are some really scary moments.… Expand
  96. NKOxAce
    Jan 22, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will start off by saying I love the Alien franchise and was very disappoint by Colonial Marines. This game came out and it gave me hope again. The game is awesome during the first half. Making you feel like you are in the ridley scott universe all over again but you get to be the one chased by the alien this time. Spoiler alert: the end of the first half you killed the alien but yet you still have more to do. At this point in the game you feel relaxed, like you can finally stop collecting the ammo you got and finally let yourself go. Big F**king mistake I'll tell you. Because after your character get the idea to blow the station up you find out that the title lied to you. This isn't "Alien: Isolation" This is "Aliens:isolation" Now don't get me wrong I had no problem at first having to evade one unkillable alien at first. But when their are 5 aliens stalking you going the same path and you can't even get your objective and die over and over again. Please let us have a way to kill the 10 aliens chasing after you. By this time when you have to go up against more than one alien, it starts feeling less as horror and more of a chore. As you die over and over again. You get the shotgun after dealing with the first alien. I get the other weapons not doing much to the xenomorph. But a flamethrower and shotgun do absolutely nothing to them even when there are 5 of them. All they do is force one to run away while the other 4 murder your face. And those facehuggers are the only you can kill but when you do kill them guess what you attracted the other aliens. Get really annoying in the second half. 10/10 for the first half and 4/10 for the second half… Expand
  97. johnmyersj
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    Too much Alien, not enough Isolation

    At the beginning of this game--say, halfway through--I was so impressed with the visuals, the gameplay, the sound design, the story, the dangers, the mechanics and the rules that I wrote a short review on Steam stating it may be the best game I've ever played. One other reviewer stated what I was thinking about the game after that point: "Finish    Too much Alien, not enough Isolation

    At the beginning of this game--say, halfway through--I was so impressed with the visuals, the gameplay, the sound design, the story, the dangers, the mechanics and the rules that I wrote a short review on Steam stating it may be the best game I've ever played. One other reviewer stated what I was thinking about the game after that point: "Finish chapter [blank], put the game down and walk away with a smile on your face."

    The problem is all the sweaty tension of creeping around with the threat of a relentless Alien dropping in on you is erased by repetition; as I progressed the alien became more of a bother than a threat. It wasn't long before I was looking up how many chapters I had to go and wondering, "Please tell me THAT was the end of that chapter so I can be one closer to the finish line!" I just wasn't having fun anymore. It's much like the tendency in Hollywood to muck up horror these days by giving away too much too early: having an antagonist that's fully revealed delivering absolute gore from beginning to end--more, bigger, badder is not necessarily the ingredient for better. Many people do like that kind of thing, but I ask you: what do you do for an encore?

    The more I think about it the more I could see Alien Isolation as a sequel to a much shorter Alien game--a sequel in which creators are trying to up the ante simply by doubling or tripling what had been done before. I started the game out on "hard" at the developer's recommendation, but after the middle (or so) moved my skill level down to "novice" so I could play at a pace much more in keeping with the beginning. By the end I just wanted it to be over, and that's too bad for such a beautifully-designed game in every other respect. Perhaps someone else will take what can be learned here and make a title that maintains that "terrorific," trembling tenseness throughout its length . . .    … Expand
  98. ChukyUniqul
    Feb 7, 2019
    4
    I gave this game a 4 because I couldn't force myself through it. Don't get me wrong, I can see it's a good game BUT with my tastes I just can't empathize. I've played through all the team silent silent hill games. I've played the RE2 remake, RE7 on madhouse, haunting grounds and the metro series among many other horror games. Never in my life have I ever felt like a game takes offense toI gave this game a 4 because I couldn't force myself through it. Don't get me wrong, I can see it's a good game BUT with my tastes I just can't empathize. I've played through all the team silent silent hill games. I've played the RE2 remake, RE7 on madhouse, haunting grounds and the metro series among many other horror games. Never in my life have I ever felt like a game takes offense to my decisions. I'm ok with an indestructible foe trotting around. But when it feels like the game really hates me, it's the point I just take the hint and leave.

    So ammo is scarce, so far so good. We have enemies we can stealth around or we can murder with our handgun and we can even outrun by walking. I can even understand landing hits being a difficult job. But why, in the name of H.R. Giger's uncle who is the source of the xenomorph design, does the enemy literally warp me next to it so it can grab my hand when I try to swing? That was, honestly, the point I decided to give up. It's plain stupid, honestly.

    Besides that, I could understand a crafting system being implemented for the sake of choice and variety, since the alien "learns" your tricks and starts to ignore them (leaving aside the fact that a revelation later on invalidates the whole "AI learning" thing). But then the system is completely randomized, giving you components with no rhyme or reason. You could be having a terrible time, but it won't give you stuff to craft noisemakers or health packs but then you could be doing just peachy and it gives you enough ammo to take on a whole DOOM level. Honestly just designing the areas' drops and making them fixed would make the whole game a lot more palatable, since it would give you a hint on what to get ready for.

    At the end of the day, the game is still gorgeous, atmospheric and really challenging. But if you, like me, don't enjoy token combat in your games and want them either committed to letting you blast most of the baddies (with varying degrees of difficulty) or just take your weapons away (or make it clear you're not supposed to fight the enemies whatsoever, like making them all literally invincible but then why give you the guns, eh?) then you might not enjoy this one as much.    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. SubaqueousDream
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    No game can ever get 10/10, no game is perfect, but Alien Isolation comes close! Much screaming, jumping and tears to be had! The unpredictability of the A.I makes for a plethora of original tales to share between friends "This one time I tried to..."
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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