Alien: Isolation

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  1. TheGingerWolf
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Mind melting, nail biting though aesthetically pleasing terror, best describes the great joy and dismay that is Alien: Isolation. I went into the game with the inequitable review by IGN lingering in my mind and to my surprise, Alien: Isolation is far from mediocre or sub-par; it is in fact one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games I have ever played, and if anyone is ever in doubtMind melting, nail biting though aesthetically pleasing terror, best describes the great joy and dismay that is Alien: Isolation. I went into the game with the inequitable review by IGN lingering in my mind and to my surprise, Alien: Isolation is far from mediocre or sub-par; it is in fact one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games I have ever played, and if anyone is ever in doubt because of some misrepresentation reviews then do not, because this is a game I would recommend to anyone.… Expand
  2. Soe
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Simply perfect...The graphic is so beautiful.....The atmosphere is amazing...Wow. You really feel your in space...You'll even get to play scenes from alien the eighth passenger.......Perfect :-)
  3. MaximusSuper
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation brings fear and apprehension not seen since the first Dead Space. DLC possibilities are endless, an alien with a future how cool. maybe a shotgun, grenades and aliens with less of a future. wish I had the editor. it looks and sounds amazing visuals are very smooth almost flawless. there's a cinematic where it drops down from the ceiling crawl under the table right up nextAlien Isolation brings fear and apprehension not seen since the first Dead Space. DLC possibilities are endless, an alien with a future how cool. maybe a shotgun, grenades and aliens with less of a future. wish I had the editor. it looks and sounds amazing visuals are very smooth almost flawless. there's a cinematic where it drops down from the ceiling crawl under the table right up next to him and watch what he does, now that's what games should look like. congrats CA on a great title whoever you are, glad I bought it. next up PREDATORS ?… Expand
  4. gofree13
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Aliens: Colonial Marines was a **** game, imho.This game has taken a step forward in the gaming universe by Alien. This game - stealth survival horror. Great graphics, lighting is perfect. Starting boring, but then I jumped up on a chair. At last a normal game in October :D
  5. Led1090
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This is not just how an Alien game should be made, this is how a horror game should be made. I've never been so at the edge of my seat while playing a horror game since FEAR, and that is saying a lot
  6. LikeOne
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    This game is a disaster.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall experience - you've managed to waste an extraordinary potential. Good luck with that.    … Expand
  7. Mak54291
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Good graphics, good sound and music and a very nice theme, aliens movie.

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

    I remove one point for some problems with the save system, also said glitch and some other bugs and weird stuff that I can't talk here because it's a spoiler. Also, it look like a dumb port, the menu suck.
  8. dragonworld
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This game is complete horrifying, from them moment you enter the station you're like "were is this damn thing?" And then when it finally comes, it's like " Oh boy we're in for it now" The game's atmosphere is fantastic Creative Assembly did a really great job in creating the environment. Truely a faithful recreation of the Aliens Universe. This isn't trying to be a shooter, this is aboutThis game is complete horrifying, from them moment you enter the station you're like "were is this damn thing?" And then when it finally comes, it's like " Oh boy we're in for it now" The game's atmosphere is fantastic Creative Assembly did a really great job in creating the environment. Truely a faithful recreation of the Aliens Universe. This isn't trying to be a shooter, this is about survival, evading the alien, and the occasional working Joes and other humans as well. Some people might be expecting an action shooter when even when it was announced they clearly stated its a survival horror game and not a shooter. So please don't down rate the game simply because it's not Call of Duty. I'm glad Creative did a fantastic job with the game. This is defiantly not Aliens Colonial Marines. This game does have its glitches here and there. but I haven't seen anything too major. Outside of that there's only a few minor complaints about it the game is not completely perfect, But the positives outweigh the negatives.… Expand
  9. Hatge
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    For me this game is a 10 because .... if you really try to stay alive in this game... the atmosphere is so intense ... it's simply amazing. I play the game at night... and the game feels real :-)
  10. Franziska
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    The tension in this game is incredible and it makes you feel like you are there. Finally the game that lives up to goodness of the movie. The length is alright and I never had the feeling that it became repetitive. I also found it to be much scarier than lets say games like Outlast, Amnesia, etc.. The Alien and the excellent AI driving it feels like a permanent threat through the wholeThe tension in this game is incredible and it makes you feel like you are there. Finally the game that lives up to goodness of the movie. The length is alright and I never had the feeling that it became repetitive. I also found it to be much scarier than lets say games like Outlast, Amnesia, etc.. The Alien and the excellent AI driving it feels like a permanent threat through the whole game. Play it on hard difficulty, thats how its meant to be. The visuals, while not on the technical level of Crysis 3 or Metro Redux, are really beautiful, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

    About the mixed reviews I can only say that I take it the negative reviews are people that were trying to rush through it and couldn't deal with the unpredictable AI or simply the fact this is not a generic CoD shooter game. For fans of the Alien movies or suspense horror games this a 10/10 and absolute must-have.    … Expand
  11. UnbiasedOne
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    Isolation, graphically impressive and that is it. You will run down empty corridors, sometimes with a few enemies, sometimes with nothing, collecting crafting items for new gadgets to fend off enemies, yet these gadgets do not need to be crafted as the A.I. is bad. That "unpredictable" Alien A.I.? It's very predictable, I played on Hard and stood right in front of it, it didn't register,Isolation, graphically impressive and that is it. You will run down empty corridors, sometimes with a few enemies, sometimes with nothing, collecting crafting items for new gadgets to fend off enemies, yet these gadgets do not need to be crafted as the A.I. is bad. That "unpredictable" Alien A.I.? It's very predictable, I played on Hard and stood right in front of it, it didn't register, in fact the only time it did register is when it found another A.I. or I had to shoot it.

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

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

    I think I know why this rated so high, and that's because Metacritic DELETES REVIEWS! Yes this is the SECOND time I've had to rewrite a review because of silencing, here's hoping they will leave this one up because God forbid someone doesn't like a game.    … Expand
  12. xfighteveryonex
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Props to the devs! This game is great imo! The atmosphere is so indulging especially when you play it with headphones on. The soundscape is great, you get chills when you hear rustling in the vents above you or when those bloodthirsty androids are on the hunt for you. Ive never felt this level of immersion in a long time, great game. Its really long wich is awesome but i dont feel like itsProps to the devs! This game is great imo! The atmosphere is so indulging especially when you play it with headphones on. The soundscape is great, you get chills when you hear rustling in the vents above you or when those bloodthirsty androids are on the hunt for you. Ive never felt this level of immersion in a long time, great game. Its really long wich is awesome but i dont feel like its too long. Theres plenty of diffrent enemies to keep you on your toes. Definatley worth a buy.… Expand
  13. MrM2014
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    The finest Alien game I have ever played. If you have any interest in the Alien universe or first person action/stealth games, don't spend a second longer here, go and buy it.

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

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

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

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

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

    Alien fans will usually look back to AvP1 and AvP2 on the PC as being the high water mark for games, this is finally a worthy successor to these games.    … Expand
  14. GiceOne
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is one of the most immersive, single player experiences I've ever experienced. If COD or Titanfall are your bag, then don't waste your time or/and paste a scathing review, as it isn't made for you. The developers have gone through stunning levels of detail for every aspect of this masterpiece - graphics, level design, UI. This is better than cinema, as it is the mostAlien Isolation is one of the most immersive, single player experiences I've ever experienced. If COD or Titanfall are your bag, then don't waste your time or/and paste a scathing review, as it isn't made for you. The developers have gone through stunning levels of detail for every aspect of this masterpiece - graphics, level design, UI. This is better than cinema, as it is the most realistic recreation of the Alien universe ever seen. Personally, it is worth playing just for the audio - expect to lose a few years off your life.… Expand
  15. TheTurboFD
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is the Alien game we have always wanted but never received. Completely removing the typical FPS "Guns Blazing" style and instead going with the full stealth game play is just what this genre needed. Beautiful environments mixed with tension building music and scary enemies created the perfect atmosphere. Definitely worth the purchase.
  16. papies
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    this game is like a first alien movie, and graphics, atmosphere, gameplay is 10/10
    I can recommend this game to every ALIEN fan, and other horror games(like outlast, penumbra, SH3)
  17. 1stBoTToX
    Jan 30, 2015
    4
    Bad story, very medium graphics, repetitive and boring to die after 1 hour of play. This game is absolutely not scary at all !!! Don't waste your money for a to boring game !!!
  18. Johnman
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    This is it. The good: stunning visuals yet good performance on mid-range computers (if you're willing to sacrifice a bit on the settings), amazing amazing story, well-rounded characters, good voice acting, very nice level design, AAA art design (sound and visuals). Excellent music.
    The bad: can be a bit difficult (although you shouldn't feel shame in playing on easy if needed). Can be a    This is it. The good: stunning visuals yet good performance on mid-range computers (if you're willing to sacrifice a bit on the settings), amazing amazing story, well-rounded characters, good voice acting, very nice level design, AAA art design (sound and visuals). Excellent music.
    The bad: can be a bit difficult (although you shouldn't feel shame in playing on easy if needed). Can be a bit stressful (I couldn't play Amnesia because of this, but I can this game). There is no hand-holding, you have a map with markers, but a lot of times you have to think to find your way (it's intentional and well done though). Cinematics are sometimes a bit lacking in the visual department. Character animations are not the best.
    If you are an Alien fan you will feel blessed, specially halfway through when the story starts to unfold. Thank you Creative Assembly for staying true to the franchise and thank you Sega for making it possible. /buttlicking ;)    … Expand
  19. AthanasiosT
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    All the atmosphere of the first (and best) Alien film is in this game. Everyone is there, from crazy droids to nervous people and of course the main villain, and they're all out to get you. The game is 99% survival and 1% shooter, which I would prefer at an 80-20 ratio. AI is great and sound use is essential for the player to survive. I would like some more planet-like cut-scenes, someAll the atmosphere of the first (and best) Alien film is in this game. Everyone is there, from crazy droids to nervous people and of course the main villain, and they're all out to get you. The game is 99% survival and 1% shooter, which I would prefer at an 80-20 ratio. AI is great and sound use is essential for the player to survive. I would like some more planet-like cut-scenes, some space floating, and the Predator (or maybe some of his devices) but lets keep something for the sequels, right ?… Expand
  20. FreeJ
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    I am terrified of games like this. I forget that I stopped breathing. I get nervous. I feel the fear. I am almost glad when I die so I know what is going to happen.

    Yes Alien: Isolation is not my type of game. But it captures the first movie in a way that I just have to play it. It delivers great atmosphere, an awesome retro sci-fi look and a soundtrack that will pull you in and spit    I am terrified of games like this. I forget that I stopped breathing. I get nervous. I feel the fear. I am almost glad when I die so I know what is going to happen.

    Yes Alien: Isolation is not my type of game. But it captures the first movie in a way that I just have to play it. It delivers great atmosphere, an awesome retro sci-fi look and a soundtrack that will pull you in and spit you out at the right time.

    Finally a game the Alien franchise deserves. Bravo!    … Expand
  21. ColinHeico
    Aug 4, 2015
    6
    The game has a lot going for it visually, and does a very competent job of setting tension through details. However I was only able to get 4 or 5 chapters in before I was annoyed into quitting. The game had devolved into one long stealth mission. Which can be good when done right, I loved the Thief and Hitman franchises and the accomplishment of working through your surroundings toThe game has a lot going for it visually, and does a very competent job of setting tension through details. However I was only able to get 4 or 5 chapters in before I was annoyed into quitting. The game had devolved into one long stealth mission. Which can be good when done right, I loved the Thief and Hitman franchises and the accomplishment of working through your surroundings to accomplish your goals. But in Alien there really wasn't much to DO other than creep from one side of the room to the other to go to the next macguffin. By the time I quit, the opponents were cyborgs and the namesake Alien.

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

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

    So between dumb, slow and pointless or dumb, fast, magnetically attracted to your location and instantly game ending, the enemies are not satisfying to work against. Tension gives way to frustration which gives way to annoyance. Plus the game ONLY saves when you specifically go to a save terminal. You will have all your progress rewound to the previous zone if they don't give you a save point in a sensible location before your next alien one shot death. If I had to describe this game in one word, it would be "annoying". Lots of potential, lots of atmosphere, but the game just isn't fun or satisfying to play.    … Expand
  22. jellyalv
    May 11, 2015
    8
    "Alien: Isolation" is a delight for Alien and horror games fans alike. In the middle of an industry filled with FPS, which the franchise got into before in the troubled "Alien: Colonial Marines", Isolation takes away the action-powered gameplay and the irrelevancy the three playable characters had in "Alien vs. Predator" and "Colonial Marines" and keeps real to the survival-horror genre,"Alien: Isolation" is a delight for Alien and horror games fans alike. In the middle of an industry filled with FPS, which the franchise got into before in the troubled "Alien: Colonial Marines", Isolation takes away the action-powered gameplay and the irrelevancy the three playable characters had in "Alien vs. Predator" and "Colonial Marines" and keeps real to the survival-horror genre, following the examples of "Amnesia" and "Outlast."

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

    Following horror games should follow Alien's example and create an involving atmosphere and a sense of anticipation. The Creative Assembly managed to redeem the franchise in video games and also serves as an example for other games. Alien: Isolation was definitely the biggest surprise of 2014 and will always be an unforgettable experience.    … Expand
  23. Hack
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    I can't recommend it as it's simply not very fun and by the end I just wanted it to be over so I could say I finished it. I actually finished it quicker than the average and still felt it dragged on. Overall the game is quite repetitive, once you've opened your 100th door using the hacking mini game you will be sick and tired of it. Plus there's just a lot of waiting around and a lot ofI can't recommend it as it's simply not very fun and by the end I just wanted it to be over so I could say I finished it. I actually finished it quicker than the average and still felt it dragged on. Overall the game is quite repetitive, once you've opened your 100th door using the hacking mini game you will be sick and tired of it. Plus there's just a lot of waiting around and a lot of loading screens (I have an SSD so they were fast, but there's still lots of them). I would also like to comment on the heavily compressed, 30fps pre-recorded cut scenes, they are just horrible and laggy, whereas the main gameplay was super smooth at 60fps without a single drop on max settings, this is a common problem with console ports and cut scenes unfortunately.

    The voice work, story and visuals were all good but the gameplay was just slow and boring and dragged on, plus there was one very length section that was frankly terrible, after Google'ng the area it's considered by most just an awful experience (not because it's hard, it's just long and dull), it was at this point I almost quit the game entirely. I will also applaud the overall atmosphere as it was good and very scary at times.    … Expand
  24. NecroVirus
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    This is the first game that made my Oculus Rift DK2 worthwhile. Jaw dropping visuals, A.I., and animations. I've worked at horror attractions but this game had my butthole fully clenched at times. It's really hard to describe what it's like to play this with the rift, hiding under a table with the aliens tail dragging on the floor inches from your face. Or struggling in vain againstThis is the first game that made my Oculus Rift DK2 worthwhile. Jaw dropping visuals, A.I., and animations. I've worked at horror attractions but this game had my butthole fully clenched at times. It's really hard to describe what it's like to play this with the rift, hiding under a table with the aliens tail dragging on the floor inches from your face. Or struggling in vain against the androids as they beat the living **** out of you. It's an experience I recommend to all.… Expand
  25. CrazyGeorge
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    I just finished the main Campaign honestly first survival horror game that actually made me scream with fright, Save Spots make the game more intersting and you kinda need to take your time with the game if you want to rush through and area you will miss very cool nostalgic moments. Also its gives you so much content I'm looking forward to playing the extra dlc :) wish there was aliensI just finished the main Campaign honestly first survival horror game that actually made me scream with fright, Save Spots make the game more intersting and you kinda need to take your time with the game if you want to rush through and area you will miss very cool nostalgic moments. Also its gives you so much content I'm looking forward to playing the extra dlc :) wish there was aliens crawling on walls and the roof but honestly didn't mind it not being there as the alien was so good.… Expand
  26. ShawnD
    Oct 5, 2017
    7
    It's definitely an intense game. It should be played with headphones so you can hear which direction things are coming from. The "working joe" robots are creepy as hell, so that's a surprisingly well done part of the game. It's almost like being in a Jason movie because they walk slowly but are virtually indestructible. They look like someone put a cheaply made rubber skin over aIt's definitely an intense game. It should be played with headphones so you can hear which direction things are coming from. The "working joe" robots are creepy as hell, so that's a surprisingly well done part of the game. It's almost like being in a Jason movie because they walk slowly but are virtually indestructible. They look like someone put a cheaply made rubber skin over a terminator skeleton.

    There are also a few mods available if you feel like changing some of the rules. One of them makes the alien completely ignore you, so you can venture around and explore. There is also a mod for unlimited pistol ammo, which is a lot of fun because shooting a gun attracts the alien.

    The game loses 1 or 2 points because it crashes often. This happens to a lot of people, and nobody seems to know why it crashes. My computer is not overclocked, all of my drivers are up to date, and this is the only game I have a problem with. This can be enraging because I just spent about 20 minutes wandering around in some unskippable story bullcrap, and then the game crashed right at the end. I need to do that entire space suit thing a second time.    … Expand
  27. dogget76
    Sep 22, 2016
    5
    Alien Isolation è senza mezzi termini un ammasso di errori di design conditi da un anacronistico 'trial & error'; e i (pochi) grandi momenti si perdono nella casualità e nella reiterazione delle meccaniche.
    Gran parte del gioco consiste in un estenuante backtracking alla ricerca della leva/pulsante di turno, nella speranza che il puro caso ci tenga alla larga dalle grinfie degli androidi    Alien Isolation è senza mezzi termini un ammasso di errori di design conditi da un anacronistico 'trial & error'; e i (pochi) grandi momenti si perdono nella casualità e nella reiterazione delle meccaniche.
    Gran parte del gioco consiste in un estenuante backtracking alla ricerca della leva/pulsante di turno, nella speranza che il puro caso ci tenga alla larga dalle grinfie degli androidi e dalle fauci dell' alieno.
    A poco servono la minuziosa ricostruzione degli ambienti e dell' alieno: la frustrazione è sempre dietro l' angolo e lo sviluppo della trama raggiunge 'vette' di fantozziana memoria. Peccato perché l' atmosfera c'era tutta.
    Un' altra occasione persa.    … Expand
  28. Groentesalade
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Reviews for this game vary from 5/10 on some sites to 9.5/10 on others, I guess it is one of those "you-love-it-or-you-hate-it" games. For me personally, this should win Game of the year by a landslide! I adore absolutely everything about this game, yes, even the chapters where you just deal with the robot-joe's.
    I perceive the dip this causes in the suspense and pacing of the game to be    Reviews for this game vary from 5/10 on some sites to 9.5/10 on others, I guess it is one of those "you-love-it-or-you-hate-it" games. For me personally, this should win Game of the year by a landslide! I adore absolutely everything about this game, yes, even the chapters where you just deal with the robot-joe's.
    I perceive the dip this causes in the suspense and pacing of the game to be totally intentional by the devs.
    By doing this the player's attention span and edginess lowers quite a bit, almost to the point of feeling empowered. This is where the brilliance shines, because just at the moment where you start feeling safe and strong, the game just tears you a new hole, and you can't even be mad about it, because you just blew your old one... If you like the atmosphere of the original film, don't mind investing a lot of time in a game, and dealing with some slow parts in the game, GO AND GET THIS GAME, it is awesome! And people talking about the Alien A.I. being unfair? I call hogwash! I finished the entire game without dying ONCE (my third playthrough) And no, you can't just learn the Alien's patterns, because it doesn't have any scripted patterns, it reacts to YOUR behaviour. AWESOME GAME 10/10!    … Expand
  29. MentalMedsDan
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    Not scary at all. The AI is scripted all you have to do is watch them for a little bit and they do the same path. Example, when going to take the communications elevator you run in to 4 human bad guys and they look for you for a few minutes then they go to their scripted paths. When drawing one guy out by rewiring the speakers and then went and hid in a locker and the guy came lookedNot scary at all. The AI is scripted all you have to do is watch them for a little bit and they do the same path. Example, when going to take the communications elevator you run in to 4 human bad guys and they look for you for a few minutes then they go to their scripted paths. When drawing one guy out by rewiring the speakers and then went and hid in a locker and the guy came looked for 15 seconds and then said there was no one here and walked off so I sneaked up behind him and killed him did the same thing on the other side and I died so I did it again and they came out the same way the same path and so I was able to kill them all without even thinking that hard. Graphics are good light is not as good as they say. I thought is was boring as heck they should of made it more like the first Dead Space that game was scary but Aliens Isolation is a pass spend your money on a better game save it for the games coming out later this year and early next year.… Expand
  30. Quakerrr
    Oct 8, 2014
    3
    I don't think this is a very good game. Sure it can be creepy, the music is fine and the graphic it is amazing. But this feels way to much like a interactive scary movie, than an scary game
  31. Mekalist
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This is it.
    The game that all Alien fans needed. ( Not IGN )
    In my opinion its like a mix of BioShock with Amnesia.
    The length of the game is also very good, the stealth and controls are very fluid.
    The best is probably the sound. Its very well done and it really brings that Alien felling.
    Its the best alien game of the modern era.
  32. Shelbyfan
    Oct 18, 2014
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am very pleased and thrilled by this game. I am of older Age but still active enough, to get Adrenalin sometimes....The very high challenge, the hairraising Tension and last b.n. least the athmosphere in Alien Isolation provide much of it.
    There are some Points which disappoint me: As a beginner, I started the game in medium difficulty and have reached the middle of Mission 6 so far. I must say, the critics concerning the very problematic "save" issue are true: What the h*** playing for 45 minutes or more and to be just wiped out at the end of the Level? The developers could have arranged a save System, which gives a tiny bit more of flexibility. The hardcore, nearly sadistic absolute "survive or die"-System is just frustrating and adds nothing to suspense.
    Many other critics have mentioned this fact. This is a GAME (fun), not a test to withstand torture....!
    Humans, who are hostile towards me, can freely wander around, Play with their Revolvers and survive!
    Only with MY initiative and risk, the "Alien" decides to punish them....? This is not right!
    With the rest of the game, I am very satisfied.    … Expand
  33. Dunge
    Oct 14, 2014
    6
    One day a brain-dead developer woke up and thought: "Hey, it would be great to lock the player in-place while it is in an animation. Let's make these animations super-slow and long, and let's do that the enemy can spawn AND kill the player while he is locked in place and he can't do anything! He will die even if everything was safe before he started pressing the button!". Seriously, forOne day a brain-dead developer woke up and thought: "Hey, it would be great to lock the player in-place while it is in an animation. Let's make these animations super-slow and long, and let's do that the enemy can spawn AND kill the player while he is locked in place and he can't do anything! He will die even if everything was safe before he started pressing the button!". Seriously, for this fact alone, **** that game.

    Also, this game is NOT hard. It's just luck-based. Random 1/10 that the enemy spawn in your back. Did not reach the checkpoint? Reload savegame and do the exact same thing, you'll get it someday. No gameplay at all.    … Expand
  34. weazz1980
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    WOW!

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

    This game is really surprising in every aspect.

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

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

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

    I normaly don't rate a 10/10, but this game deserves it! I enjoyed every second of it.    … Expand
  35. worksa7
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Pros
    -Great references to source material, atmosphere matches the original Alien films, it becomes a truly immersive game.
    -Gets genuinely scary, does not rely entirely on jump scares like all these modern games seem to need. -Great Alien, the way he moves, attacks, stalks you... -Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth, no noticable technical faults so far. (However I have heard others    Pros
    -Great references to source material, atmosphere matches the original Alien films, it becomes a truly immersive game.
    -Gets genuinely scary, does not rely entirely on jump scares like all these modern games seem to need.
    -Great Alien, the way he moves, attacks, stalks you...
    -Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth, no noticable technical faults so far. (However I have heard others have had issues, I suggest checking the forums before and after purchase if you experience any)

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

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

    8/10
    Understanding the Alien universe is a big help in enjoying this game, but it achieves what it aims to do fairly well. I am happy with my purchase.    … Expand
  36. velvetmeds
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Surprise of the year. Awesome game, lots of tension, great atmosphere, does everything better than Outlast.. It's lenghty, so enjoyable you'll want to replay, has Survivor mode for extra replayability too. Recommended, one of the best games of the year
  37. Theface204
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Simply excellent. It's a master piece it brings the film to life in way I wouldn't think possible it's like the ghostbusters game it's amazing tho it has problems but it never detracts from the overall experience I'm already looking forward to if they will do like how the original series did where the next one will bring in the colonial marines.
  38. Nonlin
    Oct 17, 2014
    4
    So the game has great visual elements, gameplay mechanics flow nice and smooth, and yet I"m finding it cumbersome and lack luster to continue playing. The quests seem repetitive and I'm tired of pulling levers and pushing buttons at this point. Sneaking was fun for a while but by the end I've gotten impatient and just don't care anymore. The only thing making me want to sneak isn't forSo the game has great visual elements, gameplay mechanics flow nice and smooth, and yet I"m finding it cumbersome and lack luster to continue playing. The quests seem repetitive and I'm tired of pulling levers and pushing buttons at this point. Sneaking was fun for a while but by the end I've gotten impatient and just don't care anymore. The only thing making me want to sneak isn't for fear of getting caught but just to finish the game in a timely manner. I'm nearly done and at this point I'm just beating it to see the end.

    Its good that things works, controls feel nice and haven't really given me trouble. But the story and puzzles make me feel like I'm child, doesn't feel catered toward an older audience despite the graphics and gore. Puzzles are simple timed reflex, match numbers/symbols or align and time. Instead of feeling rewarded for completing them I just feel insulted. They could have had more urgent circumstances to make you feel pressured while doing them but I'm playing on hard and its all too easy. I can't image how much of a walk in park anything below hard must be. Also I see tons of intractable debris like soda cans, gas tanks that fall over and make noise but none of those objects seem to attract or alert enemies. The only thing I think will alert sometimes is the broken glass but I'm still not sure.

    Crafting seems a bit odd. Like why do I have to select the individual components? Why can't I just click the make button? Do they want it to be a bit time consuming, is it suppose to make the game harder for me? It doesn't do any of those things so why not just let me click craft. Its annoying having to select each part for no apparent reason. They could have at least made crafting items be alertable so that I'd have to think twice when doing it, maybe add an animation to show me making it. But since it doesn't do any of those things they should have just let be a single button click to make an item.

    Ever heard a weird swishing noise when moving around? We'll I'm still not sure what it is but my guess is its the flamethrower. Sometimes it will make it and sometimes it won't. I thought it was dependent on the amount of fluid(ammo) you had for it but that remains inconclusive since even with half a tank it may or may not make the swishing noise. I also thought that that noise would be alterable but it isn't... They could have had it so that when I have it equipped it makes the noise and I'm more easily detected but when I don't it doesn't however it just another useless element.

    Then there is the story/plot. Its an alien game so I know its been milked pretty hard by this point and it goes back to the classic moments but despite this the plot is terrible IMO. There are so many repetitive and reused elements its like they didn't put any thought into it. Like Power out there, turn it on, establish coms, didn't work, go turn on power over there instead. Or lets turn AI off, crap no good save me by turning off some power now but this time with a twist, do it in a particular order! lord...

    Then there were the space walk simulation parts of the game that just felt like a huge waste of time. I wanted to run to make it go by quicker but I had to sit there holding down the w key waiting for her ass to walk to the objective which guess what.. involved turning on more power and matching more numbers...    … Expand
  39. BrutalBran95
    Oct 29, 2014
    4
    I didnt look at reviews on this game as it tends to spoil the experiance but regreat not looking graphics good combat good stealth good ONE MASSIVE FAULT - NO AUTO SAVE- yup thats correct you spend 3 hours playing non stop at the start of the game DIE INSTANT FROM ANY ALIEN which you cant outrun etc you lose the WHOLE 3 HOURS worth of work it basicly has the same saving system as PS2 whichI didnt look at reviews on this game as it tends to spoil the experiance but regreat not looking graphics good combat good stealth good ONE MASSIVE FAULT - NO AUTO SAVE- yup thats correct you spend 3 hours playing non stop at the start of the game DIE INSTANT FROM ANY ALIEN which you cant outrun etc you lose the WHOLE 3 HOURS worth of work it basicly has the same saving system as PS2 which is stupid in morden times i except modern saving so my review is based on the 3 hours i played then lost instantly… Expand
  40. Niemator
    Sep 18, 2016
    1
    Horrible disappointment. I though this game is about survival against the Alien but unfortunately it is about sneaking past the room full of armed humans that can kill you in a second. And even if after half hour of trying you manage to sneak up to one of them and knock him down, you can't even pick up his gun (duh), and guess what, the others kill you 3 seconds later.
  41. BRubble
    Dec 17, 2014
    5
    I dont really get the hype over this one. Am I too 'old' to appreciate this game? Why am I not scared or startled like everyone else seems to be? I suppose I must be on camera to play it up and ACT scared? I feel its all a rather boring and repetitive death after death slog fest just in hope of reaching the next very distant checkpoint. Is the flamethrower effective? Once in a while, butI dont really get the hype over this one. Am I too 'old' to appreciate this game? Why am I not scared or startled like everyone else seems to be? I suppose I must be on camera to play it up and ACT scared? I feel its all a rather boring and repetitive death after death slog fest just in hope of reaching the next very distant checkpoint. Is the flamethrower effective? Once in a while, but not often as most of the time the alien ignores it and kills you anyway regardless of draining a tank on its hide. I cant even be bothered to pick up any items as once you die you must tread down tht esame corridors etc etc and rummage around all over and over and over again again to pick up the same crap...and did i mention you die again....and again....and again? The deaths, and hundreds of them, can seem so random and quite unwarranted which I find beyond annoying. Its so damned tiresome to repeat the same scenario over and over again due to lengthy checkpoints, to the point where I just dont give a sh!t about playing any longer. This annoyance ruins any sense of possible fun and furthermore, killing any desire to want to persevere through the endless deaths bullsh!t. All in all plodding through this game gets REALLY old REAL fast.
    It's a nice EFFORT and deviation from the run and gun style one would expect from this theme but for the love of god make the next one with some marines and battle rifles. I hope this 100% locker simulator style nonsense is just a passing fad.    … Expand
  42. NoCrapReview
    Oct 20, 2014
    3
    Most boring game of 2014? Quite possibly. After 45 minutes of gameplay, all you do is walk and build medkits. Graphics are so-so, gameplay is extremely slow and it's very difficult to get into the gameplay.

    Wouldn't give as a gift.
  43. 123579
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This has to be one of the most pleasant surprises in gaming in the past few years. I'll start by saying I'm NOT a fan of horror games. But I truly enjoyed this game.

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

    The positives:

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

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

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

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

    Time for the negatives.

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

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

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

    Conclusion:

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

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

    Happy hunting, and damn I hope games of this quality continue to be released    … Expand
  44. Griaule
    Dec 25, 2016
    2
    You are Ripley. Everyone wants to kill you: humans, androids and aliens. It is hard to survive if you have that many enemies, isn't it? Let me give you a revolver! But wait, it's not like that magic shooting-through-props revolver that your human enemies use! Oh, it's useless vs androids and aliens? No problem, let me give you some throwable blueprints: smoke bomb, flashbang, noisemakerYou are Ripley. Everyone wants to kill you: humans, androids and aliens. It is hard to survive if you have that many enemies, isn't it? Let me give you a revolver! But wait, it's not like that magic shooting-through-props revolver that your human enemies use! Oh, it's useless vs androids and aliens? No problem, let me give you some throwable blueprints: smoke bomb, flashbang, noisemaker etc! Oh, they are useless vs androids and aliens aswell? So there are already like 5 weapons/tools in the game and they are all useless? Yes. Uninstalled.… Expand
  45. andycapobianco1
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    the Graphics of the game are very nice, except the anti aliasing which is "medium quality" at best. I recommend leaving the film grain effect on and changing the fov setting to 55. the film grain effect is very subtle even when maxed out at 100 which is what use. I have been playing the game on hardest "the way the game was meant to be played". i have barely encountered the alien so farthe Graphics of the game are very nice, except the anti aliasing which is "medium quality" at best. I recommend leaving the film grain effect on and changing the fov setting to 55. the film grain effect is very subtle even when maxed out at 100 which is what use. I have been playing the game on hardest "the way the game was meant to be played". i have barely encountered the alien so far and i am really enjoying it. the level of detail is excellent, soundtrack great, acting good, the game is making me want to explore every area, despite them being scary. the ign review is insane. i have barely begun the game and i have already enjoyed it enough to warrant the price tag. the gamplay on hard reminds me a bit of the latest Thief game. a game that when set to hardest difficulty also comes alive as a stealth and exploration game… Expand
  46. soprofy
    Sep 5, 2015
    0
    Very slow gameplay,
    console controls,
    console single-slot save system,
    little no none decision-making for the player.

    Totally overhyped by the universe lovers and so. Totally not worth the 20-30$.
  47. MTR99
    Nov 8, 2015
    0
    Bugs and more bugs. 1st day 3 times crashed.
    Another console port that burn your GPU.
    The graphics are good for an indie game, but cann't compare it with an AAA.
  48. Pwnager95
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Very, VERY scary. Captures the atmosphere and feeling of the first Alien movie perfectly. The atmosphere and ambiance alone would get a perfect 10/10 from me. Since those are the most important features of a horror game, they make up (mostly) for the story being a tad generic, and the plot being sort-of predictable. Some moments in this game will make you want to walk away from theVery, VERY scary. Captures the atmosphere and feeling of the first Alien movie perfectly. The atmosphere and ambiance alone would get a perfect 10/10 from me. Since those are the most important features of a horror game, they make up (mostly) for the story being a tad generic, and the plot being sort-of predictable. Some moments in this game will make you want to walk away from the controller and wish you'd never purchased this game, they'll scare you so badly. Definitely would recommend to any horror game fan.… Expand
  49. Howard
    Oct 10, 2014
    1
    As much as I would like to tell you that we finally have a game worthy of the franchise that is Alien, I cannot. A broken port with no Anti-Aliasing, terrible controls, horribly broken video, insane AI and endless cut scenes is simply not worth your time.
    Graphically, the game would be sub-par were it 5 years old, and the horrifying performance is just icing on that particular cake.    As much as I would like to tell you that we finally have a game worthy of the franchise that is Alien, I cannot. A broken port with no Anti-Aliasing, terrible controls, horribly broken video, insane AI and endless cut scenes is simply not worth your time.
    Graphically, the game would be sub-par were it 5 years old, and the horrifying performance is just icing on that particular cake.
    Bloated, tedious and broken: these are the signs of another "AAA" game that has clue where it is going and even less what it was trying to accomplish.
    AVOID.    … Expand
  50. UCLAKoolman
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    The visuals, the sounds, the explosions... everything in this game is screaming quality. It's finally a game that makes me feel like I'm living in one of my favorite films.
  51. ChaosSS
    Oct 7, 2014
    2
    t's the horror game alien fans always wanted when the alien actually shows up, but unfortunately some bad ideas guy at creative assembly decided to fill the game with loads of really bad stealth encounters with random people with guns. And it sooo broken right now.
  52. Seel75
    Oct 7, 2014
    1
    Wow thuis must the the most boring and lineair game i played in a while. The AI sucks and is fully scripted. Could have been such a good game with this graphics. And loading screens... Come on this is 2014!
  53. RainBw
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Aliens and Survival-Horror fan will be served if you liked Outlast you will love this game, Very nice graphics, and gameplay, easy to take in hand
    A bad note : Too many Robots..
  54. Follbern
    Oct 7, 2014
    2
    If this is horror,than I queen Elizabeth.Serious,that's not scary at all!It's like Outlast but much less attractive,plus this gameplay fast bored.The only why you can play in it,it's graphics and Alien.
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  55. Zeddy14
    Oct 20, 2020
    0
    This game perfectly encapsulates the essence of the first alien film, almost better than the original itself.

    Must play for anyone into horror, fps or the original franchise.
  56. ananinami
    Dec 14, 2015
    0
    keyboard key bindings dont work. what a waste of money again. another game you cant bind your keys and need to buy a controller. but i dont like to play with controller. if i want to play with conrtoller i play ps4
  57. CrazyTimes
    Oct 16, 2014
    0
    Well. it looked like a good game when I downloaded it. But apparently the entire system is crap. because as soon as I start the game it freezes everything and I have to hard shutdown my computer just to get it working again. GREAT JOB GUYS. maybe if I can ever get the game working I'll come back and change my opinion of it.
  58. AnnoyedatThis
    Jan 27, 2015
    0
    Story was fine the Cut scenes are fine, it's a boring game when you figure out the alien it becomes waiting and balancing simulator. a
  59. Nasher
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Probably the creepiest atmosphere I've seen in a game since System Shock 2. But it is the first game I've ever played where the tension is relentless, all through the game you never get the feeling of being safe. The alien can appear almost any where if you make to much noise. You also risk attracting hostile human NPCs. Get both in the same room and you have a real mess.

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

    The map design is good. The AI isn't amazing, but it's better than most FPSs (it's a lot smarter on hard than the other modes as well). It's certainly the best Aliens game I've played.    … Expand
  60. johndows
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    For those who love first Alien its a must have, this game basically allows you to get that forgotten feeling when you watched the movie for the first time. All breath taking moments from discovering alien to arming self destruction device are now in game, allowing you to re-live those moments by yourself. A bit different story line of course, but you will see many familiar references. OnlyFor those who love first Alien its a must have, this game basically allows you to get that forgotten feeling when you watched the movie for the first time. All breath taking moments from discovering alien to arming self destruction device are now in game, allowing you to re-live those moments by yourself. A bit different story line of course, but you will see many familiar references. Only thing to consider is game difficulty, if your a casual player -- stay on a lowest difficulty, it will save your nervous.… Expand
  61. KontraKommando
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    I recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jumpI recommend this game to anyone that is a fan of Aliens. This survival horror is a master piece, that should be experienced by anyone that is a fan of the genre. This game has remarkable atmosphere, and is aesthetically authentic to the stage designs from the original films. Moreover, the Xenomorph that stalks you will have you hiding in fear for your life. There is more than just jump scares in the games. You actually feel a sense of impending doom, as the alien stalks you throughout the levels.… Expand
  62. RedLeader
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    A truly excellent AAA horror game. Incredibly tense and ramps up to some really great "nope" moments! Not without flaws (what is?). Some criticism I've read revolves around a long difficult story with sparse save points. These are crazy criticisms for a horror game. The save points are fine and I prefer a long rather than short story. The story is good, but the voice acting is average (andA truly excellent AAA horror game. Incredibly tense and ramps up to some really great "nope" moments! Not without flaws (what is?). Some criticism I've read revolves around a long difficult story with sparse save points. These are crazy criticisms for a horror game. The save points are fine and I prefer a long rather than short story. The story is good, but the voice acting is average (and model lip-synching is poor) but rarely does it affect my enjoyment. I played it since it's midnight release on Xbox One and for several scary hours each day since. There were some laggy moments and other slight bugs which I hope will get fixed with patches but no showstoppers. Buy this game. It's a going to be a classic.… Expand
  63. Zen-Zinxe
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    This game's attention to detail is insane. I hesitated for a long time to buy this for fear it would be another colonial marines joke. But this game is a true aliens game. The story is great, the voice acting is very well done, the gameplay itself is terrifying and unforgiving, the graphics and design choices are next to perfect.

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

    Now if only we could get a predator game with as much love, then I'd truly be satisfied. If you like aliens, and you like the survival horror genre, this game is about as good as you will ever get.    … Expand
  64. Trytobefair
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    What a great game! Fear frightening and stretching. I had to have a small break because it develops a breathtaking tension bend. Everything is held concerning the features and ambient very near to the first part of the movie "Alien", spectacular conversion of a new story around heroine Ripley. The difficulty level is high, maybe not the best game for the very first gamer, but who is aWhat a great game! Fear frightening and stretching. I had to have a small break because it develops a breathtaking tension bend. Everything is held concerning the features and ambient very near to the first part of the movie "Alien", spectacular conversion of a new story around heroine Ripley. The difficulty level is high, maybe not the best game for the very first gamer, but who is a beginner when watched the mother of all horror science fiction movies called "Alien"? If you are into the Alien Saga you shouldn't miss that game, if you are not into it, watch the movie first, this will sure help you to transfer you into this future world. Without a doubt, a clear 9 for this game because it just takes you.… Expand
  65. Tooterfish
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Alien: Isolation is creepy at every corner in a way that reminds me of Alien the first time I watched it. The developers nailed authenticity where previous Alien-game developers fell short. I'm very impressed to say the least. I would recommend everyone watch the Alien movie first, then jump into this game to truly appreciate the experience.
  66. Honelith
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    As a horror game, it works brilliantly and I appluad Creative Assembly for giving us this style of game, it's very tense, very atmospheric and no game will draw you in like Alien Isolation with it' suberb audio and atmospheric effects. The ever persistent Alien is horrific and clever, as you adjust to the mechanics you realise just how well done the stalking mechanics are, it feels likeAs a horror game, it works brilliantly and I appluad Creative Assembly for giving us this style of game, it's very tense, very atmospheric and no game will draw you in like Alien Isolation with it' suberb audio and atmospheric effects. The ever persistent Alien is horrific and clever, as you adjust to the mechanics you realise just how well done the stalking mechanics are, it feels like you're being hunted by something very sinister and almost too real.… Expand
  67. Zeusbot48
    Sep 10, 2018
    6
    A good looking game with an interesting and atmospheric world, flawed by often repetitive, boring and frustrating gameplay.
  68. dark_wiz
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Great game, it had me hooked I couldn't put it down. Just when I thought it was over there was more peril. Atmospherically its very true to the movie, which I just watched recently. Hard but not impossible( played on easy took about 40+ hours to finish) you will learn as you go but a first you will pay the price at first. Stealth, patience and wits are key, but keep moving!

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

    I'm trying to convince myself to play again on a harder level, I can imagine the stress ! If you're looking for a shooter this isn't it.    … Expand
  69. Soujirop
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    It's really sad that, after such a fantastic and long adventure,we are left with the shortest, laziest and most unsatisfying ending in videogames' history.
  70. whatops
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Per chi ha amato ed ama il primo, ma anche il secondo, Alien questo gioco rappresenta la perfezione.
    Da avere a tutti i costi, grafica magnifica ma soprattutto una atmosfera come non si vedeva da anni
  71. Svetlano
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    It's such a shame that when some brave developer rarely attempts an uncompromising original formula programming an AAA title that really works , these industry leaded fake reviews sites try to bomb the sales.
    Alien isolation stay true to the original material , without stupid and arcadish concessions to the big audience.
    It' an immersive and tense slow paced game (if you play hard    It's such a shame that when some brave developer rarely attempts an uncompromising original formula programming an AAA title that really works , these industry leaded fake reviews sites try to bomb the sales.
    Alien isolation stay true to the original material , without stupid and arcadish concessions to the big audience.
    It' an immersive and tense slow paced game (if you play hard difficulty, how it should be played).
    You're hunted by a deadly predator and you must survive, walking slowly , hiding yourself , thinking every step.
    This is the Alien game that all the fans were waiting from years.
    If you don'l like slow pacing, and the first alien movie, this game is CLEARLY NOT for you.

    Shame on IGN and Gamespot, this is really sad.    … Expand
  72. chuckyboy12001
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    After the debacle that was Aliens: Colonial Marines Alien: Isolation, developed by The Creative Assembly, is a lovingly crafted and brave new take on the Alien franchise in videogame form. The most important thing to understand about this new entry into the series is it's radical shift in gameplay design from those of which were, by an large, iterations on the same gameplay firstAfter the debacle that was Aliens: Colonial Marines Alien: Isolation, developed by The Creative Assembly, is a lovingly crafted and brave new take on the Alien franchise in videogame form. The most important thing to understand about this new entry into the series is it's radical shift in gameplay design from those of which were, by an large, iterations on the same gameplay first experienced Doom. And it was with no surprise that the franchise was going to take this well trodden path as the sequel to the original film in the series was John Carmack's main inspiration in developing Doom.

    By diagnosing the main problem with one of videogames most popular genres The Creative Assembly have opted to make the player feel as vulnerable as possible in order to instil a genuine sense of dread and tension throughout the game. The game doesn't allow players to horde backpacks full of guns and ammo but instead forces you to use any meagre gadget you can concoct in order to distract your enemies as opposed to mowing them down with little cost to your resources or safety. There are guns introduced later in the game and surprise surprise here in lies one of the games strange inconsistencies with the Alien cannon and potential flaws in it's gameplay.

    After a slow burn introduction to the Sevastopol Station, a crumbling space port in it's last stages of being decommissioned, the game starts out incredibly reminiscent of Bioshock allowing the player to venture in at their own pace discovering computers containing personal logs by Sevastopol inhabitants and audio recordings that help to organically deliver the narrative element of the game. Once further into the Sevastopol and the main elements have been introduced the gameplay really takes off with the Alien and other enemies all working together to create a wonderfully organic emergent gameplay style that is never scripted and always seems unique throughout repeat playthroughs. And repeat playthroughs of invidual missions will become commonplace to even the most seasoned and skilled players as The Creative Assembly have done something truly amazing with the AI of it's titular enemy by designing it to work with heightened sensors that enable it to respond dynamically to sound and situations as opposed to being moved on predetermined paths with basic AI programming. In short this game is **** HARD!

    The look and feel of the game is stunning, albeit it with a minimal amount of dodgy cutscenes, poor human facial animations and shader aliasing problems, as the lighting and graphical fidelity convinces you that you are in world of Alien, one of cinemas most stunning and meticulously designed films. The Alien's design and animations are far beyond anything I've seen in any game and it's clear where Sega have really channelled their money opting, with minor cost to less vital parts of the game, to really bring the Alien to life.

    However there are some problems with the game, although minimal, and these are down in large part to the second half of this massive game. When I say massive I can tell you it must have taken me over 25 hours to complete the game on Normal difficulty on a very explorative playthrough and once the game reached the 15 hour mark for me, which would have been an ample length for a game of this kind, the Alien "goes on vacation" for the 3rd quarter of the game leaving you pining for it's return. Once the game finds itself without an Alien you are left to contend with the stations second most deadly entity, the Androids, who prove to be somewhat less fulfilling. The game also chooses to ignore some vital elements of the Alien's lifecycle introduced by James Cameron in the second movie which I feel are to it's detriment.

    On the whole Alien: Isolation is one of the most tense and claustrophobic horror stealth games I've ever experienced and I heartily recommend to it to any and all that have even the slightest interest in horror and sci-fiction. Well done CA the Alien is finally back in town!    … Expand
  73. Andore
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous, an instante classic. I just finished it and already put it among my favourite games of all time.
    You really need to get into the game's mechanics, and if that happens (not a game for everybody I guess) you'll be simply sucked in till the end.
    Only downsides are the character's face expressions and a slightly rough antialiasing, that contrast a bit with the otherwise    Absolutely gorgeous, an instante classic. I just finished it and already put it among my favourite games of all time.
    You really need to get into the game's mechanics, and if that happens (not a game for everybody I guess) you'll be simply sucked in till the end.
    Only downsides are the character's face expressions and a slightly rough antialiasing, that contrast a bit with the otherwise flawless technical execution.
    Unmissable.    … Expand
  74. sloakz
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    A excellent horror game and the best Alien game to date, fantastic graphics and runs very well indeed. Finally a Alien game we can be proud of, hopefully this new IP for Creative Assembly will spawn a series that we can get our teeth into.

    10/10
  75. m0rd
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    By far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomesBy far the best Alien game created (not a lot of competition though) and i think it's the best game of 2014. The developpers put a lot of work into the details and you can feel the respect they had for the first Alien movie. The creature is viciously scary, it's clever enough to make other AI in solo games look like 2-bits degenerates. They crafted an intense game, its tension becomes almost unbearable in some sections. It's a must have for any player. Just make sure to go through the main campain in hard difficulty at least, to be delighted by pure fear.… Expand
  76. mikhail_lem
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    It's probably the best first person survival horror game EVER. It's very tense, extremely frightening, looks gorgeous, sounds beautifully, and it will make truly feel the dread and danger of being hunted by a 7 ft tall alien killing machine. Thirty five years have passed since Alien, and now it feels fresher than ever.-
  77. expellite
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! I must say that I'd never expect the creators of Total War to make such a masterpiece in such a genre! Alien Isolation is indeed a true Alien game and it completely surpasses its predecessor in every field! The story is extremely loyal to the original Ridley Scott movie, Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver as Amanda Ripley who turns out to be the very last survivor of the Torrens as go farther in the game! Creative Assembly has undoubtedly succeeded in creating a Survival-Survival-Survival-Horror game!!! It's all about survival! It's true survival! You'll find it reasonably difficult to gather ammunitions. Ammunition is pretty limited (I won't say extremely, because it's still enough to get rid of a good number of the bad-ass androids-in-orange which aren't vulnerable to EMPs!). This is not Dead Space! You most probably will prefer to walk under shadows rather than making a mess around! Everyone, Everything in this game has got keen ears! Shoot a bullet and everyone will come to find you! The Alien on the other hand is a totally different hostile! the most intelligent and the toughest enemy you could ever have is the Alien itself! It can get into the vents above you, in the ceiling and surprise you in a very bad time! It's undefeatable! When spotted you won't be able to move farther than a few meters, it'll get you! Whatever it takes, it'll get you! So creeping slowly on the ground is way safer than running quickly from room to room!
    Play it! Save it a lot! Enjoy! Hide! It's all survival! It's all survival!    … Expand
  78. Slayerking
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is the best game I have played in a long time, You truly feel like you are being hunted. The game looks amazing and sounds great and the atmosphere just sucks you right into the game.
  79. Minsc
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Best game I've played in a long time. The atmosphere reminds me of the old System Shock 1/2, and is really immersive. The sound is so important and you are constantly listening for anything that can alert you to things around you. Looks superb and runs great too. If you like Aliens, horror games or want something that isn't just the same thing over and over again (like the repetitiveBest game I've played in a long time. The atmosphere reminds me of the old System Shock 1/2, and is really immersive. The sound is so important and you are constantly listening for anything that can alert you to things around you. Looks superb and runs great too. If you like Aliens, horror games or want something that isn't just the same thing over and over again (like the repetitive missions in so many games these days), you will really enjoy this game.… Expand
  80. private
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    It's one of the best games I've ever played. Atmosphere of fear and hopelessness is overwhelming. You can't defeat your enemy in combat, so you have to avoid the Alien for all costs. You can also feel the climate of first Alien movie in every way. Definitely the best game with Alien in the lead role since old AvP 2 game from 2001. If you're a fan of Alien, this game is a must!
  81. Hauptfeldwebel
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Ein echt geiles Spiel !!!

    + Sound
    + Grafik
    + Geschichte

    Dieses Spiel könnt ihr ohne Probleme kaufen. ;)
    Also habt viel Spaß und lasst euch vom Alien nicht erwischen ;)
  82. sanex
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Amazing horror with good storyline, nice graphic, VERY GOOD atmosphere and SCARY ALIEN!!!! One of the best games i ever play. 10/10, game of the year and etc.
  83. BSim500
    Jan 18, 2015
    5
    Game starts out very atmospheric and promising. Lighting and shadows are great. Audio, soundtrack & voice casting well done. Unfortunately there are a number of issues that spoil it. First of all as many others have commented on, the game is basically a 10-12hr game that's been artificially padded out to 20-22hrs via a combination of level/mission over re-use and checkpoint save systemGame starts out very atmospheric and promising. Lighting and shadows are great. Audio, soundtrack & voice casting well done. Unfortunately there are a number of issues that spoil it. First of all as many others have commented on, the game is basically a 10-12hr game that's been artificially padded out to 20-22hrs via a combination of level/mission over re-use and checkpoint save system that adds nothing to gameplay or challenge by forcing you to backtrack or replay large sections over & over and just gets very tedious very quickly. Many objectives you have to do twice, other levels you have to backtrack all the way to the start - when this is done sporadically it works, but when it gets overdone it becomes boring, obvious "filler" and breaks immersion when you look upon the next chapter as a boring chore to be "grinded" rather than a game to be immersed in.

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

    Overall score is about a 8-9 for the first 20-30 mins but then rapidly drops to a 6-7 when you realize half the game involving backtracking & replaying checkpoints is far more "filler" than plot and done in the most annoying way possible. Multiple other annoyances (no quick-save with checkpoint only saves too far apart, QTE's that are more annoying than immersive, absurd motion sickness inducing head-bob, etc) further reduce it to a 5 for me. I really wanted to give it more but it can be so frustrating & boring to play beyond the first 1-2 hours (and replay... and replay... and replay...). If this were about 5-6 hours shorter in length minus the above annoyances, I'd have probably given it a score of nearer 8-9.    … Expand
  84. SuperNaiv
    Oct 22, 2014
    7
    This game isn't perfect. Although, it's a great fun. I really enjoy it. I hear people say it's a bit repetetive and maybe it feels like a "open this door" simulator at times, but I still enjoyed most of the game. Although, the ending felt anticlimactic. And, yes, the game is really long. That might be a good thing, but somehow that made the game more boring and very repetetive at the end.This game isn't perfect. Although, it's a great fun. I really enjoy it. I hear people say it's a bit repetetive and maybe it feels like a "open this door" simulator at times, but I still enjoyed most of the game. Although, the ending felt anticlimactic. And, yes, the game is really long. That might be a good thing, but somehow that made the game more boring and very repetetive at the end. But, like I said in the beginning, the game is mostly very enjoyable. Buy it! Play it!… Expand
  85. Cthulhus
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Very nice game with a very nice 70's atmosphere ! Love it ! As a fan of the original Alien, I would recommend this game to any alien fan. Player beware can be very hard !
  86. Henrywiddas
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this.This game was a massive nostalgia trip for me and took around 40 hours for me to finish on the hardest difficulty level. It's an emotionally brutal game that left me exhausted and close to giving up but it was worth it, sooooooooooooooooooooo worth it, probably the best immersion I have experienced in a game ever, even more so than Dead Space. If you love the film Alien you will love this. I played the game with turtle beach earphones that deliver a load of bass that made the experience even more sh1t scary. One of those games that makes you feel like an ultimate hard ass for completing it. Some people have criticised the save stations mechanic but, like in Dead Space, it adds to the brutality of it all and the tension. The Alien itself has to be one of the best AI bad guys I've ever dealt with in gaming. Definite game of the year for 2014 imho.… Expand
  87. lastfox
    Sep 26, 2018
    4
    First off, I liked the visuals, the atmosphere and the music. Well, that doesn't come as a surprise since all of it is from the original movie. What is left though is a middling stealth game.

    In my opinion a good stealth game needs to have room for improvisation and at least two different ways of clearing an area. But Alien Isolation feels too linear and half of the gadgets you tinker    First off, I liked the visuals, the atmosphere and the music. Well, that doesn't come as a surprise since all of it is from the original movie. What is left though is a middling stealth game.

    In my opinion a good stealth game needs to have room for improvisation and at least two different ways of clearing an area. But Alien Isolation feels too linear and half of the gadgets you tinker with are useless or very samey. Which means they don't specifically change the style of playing, it's a very one-road approach to gameplay, that's why it gets stale after a few hours. You can't pit enemies at each other, you always have the same two options: evade or confront. A lot of other stealth games had a better way of manipulating your environment, so this game feels very dated in it's limited abilities.

    I like that they take time to show the Alien for the first time. But once they do, boy do they use it in the same way over and over. It always has that same upstanding walk which looks sometimes too human and less frightening, there should be more variety or maybe slow wall-crawling. Even the mediocre AVP games had more creativity in that regard. They never do something with the camouflage ability of the Alien, instead they rely on jump-scare tactics and the alien doing it's round like usual. It also mises a vague estimation of how good you're hidden from the Alien, sometimes hiding under a table is good enough, other times it's not.

    Another boring aspect is the amount of locked doors and ways to unlock them. Again, it's there to make you feel like this is gameplay, but it's not. It's just tedious obstacles to stretch the game for a few more minutes. I bought the game on Sale, and I don't say I regret paying 9 bucks, since it still looks gorgeous. But I haven't played the DLC's, although I own all of them, but it's the gameplay that kind of makes me say, "okay I do not really need to play this".    … Expand
  88. DerAleckz
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Here's my rating for Alien: Isolation (played on XONE)

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

    -crafting system
    -saving system
  89. Vilio
    Jan 13, 2016
    6
    Game is interesting in the beginning, because you are expecting alien somewhere. But when alien is still around you, you will see cheap way how to scary you: Alien is still around your hiding place, no matter if you change hiding place. Still only around you. There is simple formula. He is usually looking for you 1 minute than you have 10 - 20 seconds to change your place. When you are inGame is interesting in the beginning, because you are expecting alien somewhere. But when alien is still around you, you will see cheap way how to scary you: Alien is still around your hiding place, no matter if you change hiding place. Still only around you. There is simple formula. He is usually looking for you 1 minute than you have 10 - 20 seconds to change your place. When you are in one place hidden too long, he will moving and looking close to you and you will have to hold breath. And because controls don't help you, you will be sometimes killed, because pressed key is not registered by game. This "hiding game" is interesting in the begging of the game. But later, when you are send to some place, you know - again some alarm will be triggered and you will have to play again cheap "hiding game".
    This is boring and game is missing something else. Some better idea and not only repeating hiding game with unreal alien behavior.
    And Im not talking about mechanoids. They are not able to hear you (breath, steps) behind small wall, 2 meters away, while you are watching to his eyes, but mechanoids are able to hear you in locker. How ?
    Another black point: keyboard. Why do I have to press and hold key, when I want to hide ? Game is sometimes not able to recognize pressed key. Situation: alien is in your back, you press E and you holding the key 1 sec, 2 sec. Nothing. You press E again and finally after 1 sec, Ripley is hiding. But you lost 3 - 4 seconds and alien is now able to see you. GAME OVER and start again from last save. Why keyboard control is killing the game like this ? Stupid "hold key" rule is making game not more scary, but more unplayable.
    This unreal alien, mechanoid, humans behavior, sometimes not working keyboard (bug ?), boring "hiding games" with alien are killing the game.
    If keyboard is fixed, alien has better and real moving script, mechanoids and level design is better and there is some story, game deserve 10/10. At this moment, game has good draft, but bad design killed good game.    … Expand
  90. SirMeno
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    Игра обязательна к покупке! Эта игра взяла всё самое лучшее от жанра хорор приключения! Играя в неё я вспомнил такие игры как Resident Evil и Over Blood, получил удар из прошлого, очень приятные ощущения!
  91. jssrfx
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere, the movie authenticity, and overall presentation are just incredible. As far as the timeline of the Alien universe is concerned, the game takes place between the first and second Alien movies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    And to all those complaing too much "backtracking", "stealth", and not enough guns; it's not an FPS game. It's survival horror. The game exactly makes you behave the way you would if you were trying to avoid contact with a hostile force while having to get somewhere undetected. Slow and careful! What truly makes this outstanding is that for once fear is not the ONLY enemy. . .    … Expand
  92. TabulaRasa
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I haven't seen survival horror this well done since Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Alien: Isolation may be a contender for one of my favorite games of all time. It's a beautifully atmospheric, beautifully detailed, dreadfully horrifying first-person survival horror masterpiece, and the fact that it even exists in an AAA industry that abhors the single-player, story-driven experience inI haven't seen survival horror this well done since Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Alien: Isolation may be a contender for one of my favorite games of all time. It's a beautifully atmospheric, beautifully detailed, dreadfully horrifying first-person survival horror masterpiece, and the fact that it even exists in an AAA industry that abhors the single-player, story-driven experience in favor of high-octane cinematic set-pieces and intense multi-player, because everything that isn't Call of Duty isn't Call of Duty enough.

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

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

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

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

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

    If you're a fan of traditional horror, sci-fi, or the Alien franchise, then this is worth buying at full price, absolutely.    … Expand
  93. Tihomi
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    С начало мне показалось, что это очередной фейл, но в конце я убедился в обратном. Просто десять из десяти, достойный носитель франшизы!
  94. DjZolt
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    First I was killed by the alien. Then some guys shot me. Then some androids choked me to death! I felt fear and anger, the game was too hard even at easy setting. And that's exactly what a good alien game needs - to be challenging and frightening.
  95. fludziom
    Jan 5, 2016
    4
    I hate the fact that it is first person. It would have made a better game as a 3rd person. It would have been more like Dead Space, which was a fantastic game.
  96. muldjord
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    I've been waiting patiently for this particular game to arrive. Much have been said by the developers. Promises was made. It all sounded almost too good to be true. A game with 1 real enemy. A game with no weapons to speak of. How could this work?

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

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

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

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

    I need to emphasize that this is a strategy/horror game. Each situation can be solved in a multitude of ways. And it's topped off with the unpredictable nature of the xeno. I really am in love with how they designed the game. Great work CA! You delivered on your promises. The franchise now has a game that lives up to the movie.    … Expand
  97. Soulache
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация Краткий обзор _________________________________________________ Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ    Атмосфера оригинального фильма полностью передана,
    пугающая сложность (ставьте только самый сложный режим, не отказывайтесь от удовольствия), красиво (графика детальная, прорисовка и дизайн)
    Музыка из оригинального фильма и звук (прислушивайтесь), отличная локализация

    Краткий обзор
    _________________________________________________

    Сложно, красиво, пугает СИЛЬНО

    Атмосфера : ЕСТЬ
    Графика :ЕСТЬ
    Сюжет: есть
    Сложность : ЕСТЬ
    Звук : ЕСТЬ    … Expand
  98. CoffeeDude
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Not a perfect game, but the perfect game for me! And possibly others, if you consider yourself an Alien fan. I can't recommend it enough. Runs a little long, but an enjoyable trip through nostalgia for fans of the creature and the universe R.Scott created in his original film. Given the randomness of the creature I found myself enjoying a brutal game of hide and seek that was differentNot a perfect game, but the perfect game for me! And possibly others, if you consider yourself an Alien fan. I can't recommend it enough. Runs a little long, but an enjoyable trip through nostalgia for fans of the creature and the universe R.Scott created in his original film. Given the randomness of the creature I found myself enjoying a brutal game of hide and seek that was different each time I played. The game engine runs like a dream, even on my older hardware, and looks absolutely great - don't know how they pulled this off. CA really put a lot of love and work into this one and you can feel it. Wasn't sure about this one at first because I'd avoided Colonial Marines and felt lucky for it, but I took a chance after reading a few reviews and it was worth it. Dead Space is another one of my favorites just for the atmosphere, and this game has that same feeling in droves, minus the killing because you really are at the mercy of your own ability to KEEP OUT OF ITS SIGHT!… Expand
  99. ocean10
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Hands down... The best game of 2014 and one of the best (if not the very best) survival horror game of all times. Amazing visuals, outstanding atmosphere that sets unique mood seen in Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece, great sound and addictive gameplay... overall, an extremely well done game.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Alien AI is tough - but a good balance of tough. Many encounters I had to repeat 10-20 times. And then others I just knuckled down and asked myself what would Ripley do. :p This game is not justhide and seek from the Alien. The Droids go beserk too and at times it feels like synthetics have taken over the entire station. But do't worry with the weapons provided the end is achievable. You even get to space walk outside the station. This is a game of the year contender.    … Expand
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#53 Best PC Game of 2014
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

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