Alien: Isolation

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  1. psugrad1999
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal withI got to say, I love this game. Playing it brings back all the joy of the original film from '79. The spaces, the equipment, the way everything is falling apart, the creepy droids, and of course the alien itself. While I love the Alien, and how it just goes around where it wants, I'm not as thrilled about dealing with the other survivors and droids. The most effective way to deal with them is to shoot them, but then that brings the Alien. Another low point is my two fellow survivors. I know so little about them, and really don't care about them. I have no motivation to help and or save them. Also, there is a lot of back tracking in this game. To get to your goal, you have to go back to the beginning of the level or earlier to do something. From the very start, there are areas you can't get to until you get a tool, that after several hours of play I still haven't gotten. The story line is crap so far, the voice acting is bland and often the mouths don't move with the words. For all the attention to detail this game has, I'm really disappointed in the acting. Despite all that, I love this game. It's very addicting. Just when you think you avoided the alien and come out from cover, it ends up right behind you and you die. There is a great amount of frustration in this game, but just getting to a save point is often a victory in and of itself. It's a game that has the atmosphere of bioshock, but none of it's gripping story line. Yet, it's just as addictive as bioshock. I give it a 9 because the graphics, the ambience, the lore is top notch. I knocked off because of the frustratingly way you have to often back track, the poor story line and limited character development.… Expand
  2. AlteredTomorrow
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    If you're a fan of the Alien series, this is the game you've been waiting for.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I cannot say enough good things about this game.

    Creative Assembly, thank you for returning the Alien franchise to glory, and please bring us more.    … Expand
  3. DragonStryder
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game has really really REALLY many Jump scares that scares the s*it out of me!

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

    This really and truly is a Must Have!
  4. Axtton
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10 (some bugs but it's good!)
    Story - 8/10
    - Overall - 9/10
    Yes!! you need to buy and play!! this game is pure STEALTH!!!
    it's better than other Stealth games! :)
  5. Annimal
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've    I absolutely LOVE this game! It is now my favourite. The story and the whole atmosphere is just really immersive. The sounds in the game, the visuals, the gameplay... I can't believe there are people giving this a negative rating.
    Im giving this a 10/10, that's right. Some people complain it's too hards but I dont think so. I am playing this on normal mode and really enjoying it. Ok, I've died quite a few times, but that just makes it more exiting :)    … Expand
  6. Deitus
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    The most immersive, terrifying, Alien authentic game I've played. If you're a BF4 or COD console soldier then this game isn't for you. This game requires patience, a lot of patience and the willingness to move at a snails pace through some expansive levels. Where you have to think hard before your next move because it could be your last. Graphics are gorgeous, playing mine on EyefinityThe most immersive, terrifying, Alien authentic game I've played. If you're a BF4 or COD console soldier then this game isn't for you. This game requires patience, a lot of patience and the willingness to move at a snails pace through some expansive levels. Where you have to think hard before your next move because it could be your last. Graphics are gorgeous, playing mine on Eyefinity 5760x1080 on Ultra and loving every moment of it. Looking forward to playing the crew expendable and survival DLC's when done.… Expand
  7. Andycsn
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Played this using the Oculus Rift DK2 and I had a blast. This was easily the most complete VR experience I had so far. Finished the game in about 20 hours because I would seldom pause to look around and admire the finely crafted enviroments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    But this isn't survival horror. This is a simulator for surviving. You die. A lot. The Alien is a douchebag. One of the best games I've ever played.
  28. ZANERIO
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is a masterpiece in survival horror/sci-fi games. Fans of the first Alien movie will simply fall in love, a splendid recreation of the original Alien world. Frustrating and terrifying in a positive way, even on easy difficulty.
  29. AresOfThrace
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Got the same problem as apparently some other people as well. The game keeps bugging and crashing. The atmosphere and everything around are great, but as long there is no fix for that cra*, I'll give it a 5.
  30. gameren82
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Some people complain it is hard? It is supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, the would be no challenge. If there would be no challenge, the game would not be so scary. It simply makes you feel uptight. A good game with a different play style.
  31. BluishMicrobe
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game! Absolutely stunning, enjoyed the game play! Only con is that the game can drag on longer than it needs to. I highly recommend this game and be sure to play in the dark!
  32. Big-Al
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    I was starting to feel that my days of really getting into a game might be over until I played Alien Isolation.
    I was around 10 years old when I saw Alien (on VHS). It scared me like no other movie before or since.
    I'm so glad this game lives up to the hype, I *highly* recommend playing this game wearing over the ear headphones because the music and sound effects are so good, so    I was starting to feel that my days of really getting into a game might be over until I played Alien Isolation.
    I was around 10 years old when I saw Alien (on VHS). It scared me like no other movie before or since.
    I'm so glad this game lives up to the hype, I *highly* recommend playing this game wearing over the ear headphones because the music and sound effects are so good, so reminiscent of the original film and so crucial to the game play. I play on a PS4 and your headphones can plug right into the controller. I'm currently in the medical area now and I'll spend 5 minutes hiding in a locker too scared to come out. As I creep down a hallway, the motion tracker might just beep once, and it sets me into panic mode and I scramble to remember a place I can hide. It's giving me nightmares and I can't put a price tag on something that can achieve that.    … Expand
  33. Balmunguh
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Game of the year 2014, SEGA rocks. That's it.

    Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, why say anything more? Try this wonder yourself, true horror in the best sci-fi environment ever made in an Alien videogame, the universe of the original Ridley Scott movie nicely made.
  34. AlaricLaBrie
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    First game that truly makes you feel like you are living in the movie.. great job to the creators. This game is epic. Seriously though this is by far the best alien game ever made and truly breath taking in how they made it.. the visuals are spot on.. believe the hype.. loving this game.
  35. Conquistadork
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    "Alien: Isolation takes its time. More than that, it takes long, languorous steps. Steps that are perverse and filled with shadows and something inexplicably gorgeous and something primal and afraid.

    Before going any further, it’s important to point that out. This is not a run-and-gun. This is not the screeching jump scares of Five Night At Freddy’s. Nor is it the ripping, tearing, maw    "Alien: Isolation takes its time. More than that, it takes long, languorous steps. Steps that are perverse and filled with shadows and something inexplicably gorgeous and something primal and afraid.

    Before going any further, it’s important to point that out. This is not a run-and-gun. This is not the screeching jump scares of Five Night At Freddy’s. Nor is it the ripping, tearing, maw of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Isolation is slow and atmospheric. You’re not playing a badass marine with a machine gun–you’re not a moody, misunderstood loner with an endless belt feed of ammunition and a chip on your shoulder. You’re an engineer. Amanda Ripley. Who has volunteered to join a doomed mission to retrieve the black box of a lost ship, the Nostromo–quite possibly her mother’s last words and the only clue she has to her fate.

    The fear that accompanies this search for a loved one follows you throughout the entirety of the game. It paints itself on the walls–it taps chisels into your breathing as you join Amanda in holding her breath in order to avoid detection."

    Read the full review at Notes From The Conquistadork: http://conquistadork.net/2015/01/18/this-is-about-survival-thoughts-on-alien-isolation/    … Expand
  36. TROLLeyBOSS
    Feb 6, 2015
    5
    I will not talk about pluses of this game, everyone already know them.
    They know because every freaking journo or youtube reviewer praised this game to heavens.
    But in game that put it all on immersion (to really frighten you) there is too much immersion breaking moments. If anyone wrote in hisher review that i can't pick up enemy gun, but i can KICK it all i want, i will never bought    I will not talk about pluses of this game, everyone already know them.
    They know because every freaking journo or youtube reviewer praised this game to heavens.

    But in game that put it all on immersion (to really frighten you) there is too much immersion breaking moments. If anyone wrote in hisher review that i can't pick up enemy gun, but i can KICK it all i want, i will never bought this game. Because it is so tremendously stupid and lazy that it breaks immersion for me on one-two.

    It is nice game if you can close your eyes on horrifying immersion breaking design decisions, i know that i can't.    … Expand
  37. dimflatable
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Classic alien spaceshippery horror stuff, dripping with atmosphere. The graphics are really good and true to the films. Playing this with an Oculus Rift is probably the closest I've got to having a heart attack.
  38. ShortWolf
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Great game, keeps you on your toes, and makes you jump out your seat, the feeling of the game is like you are apart of the movie series, i had a very awesome experience.
  39. 325_hawks
    Nov 1, 2015
    3
    By far one of the best walking simulators out there. Pretty graphics and cutscenes are there to make you forget about the mundane tasks at hand. Crafting items to survive is a neat game mechanic, however when you're in need of health you can't craft in a gunfight or tense situation as the game continues while the crafting screen is up. After playing the game for several hours without evenBy far one of the best walking simulators out there. Pretty graphics and cutscenes are there to make you forget about the mundane tasks at hand. Crafting items to survive is a neat game mechanic, however when you're in need of health you can't craft in a gunfight or tense situation as the game continues while the crafting screen is up. After playing the game for several hours without even seeing the alien and getting lost since EVERYTHING looks the same, I turned the game off, ejected it, and will probably never play it again. The terrible Alien game on the NES had more enjoyment.… Expand
  40. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Scary and good game :) .....................
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  41. carlito26
    Jun 29, 2016
    5
    As a fan of the original Alien, I found this entry to be incredibly immersive and true to the film, Visually beautiful but they got the Alien's movement wrong.it's just a long, boring,
    You will have to repeat each kind of QTE around 100 times
  42. Rikze
    Aug 4, 2017
    3
    I really disliked this game! The story was sooo dragged out and boring, the only positive of this game is the environment and music, so i will give this a 3/10 for it
  43. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    6
    Alien is one of my favorite movies and I love horror games. So, when I’ve read this was the best Alien game ever made and perfectly captures the spirit of the original Alien movie, my expectations skyrocketed. And it did start good. I was very impressed with the sound design. Visually, it’s equally impressive and the setting really feels like the original movie. However, the more you playAlien is one of my favorite movies and I love horror games. So, when I’ve read this was the best Alien game ever made and perfectly captures the spirit of the original Alien movie, my expectations skyrocketed. And it did start good. I was very impressed with the sound design. Visually, it’s equally impressive and the setting really feels like the original movie. However, the more you play it the more problems surface.

    Alien: Isolation plays like Amnesia so at its core it’s a hide and seek game. However, it is at least 10 hours too long and it starts feeling extremely repetitive after a while. The level design doesn’t change, you are expected to do the same things over and over in prolonged corridors, plenty of backtracking and unfair difficulty. I liked it the first few hours, but it did not hold my attention for long to the point I have decided to call it quits.

    I can’t really recommend Alien: Isolation. And I believe the best alien game award still belongs to Aliens vs Predator 2.

    PS: The game recommends you to play in hard difficulty. Don’t do it. It is already an unfairly difficult game and hard difficulty will make your experience unnecessarily more frustrating.    … Expand
  44. loveforfire
    Nov 17, 2020
    4
    Most of the game is boring and dull with characters that are purposefully throw away. Unfortunately most character deaths aren't even caused by the Xenomorph either. On top of that the plot/story is dated and only borrows from movies. Most of the story is moved along by plot conveniences.

    Pros: The graphics and atmosphere are both fantastic (for the most part) Encounters with the    Most of the game is boring and dull with characters that are purposefully throw away. Unfortunately most character deaths aren't even caused by the Xenomorph either. On top of that the plot/story is dated and only borrows from movies. Most of the story is moved along by plot conveniences.

    Pros: The graphics and atmosphere are both fantastic (for the most part)
    Encounters with the Xenomorph are suspenseful and you must use stealth to get past them.

    Cons: The game drags on in many places

    Stealth elements are poorly implemented (I've played cheap indie 10$ games that have better stealth mechanics than this)

    The game has many embarrassing glitches especially with alien encounters. it becomes hard to know why something worked and now it isn't. The Xenomorph might be very close and looking at you but not see you, then later he can see you through smoke and fire way in the distance. Your weapons become invisible, and will float in the air.

    Opening doors and turning on generators etc, are tedious. You have to hold three buttons to open a door. then overly simple puzzles are used in other areas.    … Expand
  45. Technickle
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Intro:
    Alien Isolation is one of the best atmospheric games I've ever played. Each part feels good to play and heightens the experience even further.

    Main Enemies:
    The main antagonist The Alien does its part and does it well. The Alien will learn as to be expected as it's supposed to be the perfect organism. Each restart of an area greatly increases the Aliens awareness towards the player, it will scavenge areas that are potential targets and will most likely you will be caught in.

    Side Enemies:
    The Working Joes (the evil ones) also act as a threat you also shouldn't ignore. While they aren't a 1 hit KO like the alien is, they still pose as threat, and can and will hunt you down.

    Face Huggers, what more can I say. They are sneaky, they are what you need them to be, if you wanted the alien, in a smaller form factor, then you have it. They pop out when it's least expected, and that can be worrisome.

    The Music:
    The OST is top notch, it gives a feeling unlike any other. It perfectly screams "run" or "you need to hide and be careful". The background sounds encapsulate the feeling of "look over your shoulder".

    The Weaponry:
    Blast, Distract, & just a fun good time. While saving ammo can be better, when you are being hunted, there is no shame in nearly using it all if needed.

    I don't have anything negative to say about Alien Isolation. It hits all the right points, at the right times, in the right moments even if you've never seen the movies, (which you should!).

    If you enjoy/enjoyed Outlast, you'll enjoy Alien Isolation.

    Giving Alien Isolation 10/10

    10/10 does not mean "perfect", 10/10 means there are no traits that could be improved even if it tried.

    PS: Here is hoping for Alien Isolation 2!    … Expand
  46. 4ya5h1
    Feb 12, 2022
    6
    game looks beautiful, its like movie and it feels like a movie, almost everything that relates to Alien or any enemies is scripted you just go and do things game wants you to do and im not sure that i liked it cuz it was pretty annyoing sometimes. as a horror this game is not good cuz it have litteraly zero of horror atmosphere it works only by jumpscare **** and screamers its not scary.game looks beautiful, its like movie and it feels like a movie, almost everything that relates to Alien or any enemies is scripted you just go and do things game wants you to do and im not sure that i liked it cuz it was pretty annyoing sometimes. as a horror this game is not good cuz it have litteraly zero of horror atmosphere it works only by jumpscare **** and screamers its not scary. plot is ok fights too but again sometimes it was too scripted and game used to try to force me to fight even if i dont want to.… Expand
  47. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Gizlilik oyunu dendiği zaman, akan sular durur.............................
  48. MaxmilianKohler
    Dec 28, 2020
    4
    I don't know what these people giving this game high ratings are smoking.

    This is a terrible game. Mouse movement is awful. Can't know where to go without a video walkthrough, so I ended up just watching the walkthrough and uninstalling. The anti-aliasing is really bad, so turn it off and use your graphic card's software. The in-game UI is awful. Both the "retro" aspect and the    I don't know what these people giving this game high ratings are smoking.

    This is a terrible game. Mouse movement is awful. Can't know where to go without a video walkthrough, so I ended up just watching the walkthrough and uninstalling.

    The anti-aliasing is really bad, so turn it off and use your graphic card's software.

    The in-game UI is awful. Both the "retro" aspect and the flickering/flashing.

    It's pretty boring too, so even without the terrible mouse movement and esoteric/hidden paths aspect I still would have gotten through it as fast as possible and been glad when it was over.    … Expand
  49. AndrewRU11
    Oct 6, 2021
    0
    Интересная игра для своего времени , интересно будет ли продолжение ?
  50. Angrytiger
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Graphics = 3 of 3
    Story = 3 of 3
    Gameplay = 1 of 3
    Music and Sound = 2 of 3
    Wow factor = 2 of 3
    Total = 11 of 15 or 7 of 10
  51. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    6
    great optimisation. sometimes boring and difficult. monotonuos. stupid story. disapointing final
  52. ghosttoyou
    Oct 13, 2021
    6
    Хз , не смог доиграть нормально, просто сгорел с *интелекта* чужого и андроидов. А так в целом игра страшная, очень крутые атмосферные звуки, локации тоже на уровне, но к сожалению больше в 6и все таки не могу поставить, так как сам геймплей не особо хорош.Хз , не смог доиграть нормально, просто сгорел с *интелекта* чужого и андроидов. А так в целом игра страшная, очень крутые атмосферные звуки, локации тоже на уровне, но к сожалению больше в 6и все таки не могу поставить, так как сам геймплей не особо хорош.
  53. eddos
    Dec 3, 2020
    2
    ok graphics, ok atmosphere, almost ok story. but you will find yourself playing 15-20 minute sections a lot of times just because you get killed without warning and with no way to avoid it.
    bad game. it is not scary and only creates frustration, uninstalled after about 3 hours of play. where at least 2 are of sections replayed after death.
    even with the stealthiest approach possible and    ok graphics, ok atmosphere, almost ok story. but you will find yourself playing 15-20 minute sections a lot of times just because you get killed without warning and with no way to avoid it.
    bad game. it is not scary and only creates frustration, uninstalled after about 3 hours of play. where at least 2 are of sections replayed after death.
    even with the stealthiest approach possible and with all the calmness in the world, you will suddenly be killed and have to repeat a long section only to be killed again, really bad.
    do yourself a favor don't play it. at least you don't like playing 1 hour to continue 5 minutes in the game.

    negative user reviews are usually the most reliable, although people often put ridiculous votes for the wrong reasons, in this case it's really bad game, just frustration.    … Expand
  54. nafiz
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    Nothing special. The beginning is really slow also this is not something for chilling or action.
  55. PsychoJoona
    May 8, 2021
    3
    First time playing this game was awesome especially because I loved the first Alien and the second but after 8 hours it gets repetive and visuals get boring and I just wanted the game to end! Don't recommend at all.
  56. Bodislav
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    Torture .
  57. Hannibal1
    Oct 19, 2020
    4
    When I first saw this game I tough: "wow this could be good", and the first 2 hours were immersive and fun to play. Later, as you proceed in the game, you realize that the game doesn't respect your thinking, the AI of the alien just spawns sometimes in front of you or stabs you from the back. A lot of dying is not a problem, problem is that it is not well connected to the save system soWhen I first saw this game I tough: "wow this could be good", and the first 2 hours were immersive and fun to play. Later, as you proceed in the game, you realize that the game doesn't respect your thinking, the AI of the alien just spawns sometimes in front of you or stabs you from the back. A lot of dying is not a problem, problem is that it is not well connected to the save system so you have to repeat the same stuff over and over again. In the game, you have the device which can track alien, and that is your biggest protection, but the device is so stupid, you can track his movement but 20 seconds later all that info you have about him doesn't matter, he will just spawn wherever you are. This game would be great if the tracking device had more meaning and a bigger area of tracking info (in the game it is really, really small) so you could use that information instead of hiding all the time.… Expand
  58. ioneso
    Dec 23, 2020
    0
    This game is very stupid. Were it not for the simple fact that the game does not have automatic saves it would last 74 seconds.
  59. AlienIsaDog
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was good, but then became terrible, once you "killed" the first alien the game quickly kills itself with ruining the game with the androids, then in the last chapter the game just eats **** it goes from "yeah this is pretty scary" to "Why do i have a Molotov in space", overall pretty good game until the end section… Expand
  60. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    6
    i personally think this game is ok i havent completed it because its not a hard game to say but the checkpoints are way to spread out which makes it annoying when you do a good 40 mins worth of progress but get killed by the alien which was hiding in a vent what you could not see it seems fun but the checkpoints are a major problem in the game.which makes the game pretty boring.
  61. madugms
    Mar 23, 2021
    5
    The game is too long, the plot is secondary, the only scary moments are screamers.
  62. Keaseykhan
    May 16, 2021
    2
    This game fails on everything except presentation. The stealth is undercooked, the AI is pretty dumb, the crafting adds nothing, the minigames are too easy, and it has some of the worst pacing. The art direction is good and it has a couple of scary moments, but that's the only praise I can honestly think of. I wanted to like this game, but it's too easy, too boring, and just doesn'tThis game fails on everything except presentation. The stealth is undercooked, the AI is pretty dumb, the crafting adds nothing, the minigames are too easy, and it has some of the worst pacing. The art direction is good and it has a couple of scary moments, but that's the only praise I can honestly think of. I wanted to like this game, but it's too easy, too boring, and just doesn't properly do anything it sets out to do. Artificial padding and a terrible mal don't help. As a fan of the franchise that got excited for this game I couldn't have been more dissapointed.… Expand
  63. Nilondon777
    Jan 21, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. alien islation is a good game ending was a bit disjointed and was not the best , alien is no longer in game after level 12 or so which is a good idea , no real diagloge where more talking would have been better , no ammo no items no cheats , you can play any level after you have finished the level which is a good idea… Expand
  64. Eskellz
    Oct 30, 2021
    5
    ALIEN: ISOLATION - невероятно красивая игра, к сожалению это все за что ее можно похвалить. Я проходил ее на предпоследней сложности и что я могу сказать? ИИ не впечатлил, он крайне предсказуем и спустя час ты уже привыкаешь и понимаешь как он работает. Страх рассеивается тоже через час игры, особенно когда нам выдают прибор с помощью которого мы можем отслеживать местоположение Чужого. ЯALIEN: ISOLATION - невероятно красивая игра, к сожалению это все за что ее можно похвалить. Я проходил ее на предпоследней сложности и что я могу сказать? ИИ не впечатлил, он крайне предсказуем и спустя час ты уже привыкаешь и понимаешь как он работает. Страх рассеивается тоже через час игры, особенно когда нам выдают прибор с помощью которого мы можем отслеживать местоположение Чужого. Я ожидал большего.… Expand
  65. SneezingCalmCat
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    In the first 3 hours ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS, people would say they were "intrigued" and that the devs were "creating suspense", but to me it was the most boring thing ever, you need to really be into the Alien franchise to not quit the game after those hours.

    Second, stealth is a mechanic that I personally hate, and it is essentially the main thing you are going to be doing in this    In the first 3 hours ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS, people would say they were "intrigued" and that the devs were "creating suspense", but to me it was the most boring thing ever, you need to really be into the Alien franchise to not quit the game after those hours.

    Second, stealth is a mechanic that I personally hate, and it is essentially the main thing you are going to be doing in this gameplay. Hiding, escaping and running away. (I'm not a coward, thanks!) (I hate it because I suck at it)

    Third, the story is suboptimal I would give it a 5, just ignore it, you play this to escape from an alien not to read every terminal, note and dialogue because I've done it and found nothing specially impressive about it, just your average lazy writers.

    Last thing, is that the way your save your game is ABSOLUTELY unnecessary, which makes this game even more difficult and frustrating. Plus Horror games have essentially no value, gameplay is boring, story is average at best, mechanics are awful, graphics are ok to me. Thank god it was in the game pass.

    Give it a try for yourself, it's not garbage, just not my cup of tea.    … Expand
  66. kheas
    May 4, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a game sequel to the first Alien movie and that is a very important aspect in itself. If you are looking for a shooter that evokes the insanity of the second movie "Aliens" go elsewhere. This game captures the pure terror of the original movie in nearly every way. The environment is perfect and has so many references to the franchise you will be pleased if you are aAlien Isolation is a game sequel to the first Alien movie and that is a very important aspect in itself. If you are looking for a shooter that evokes the insanity of the second movie "Aliens" go elsewhere. This game captures the pure terror of the original movie in nearly every way. The environment is perfect and has so many references to the franchise you will be pleased if you are a fan and want to learn more if you're not. Your job is simple, hide, scrounge and above all survive. EVERYONE and EVERYTHING is a potential enemy. Trust no one. Great game. check out my twitch stream at http://www.twitch.tv/kheas001/b/655581823… Expand
  67. djalex
    May 11, 2015
    7
    overall I think this game is good but it does have some disappointing flaws. What's great is the tension of being stalked by the alien. They incorporate the need to sneak away and hide very very well. There was a similar aspect to the game The Evil Within but in that game it was wholly unnecessary except for one level. Alienn Isolation, on the other hand, creates awesome tension andoverall I think this game is good but it does have some disappointing flaws. What's great is the tension of being stalked by the alien. They incorporate the need to sneak away and hide very very well. There was a similar aspect to the game The Evil Within but in that game it was wholly unnecessary except for one level. Alienn Isolation, on the other hand, creates awesome tension and great moments of being scared very much like watching a good horror movie. You will be on the edge of your seat i almost every scene/ chapter. However, the game doesn't have a very solid story line throughout and what little substance there is of a story is protracted through a very long game with "additional tasks" added on on the very moment you complete a task. So, my biggest problem with the game is that the main character you play has to solve a single problem in the chapter and when you as the player reach that goal the chapter is stretched out by additional tasks that are contrived to create more game play. so for example if my task is to get a medical kit to bring back to someone its not that I just get through the obstacles and the enemies to get the medical kit and return but that once i get it there I will be presented with one more problem that will turn out to be 10 more problems with getting back to complete the overall goal. This is annoying because when you feel like you are going to reach a point of accomplishment and satisfaction the game is contrived to stretch it out and give you more to do. This wouldn't be a problem if it only happened a couple of times. However, The game uses this design of taking every single task you are presented within the story and fixing some broken computer or powered down generator to get to yet another contrived problem. This is a clear sign that they didn't have much of a story to work with so they tried to take a very simple premise of getting from point A to point B and back to A and stretch it out by making you go to additional points A.1 through A.9 before you even get to point B. Its frustrating because the game is fun otherwise and scary but i wanted a better more thought out story to support the illusion of being in this world and being this character. the game could have been very very short with this story they wrote for it and it felt like they needed it to be longer so they just made every thing you work with turn out to be broken. The other problem I had was one that I'm sure pertains to most 1st person shooter games. when you want to turn your head top look around you seem to move in slow motion. This does't reflect anything IRL at all. If I hear a sound IRL I can look to my left in a fraction of a fraction of a second. So That means in this FPS game you end up dying because the game mechanics are sluggish. Another really irritating part of the game is the confusing design of the ship and the maps... Even after you have the maps and have been through several levels you can be totally lost as to where you are in relation to where you need to go. There's a function that allows for you to see your goal on a map but since you dont know what floor you are on in relation to the goal you can end up lost trying to figure out how to go down or up on the ship. I spent several hours walking around in circles trying to figure out how to get off a level or two and this was not fun. getting lost for an hour is a waste of time that could have been avoided if the maps built to show you the full layout of the ship had clear indications of levels through a vertical standing map as opposed to an overhead view only. I hated this aspect of the game. Lastly, the logic that the Alien's senses are more acute and can find u better than humans can is false. I can be hiding behind a block and the humans instantly address me and shoot at me but the alien is clueless unless hes looking right at me. It does come runnning for sounds and if your anywhere in sight when he hears you then you are dead but other than that its a false premise in the game advice. But I was fine with it once I figured that out. This game is still not up there at the level of The Last Of Us or Tomb Raider reboot but its pretty dam good overall. I just wish the story was better written.… Expand
  68. Magnethead
    Jun 15, 2015
    9
    This game is brave and it's refreshing to the franchise, finally something that reboots the original alien concept.

    The good: There is the right feel of loneliness at times, the constant stress of being hunted, sometimes the intrigue of exploration. Ripley works well as a character, most others do too. The Alien itself is very interesting for a long time (until you learn how it thinks,    This game is brave and it's refreshing to the franchise, finally something that reboots the original alien concept.

    The good: There is the right feel of loneliness at times, the constant stress of being hunted, sometimes the intrigue of exploration. Ripley works well as a character, most others do too. The Alien itself is very interesting for a long time (until you learn how it thinks, even though it also learns how you think sometimes) and it's nice that you really get to explore the space station. The visuals are terrific with all the old school, Alien style tech and industrial feel of everything. That carries the game a long way. The story, the background, all of that is excellent.

    This game could well have been a clear ten if not for a very few things:
    Only two things wrong, really. One is that the game is a bit too linear. You lack the tool for door x, you know you'll come back to door x once you get that tool. Sometimes you can explore other areas and you'll be rewarded with loot (important for survival) but most of the time you follow a path. Sometimes takes a bit out of the exploration. Two is that the game over-extends slightly near the end. It should have stopped a bit before it does. One or two too many twists and turns and in the end you just want to get it over with which is a shame but doesn't severely damage the overall impression of having played an excellent game.    … Expand
  69. MadclownJack
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    It is the Alien game every fan deserves, period. If Colonial Marines was the Coup De Grace of a dying franchise, this is THE game to revive it. Like you've probably read, it's visually beautiful, heavily atmospheric and well worth of your time. Fans especially, owe it to themselves to try it. Casual gamers will have some difficulties adjusting to the constant switch in tempo of gameplay,It is the Alien game every fan deserves, period. If Colonial Marines was the Coup De Grace of a dying franchise, this is THE game to revive it. Like you've probably read, it's visually beautiful, heavily atmospheric and well worth of your time. Fans especially, owe it to themselves to try it. Casual gamers will have some difficulties adjusting to the constant switch in tempo of gameplay, but they should endure because it's a worthy experience. The Alien can get a tad predictable sometimes, though that does little to lessen the tension it inspires with its very presence. The crafting system is a little clunky, sure, but it serves its purpose. I feel that some areas, especially near the beginning, are somewhat "cheaply claustrophobic" and can be frustratingly difficult to pass, even by sneaking, because there's barely any room to outmaneuver the Alien, but that's just me. There are a few instances when the game runs less than admirable, some lag, weird artifacts, though that just might be an issue of my laptop's technical prowess. I've also had some weird script issues, like an objective not activating properly, and some other stuff i can't remember atm. You should try it, if you can, before you decide on buying it. Not because of what it is, or how it plays, but because it's obviously not for everyone.

    Me, I recommend it wholeheartedly. It's awesome.    … Expand
  70. ZeroWaitState
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    This game is brilliant. It's the first game about Ridley Scott's xenomorphs that's actually been a horror survival game. In my opinion, it makes the Alien a bit too powerful, but overall it nails the vibe and the experience of the movie. It you enjoyed the movies you need to play this. This is the movie experience, in a game, purified.
  71. elaintahra
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    I have to say I'm really impressed about the game. Very well made space station that for real takes you there. The androids are really well made, like one Seegson poster says "Is it/Isn't it? With Seegson, you know". Those androids really give you a lot of heat. The alien is really bad*** as well. Some ppl complained about using same locales in missions but honestly I didn't even botherI have to say I'm really impressed about the game. Very well made space station that for real takes you there. The androids are really well made, like one Seegson poster says "Is it/Isn't it? With Seegson, you know". Those androids really give you a lot of heat. The alien is really bad*** as well. Some ppl complained about using same locales in missions but honestly I didn't even bother about that. Well made.… Expand
  72. heimangels
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    The game was absolutely amazing. I was terrified but I kept going back for more. This is one of those games that I will never forget. When the alien is running at you and you know you're going to die it feels so real. So many times I kinda curled up in a little ball as it was coming to kill me. I would recommend this game to everyone. I cant say anything bad about it.
  73. earthprime163
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Incredible game. Imagine 'Assault on Dark Athena' meets 'BioShock Infinite' meets 'sneak and stealth'. This game feels like a sequel to the original Alien movie. I've seen some complaints that the alien doesn't look like the monster from the movies. It does, and copies the style from the first Alien film.

    Level of detail is astounding. It’s like your actually there on the Space    Incredible game. Imagine 'Assault on Dark Athena' meets 'BioShock Infinite' meets 'sneak and stealth'. This game feels like a sequel to the original Alien movie. I've seen some complaints that the alien doesn't look like the monster from the movies. It does, and copies the style from the first Alien film.

    Level of detail is astounding. It’s like your actually there on the Space Station, complete with 70's style computers to capture the feel of the original Alien movie.

    The Alien is terrifying. Remember that dream where you’re being chased by a monster, and he finds you no matter where you hide? This game captures that fear. Hearing the Alien's distant footsteps getting louder makes your heart race. Seeing the Alien drop down out of ceiling vents scares the crap out of you.    … Expand
  74. brtcobra
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    for me the game scores an 8/10 its good but not perfect.
    the alien stomps around all over the place and doesn't use the vents as it should do like in the films.
    also the alien seems very clunky it doesn't seem to slither its not as majestic as it is in the films. still a great stealthy horror game though a beats the snot out of aliens colonial marines a must buy for all alien fans,maybe    for me the game scores an 8/10 its good but not perfect.
    the alien stomps around all over the place and doesn't use the vents as it should do like in the films.
    also the alien seems very clunky it doesn't seem to slither its not as majestic as it is in the films.
    still a great stealthy horror game though a beats the snot out of aliens colonial marines a must buy for all alien fans,maybe to much waiting and hiding for the younger generation though who are more into there high explosions cod sort of game.
    graphics and music are great and the pc port is superb runs very smooth on max settings (i5 3570k and gtx 780)    … Expand
  75. CptAhnungslos
    Aug 18, 2015
    9
    The game is absolutely terrifying, thrilling and has a ridiculous level of suspense!
    I needed to cheat and to play on my monitor (instead the Rift) to beat the game without **** my pants.
    But even without the Rift I was all the time on my toes and mega tense. The only critic if you will, the game is a tad to long for my taste, but that is maybe a personal thing. Dear Dev´s, when the    The game is absolutely terrifying, thrilling and has a ridiculous level of suspense!
    I needed to cheat and to play on my monitor (instead the Rift) to beat the game without **** my pants.
    But even without the Rift I was all the time on my toes and mega tense.
    The only critic if you will, the game is a tad to long for my taste, but that is maybe a personal thing.
    Dear Dev´s, when the consumer VR Headsets (Vive and Rift) hit the shelves, please bring a fully VR implementation! Something like "Alien: Isolation VR-Edition".    … Expand
  76. Supersaiyan9000
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Even after Gearbox and Sega done **** it up with Colonial Marines, Alien: Isolation puts our angry feelings for that abomination to rest. Not only does Isolation do a great job with giving Ellen Ripley's Daughter a good backstory, but the games' level designs are perfectly detailed, and the game overall is just as scary as it needs to be, giving fans of the original Alien the exact feelingEven after Gearbox and Sega done **** it up with Colonial Marines, Alien: Isolation puts our angry feelings for that abomination to rest. Not only does Isolation do a great job with giving Ellen Ripley's Daughter a good backstory, but the games' level designs are perfectly detailed, and the game overall is just as scary as it needs to be, giving fans of the original Alien the exact feeling they got when they watched the movie. Despite a few minor bugs, the game was almost perfect.… Expand
  77. bungler
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    Pros:

    - Visually stunning (authentic to the Alien movies)
    - Excellent sound and music (again, authentic to the movies)
    - Interesting and engaging story
    - Long game... a lot of gameplay

    Cons:

    - Alien isn't as scary to me as it's probably intended to be
    - Too many Alien encounters make it less frightening
  78. LpSilent
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This game is the savior of the Alien series, bringing in the utmost of fear and expanded detail visualizations on a game that was super-hyped, it amazed everyone.
    I rate it 10/10 since I'm too lazy to write more.
    IGN, I rate you a 0.9 - Too autistic to Review.
  79. AndreRLZ
    Aug 7, 2015
    9
    Un grande capolavoro nel suo genere, senza dubbio. Poteva essere anche di più ed entrare nella storia dei videogiochi in modo definitivo probabilmente, se non avesse avuto 2 o 3 difetti di fondo. Il primo è la durata , dovuta al fatto che il gioco è pieno di missioni che, soprattutto nella seconda metà, sembrano "di riempimento". Missioni abbastanza inutili ed eccessivamente lunghe/tedioseUn grande capolavoro nel suo genere, senza dubbio. Poteva essere anche di più ed entrare nella storia dei videogiochi in modo definitivo probabilmente, se non avesse avuto 2 o 3 difetti di fondo. Il primo è la durata , dovuta al fatto che il gioco è pieno di missioni che, soprattutto nella seconda metà, sembrano "di riempimento". Missioni abbastanza inutili ed eccessivamente lunghe/tediose che non fanno altro che allungare il brodo. Altro "difetto" è la difficoltà, che all'inizio e alla fine è piuttosto elevata, mentre nella maggior parte del gioco è quasi troppo bassa. Ultimo difetto, anche questo abbastanza soggettivo, è il finale, che lascia con l'amaro in bocca, ma evito spoiler. Detto ciò, il gioco ha un comparto tecnico eccezionale, sia graficamente sia e soprattutto a livello di audio e musiche, è qualcosa di meraviglioso. La storia anche è stupenda e l'attenzione per il dettaglio elevatissima. Level design fantastico, gioco nel complesso, anche se un po' troppo lungo, veramente veramente piacevole e un must-have assoluto per tutti gli amanti del genere stealth. E' fatto tutto benissimo, dai comandi all'Alieno. Particolarmente belli gli effetti speciali e, per fortuna, molto buono anche il doppiaggio in italiano (anche se non perfetto). Se il gioco avesse avuto un finale degno e la difficoltà fosse stata calibrata meglio sarebbe stato un gioco praticamente perfetto in tutto.… Expand
  80. RoccoSalvetti
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    I would give it an 8.5 and that is because I am an ass. This game has one big point: it scared me. The last time I felt so much tension I was watching IT and I was 7 years old. Someone said that it is a bit too long in some parts and maybe it is true in the sense that quiet a few times you will think"I made it!" but really you didn't yet. The fight is always going to be longer, between oneI would give it an 8.5 and that is because I am an ass. This game has one big point: it scared me. The last time I felt so much tension I was watching IT and I was 7 years old. Someone said that it is a bit too long in some parts and maybe it is true in the sense that quiet a few times you will think"I made it!" but really you didn't yet. The fight is always going to be longer, between one shock and the other there will be not be much relief for your nerves that will be proved in resistance as well. I bought this one on sale but I wouldn't have regretted buying it full price.… Expand
  81. Bmastr
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    As so many before me has already stated, this game looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I have never been as immersed in a game as in this one. There aren't many real flaws I can think of, and I didn't really have any real problems with the save-stations that a lot of the negativity seems to come back to. Sure, there were times that I lost quite some progress, but then you realize that youAs so many before me has already stated, this game looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I have never been as immersed in a game as in this one. There aren't many real flaws I can think of, and I didn't really have any real problems with the save-stations that a lot of the negativity seems to come back to. Sure, there were times that I lost quite some progress, but then you realize that you hadn't really gotten that far anyway, you had just been hiding in a locker for ten minutes, being too scared to even move, and now when you know where to go, things go a lot smoother. Besides, the longer you go without a save-station, the more you want to keep alive, making the game even more stressful and thrilling. I never felt the game was unfair at any point. I have always liked the Alien-movies (especially the first two of course), but this game sparked my interest and love for the franchise.

    The only reason the game doesn't get a 10 from me is that some parts of the game has too many backtrack-moments. Not necessarily that you end up visiting places several times throughout the game, but more to the fact that there constantly is something you have to fix to continue progressing. Having to go back towards the start of the level, just to start some generator, then go back again, and so forth, can be a bit frustrating. I also wish there were more friendly (or non-hostile at least) humans on-board the station. Towards the end of the game, you also end up in a bit too many situations that feel very scripted and "video-game-typical"-like, dodging trains, falling elevators, aliens and facehuggers, while everything is burning and so forth. I know this is the climax of the game, but it could have been a bit more subtle, and as it is now it's on the edge of being over the top.

    All in all though, this game is amazing, and gives you a fantastic experience. You won't have fun all the time, but chances are you will constantly be scared (absolutely terrified at some points even). I was at least. If you claim you weren't, you are probably playing it wrong or in the wrong setting :>    … Expand
  82. azeitona
    Nov 17, 2014
    8
    This game captivated me from the start. I always end up writing a lot, but I'll try to keep it simple this time.

    Alien: Isolation is a beautiful game, and the effects and the little details are THAT great. People are saying "nah, it's not that great". and, sure, it isn't nothing like... let's say, Crysis 3. But the atmosphere in the game is great, and helped bringing the universe from    This game captivated me from the start. I always end up writing a lot, but I'll try to keep it simple this time.

    Alien: Isolation is a beautiful game, and the effects and the little details are THAT great. People are saying "nah, it's not that great". and, sure, it isn't nothing like... let's say, Crysis 3. But the atmosphere in the game is great, and helped bringing the universe from the Alien franchise alive.

    The sound and music are awesome too, but the voice acting is more of a hit-and-miss. Some characters have neat voice acting. Others don't, and, combined with the robotic animations, this kind of breaks the immersion. Happily, this is the only bad point.

    I really liked the gameplay. I found it really challenging, and I like to be remembered that I would be dead in a horror story if I was there for real. And it is really hard to outsmart the Alien. Unfortunately, the human AI and the robots were so much damn stupid.

    The story is nice too. If you really like the franchise, it may seem obvious at some points, and it is nothing amazing, but it is interesting, and kept me waiting to see what would unravel next.

    Some people may also find this game a bit long, and, to a certain degree, I have to agree wih them. But the overall experience was one of the best I had in 2014 -and I think this might be my personal game of the year.    … Expand
  83. GamersLife
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, i was happy to see it was a good pc port.
    Great soundtrack, atmosphere and overall a very good game
    Its the best Alien game ive played in a loong time
    It will get your heart pumping
  84. Lamasaurusrex
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Alien: Isolation is The Alien game that Fans have always been asking for, but does it live up to the hype? In short, yes. The Team at Creative Assembly have done a fantastic job recreating the Feel of Ridley Scott's 1979 Film, Alien. The same 70's vision of the future presented in Alien is excellently reproduced in Alien: Isolation, from the Retro look of The Glitchy CRT Monitors, to theAlien: Isolation is The Alien game that Fans have always been asking for, but does it live up to the hype? In short, yes. The Team at Creative Assembly have done a fantastic job recreating the Feel of Ridley Scott's 1979 Film, Alien. The same 70's vision of the future presented in Alien is excellently reproduced in Alien: Isolation, from the Retro look of The Glitchy CRT Monitors, to the excellent sound design and overall atmosphere of the Sevastopol itself. It all feels very Alien, and that's what's so amazing about it.
    The Ambient Score is Fantastic, Changing constantly depending on the situation you find yourself in. It really adds to the immersion, because when things get tense, and the music starts to rise, you're going to wanna think of a plan. The Alien itself is incredible, whenever its on the prowl, the clock is just slowly ticking away because you know, it's only a matter of time before he finds you. The Working Joes can be just as scary at times, coming at you like a terminator as you count you're bullets to decide whether you can take it on face to face or find a good hiding place and wait for them to give up searching for you. As an Alien fan, i think the overall story is a little lackluster. It starts off with an amazing opening sequenc, begging you into the world of Alien, then starts to fall a bit flat considering the supporting characters are just bland and instantly forgettable. The Protagonist However, Amanda Ripley, fits perfectly into the Alien Universe, and you want to know more about her. You feel for her on her journey to figure out what happened to her mother, and it's amazing to see What happened to Amanda Ripley in-between Alien & Aliens. Alien: Isolation is yet again a great example, of a stellar Survival-Horror Experience.    … Expand
  85. Grufton
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    As I usually do,I will strive to provide a spoiler free review. This game took me by surprise. The Alien franchise has had some very unfortunate setback in terms of video games. But this game is the redemption that the Alien series has been looking for.

    Graphics: From a technical stand point the graphics are good. But what I appreciate as a PC gamer is that considering the quality of    As I usually do,I will strive to provide a spoiler free review. This game took me by surprise. The Alien franchise has had some very unfortunate setback in terms of video games. But this game is the redemption that the Alien series has been looking for.

    Graphics: From a technical stand point the graphics are good. But what I appreciate as a PC gamer is that considering the quality of the graphics I suffered very few issues with frame rate. So in terms of graphics you have very nice graphics with high frame rates on a less than midline system. 8/10

    Gameplay: This is a survival Horror game and seriously plays like it. The aiming was a little off but better than a LOT of similar games I've played and the controls were responsive. The little 'mini-games' for the various unlocking tools were a nice addition those they did eventually become tiresome. But overall a strong showing with the responsiveness. 8/10

    Story: This is where the game shines. Some people prefer the movie Aliens to the original. I am not one of them. And this game really help with the feel of the first game to me. The additional stories other than just the main campaign are also well written. I think one of the things I appreciate most is that the character of Ellen Ripley is a strong female character that does not fight the usual stereotype. She is an engineer (when in the real work only 10% of engineers are women). The game does not rely on making her a sexual object. And the terrot and atmosphere the game presents is strong. 9/10

    Overall Average of the scores would be 8.3. I try to be objective but I do have a love for this genre so it will be a little biased in this review and round up instead of down to 9/10.    … Expand
  86. Cuki28
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    Guys before play this game watch again the movie because you will see how much they are the same! The Creative Assembly create a new masterpiece! If you like stealth game like Outlast you can find something better here! And the grapichs is awesome!!!!
  87. Batushai
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    If you're a fan of the Alien series this is a must have! Survival horror is different from other games. If you're looking for a challenge, you have it! If you like to play FPS games Rambo- style this game is not for you. I think this game deserves a 10 over some other games.
  88. Superior84
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    For me, this has been the best and most immersive experience I've had in a PC game since Max Payne 1. These days I usually get bored really fast with games, but this was pure joy and 100% quality all the time! Outstanding game!
  89. MouseyV
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    One of the best survival horror games I've seen in a while!
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Visuals/Atmosphere: 8/10
    Sounds/Voice Acting: 7/10
    Overall: 8/10
    Would Recommend to a friend!
  90. PPartisan
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    This game is a one of a kind. I have to first mention just how beautifully Isolation replicates the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's original movie. In the world of Isolation, outer space is both majestic in its scope and terrifying in its desolation. It can inspire awe just as easily as it can humble with its bleakness. The visuals are equally incredible in their neutrality inside the ship.This game is a one of a kind. I have to first mention just how beautifully Isolation replicates the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's original movie. In the world of Isolation, outer space is both majestic in its scope and terrifying in its desolation. It can inspire awe just as easily as it can humble with its bleakness. The visuals are equally incredible in their neutrality inside the ship. It may sound strange to describe something as "incredibly neutral," but that's what it is. It does a superb job of making you feel alone, strung out on the edge of the galaxy, playing your own little narrative where the end result is of little consequence to anyone bar yourself. Soft, claustrophobic gangways, punctuated by cryptic, incessantly blinking lights are common. The sound quality is also superb. Swishes, bleeps and muted "thumps" of footsteps contrast with insulated rattles from the ducts overhead. Finally, there's the Alien itself. From the moment the Alien first appears, you understand it to be an apex predator. Sleek, powerful and utterly terrifying, no other enemy in the game commands as much respect. The animations are sublime.

    Then there is the Alien cat-and-mouse game. I have to admit, that had I reviewed the game within the first couple of hours of the Alien appearing, I probably would have given it a far lower score. The reason for this is because it was just so damn hard! Unlike other games, the Alien has a "personality." It wont patrol a set path, or play to a rule book, but instead hunts in an autonomous manner. This means progress can, at first, be painfully slow, because most players (myself included) of most stealth games are used to watching, waiting, then cracking an enemy's patrol system, before walking through the level in one, uninterrupted move. Very quickly however you will come to realise that the game has changed, and this makes it all the more frightening. People fear most what they can't understand, so not having a patrol system to "get" was very unsettling for me to begin with. Prepare to spend a good amount of time hiding in a locker in an empty room during your first encounter, wondering whether it's safe to leave, then edging to the doorway after ten minutes alone only to miss the Alien by an arm's length as it glides past looking the other way. Conventions are consistently challenged, and they are challenged at random. Think you're safe hiding under that desk? Feeling cosy enough in that air duct to tear open a flare? Give it a try and see what happens. There wont come a level where you're introduced to a new tool in the Alien's bag, as happens in most games, it will just happen...and when it does, you'd better think fast to survive.

    Over time, however, your relationship with the Alien develops. You'll become more attuned to the sounds of the ship - not because you're told, or you read it somewhere, but because that's what people do when they're in a survival situation. You'll be able to recognise when the Alien is on your floor, above or below you. You'll hide in the shadows and watch it tear apart other survivors. You'll get used to it shadowing your every move and, most of the time, know where it wants to go. And just as you learn from the Alien, the Alien will learn from you. It will learn your tricks, and punish you if you patronise it in the same so many other enemies are patronised in stealth games.

    This game is a survival simulation, and I would describe it as an "experience." It's more than just a game. I would absolutely love to play some kind of zombie survival game that takes its cues from Isolation.    … Expand
  91. dydx
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    What a surprise.

    The only movie I've seen set within the Alien universe was Prometheus and it wasn't an experience I remember fondly. This game has captivated me regardless of my unfamiliarity with its setting. I love how it keeps you in perpetual tension, the “retro” vision of the future, and the sense of helplessness as you are stranded in a ship in the middle of an unknown solar    What a surprise.

    The only movie I've seen set within the Alien universe was Prometheus and it wasn't an experience I remember fondly. This game has captivated me regardless of my unfamiliarity with its setting. I love how it keeps you in perpetual tension, the “retro” vision of the future, and the sense of helplessness as you are stranded in a ship in the middle of an unknown solar system.

    The gameplay can become repetitive and at times even frustrating as you progress beyond the 12th mission with no end in sight. Playing on hard the alien is merciless which resulted in having to replay sections of the game, but its downfalls are mitigated by its success at creating a tensive and atmospheric environment. If nothing else, you know a game is good when IGN and GameSpot, et al. score it poorly.    … Expand
  92. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien Isolation is the alien game we've all been waiting for. It perfectly captures the atmosphere of "Alien" made by Ridley Scott in 1979. It literally feels like I am interacting with the movie. The first thing to praise the game about is its story. Amanda Ripley is approached by a man named Christopher Samuels, who invites Amanda Ripley on an expedition to look for the Nostromo's flight recorder which might hold the key to finding her mother, Ellen Ripley. If you've seen the Alien movies then you will know that she tried to kill the Alien by blowing up the Nostromo and sending herself out into space on a tiny shuttle where she undergoes hyper-sleep. So this game takes place in between the events of "Alien" and the events of "Aliens" which is a very cool idea. So, of course, Amanda Ripley accepts Samuels offer and we find her waking up from hyper-sleep and we get to explore the Torrens spacecraft. If I had to summarize the rest of the game it would be, traveling to Sevastopol Station (the holder of the Nostromo's flight recorder), meeting a few characters, fighting loads of androids, and fighting other humans all while trying to avoid the Alien that is aboard the ship. It never really explains how the Alien got there but that is up to your interpretation. Now you may be wondering why I am not giving this a 10. It is because the Alien sometimes has broken A.I. For the most part the Alien's A.I. is great and terrifyingly clever, but 25% of the time he bugs out and either just stands in front of you doing nothing, or running the complete opposite direction from your character which is very eminent in the survival mode. But, overall, Alien: Isolation is a fantastic game that definitely takes advantage of its beautiful graphics. I'm even thinking about getting it on Xbox One, so that says something! 9/10 (Awesome)… Expand
  93. Draconisys
    Dec 27, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scary, for sure. Atmospheric, indeed. You're on what looks like the Nostromo from the outside, only this time, it's a space station. Even on the Torrens, the atmosphere is thick, and you'll find yourself looking up into the vents just to be sure that our 'friend' isn't hiding up there. Once on board the Sevastapol, you're immediately thrust into the unsure position of 'where is it hiding, and when will it attack me'. I have not yet met the Alien, aside from a cut scene video where you see a companion slain, and even then you only see it's tail as it is thrust through your comanpions torso, but I am playing at the novice level. I have heard it's telltale signs of being near, such as the music and some vent noises, and I was quick to hide or remain silent when that happened. It's quite the tense experience, and I'm taking my time, because I don't feel that this experience is something I need to rush. I also don't want to have a heart attack! I don't much care fro the save system, as you have no choices of save games, and the inventory system leaves much to be desired, so I took away two stars for those inadequacies. Other than that, it's a fine suspense experience, and you will likely be terrified at the prospect of meeting your demise at the 'hands' of the Alien.… Expand
  94. Hyaon13
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This game is best played with a friend/s all watching/taking turns on the PC. It is absolutely HILARIOUS as we are fully grown men shrieking at a bit of pixels. Fantastic game! I hope they build on this series, it is very true to the first two films.
  95. rogue_robot
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    The initial cut scene had me feeling a little skeptical as to whether or not this game was going to "cut it", as it felt a little cheap (not graphically of course) and pushed, but as soon as I gained control of the main character I felt as if I was on those lonely, desolate space ships myself. the gritty, grimy, simply breathtaking graphics, the solid, sumptuous sound scape and theThe initial cut scene had me feeling a little skeptical as to whether or not this game was going to "cut it", as it felt a little cheap (not graphically of course) and pushed, but as soon as I gained control of the main character I felt as if I was on those lonely, desolate space ships myself. the gritty, grimy, simply breathtaking graphics, the solid, sumptuous sound scape and the poignant, well paced story progression simply transported me. I haven't felt so engrossed by a game in quite some time. although the cutscenes leave a little to be desired, the combination of cutting edge graphics and brilliant sound, together with solid game mechanics allowed me to love every second of gameplay, even though you are technically undertaking similar actions most of the game.… Expand
  96. mthlacerda
    May 10, 2015
    9
    When the survival horror looks doomed, when nobody got a game to call terrifying, when nothing gives a light of hope, there comes Alien Isolation to save the day. Its graphics and sounds are very good, but the atmosphere they give, reminding anyone of the 80's, and putting the memories of the movie back in the head of who saw it, Isolation surely show the horror is not dead. Not a game forWhen the survival horror looks doomed, when nobody got a game to call terrifying, when nothing gives a light of hope, there comes Alien Isolation to save the day. Its graphics and sounds are very good, but the atmosphere they give, reminding anyone of the 80's, and putting the memories of the movie back in the head of who saw it, Isolation surely show the horror is not dead. Not a game for a n00b who doesnt want to have cold sweat or a challenge in the screen of your pc or console, definelly a great game worth playing and deserves to be in the Alien franchise… Expand
  97. giorgospvl
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Really immersive/atmospheric, true to the films, great graphics and challenging/long gameplay. What more can a Alien fan/gamer ask for?
    I recommend playing it after watching the first two movies.
  98. SpiritFly
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    The game is complete, but sometimes you get the feeling that you missed a save point somewhere and have to do a whole lot of backtracking again. but that also gives you the opportunity to do stuff in a different way.
  99. MrBlue
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    Like a movie and gonna give you very good old times with good graphics if you watched the alien movies. You will feel like you are in the movie because game design and the story force you to feel like it there is no other way we must thanks for the Sega for publishing a great game like this thumbs up for this game.
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  100. 4y4
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    It's quite a scary game. You are constantly terrified when you are playing this.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

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