Aliens: Colonial Marines

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1246 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 804 out of 1246
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  1. ichmarich
    Aug 30, 2023
    2
    why all aliens (include vs predators) games are boring and always in bad gameplay ?
  2. KolesAdlerov
    Apr 21, 2023
    5
    Absolute failure, absolute DNF. You cannot impose teammates with airsoft weapons on a player - and sell this "hardcore" product.
    At the same time, it is obvious that other high-profile projects have received solutions from here.
    Gameplay: combat mechanics [very uneven] 6/10 combat logic: consolish coop garbage atmosphere [infinite pistol ammo, yeah] 6/10 Gameplay as immersive    Absolute failure, absolute DNF. You cannot impose teammates with airsoft weapons on a player - and sell this "hardcore" product.
    At the same time, it is obvious that other high-profile projects have received solutions from here.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics [very uneven] 6/10
    combat logic: consolish coop garbage
    atmosphere [infinite pistol ammo, yeah] 6/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (some of Raven only) 4/10

    Story 4/10

    Graphics 7/10

    Sounds & music 5/10

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    And to this day, Opposing Force is the only good thing Gearbox has ever made.    … Expand
  3. NEBAKIYONLEY
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    this game is bad asf but meanwhile good man i dunno i like that one (aı is terrible ash)
  4. AUTISTICLYCAN
    Feb 4, 2023
    0
    Aliens: Colonial Marines is a "Ripe Stinker" indeed. The camera is all over the place. The controls are a mess. AI is badly implemented. The environments are cartoon like so they do not feel real. The lighting is not dim or atmospheric it is instead badly lit. The tools are worthless and the gun play is unsatisfying.
  5. silverQ1
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Great game, it's bad that there is no continuation, it would be interesting to see further developments. All DLCs are great too.
  6. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    3
    Очень скучная игра, которая стала жертвой собственной рекламной компании. Абсолютный проходняк.
  7. micro10k
    May 18, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES was already going to be the best shooting game of all time, but in the end this game went wrong. Why doesn't everyone like it? the good and the bad: 1) atrocious AI; especially aliens. They just make a straight line for you.
    2) Dated graphics; unlike what was seen in the demos.
    3) The first level was great with a great atmosphere and development. It stops there, on the first level.
    4) "EPIC" boss battle.
    5) This is related to the second point; there is absolutely no sense of fear or "feeling". Flip the switch, run and shoot, flip the switch, run and shoot.
    6) Terrible AI
    7) Terrible Story
    8) Single player and multiplayer with many bugs
    9) There are no dedicated servers, so hosts are constantly leaving
    10) Terrible alien pathfinding when creeping in MP, stuck, etc.    … Expand
  8. MiclescuAdrian
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I played it for the first time now in 2022, and honestly for a game from 2013, it's also a pretty good graphic art and if you're a fan of aliens, the franchise of this game is absolutely brilliant contributing to the continuation of the movies! The story is great!
  9. Katieterk2002
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    My favorite video game people hate because I love the gameplay and the AI is so bad that I love it a lot and I updated to windows 11 it runs at 120 FPS a second and I love the story of the game I have never Watch the aliens movies and I should watch them someday before i get old I know I lot of people hate this game because if it’s bad ai and bad graphics I agree with it the graphics doMy favorite video game people hate because I love the gameplay and the AI is so bad that I love it a lot and I updated to windows 11 it runs at 120 FPS a second and I love the story of the game I have never Watch the aliens movies and I should watch them someday before i get old I know I lot of people hate this game because if it’s bad ai and bad graphics I agree with it the graphics do suck on the game from 2013 and the graphics on look it from a 2006 or 2007 and I it is a very hard game because it is my first time playing it and I highly recommend it if you had not played it because it have a amazing story and characters and the gameplay is amazing in the game but not the ai and graphics are not the best but at the end of the day it is a great aliens game… Expand
  10. eljina33
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Those who love the game and movies may like it, like me, you can find better
    if your computer is good, install the mod it makes the graphics good
  11. LordSchwansen
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    If you're a real "Aliens (1986)" fan you have to play this game.
    The atmosphere is great and it offers a lot of set pieces from the original movie mixed with fast action gameplay. It's simply amazing. Best Alien Movie games for me: "Alien Isolation" & "Aliens Colonial Marines"
  12. Cgbdread
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    The game is not as bad as many people think. In 2020, a bug was found in the code due to which the Xenomorphs behaved like idiots. Things are much better now. The animation of the characters is certainly not very good, but the picture is generally good. I advise you to give this game a try.
  13. tomasfisa
    Jul 16, 2021
    6
    come on its not as bad as People say it is it was disepointing for sure but not sonic boom levels of bad it has bad ai and kind of mind less gun game but i thing it can be a fun time with friends if you play local or online multiplayer and that is why i kinda like this game
  14. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    Good game if your playing it just for the campaing mode its an alright campaign game but the online mode is a bit meh and the servers are dead the campaing can be played with 2 people i dont see why people dont like the game the ai is not very good but its a fun game not worth for £24.99 on steam though about £10 max i would pay for it.
  15. russiangamer
    Jan 10, 2021
    5
    Играл с другом в коопе.
    Игра совсем не приспособлена для кооператива. Видно, что его прикрутили чисто для галочки. Интерактива в сюжете мало, кооперации вообще нет - бегай да стреляй.
    Всё бы ничего, но бегать и стрелять как раз таки очень, очень скучно. Ни достойного сценария, ни достойной механики. К концу игры я уже еле-еле держался, хотелось уже добить игру и забыть про неё. По сети    Играл с другом в коопе.
    Игра совсем не приспособлена для кооператива. Видно, что его прикрутили чисто для галочки. Интерактива в сюжете мало, кооперации вообще нет - бегай да стреляй.
    Всё бы ничего, но бегать и стрелять как раз таки очень, очень скучно. Ни достойного сценария, ни достойной механики. К концу игры я уже еле-еле держался, хотелось уже добить игру и забыть про неё.
    По сети никто не играет, сервера пустые. Но если собраться командой хотя бы из 4х человек, то будет вполне себе интересно. Даже, пожалуй, интереснее всей основной компании.
    На сюжетное длс меня не хватило, я уже очень устал к тому моменту от этой игры.
    Можете попробовать сыграть с друзьями, может, вам будет интересно. А играть одному всё же, я думаю, не стоит.    … Expand
  16. moderngamessuck
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    still a joke in 2020. Advertisements pics on steam are not showing in-game pics. Its same with the preview videos b4 release.

    one of the the worst games ever imo.
  17. Crsbancoot
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It’s a fun FPS and it does actually have a decent story. And the best part of the game is smack dab in the middle, anyone who said that the aliens had “no ferocity” clearly played on easy and blasted though it in no time flat. Titanfall 2 was an amazing game and had a great story even though it was just a big cliché fest, aliens isn’t to far from it. Seriously if you actually read thisIt’s a fun FPS and it does actually have a decent story. And the best part of the game is smack dab in the middle, anyone who said that the aliens had “no ferocity” clearly played on easy and blasted though it in no time flat. Titanfall 2 was an amazing game and had a great story even though it was just a big cliché fest, aliens isn’t to far from it. Seriously if you actually read this review pick up the game and try it. You can have a blast on your own or pick up a few friends and play together (it’ll be fun trust me). I know on steam you can only get the bundle but it’s worth it! I mean come on, it’s $30 and black ops 2 is still $60! (On steam only). Look I know that I’m some random guy saying it’s good but if you trust me and play it you could just like it.… Expand
  18. Shtern
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    Игра кончено вышла очень проблемной, но как фанат всего что связано с Чужими и Хищниками, я конечно поттоплю за игру. Она конечно выглядит хуже своего предшественника AVP2010, но в ней тоже есть свои плюсы, один их которых это грубо говоря продолжение фильма "Чужие" то есть второй части, а так же спин-офф к 4 части фильма. В игре вроде бы есть все, но в тот же момент есть нектороые моментыИгра кончено вышла очень проблемной, но как фанат всего что связано с Чужими и Хищниками, я конечно поттоплю за игру. Она конечно выглядит хуже своего предшественника AVP2010, но в ней тоже есть свои плюсы, один их которых это грубо говоря продолжение фильма "Чужие" то есть второй части, а так же спин-офф к 4 части фильма. В игре вроде бы есть все, но в тот же момент есть нектороые моменты которые иногда вызывают не понимания.
    Ну и самая большая проблема, это Ачивки, это вроде бы и рак индустрии, но все равно приятно иногда их выполнять, но так как игра мультиплеерная, то и естественно ачивки есть которые нужно делать в благодаря этому самому мультиплееру, что может быть трудно в 2020 году, так как официально сервера игры не работают. Вообщем те же грабли что и с AVP2010 где 10 ачивок из 50 мультиплеерные :(    … Expand
  19. DominusMezzorem
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I will give 10/10, because this game manages to be good, despite all problems. Gear Box, someday, will pay for what the have done. With reshade this game is enjoyable.
  20. Thejodjeremie
    May 18, 2020
    7
    The game is a solid action first person shooter. The campaign is fun and definitely worth playing if you're a aliens fan.
  21. Gregtami
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    Unfinished, half baked, unplayable, badly written (both code and story), buggy, unbalanced and overall a ****
  22. r03vg
    Apr 16, 2020
    1
    Как оказалось, игру можно починить поправив код игры в блокноте! Это просто гениально.
  23. bradefer36
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. real alien game !!!!!!! Very close to the alien universe very good !!!The reviews dont tell the truth about the game !!!… Expand
  24. lorem
    Mar 31, 2020
    4
    A lot of technical problems, poor graphics, broken mechanics, glitches everywhere and not even the story manages to save the game from all these problems.
  25. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    5
    Its not as bad as people say. For me it was still a lot of fun and its not that long. But still yea terrible story and AI. If I counted the false advertising it would be lower score but as a game on its own its 5/10 for a fan of Aliens if you are not its a **** game.
  26. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    6
    An average FPS game.
    For better experience play with your friends in co-op.
  27. Serchvaz
    Jul 2, 2019
    6
    This game is so bad.the AI of the aliens is atrocious, and it also has a bad plot, the only thing that saves this game is the multiplayer.
  28. Taylord99
    Aug 12, 2018
    4
    Aliens: Colonial Marines is a game that has a few really clever concepts and ideas, but overall fails as a whole. With linear level design, clunky controls, poor A.I., and a sub-par story, this game's shortcomings overshadow its positives.
  29. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    6
    У этой игры только три проблемы
    Тезисно
    - Графоуни, который смешон в 2013 году. Году релиза 8 поколения консолей. - Сюжет, состоящий из фансервиса. Этого мало, слишком мало. - Обещания и жирная ложь от журналистов, которые полностью дискредитировали себя и разработчика. 7/10 Почему ее нужно купить и почему я ее рекомендую? Все потому, что купить ее нужно и можно без ощущения    У этой игры только три проблемы
    Тезисно
    - Графоуни, который смешон в 2013 году. Году релиза 8 поколения консолей.
    - Сюжет, состоящий из фансервиса. Этого мало, слишком мало.
    - Обещания и жирная ложь от журналистов, которые полностью дискредитировали себя и разработчика.
    7/10
    Почему ее нужно купить и почему я ее рекомендую?
    Все потому, что купить ее нужно и можно без ощущения украденных денег только поклонникам серии Чужой.
    Остальным мессиво из ксеноморфов покажется сюрреализмом и никакого другого нарратива, кроме шанса почувствовать себя в шкуре космопехов из 2 части киновселенной Чужих здесь нет.    … Expand
  30. zimmer600
    Aug 18, 2017
    3
    Virtual journey to the places of military glory Ellen Ripley, rather than a full-fledged action movie in the famous dark universe. Be sure to review the "Aliens" before you sit down for the game. Perhaps, at least so you will be interested in playing it.
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 40
  3. Negative: 23 out of 40
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Jun 10, 2013
    60
    Judging by the result, Gearbox could not handle the tremendous success of Borderlands 2. On the other hand, there’s this erroneous notion that franchises can exploit their name and are justified to produce mediocre titles for ever. Those two facts were enough to condemn Aliens: Colonial Marines. While it’s true that the console version is even worse, the competition in the PC shooter genre, is relentless. [April 2013]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 15, 2013
    68
    I dared to hope, but was given a game so dull and average, that is an actual achievement itself. [March 2013]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Mar 12, 2013
    60
    Not as bad as the wost Aliens games, yet it's also not in the same league as the very best, leaving ACM to meandering in the space system of mediocrity. [Apr 2013, p.69]
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