Aliens: Fireteam Elite

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 100
  3. Negative: 33 out of 100

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  1. MBA0
    Aug 26, 2021
    3
    The game feels very repetitive and is poorly designed with the third-person perspective. They should've included or done it in first-person, the immersion would've been much much better as well. The last few missions get exciting though, but that's only once a while when that happens. The game literally tells u when you're about to be ambushed which is really annoying.. We're not idiots.
  2. zanzibarwinds
    Aug 27, 2021
    3
    Rubbish game, doesn't have any Aliens tension. Its just a simple shooter with an Aliens world skin. The Xenos don't move like they should and very slow and just run at you like a rabid dog. Like someone else said earlier, the purple armour, like wtf.
  3. MandM1970
    Sep 6, 2021
    0
    This game is terrible and boring. Loving The Alien Universe and having played Alien Isolation, i thought this game was a “must buy” But what a huge dissapointment and waste of money.
    It's not a great looking game, the graphics is far from up to standard unless we go many years back, there is no cutscenes, it’s not fun or thrilling, and it lacks everything that makes you feel like your in    This game is terrible and boring. Loving The Alien Universe and having played Alien Isolation, i thought this game was a “must buy” But what a huge dissapointment and waste of money.
    It's not a great looking game, the graphics is far from up to standard unless we go many years back, there is no cutscenes, it’s not fun or thrilling, and it lacks everything that makes you feel like your in the Alien Universe or franchise for that matter. It’s just a shooter game that happened to make use of the Alien franchise. And its to late. For many years ago, this game would be ok. But know, it’s just a boring third person shooter With very little to offer. Whether or not you're a fan of the franchise,    … Expand
  4. NeededStranger
    Feb 7, 2022
    3
    A copy paste game again. Nothing new, nothing exiting. Even Aliens theme wont save this. Barely anyone playing. I quess there were a slot for another L4D type shooter without zombies but then again, nope. Outdated visuals and repetative gameplay.
    It would be solid good game if it was first of it's kind but we already have so many games just like this.
  5. Zippo85
    Jun 22, 2022
    3
    Lasted about 15 minutes. 5 minutes waiting for a team. 10 minutes playing the repetitive tripe.
    The gunplay has absolutely no kick, and the highlighting of the enemies totally defeats the purpouse of using the Aliens IP.
  6. kaczan3
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Cringy game, where all the chick characters tell you how smart they are, giving you orders while holding a laptop in hand, but just so you don't think they are like all those "guy nerds", she has a gun in the other hand, shooting at the enemies. Almost all chick characters are like that.
  7. Ratingss
    Aug 30, 2021
    2
    You could replace the Aliens with whatever, dogs, cats, ferrets, anything, and it would still be the same game, a generic casual over the shoulder shooter that is mind numbing boring with a campaign butchered for online coop.
  8. Cygon
    Sep 7, 2021
    4
    This Alien franchise game once again follows the usual recipe and repeats the same mistakes:

    Step 1: having aliens that actually sneak, hide and ambush you is ruled out as either too technically challenging, too frustrating for players or not following the mainstream recipe and thus too risky. Step 2: now tons of dumb, weak aliens are beelining towards players making loud screeching    This Alien franchise game once again follows the usual recipe and repeats the same mistakes:

    Step 1: having aliens that actually sneak, hide and ambush you is ruled out as either too technically challenging, too frustrating for players or not following the mainstream recipe and thus too risky.

    Step 2: now tons of dumb, weak aliens are beelining towards players making loud screeching noises. Can't keep doing this for 10 maps straight, so the alien zoo comes back: armored aliens, spitting aliens, runner aliens, exploding aliens...

    Sprinkle with XP system and unlockable items. Voila, generic coop shooter.

    I wish they'd mix GTFO and Alien: Isolation instead. And rather than invent a dozen alien variations, invent new anti-alien devices that marines need to use. How about a new kind of scanner that is unwieldy but has to be very methodically used to locate hidden aliens in corridors (or undetected aliens will ambush), and having to use this scanner with extra probes in larger rooms to stay away from hidden aliens until a kill zone is closed off and set up because otherwise the odds are terrible...

    Basically, anything but another generic coop shooter with the dreaded alien zoo in it. But that's what we got. It may still be fun for players just looking to play another coop shooter with a different theme. And I guess this standard coop shooter recipe sells well, so maybe there's at least the chance for an interesting Alien game to follow in its footsteps.    … Expand
  9. Nanashi95
    Aug 29, 2021
    3
    While it's not the worst game in the Alien franchise, it's definitely the most disrespectful. And in that regard I would consider it even worse than Colonial Marines. It doesn't even try to come up with something original. The only original stuff that was added is the most boring and generic you can think of.
    It basically just takes stuff from the movies and other Alien games and slaps    While it's not the worst game in the Alien franchise, it's definitely the most disrespectful. And in that regard I would consider it even worse than Colonial Marines. It doesn't even try to come up with something original. The only original stuff that was added is the most boring and generic you can think of.
    It basically just takes stuff from the movies and other Alien games and slaps hem together into a boring and loveless game. What makes it even worse it that the movie this game takes most inspiration from is actually Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, which are known for messing up the lore. It doesn't help that the game is a pure shooting gallery, where the Xenomorphs are really nothing more than cannon fodder rushing in masses. It's even worse than in Colonial Marines and the Xenos here are even dumber than in Colonial Marines.
    When it comes to gameplay, the shooting is at least fun, but in general the game just feels so dated. It's just your basic 3rd-person shooter of which there were already more innovative ones during the times of PS3/Xbox 360.

    Boring, outdated gameplay. Disrespectful to the Xenomorph as an antagonist. And it ruins the Alien lore even further by referencing Prometheus and Alien: Covenant too much.
    At least it's playable and looks good.    … Expand
  10. scharman
    Aug 25, 2021
    4
    Edit: Metacritic was crashing this morning - should have been 4 not 0.
    Has potential, but just too many QoL issues to enjoy right now. Communication from the developers would help.
    * broken matchmaking system makes groups hard to find and bots are not great * no integrated text or voice chat for PC - the limited emotes aren't sufficient * no fov slider for ultrawides makes widescreen    Edit: Metacritic was crashing this morning - should have been 4 not 0.
    Has potential, but just too many QoL issues to enjoy right now. Communication from the developers would help.
    * broken matchmaking system makes groups hard to find and bots are not great
    * no integrated text or voice chat for PC - the limited emotes aren't sufficient
    * no fov slider for ultrawides makes widescreen unplayable due to cropped screen
    * no way to replace a disconnected team player
    * the insistence on TPS still seems odd for the tight corridors
    * character movement feels a little slow, not unworkable but just feels a little off - could be tuned
    Otherwise, the game has real potential. Will be interesting to see if the devs address the issues or not. If they do it may have some life. If not, it will be dead in a short while.    … Expand
  11. Souky0ku7
    Oct 7, 2021
    3
    Good graphics, Good sound, good weapon system.

    Boring story, too repetitive always the same, could be done in first person,
  12. CoinGuide
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Useless friend system where you can't invite friend from steam while playing on pc game pass.
  13. Deaden
    Aug 26, 2021
    2
    Repetitive gameplay is boring. DEVs should be creative and have ability of variety. Also playing with people without effective communication in game is a poor design for a co-op game. Some people repeat again and again for using discord. Sorry but it's not an excuse to not have an QoL environments like chat! Using name of an franchise is not making a game great. Be creative and ripper!
  14. DiddleSchnitz
    Aug 27, 2021
    3
    As a huge fan of the Alien universe this game is really a disappointment. The gameplay is very repetitive and gets stale quickly, the voice acting is cringe worthy and player movement and controls feel stiff and unpolished.
  15. base_d
    Aug 26, 2021
    1
    Zombies enough said about where we are going with this franchise. You will get bored very quickly.
  16. pcapinheiro
    Jul 9, 2022
    2
    Jogo bem raso, cooperativo em missões que você percorre por checkpoits diversos atirando em hordas e mais hordas de zumbis/aliens, meio que tenta emular aquela sensação do left 4 dead, mas não consegue.

    Pontos Positivos + Talvez o sistema de equipamentos e itens. Pontos Negativos + Visual, som e ambientação + Pra um jogo que depende do coop pra ser legal, juntar o pessoal podia    Jogo bem raso, cooperativo em missões que você percorre por checkpoits diversos atirando em hordas e mais hordas de zumbis/aliens, meio que tenta emular aquela sensação do left 4 dead, mas não consegue.

    Pontos Positivos
    + Talvez o sistema de equipamentos e itens.

    Pontos Negativos
    + Visual, som e ambientação
    + Pra um jogo que depende do coop pra ser legal, juntar o pessoal podia ser mais simples.    … Expand
  17. Bobby3Sticks
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    This game is HOT GARBAGE. Why anyone who worked on this thought it was a good idea to release it both eludes and perturbs me.
  18. Sixgate
    Apr 16, 2022
    1
    Bad. Really bad. There’s no good qualities about this game beyond being part of the Aliens franchise. Bad story, bad gameplay, no challenge to anything. Stand still and hold the trigger until there’s no more xenos, run to next corridor, repeat. There’s literally only FIVE missions in the entire campaign. This game was dead on arrival. it just lacks pretty much every single thing that makeBad. Really bad. There’s no good qualities about this game beyond being part of the Aliens franchise. Bad story, bad gameplay, no challenge to anything. Stand still and hold the trigger until there’s no more xenos, run to next corridor, repeat. There’s literally only FIVE missions in the entire campaign. This game was dead on arrival. it just lacks pretty much every single thing that make a game playable.… Expand

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 30, 2021
    58
    There’s no denying that Aliens franchise was (and still is) a great source of inspiration for game designers. But its premise and lore are way too simple for a full-length game, and Fireteam Elite is yet another proof of that. [Issue#256, p.50]
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    70
    Aliens: Fireteam Elite would really have been worth recommending if it had been more polished and offered more content. In its current state the game is definitely no Left 4 Dead, but it’s still pretty fun and you can give it a chance as you look out for a new Aliens vs. Predator. [11/2021, p.40]
  3. GameSpace
    Nov 2, 2021
    70
    Overall I found Aliens Fireteam Elite to be a pleasurable experience with only a few hiccups. The graphics are on point, the audio keeps very well planned to keep with the theme and feel over the series.
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