Aliens: Fireteam Elite

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5.8

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  2. Mixed: 30 out of 100
  3. Negative: 33 out of 100

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  1. ashaman01
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    Good game, fun, action packed. Lots of lore. Mechanics are nice and graphics are on part. The useless fluff of most games isn't present here, but I don't think you really need it either. Can't wait to see what they do with expanded content
  2. JediGhost
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    The game itself is done well: weapons, sounds, aliens, scenes, environment are well designed. Character and enemy movement is well made too. It's the first game in years that properly reflects how a fight would happen against aliens - just like in the movie 'Aliens' (best of the franchise). Kudos to the developer team! It would be nice if teammates could communicate, if 4 people could playThe game itself is done well: weapons, sounds, aliens, scenes, environment are well designed. Character and enemy movement is well made too. It's the first game in years that properly reflects how a fight would happen against aliens - just like in the movie 'Aliens' (best of the franchise). Kudos to the developer team! It would be nice if teammates could communicate, if 4 people could play co-op, if one could choose which server to join, etc. Still, much better, than the last 'Colonial Marines' disappointment we had to endure... Overall it is a satisfying shoot-them-up game.… Expand
  3. JDKam27
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    If you’re a fan of the Aliens universe it’s a definite buy. It’s a fun game. It’s not perfect and there’s definitely room for improvement. But overall very fun. I recommend turning off the highlighted enemies and the kill markers in the settings (very immersion breaking and makes it too easy) and/or playing on a more challenging difficulty. Also only play at night in the dark with goodIf you’re a fan of the Aliens universe it’s a definite buy. It’s a fun game. It’s not perfect and there’s definitely room for improvement. But overall very fun. I recommend turning off the highlighted enemies and the kill markers in the settings (very immersion breaking and makes it too easy) and/or playing on a more challenging difficulty. Also only play at night in the dark with good audio or you’re ruining the game yourself. And if you’d like to see more/better Alien games in the future, vote for it with your dollar.… Expand
  4. PatMatz
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    I game that die hard fans of James Cameron's Aliens will most likely find entertaining. It could use some refining for the single player experience. I hope the studio does that at some point!
  5. spychi
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    There is a lot of things that Iron Gate Studios did right
    Visuals,
    Xenomorphs
    Sound and music
    Gameplay mechanics
    Generally perfection comparing it to some of the recent games (aside from Alien Isolation) that we had released
    Sure there might be repetitvness after a while and the game could use some PvP, but the price is about right for what you get. Strongly recommended
  6. Player666
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    8/10 but gotta offset the basement goblins giving it 0's and 3's. I bought the game and read the reviews before launching. Disappointed I thought I'd just play for an hour and return it. Glad I didn't listen to them.

    Ended up playing 4 hours straight and had to get off to get some sleep. The whole next day at work it was all I thought about and couldn't wait to get back in. Talked some    8/10 but gotta offset the basement goblins giving it 0's and 3's. I bought the game and read the reviews before launching. Disappointed I thought I'd just play for an hour and return it. Glad I didn't listen to them.

    Ended up playing 4 hours straight and had to get off to get some sleep. The whole next day at work it was all I thought about and couldn't wait to get back in. Talked some friends into getting it to play with and they are having a blast as well. Sure there's things that could be improved/balanced/added (I'm sure they will in time), but what it does right far outweighs the bad. And ffs it's 2/3 the price of the average game, I can forgive for cutting a few minor corners.    … Expand
  7. Cryage
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    When I saw this game announced, of course everyone held their breath hoping it wouldn't be another Colonial Marines misfire - and I'm happy to report, it's not. Seeing the gameplay footage, all I wanted out of this game was to re-live my Left 4 dead days with my friends, but in the Alien universe, and this game delivers in spades. It's also the style of game that I enjoyed when I playedWhen I saw this game announced, of course everyone held their breath hoping it wouldn't be another Colonial Marines misfire - and I'm happy to report, it's not. Seeing the gameplay footage, all I wanted out of this game was to re-live my Left 4 dead days with my friends, but in the Alien universe, and this game delivers in spades. It's also the style of game that I enjoyed when I played the Aliens arcade game back in the 90's with my dad (good memories tied to that) as far as xenomorph slaying & alien variety goes.

    While it is a bit short, I know they have a lot of future content planned which excites me and leaves me eagerly wanting more.

    Sometimes I wonder the expectation that some people went into this game with. The intent of this game was not to be a follow up intense atmosphere like Alien Isolation was. The purpose of this game was to provide a power fantasy for us to be the hardened marines vs the xenomorphs and that's what we got. No more, no less. We have a competent class system, we have a competent weapon upgrade system , we got an AWESOME perks / customization system, and we got a fun card system to provide different challenges.

    The sound is OUTSTANDING
    The aliens look incredible
    The player models are serviceable enough, some of their animations (gun switching) can look a bit silly since you're effectively doing a windmill with your arm lol
    The environments, especially Act 3 & 4 are amazing
    Enemy variety is fun and diverse
    Each class does offer a unique enough playstyle to feel different

    For the cons, there are a few, since no game is perfect and no game deserves a 10/10;
    -The NPC's dont have animated mouths, which is fine but just takes you out of the immersion a bit.
    -There is no in game chat (text or voice) for PC. I hope they add this in so I can communicate with a group , especially if I'm really enjoying playing with them
    -The door bug sucks (creates an invisible wall), but in 30 hours of gameplay i've only experienced it once
    -Power level recommended for some difficulties should be mandatory minimums (especially on Intense difficulty) - nothing is worse than carrying a power level 260 player on a 500+ recommended level.
    -The prowlers are revealed by the characters saying "Ambush ahead" or something else that is derivative it should have just been a heavy breathing alien as the cue that one is around the corner. An ambush isn't an ambush if your character calls it out lol

    Overall this game is a ton of fun - even solo with the AI bots, they are better than average bots in these horde games. They don't have a class which sucks so they only shoot and lob the occasional grenade that the gunner has, so real players are always preferable.

    It's a ton of fun - the price is 100% on point, It's worth a buy, 100%.    … Expand
  8. sulaco426
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    For what it wants to be its pretty good. its just a nice coop shooter with enough "Aliens" Vibes. It just lacks the content for that pricetag. I recommend it.
  9. BIGTIMEMASTER
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    It's a solid horde shooter. Provides a good challenge, tons of fun weapons, great enemies to battle.

    I wish there was more difficulty options so I could do more solo. As it is, the standard difficulty is too easy for me playing solo, but if I go higher it seems impossible without human companions. There is occasional bugs but for the most part it is hours on end of fun without    It's a solid horde shooter. Provides a good challenge, tons of fun weapons, great enemies to battle.

    I wish there was more difficulty options so I could do more solo. As it is, the standard difficulty is too easy for me playing solo, but if I go higher it seems impossible without human companions.

    There is occasional bugs but for the most part it is hours on end of fun without problems. I've played about 70 hours so far and a handful of times had to exit out of a match because a door wouldn't unlock.

    It's a good game for those who like fast paced shooting galleries and replaying levels to upgrade gear and develop skill. Some people have complained it's light on content or doesn't stay true to lore or have "tension".... well, if you want the game to be something it's not, you'll be dissappointed. But what Aliens:Fireteam Elite is is a very fun horde shooter that throws you into the fun zone and keeps you there without any junk to get in the way.    … Expand
  10. Prime_81
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Il gioco si presenta decisamente bene sia a livello visivo che nel comparto sonoro con musiche evocative che rimandano ai film della saga e con degli effetti sonori davvero ben fatti!
    L'impatto grafico e' leggero e allo stesso tempo solido e convincente con dettagli e textures ben riuscite che riprendono molto bene l'ambientazione soprattutto di quel capolavoro del secondo film: Aliens,    Il gioco si presenta decisamente bene sia a livello visivo che nel comparto sonoro con musiche evocative che rimandano ai film della saga e con degli effetti sonori davvero ben fatti!
    L'impatto grafico e' leggero e allo stesso tempo solido e convincente con dettagli e textures ben riuscite che riprendono molto bene l'ambientazione soprattutto di quel capolavoro del secondo film: Aliens, scontro finale! Certo, grafica e dettagli non fanno gridare "al miracolo" ma per il costo del prodotto sono assolutamente soddisfacenti e funzionano bene.
    Le animazioni di marines coloniali, xenomorfi e androidi vari sono buone anche se qui probabilmente si poteva fare di meglio.
    Ma sono 2 gli elementi che rendono questo titolo un buon titolo: il primo e' dato sicuramente dall'atmosfera ricreata nelle varie mappe che e' perfetta con delle ambientazioni ben riprodotte e strutturate in modo intelligente e accattivante, anche se forse un po' troppo lineari e con una bassa interattivita' con gli oggetti; il sistema di coperture non solo e' efficace ma aumenta e nn di poco la parte tatticostrategica sufficientemente presente nel titolo. Il secondo elemento e' il divertimento generale perche' Alien: fireteam elite e' dannatamente divertente con un buon sistema di coop e un livello di sfida crescente che stimola a ripetere piu' e piu' volte le varie missioni affrontandole nelle varie difficolta' presenti. I combattimenti contro le varie ondate di nemici sono frenetici e coinvolgenti al punto giusto e le differenti tipologie di xenomorfi rendono il tutto piu' imprevedibile e vario.
    E' presente anche un pizzico di esplorazione anche se l'eccessiva linearita' delle mappe non sviluppa sufficientemente questo aspetto del gioco.
    Altro elemento ben riuscito e' lo sviluppo dei personaggi che presenta 4 classi ben distinte e ottimamente caratterizzate con un buon numero di migliorie e aggiunte (a livello estetico , nelle abilita' e negli oggetti consumabili), con un arsenale che riproduce fedelmente quello della saga cinematografica, con tanti potenziamenti per le armi (pensati e strutturati davvero bene) e con lo sblocco dei perks che aumentano le possibilita' di caratterizzazione e personalizzazione dei propri marines coloniali.
    La campagna purtroppo non e' molto lunga (anche se c'e' una buona dose di rigiocabilita' delle missioni per potenziare i marines) e la longevita' generale del titolo dipendera' da quanto e come sara' supportato e aggiornato nei mesi a venire.
    La storia e' accattivante e piena zeppa di rimandi ai film con easter eggs, informazioni, notizie e curiosita' sulla trama dell'universo dedicato agli xenomorfi che sicuramente fanno piacere soprattutto ai fans!
    Insomma un buon titolo sparatutto coop che ricorda Left for Dead (soprattutto per gli scontri contro orde e orde di nemici) che consiglio ai fans degli xenomorfi e non solo!    … Expand
  11. Voodoo123
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    +Impressive visual presentation (esp with working joes premium graphics mod)
    +Excellent ost and sound design
    +Fun if simple gameplay loop +Decent story and world design borrows from alien isolation and alien movie franchise well -No animations on noc faces when delivering the plot -No cutscenes -Basic mission design mechanics are fun but after a time repetitive I didn't plan to buy this    +Impressive visual presentation (esp with working joes premium graphics mod)
    +Excellent ost and sound design
    +Fun if simple gameplay loop
    +Decent story and world design borrows from alien isolation and alien movie franchise well
    -No animations on noc faces when delivering the plot
    -No cutscenes
    -Basic mission design mechanics are fun but after a time repetitive

    I didn't plan to buy this from its average review scores but Aliens fireteam suprised me with its excellent gameplay and decent visual presentation. Overall action gameplay is tightly made and it's clearly a work of passion for the developer here. Sadly there are no facial animations when the npcs deliver the rather good story and when combined with the lack of in engine cinematics its story feels more like a radio teleplay rather than modern cinematic videogame.( I assume this was for budgetary reasons!)

    If you have gamepass its a no brainer to give it a try and see for yourself. Keep it tight people!    … Expand
  12. yenno
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I played through the first set of missions and was a bit disappointed. I left the game for a bit, but I came back with some optimism. The next sets of missions were a good amount of fun, I played with friends the first time all the way through. The game has a unique look at character customization and development. It is fresh and I have so far loved it. Finally, a game that has narrationI played through the first set of missions and was a bit disappointed. I left the game for a bit, but I came back with some optimism. The next sets of missions were a good amount of fun, I played with friends the first time all the way through. The game has a unique look at character customization and development. It is fresh and I have so far loved it. Finally, a game that has narration that seems in context, I have been getting sick and tired with all of these games playing off that every character was insane.

    Have you listened to the environment sounds and the amazing music? This game does it well, whoever composed the score really sets the mood for the game. It may not be the scary horror that some people have wished for, but it is a fantastic game.

    I have since replayed the beginning levels on higher difficulties and have had a blast. The game has great replay ability, and I would recommend it to anyone that likes your typical coop shooter.    … Expand
  13. spychi88
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    This is the Aliens game I was waiting for, sure falls short on content, but for such cheap game on that level it delivers.
    Sound design
    Fanservice
    Gun play
    Classes
    Atmosphere
    all of it is excellent for what they are asking for
  14. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    had a lot of fun to play it with my BROTHA great game yo and great ending, maybe not that much to do in the game after you played all of the stages (only 12)
  15. EpicSteak
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Great great game. I played it day one for weeks and I had so much fun during the first 20 hours on the game to complete the whole story and stuff. The huge problem for this game is the non replayability, too bad for a Left 4 Dead style. Indeed, all is too predictive, hordes attack at the same place, at the same time, you only have two or three special alien which are random but you hearGreat great game. I played it day one for weeks and I had so much fun during the first 20 hours on the game to complete the whole story and stuff. The huge problem for this game is the non replayability, too bad for a Left 4 Dead style. Indeed, all is too predictive, hordes attack at the same place, at the same time, you only have two or three special alien which are random but you hear it. This is so sad because the game is really huge, beautiful graphics and effects, all is nice. Second bad choice : weird enemies which have nothing to do in an alien game. Alien fans want to fight aliens, not zombies, not Weyland mercenaries, only aliens (why not droids but that's it, we had droid problem in Alien 1).

    So I see this game as a one shot, you start, you go to the end alone with AI or with players, +2 or 3 hours because it's nice, and that's it. I really liked the game.    … 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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