Area 51 (2005)

 PC
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2005
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Game Chronicles
    83
    The production values, graphics, and especially the voice acting are extremely well done, and the game has non-stop action and never feels dull.
  2. 3DAvenue
    80
    While it’s not going to revolutionize the genre nor is it even a AAA title, it’s by no means a poor game and the ongoing action will really be music to the ears of FPS fans.
  3. CPUGamer
    80
    If "Half-life" and "Serious Sam" were combined, I have a feeling that Area 51 would be the result.
  5. G4 TV
    80
    While there are problems--too cutscene-heavy, some lame objectives, and the fact that there are infinitely more zombies than little green men--Area 51 is more than enough to make a believer out of you.
  6. GameBiz
    75
    Unfortunately experienced FPS players may find they aren’t being offered anything new in the game.
  7. IGN
    75
    From its chaotic beginning to its clinically insane conclusion, Area 51 provides just enough classic FPS action and technical goodness to merit a great rating and honest recommendation.
  8. GameZone
    75
    The name alone will bring many gamers to the shelves scooping this one up, but really it’s just another decent FPS. For the price it’s not a bad deal considering all the choices in this genre.
  9. IC-Games
    75
    One of the most intense first person shooters to be released this year.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#54 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 58
  3. Negative: 14 out of 58
  1. spartan-117
    Oct 2, 2010
    4
    The graphics of this game are totally outdated.The gameplay lacks intensiti the enemies are stupid and the weapons boring.The only thing thatThe graphics of this game are totally outdated.The gameplay lacks intensiti the enemies are stupid and the weapons boring.The only thing that seems a new and welcome addition to the game is the alien mode.I give it a 4 for my friend Remus.… Full Review »
  2. SilverHunter31
    Dec 24, 2014
    9
    Very good game for fans of UFO:Enemy Unknown and X-files. If you love UFO, and cospiracy theories this game is for you. I like this game-itVery good game for fans of UFO:Enemy Unknown and X-files. If you love UFO, and cospiracy theories this game is for you. I like this game-it has great plot for fpp game. Very good game and it deserrves for better scores.… Full Review »
  3. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    6
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