Alien: Isolation

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  • Summary: Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game which captures the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in theAlien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game which captures the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission, but to simply stay alive.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. DarkStation
    Nov 8, 2014
    90
    Alien: Isolation represents a strong return to form for an ailing franchise.
  2. USgamer
    Oct 7, 2014
    90
    While it has a few rough patches and may prove too slow and drawn-out for some players, Isolation does an amazing job of capturing the essence of a classic film and recasting it as a video game. It can be a little too easy to see the man behind the curtain at times, but this is nevertheless one of the finest film-to-game adaptations ever... and a fantastic stealth adventure in its own right.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Oct 19, 2014
    86
    Alien: Isolation will make you scream in both frustration and euphoria but succeeds where many games of this franchise have failed.
  4. GameOver.gr
    Oct 7, 2014
    80
    Alien Isolation does not make all the dreams of the franchise fans come true, but makes a huge step in that direction.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 14, 2014
    80
    There have been a handful of Alien games over the years, but none have delivered an experience so close to the intent of the films as Isolation. With visuals authentic enough to have been ripped right from the movies and a terrifyingly intelligent monster as the primary antagonist, Alien: Isolation makes for a memorable experience, and clear proof that Colonial Marines was the fault of the developer and not the material.
  6. Game Informer
    Oct 3, 2014
    78
    Unlike its titular organism, Alien: Isolation is decidedly imperfect. The story falls flat, your objectives lack a sense of accomplishment, and the campaign drags on longer than it should. When the gameplay is at its best, however, Isolation delivers the thrill of being in the Alien universe, something fans like me have waited a long time to properly experience.
  7. Quarter to Three
    Oct 13, 2014
    40
    It’s a bad sign that the weakest parts of Alien: Isolation are the parts with the alien. You’d think getting that right would be a priority. Instead, the best parts of the game involve running around space corridors and turning space handles and flipping space switches and pressing space buttons and getting through space doors and turning on space generators. But then an alien comes along and forces you to play something else entirely.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 263 out of 328
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 328
  3. Negative: 23 out of 328
  1. audreyvixen
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation delivers one of the most harrowing and unnerving survival horror experiences in years. Capturing the vibe of the first filmAlien Isolation delivers one of the most harrowing and unnerving survival horror experiences in years. Capturing the vibe of the first film with absolute precision.

    the sound design and presentation is impeccable, the alien an unstoppable force whose unpredictable nature makes every second of the game feel nauseating. The voice acting is sublime and it is a universe to get lost in (no pun intended)

    Creative Assembly have not only created one of the best survival games in years, but one of the best alien franchise experiences since James Cameron's sequel in the 80's.

    it is claustrophobic, violent, heart stopping and you will die over and over again.

    the ride will be worth it.    … Expand
  2. riquelmeone
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    I have read through some reviews, the good, the medium and the bad ones.
    While I understand that the game itself might be regarded as quite    I have read through some reviews, the good, the medium and the bad ones.
    While I understand that the game itself might be regarded as quite long (I still do not understand how this can be negative though) and slightly repetitive in the gameplay I would like to focus on something different.
    The game should be regarded more as a movie and as an additional part of the whole chronology.
    It obviously takes part after the first movie and just does a brilliant job in recreating the original mood and atmosphere. The level design, even small objects, the soundtrack, the whole feeling you get is just so intense and gives you the feeling of watching a movie directed by Ridley Scott.

    As the story unfolds you will of course come across some points of frustration.
    For me those experiences were, however, fairly similar to the first two movies. And that's exactly what my point is.
    You get a crazily good Alien experience for at least weeks.
    I have played the game multiple times over the years and am still finding new things.
    Essentially you can sort of create your own movie versions. The outcome will be the same, but you can decide if you are a brutal or harmless character.
    I do not know what else to say, but similar to The Last of Us, Alien Isolation gives you more than just gaming experience. It really gets you into the story. For me this is what makes a great game.
    10 out of 10 anytime.

    If you are worried about the repetitiveness of the gameplay, consider using all the gear the game gives you. There are so many ways to interact (or get rid of) NPCs, androids or even the alien itself.
    I found myself not being creative with my tools when I played first. Now I am taking full advantage of the complete gear and it definitely helped.    … Expand
  4. LafaDrake1
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Um jogo senssacional, com a inteligencia Artificial mais perfeita nos jogos de terror. Uma experiencia unica nos game, com uma criaturaUm jogo senssacional, com a inteligencia Artificial mais perfeita nos jogos de terror. Uma experiencia unica nos game, com uma criatura perfeita como perseguidor.… Expand
  5. swotam
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    A great game for fans of the Horror Survival genre and an excellent offering for fans of the Alien universe. Creative Assembly have deliveredA great game for fans of the Horror Survival genre and an excellent offering for fans of the Alien universe. Creative Assembly have delivered a top notch game that is incredibly faithful to the look and feel of the original Alien film and right from the start you feel as if you have stepped into the world created by Ridley Scott in 1979.

    Despite some sites giving this game less than stellar reviews (IGN), the game itself if solid and appealing. The Alien is merciless, relentless, and terrifying. Survival isn't just a matter of hiding in a closet until it goes away, it's a matter of situational awareness, response times, and threat management.

    Personally I loved the game and had no issues with the difficulty level (easily adjustable if things get too tough) or the length. The story was solid, the gameplay enjoyable, and the attention to detail was incredible.

    If you've been holding off on this because of a couple of misguided reviewers I'd suggest looking at the overwhelmingly positive reviews from actual players here and elsewhere. Very few who own the game dislike it, so odds are if you pick it up you'll like it too.    … Expand
  6. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Nunca fui muito de jogar jogos de terror mas apaixonei por esse. Principalmente porque Alien tbm é um dos meus filmes preferidos e o jogoNunca fui muito de jogar jogos de terror mas apaixonei por esse. Principalmente porque Alien tbm é um dos meus filmes preferidos e o jogo conseguiu recriar perfeitamente o ambiente do filme e trazendo ainda mais tensão com o Alien que me fez arrepiar desde que ele apareceu até o final.… Expand
  7. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    We FINALLY get a good alien game. The Alien's AI is so freaking awesome in this one. The game is also so terrifying at least for the first 6We FINALLY get a good alien game. The Alien's AI is so freaking awesome in this one. The game is also so terrifying at least for the first 6 hours or so and it starts to kinda loose steam, and I did feel it did drag on too long at around 14 HRS. That could of been trimmed by 2 hours or so. Still a good time though.… Expand
  8. Karimov-Niyaz
    Feb 19, 2020
    0
    Last levels is a ****
    Sound design is a ****
    Animations is a **** Textures is a **** **** **** Well, I don't know why so high scores for    Last levels is a ****
    Sound design is a ****
    Animations is a ****
    Textures is a **** **** ****
    Well, I don't know why so high scores for this game, but I think this game like a Polish shooters mid-2000s.
    Level designer found a job after such a disgusting work?    … Expand

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