Alien: Isolation

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  1. SicknessInc
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Well let's see. I have given the game an 8/10. My reviews are only based on the play/fun factor. If you want graphics then check videos on YouTube. The graphics are nice though. So is the sound.

    So do I think you should play this game? That depends if you like a challenge (I played through on HARD), if you like ALIEN and if you like sneaking around. I can say yes to all of those    Well let's see. I have given the game an 8/10. My reviews are only based on the play/fun factor. If you want graphics then check videos on YouTube. The graphics are nice though. So is the sound.

    So do I think you should play this game? That depends if you like a challenge (I played through on HARD), if you like ALIEN and if you like sneaking around. I can say yes to all of those questions.
    This game got quite some **** because the Alien is so hardcore. Well duh, it IS the Alien. I mean, have you ever watched the films? The Alien is badass. As a human you are royally f*cked. So that is what I expected. The game manages to get it right. Being hard, but not unfair. Something loads of game developers never manage to do.

    The game also captures the whole "Alien-feeling" REALLY well. You feel that you are in danger and when one of those synthetics sees you and starts talking and you just panic thinking "shut up shut up!!! The Alien will hear us!!" And then trying to hide. Ach, a great feeling. There are also a few nice twists in the game.

    I can't really write any more without giving away the story.

    So in short: you like Alien, you like a challenge, you like stealth? Yes? Then play it.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  2. Lodge1960
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    I was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making thisI was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making this game fit in with the look and feel of the original film and it is in fact a lot of fun.… Expand
  3. SamuraiDNA
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien isolation is a superb game,it looks great and produces an incredible atmosphere that is very very close to the Ridley Scott masterpiece,the storyline is very strong and the soundtrack is stunning.

    This is the first game I have ever played that could make my hands sweat,the tension it can create is spellbinding,its a very tightly focused game and for that reason it maybe not be for everyone but if you like survival horror then this is for you,a stunning example of the genre!    … Expand
  4. slim1985
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    another great game this year survival/horror is my fav genre and feeling happy to play this game and waiting for the evil withing you guy should support this kind of games
  5. velvetmeds
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Surprise of the year. Awesome game, lots of tension, great atmosphere, does everything better than Outlast.. It's lenghty, so enjoyable you'll want to replay, has Survivor mode for extra replayability too. Recommended, one of the best games of the year
  6. nascent
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed byAlien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed by torchlight, which of course has low battery make Alien Isolation a perfect spiritual sequel to Alien. Ammo is practically non-existent, and weapons are found much later than you'd have liked to receive them, but this is all part of Isolation's charm. This isn't the typical action/shooter game that is more similar to Aliens, this is a survival horror where all you can try to do is survive.

    The enemies are relentless, and literally nothing in this game is dumbed down for you. If you're clumsy enough to get seen by something, be it Alien, human, or Android, you will regret it. If your reactions are fast enough, you may be able to hide and wait it out, maybe not, and even if you do you still may get found, maybe not. Your pursuers don't give up as easily as you'd expect from other popular games, and puzzle elements of the game can cause you to get caught while you back is turned.
    All you can depend on is your motion tracker (which doesn't work properly in hard mode), and even then, it will sometimes delay in showing you an enemy, or will randomly beep where nothing is there.

    Quick-time events are saved for simple gestural tasks, such as pulling levers and blowtorching doors open, but kept away from enemy battles which is a compromise I'm very happy with. The controls otherwise are straight forward and navigating levels and solving puzzles is relatively easy to figure out but also challenging. (There are a few puzzles/minigames when 'hacking' that are not as well explained as others, and I feel could've used more than a few words of what buttons to use and more about what the goal of the puzzle is though).

    The biggest flaw of Alien Isolation is just how punishing and relentless some enemies can be. Even quite early on, I came to realise the typical trope of hiding and waiting out the enemy before re-emerging and continuing on is fairly useless here...there's even a hint during loading screens warning you hiding is only ever temporary. You cannot wait out an Alien, it'll always stay close by, and your motion tracker only shows you a small area nearby. So if you hide somewhere and come out of hiding you may find yourself coming face to face with the Alien. Also you will be overheard using motion tracker if the enemy is near enough.. There break standard tropes and I love the game for it, but after dying 50 times in a row trying to get through a corridor or two it will start to frustrate you. Supposedly only a fifth of people that play Alien Isolation complete it, and I'm not that surprised. Even on normal difficultly it will put you in situations that cannot be beaten by skill, only a mix of luck and skill. In one particular area (fortunately near a save station) you must circumnavigate multiple armed human enemies and an Alien, yet sometimes they attack each other, sometimes not, but either way you will still be the primary target if seen. Another part of the game I feel is flawed is the crafting system. I don't feel it was explained well, and honestly I don't find any of it particularity useful. Smoke bombs/noise-makers/flashbangs won't work on all enemies, and for the ones that do, it won't work for long. If anything it'll slow you down too. Pipe bombs are the one useful tool in this game, but the ability to make them is rare. Medkits seem like a false hope, if you get seen by something you will be killed. I do wish that the crafting system was simpler and had more merit, or just didn't exist. You can't craft ammo which is the one thing you would want to have.

    The characters and the acting is great, the enemies and npcs move realistically and calculatingly. The sound effects perfectly complement the level design, and build suspense and tension. The plot is revealed through documents on terminals, and through audio tapes, as well as the cut-scenes and character conversations. To me Alien Isolation is a perfect spiritual survival horror successor to Alien, and also to the survival horror genre, with very similar gameplay style as the original Resident Evil.

    If you like Resident Evil, or survival horror in general, or just love the Alien franchise and don't mind that this isn't an action/shooter, then you will love Alien Isolation. Save often and use your motion tracker constantly. Patience is your best friend in this game, and if you do get frustrated, take a break. You will die, and die often, and there are times it will feel like it's not being fair, it's not. Just persevere and enjoy the atmosphere. If you can't sneak, then run and hide, either way you'll probably die.    … Expand
  7. Carlitoxic
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    The great Alien Isolation is the Goldeneye 007 of Nintendo 64 with the Alien movie franchise. A terrifying survival horror and the best adventure of 2014.
  8. Steyraus
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Simply one of the best Survival.horror games and one of the best games of the generation. This game was so good it would influence the most famous horror franchises games as Resident Evil 7 and 8 would borrow heavily from Alien Isolation.
  9. OptiMystik
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    It's really awesome! Just outstanding game in survival/horror genre. Atmosphere, sound, graphics .. all is fantastic! Many thanks to Creative Assembly for such pleasant surprise for all Alien fans especially after Colonial Marines fiasco. It feels like Ridley Scott himself help them with the game. So it's horror game and it's audience is not so huge as shooters and so on.. so if You don'tIt's really awesome! Just outstanding game in survival/horror genre. Atmosphere, sound, graphics .. all is fantastic! Many thanks to Creative Assembly for such pleasant surprise for all Alien fans especially after Colonial Marines fiasco. It feels like Ridley Scott himself help them with the game. So it's horror game and it's audience is not so huge as shooters and so on.. so if You don't like true horrors, this game is not for you.… Expand
  10. AnimeUnknown
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    Wow. I am blown away. This is a piece of art not just entertainment. This game isn't for everyone, its not perfect and won't hand feed you fun... but it will leave you feeling completely satisfied. I haven't felt this way after finishing a game since Mass Effect 2. Sometimes I was swearing at the screen in frustration, other times I was marveling at the smallest details. This is not forWow. I am blown away. This is a piece of art not just entertainment. This game isn't for everyone, its not perfect and won't hand feed you fun... but it will leave you feeling completely satisfied. I haven't felt this way after finishing a game since Mass Effect 2. Sometimes I was swearing at the screen in frustration, other times I was marveling at the smallest details. This is not for every gamer, but if you value the small details then this will provide it in spades. It won't get game of the year as it doesn't spoon feed entertainment to the masses.... but this is a masterpiece just like the Alien and Aliens movies.

    Not perfect.... but I feel so satisfied it still deserves 10/10    … Expand
  11. work_hard
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    alien isolation é um ótimo jogo de survivor horror lançado nos ultimos tempos, imersão nota 10 muito boa você sente o medo de ver o alien te perseguindo a inteligência dele é muito boa , gráficos bons , história boa eu recomendo alien , gostei muito do jogo e espero continuação dele
  12. gamingfanatic
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    This game really exceeded all my expectations. i absolutely love this game, it's even better when you play it in the dark with no lights on and curtains drawn. This is my second most favourite survival game i have ever played as this really delivers on SEGA's promises. But my favourite part of this game is the story as players immerse themselves into the world of Alien. I would say thisThis game really exceeded all my expectations. i absolutely love this game, it's even better when you play it in the dark with no lights on and curtains drawn. This is my second most favourite survival game i have ever played as this really delivers on SEGA's promises. But my favourite part of this game is the story as players immerse themselves into the world of Alien. I would say this game is a definate buy for all survival fans, horror fans, even for the players who are looking for a great game to play through.… Expand
  13. valtorf
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This is a real gem for anybody who love sci-fi and and watched Alien movies in the childhood. Such games appear once in 10 years. It is created with great love and attention to smallest details of the Alien world. Walking around on the space station alone would have made this game worth playing. But with an alien aboard it becomes one of the best thriller-stealth-survival experiences ofThis is a real gem for anybody who love sci-fi and and watched Alien movies in the childhood. Such games appear once in 10 years. It is created with great love and attention to smallest details of the Alien world. Walking around on the space station alone would have made this game worth playing. But with an alien aboard it becomes one of the best thriller-stealth-survival experiences of all times.

    I'm really hoping for a sequel to this.    … Expand
  14. DoodKing
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    İ think Alien İsolation is the scariest game of my life.İt really deserves 10-10.Game makes is a lot terrifiying.İt's like 15 hours long.You can't stand up while alien is around of you.And Alien İsolation doesn't have any jumpscares.You know where the alien is.At last it has a sensor.İn that sensor you can see where the alien is and where the alien moves.Game is Greatt!!!
  15. Puffer2002
    Oct 18, 2015
    9
    This game captures exactly what an Alien game should be: a tense and terrifying thrill ride that captures the precise look, sound and atmosphere of the original movie. Although the ending is a little stale (and I won't spoil it) and makes you question what the developers where thinking, the rest of the game is absolutely phenomenal and must own for fans of the franchise or horror games in general.
  16. megamega
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    this game takes me back to ps1 days. i have the same feeling i had when the original resident evil came out and the zombie dobermans burst through the window..... scary. only problem some of the mouths dont sync with the words it looks weird.GET IT TOGETHER SEGA THIS WAS ALMOST A TEN. other wise it plays great. makes me wish for a next gen silent hill that isnt fake...
  17. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Graphically and plot-wise this is an all-time classic. The atmosphere generated in the game is an all-time classic for any form of media. If you want to literally walk around in Alien then this is the game for you. The narrative is phenomenal and engaging. However the game doesn't get a 10 as it is a little short. Otherwise a great success and I hope there is a sequel.
  18. AgentoftheBat
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Probably the best video game based on the "Alien" franchise. A proper, big budget survival horror game with some great nerve-shredding tense moments. How there hasn't been a sequel is absolutely mystifying.
  19. Rickrbrum
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    One of the best survival horror games.
    The atmosphere it's perfect, honoring the movies.
    The sound, the visual are top notch.
    The gameplay is the most tense experience ever created in a video game. The Alien IA make every moment unique, never getting boring.
    I could not reccomend this game enough.
  20. Emaytch
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :) Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end) Really good game, even for    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :)
    Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end)
    Really good game, even for people who do not like to make jumps    … Expand
  21. Unlorja
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It is unconscionable for this game to have a Metascore below an 80 for critic reviews. Apparently, the IGN and Gamespot reviewers ate a lot of paint chips as kids, to complain that a game that is played on the hard difficulty setting is too difficult and to say the Alien is only active on a few missions, when in fact it's only inactive on a few missions. This game is at the apex ofIt is unconscionable for this game to have a Metascore below an 80 for critic reviews. Apparently, the IGN and Gamespot reviewers ate a lot of paint chips as kids, to complain that a game that is played on the hard difficulty setting is too difficult and to say the Alien is only active on a few missions, when in fact it's only inactive on a few missions. This game is at the apex of survival horror video games. If you are a fan of the genre and love a challenge or a fan of the movies, this game is not to be missed. I have never played a more intense game. Your heart will pound from start to finish. Who would have thought the creators of the Total War series would have manifested such a masterpiece? Not I, but I am thrilled I gave this spectacular game a spin.… Expand
  22. nighthunter
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Im giving Alien Isolation a good score, its a good game with its atmosphere and gameplay. The only thing that makes no sense its 1 alien stalking you... can pick up guns flame throwers etc and you cant kill it just P it off alot, I know the game is to run but accuracy would have been good too. Overall though a great game but must be in a dark room with good head phones on with emergencyIm giving Alien Isolation a good score, its a good game with its atmosphere and gameplay. The only thing that makes no sense its 1 alien stalking you... can pick up guns flame throwers etc and you cant kill it just P it off alot, I know the game is to run but accuracy would have been good too. Overall though a great game but must be in a dark room with good head phones on with emergency service number on speed dial in case of heart attack lol… Expand
  23. JDSCigano666
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Hands down the most atmospheric and terrifying gaming experience in existence. Still holds up after all these years and what a treat for Alien fans.
  24. Shynmas
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    Wow... This game remembered me the exact reasons why I love SO much the Alien universe (probably the my favourite one all time)!

    At start, you could say that graphics are not that impressive.. then you quickly realise that this is exactly the same universe that you felt in love some 20y ago. The visuals of the PCs, the emergency alarms, the creepy but realistic sounds, the monumental    Wow... This game remembered me the exact reasons why I love SO much the Alien universe (probably the my favourite one all time)!

    At start, you could say that graphics are not that impressive.. then you quickly realise that this is exactly the same universe that you felt in love some 20y ago. The visuals of the PCs, the emergency alarms, the creepy but realistic sounds, the monumental structure floating in deep space that you are exploring... and of course this fantastic creature that has never been so well rendered.

    This is an epic game! The storyline captures all the best moments of Alien and Aliens. The atmosphere is great, the path-finding very good and the creature's reactions are so natural.

    My only wish is that I would have had to play more with all the toys... but as in many other games, I'm so much thrifty that I ended up the game without having really tested some in real case situation.    … Expand
  25. DumbRoDent42
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Run, hide, get killed, do it again. And it's freakin' great.

    The Alien game of my dreams, given life. A 15-20 hour session of cat-and-mouse between you and a giant, growling jungle cat of a critter, sprinkled with encounters with both humans and unnervingly third-rate, cheaply produced androids with paper skin and camera eyes. The stealth is svelte and refined. The design takes cues    Run, hide, get killed, do it again. And it's freakin' great.

    The Alien game of my dreams, given life. A 15-20 hour session of cat-and-mouse between you and a giant, growling jungle cat of a critter, sprinkled with encounters with both humans and unnervingly third-rate, cheaply produced androids with paper skin and camera eyes. The stealth is svelte and refined. The design takes cues from the greats, especially with the brilliantly, tensely anarchistic presence of actual hard save points like the typewriters of RE's past.
    Great horror setting; great horror writing; great horror game.
    Oh, and the Last Survivor DLC was an Alien fan's dream gameplay experience. It left a grin on my face.

    To be played in the dark, on hard, with headphones. Not for whiny, spoiled people who want to feel empowered and perfect and get through on a single golden run, so much as those that want to overcome their fears in a cold sweat and feel stronger for doing it.    … Expand
  26. peterphnguyen
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    IGN's review of this game actually nearly put me of buying it. But let me warn anyone who is interested to not watch their crappy review, this game as an alien game is amazing. Graphics and sound are amazing, the atmosphere is just perfect. I was never interested in Aliens but since playing this game my interest has soared.
    It may seem a bit dragged at certain times but it just means you    IGN's review of this game actually nearly put me of buying it. But let me warn anyone who is interested to not watch their crappy review, this game as an alien game is amazing. Graphics and sound are amazing, the atmosphere is just perfect. I was never interested in Aliens but since playing this game my interest has soared.
    It may seem a bit dragged at certain times but it just means you are getting your moneys worth. The Alien in Isolation definitely portrays the Aliens in the films perfectly and even though you may feel just a little bit op near the end it remains suspenseful hiding and trying to trick your way around Aliens, humans and androids.
    Just so you can have an example scenario of what may encounter randomly in this game... I bumped into two humans holding machine guns, one asked me to back away which I did and they let me go. However I had to go past them for some loot in order to create certain items. They saw me and opened fire nearly killing me. But their gunfire attracted the Alien and within 2seconds they were torn to pieces by it which then led to my death as it saw me cowering in the corner of the room.
    Love this game.    … Expand
  27. Taggen86
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best games for ps4 this far. The atmosphere is amazing and captures the film almost perfectly, The gameplay is awesome aswell and you really need to manage your resources on the higher difficulties. Do not listen to the people that tell you that the game is too long or too hard, the game is awesome! Currently on my second playthrough.
  28. realtonit
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    This game is what you have been looking for if you wanted a good survival horror and couldn`t get the bad taste of the father of all survival horrors ( silent hill ) being canceled.

    I think the graphics could be a lil bit better, and the game should be longer, because it was so good i never wanted it to end.

    9/10
  29. markelfo
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    El mejor juego del 2014 !! Su nivel de detalle es enfermizo . Con unos buenos cascos puede llegar a ser peligroso para la salud de nuestro corazón !Un juego muy bueno.
  30. phoeniix23
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    What a game!! As an Alien fan, this gets a 10/10. From a gaming perspective, it gets 8/10 so I'm going to go for the middle which is 9/10.

    If you are into the Aliens universe, and especially if you play this right after watching Alien and it's sequel Aliens like I did, then man oh man are you in for the most IMMERSIVE experience ever. The level design, the art, the graphics, the music,    What a game!! As an Alien fan, this gets a 10/10. From a gaming perspective, it gets 8/10 so I'm going to go for the middle which is 9/10.

    If you are into the Aliens universe, and especially if you play this right after watching Alien and it's sequel Aliens like I did, then man oh man are you in for the most IMMERSIVE experience ever. The level design, the art, the graphics, the music, the voice acting, the lore, EVERYTHING makes you feel like you're in the movie but this time, up the fear by 10 times. You'll get sweaty palms, heightened blood rate and holding your breath so many times and when the Alien does get you, man oh man it feels real.

    The motion detector mechanic is brilliant! Acts as both an Alien detector and as a navigator so it makes the HUD screen clean. I am a gamer who cannot stand busy HUDs and Isolation nails it.

    As I said, from a gaming perspective, the only 2 points docked off, for me, was because of it being a bit too stretched out at the end, and after a while, the Alien doesn't seem as scary as the first few encounters and instead became an annoyance. They should have done more kill/death sequences so it makes dying more scary.

    I love the scavenging gameplay where every resource and ammo counts.

    I enjoyed the hacking systems. Man some can get really tense especially with the Alien hunting you.

    I like that when you're moving around, the guns are automatically kept out of sight just as a real person would hold it by his side instead of having the weapon always taking up screen space. When you press the aim button, Ripley will whip out her weapon along with the crosshair right in front. It feels satisfying each time and more realistic. I wish more FPS games copy this.

    I loved the lore hidden in terminals, it gives the world and characters greater depth.

    I enjoyed the subtle environment story telling of the opening level. Pay attention to the interests of each crew member in their cryo chamber. I actually knew who they were before even meeting them. And was surprised by one of them. And predicted the nature of another.

    I wish the dogtags collectible could have more meaning behind them. It made collecting them less enjoyable and meaningful. I wasn't invested to go out of my way to really find them. They could've provided more lore/artwork/music/anything for collecting them instead of just a picture and job description of each missing person. Maybe there's a bonus ending or video for those who found all of them, I dunno, gotta google it.

    TLDR; SUPER IMMERSIVE TENSE FIRST PERSON SURVIVAL GAME. GET IT!!    … Expand
  31. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Ужасы, ретро сайфай, сурвайвал хоррор, и так довольно нишевые штуки, а тут бюджет, возвращение в любимую вселенную, и оригинальный геймплей в кошки мышки с приличным ИИ. Пройти мимо не возможно.
  32. theeDarkhorse
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn'tAmnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn't played)

    This game gave me the experience you expect from a new console. It felt like Tomb Raider or Resident Evil on PS1. Turok on N64 and Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube. It feels new and exciting. Its genuinely tense. The sound and art design are hollywood level. Beautifully presented. Remember when you bought games because they were unique and fun as opposed to having the quality of being an update or a sequel? This games a reminder of that and I'm so pissed that i allowed external influences to prevent me from playing this. The reviews are mixed because not everyone has the same experience. The a.i makes each playthrough unique. Well done sega. Games like this are the reason you invest in a games console.    … Expand
  33. zmmby
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    Well, i dont know what to write tbh. Im speachless. This is one of the best horror experiences i've had since Dead Space, Silent Hill.

    You can tell the love from the developers to this game and its pretty accurate. The enviroment is even more scarier then the enemies, and i've never experienced such stress and tension like this before. The game is beautiful in its own way and you    Well, i dont know what to write tbh. Im speachless. This is one of the best horror experiences i've had since Dead Space, Silent Hill.

    You can tell the love from the developers to this game and its pretty accurate. The enviroment is even more scarier then the enemies, and i've never experienced such stress and tension like this before.

    The game is beautiful in its own way and you feel like a 12y helpless little girl struggling for your life.
    I love it! Amanda is weak but smart. Opening doors takes time, and distracting your enemies will benefit you later in the game, due the weak choices of weapons.

    The only thing i would complain about is the human models of this game and how they move. It's not the best and it feels like budget when you talk with other survivors.

    Other then that, this is a really good game. But it's horror-survival. So this aint like dead space when you just stomps on enemies and shoots everyone. This is more like Thief + Silent hill.

    Pros:
    Graphics 9/10
    Sound 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10

    Overall, im satisfied. I completed the game yesterday, gonna take a break for a few days and play it again on Nightmare mode.

    You dont really have to be a Alien-fan to like this, i like the movies but im no geek within that area, yet i loved the concept and the idea.

    Hoping for a sequel. This is a fantastic game.    … Expand
  34. 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 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    A 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
  35. pjcritic
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation es un juego alucinante e imprescindible para los fans de la saga Alien. Recrea perfectamente los escenarios de las películas y genera la misma sensación de miedo y opresión de las películas, a lo que ayuda una magnifica banda sonora, y en esta ocasión eres tu el que dirige los pasos de Ripley decidiendo cuando esconderte, qué camino tomar y como afrontar cada situación. UnAlien Isolation es un juego alucinante e imprescindible para los fans de la saga Alien. Recrea perfectamente los escenarios de las películas y genera la misma sensación de miedo y opresión de las películas, a lo que ayuda una magnifica banda sonora, y en esta ocasión eres tu el que dirige los pasos de Ripley decidiendo cuando esconderte, qué camino tomar y como afrontar cada situación. Un juegazo.… Expand
  36. diggityd2713
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    Replayed this game after getting soured on it by glitches. I really liked it, the organic subtle tension makes it for me. The ending is draaaaaged out though
  37. rafaaguilera
    Oct 8, 2017
    8
    Being chased by a Xenomorph in this game was certainly the most terrifying experience i ever had playing a video game. That thing is really intimidating and its appearances are not scripted, so if you hear any grunt or steps, be prepared because the Alien may show up anytime and whenever this happens you need to desperately hide as fast you can or move way from him making little noise asBeing chased by a Xenomorph in this game was certainly the most terrifying experience i ever had playing a video game. That thing is really intimidating and its appearances are not scripted, so if you hear any grunt or steps, be prepared because the Alien may show up anytime and whenever this happens you need to desperately hide as fast you can or move way from him making little noise as possible, because if he detects our presence is game over! Escaping from him is not that easy, you need to be really careful! My heart went all over the place during these sequences and leaving this thing behind was a hell of relief. This is how a survival horror needs to be done, right? It's all about surviving, do not expect a war arsenal like Resident Evil 6 to help you, things here are very scarce.
    So amazing was the level of production. Te environments are very rich, detailed and the film elements were perfectly translated to the game. The developers did a great job!

    However, even enjoying (and i really did) my playing time exploring and trying to escape from the sinvastapol station, i felt that this would have been better if it was cut 5 hours shorter. I never considered to stop, but you can clearly see that the developers put some content fillers to make it last longer. I lost account of how many times i had to cross the entire station map to turn on a power switch to open a single door located really far, and once there, turn on another switch to open another door where i was before and still have to worry about the Alien showing up and kill me before i reach a save point. Really unnecessary, frustrating and annoying moments that prevents this for being a perfect game.

    Remark: play it on easy, it's hard enough this way.    … Expand
  38. Jollukka1
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    Alien: Isolation is very harrowing horror game. It's not the scariest, it doesn't contain lot of brutal or jump scare -scenes, but sound design and atmosphere are like Alien -horror movie. You are not alone. You can't run away. Hide and survive. // 9 points
  39. papadrew7
    Jun 22, 2015
    8
    Great survival horror game. I'll say this game is not for everybody but if you are a fan of survival horror or a fan of the alien franchise than you will enjoy the game. The game captures the look and feel of the alien franchise very well and it captures the claustrophobic and terrifying feeling of being trapped on a spaceship with an alien that has an intelligent ai. I'm not saying thisGreat survival horror game. I'll say this game is not for everybody but if you are a fan of survival horror or a fan of the alien franchise than you will enjoy the game. The game captures the look and feel of the alien franchise very well and it captures the claustrophobic and terrifying feeling of being trapped on a spaceship with an alien that has an intelligent ai. I'm not saying this is the greatest survival game ever made but it deserves its place next to silent hill, resident evil 2, and resident evil 4.… Expand
  40. Odogreviews
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Alien: Isolation is a horror game based off the original Alien film created by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games I have ever played. The game is not perfect and suffers from a few flaws but is overall an excellent experience that should not be missed by fans of the survival horror genre and fans of the original Alien film. Alien:Alien: Isolation is a horror game based off the original Alien film created by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games I have ever played. The game is not perfect and suffers from a few flaws but is overall an excellent experience that should not be missed by fans of the survival horror genre and fans of the original Alien film. Alien: Isolation is the first real AAA horror game to have come out in years that focuses on pure horror over constant combat and empowerment. Alien: Isolation breaks the convention of traditional horror games by including less combat than even the original masters of survival horror such as the Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises. The graphics are stunningly detailed and look almost photo-realistic at times. The fog and light effects are impeccably designed and really help add to the game’s amazing atmosphere. The alien model is well designed and so are its animations which really help intimidate the player. The setting of the game Sevastopol is well designed and full of detail that makes it look truly lived in and real. I found the character models in the game especially corpses looking wonky compared to the game’s detailed setting. The lip syncing is also bad during cutscenes and in gameplay. Luckily they are not a lot of human characters in the game so this did take that much away from the experience. The excellent lighting makes up with this issue times making the character models look better. The androids that chase you out throughout the station are excellently designed as cheap knock offs of the ones in the films. The sound design is first-rate and really adds to the games uncomfortable claustrophobic atmosphere. The noise on the 80’s tech is loud and booming and so is the score. The noises the Alien’s makes are quite horrifying from the thud of its clompy feet to the heavy breathing of the alien and pounding of your character’s heart make the atmosphere thickly repulsive. Alien: Isolation tells a good narrative that stays true to the original movie but suffers from some pacing problems. The game stars Amanda Ripley the daughter of the protagonist of first movie Ellen Ripley. I recommend that it is best to see the original film before playing this game because the narrative expects that most players have seen the movie at times. The narrative is slow paced just like the original film. The game does not suffer from the same ludonarrative dissonance that a lot games suffer from where there is a conflict between the story and gameplay. Amanda Ripley is a simple engineer and is not a powerful fighter and there is next to no combat in the game to tell that story accurately. I enjoyed every minute of the game but I felt the story was too long and drawn out than was necessary and had a bad cliffhanger ending. I found the gameplay focus on evasion over combat an excellent design choice. Alien: Isolation decides to give the player some weapons including a pistol and shotgun for androids and human enemies but are best not used at all because they often attract the alien which can one hit kill you. To stay true to your character most of the gameplay consists of doing repair work to the station to find a way off. The game has hacking mini games for unlocking doors and computer terminals and superb crafting system. The beginning is tense and only introduces the alien only a few hours in than having it appear right at the beginning. Encounters with the alien are tense and uncomfortable and make the player feel vulnerable due to the Alien’s advanced A.I. The game uses a checkpoint save system where players go to phone booths to save which added to the game’s tension. The player is given a motion tracker that can track the alien and enemies in the area which makes encounters even more horrifying. I liked that the game has many difficulty selections for the player to choose. The Alien can be cheap sometimes. Later in the game a flamethrower is introduced that cannot kill the alien but if used can scare it away which balances the difficulty. The human A.I. on the other hand is extremely dumb. The humans in the game seem to have no self preservation skills and summon the alien killing them and you. The androids which I found at first creepy slowly became a nuisance throughout my playthrough and will often grab and stun the player forcing the player into a QTE event. The game at one point skid the line of ludonarrative desidense by throwing a few hordes of androids at the player. One complaint people have told me about the game is the backtracking which I did not mind because it made me feel familiar with the station and allowed me to see the changes I have caused to the station. Alien: Isolation is an overall excellent game. The game has a few flaws that hold it back but Alien: Isolation’s model for survival horror should be used by all horror games coming out in the future.
    9/10: Excellent    … Expand
  41. mash27
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of atmosphere, immersion and tension. The vibe of the movie is carefully recreated and the attention to detail is amazing. Only noobs and morons would give it a low score.
  42. Sookilala
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    One of the best games i played last year, not without its flaws, but excellent.

    Atmosphere, tension, gameplay, graphics all really good... a truly enjoyable experience...

    Lacking was the narrative content and the the game length, the game dragged on a bit with an obvious ending to the central story occurring 2/3rds of the way through...
  43. seitlen
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my personal favorite games of all time. However, many people will not like it, or even hate it. It is a stealth/strategy game with a huge emphasis on the stealth. To start off, it is not an FPS, you want a good Aliens shooter, sorry. Colonial Marines is the best one, sadly. This game requires a tremendous amount of wits and skill to outsmart your opponents (do not go in guns blazing). AI is unscripted to keep you on your toes and make the experience deadlier; this works well for the Alien, not the humans. Humans are also unscripted, which is cool, but their AI can be silly. They randomly patrol and do not notice you in plain sight. This is the only major con about the game. The others being the android only levels, and the ending... we'll get to that.

    The pros of the game:
    -voice acting of all people (and androids)
    -dynamic AI
    -cool death animations (do get old after a while)
    -recreates the 1979 atmosphere
    -Monotone androids are scary
    -chapter 10, 14
    -old school save system feels rewarding
    -Ripley is a very likeable character, and her foul language is funny, yet not out of place
    -better than CM (not saying much, but still a pro)

    SPOILER******

    The ending is terrible. No, not the video. The build up towards the end. It should have been the most difficult part, yet I get a quicktime event?

    Well, there's my short review. It was near perfect, as almost every game fails somehow (besides Half-Life 1)    … Expand
  44. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien). If you are a survival horror    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien).
    If you are a survival horror fan, you must play this game.

    Positive things:
    + Next gen graphics.
    + Survival horror elements.
    + Crafting and saving system.
    + Alien design is terrific!

    Negative things:
    - It may became a little bit repetitive/predictable after the second half.
    - AI can be improved.    … Expand
  45. sejanus
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    I like Ridley Scotts Alien and have been waiting for a great game adaptation to come along and now its here.yeah so first thing creative assembly did great was the design. They totally recreated the world from the movie and gave it a retro sci-fi feel makes the experience, authentic. Secondly, they managed to make the alien as frightening, and as menacing as it was the first time weI like Ridley Scotts Alien and have been waiting for a great game adaptation to come along and now its here.yeah so first thing creative assembly did great was the design. They totally recreated the world from the movie and gave it a retro sci-fi feel makes the experience, authentic. Secondly, they managed to make the alien as frightening, and as menacing as it was the first time we encountered it.Thirdly this is not a FPS shooting gallery, where you can plaster the air vents with acid blood. The alien is almost invincible and if it comes for you , you cant outrun it. Your only option is to hide which creates a lot of tension.One thing I didnt like was the cliche game objectives(get this keycard to open this door and restore power to this door) and the story is typical tie in canon. none of the characters except Amanda are very interesting. But all in all A great game for fans of the series.I hope they come back with a sequel and give Amanda a pulse rifle.… Expand
  46. johnbman11
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    WOW. That's all I kept thinking as I played this game. I loved EVERYTHING about this game. The gameplay, mechanics, hiding, advanced AI system... ALL OF IT was seriously incredible.
  47. deaner
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game. eerily quiet, then BAM alien in your face! Scares the hell out of you! Best played alone in the dark! Frustrating at times and then when you figure something out, its a sense of achievement. Worth the time for sure.9.5! May be too slow for the shoot-em-up gamers, but for those that don't have the quick trigger skills for those games this one is great. I loved the wholeFantastic game. eerily quiet, then BAM alien in your face! Scares the hell out of you! Best played alone in the dark! Frustrating at times and then when you figure something out, its a sense of achievement. Worth the time for sure.9.5! May be too slow for the shoot-em-up gamers, but for those that don't have the quick trigger skills for those games this one is great. I loved the whole concept, still not done it yet...… Expand
  48. MartinWan
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Survival Horror of the genre. A very underrated Gem. A must play for any Alien fan!! Absolutely great game!!… Expand
  49. JayLightBar
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    The industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I loveThe industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I love this game to death, and the length for me anyways was just right. A lot of filler parts, but for me personally I loved all of it. Though the games ending is garbage, noticing that a lot with recent games, but other than that this game was completely worth every penny I dropped for it.… Expand
  50. dantesoo
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    Great atmosphere
    Great experience
    Great visuals with many details
    Great sound effects.
    Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat game !!
  51. JacklegJack
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    It's been a long time since a game has instilled such a genuine sense of fear and trepidation in me, but playing through Alien Isolation provides those feelings in spades. Creative Assembly have done a phenomenal job recreating not just the sets and physical elements from the original Alien movie, but also the tense atmosphere and edge-of-your-seat thrill the whole way through. This isn'tIt's been a long time since a game has instilled such a genuine sense of fear and trepidation in me, but playing through Alien Isolation provides those feelings in spades. Creative Assembly have done a phenomenal job recreating not just the sets and physical elements from the original Alien movie, but also the tense atmosphere and edge-of-your-seat thrill the whole way through. This isn't a mindless first person shooter, you need to carefully plan every course of action and always have a Plan B and C prepared. CA has certainly put the "Intelligence" back into "Artificial Intelligence" as encounters with enemies will rarely turn out as straightforward or simple as you might've hoped going in.

    Alien Isolation will completely absorb you right from the start and with strategically placed save points scattered throughout the game you will truly learn to appreciate the value of survival. The visuals are stunning and the Alien is an unpredictable and terrifying monstrosity. My only qualm about the game? No free-roam mode. I would have loved to be able to go back and marvel at the beautifully detailed work that went into the environments. Unfortunately for me I was far too terrified to stand still for more than a moment to do any sight-seeing during the campaign.    … Expand
  52. Twentyand1
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    After reading IGN's review of Alien: Isolation I found my excitement for this game quickly waning. Fast forward a few weeks and I continued to see positive reviews from players flooding in here on Metacritic and also on Reddit. Enough so that the life-long Alien nerd inside me finally won over and convinced me that I must try this game. I am beyond ecstatic that I did. Not only was IGNAfter reading IGN's review of Alien: Isolation I found my excitement for this game quickly waning. Fast forward a few weeks and I continued to see positive reviews from players flooding in here on Metacritic and also on Reddit. Enough so that the life-long Alien nerd inside me finally won over and convinced me that I must try this game. I am beyond ecstatic that I did. Not only was IGN dead wrong, leading me to new sources for my reviews from now on, but I am also extremely proud to report to fellow Alien fans that this is an experience that belongs right up there with the first two films in the franchise. If you grew up lovig the movies as much as I did then you absolutely owe it to yourself to experience this game.

    The graphics and visuals are gorgeous, perfectly capturing the look and feel of the first movie. Despite all the terrifying things occurring around me I could not satisfy my desire to explore this world enough. I felt literally transported into the movies I have loved for so long.

    The gameplay takes many of the things you expect to find in good horror games and combines them with very strong stealth elements. You will find yourself scavenging for scarce supplies forcing you to make your shots count and think strategically about each encounter and what to craft to get through it. There are a myriad of tools and weapons you will find and upgrade as you progress, slowly giving you more and more strategic options as you near the end of the game. But enough about all that, lets get on to what separates this game head-and-shoulders above the rest.

    The Alien.

    The presence of the Alien is what turns this game into a masterpiece of the survival horror genre. Unpredictable, invincible and always hunting you, the Alien makes every encounter feel dynamic and every save point feel like a glorious and hard earned achievement. Ive seen a good many people complain about the Alien's aggressiveness and the lack of automatic checkpoints...but these elements turn this game into something special, an experience that I have never had in any game before, which is a good thing. With how well executed this game is from start to finish it becomes a great thing. After completion I fully realized how I wouldn't have it any other way and how accutely these elements combine to make it an experience unlike anything else out there. As a gamer I want more experiences that strive to separate themselves from the pack and this one fully delivers.

    The only negatives I had revolved around character and backtracking. Some of the characters are a little flat and some of their animations can be a little stilted, but the overall quality of everything else tends to drown these nitpicks out. There are some sections where you will be required to backtrack, enough where I feel it needs to be mentioned. However, that being said, by the time you get to these areas you will have upgraded your tools and found new equipment that will allow you to access new areas all together. So as soon as I began to recognize the area I was in I would soon find myself accessing something brand new making this a minor grip at best.

    If you are a fan of survival horror and have been looking for a new experience that drives the genre forward, then look no farther. This game is well worth the investment of your time and money. If you are a die-hard fan of the first two Alien movies then you are simply doing yourself a disservice by not playing this. I cant wait to see what Creative Assembly will do next.    … Expand
  53. lodzik_bambino
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    GotY 2014! **** the morons from ign/gamespot! one of the most underrated game in history! ign/gamespot portals are destroying the market by promoting craps like CoD and **** on pearls like A:I. BUY!
  54. logan_c
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Wow! What a great game. Beautiful to the core, great stealth gameplay, seeing the alien give you the shivers. deserted on a ship where the people have turn against eachother, androids are going mad, and alien is on the loose. Feels like bioshock but with less wepons and more stealth. none the less. great game.
  55. yestoinfinity
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    voice acting is good and story is engrossing. Alien: Isolation does a really good job of creating a good atmosphere with fantastic visuals and sound design. It's one of the scariest and most stressful games I've ever played. Mostly, this difficulty is well chose but there are quiet a few parts to the game (particularly towards the end) where some of the level design or difficulty feelsvoice acting is good and story is engrossing. Alien: Isolation does a really good job of creating a good atmosphere with fantastic visuals and sound design. It's one of the scariest and most stressful games I've ever played. Mostly, this difficulty is well chose but there are quiet a few parts to the game (particularly towards the end) where some of the level design or difficulty feels really poorly designed. It ruins the immersion and really frustrates. It is obviously much less stressful when played on lesser difficulties however, so that could potentially solve that problem.

    It's easily a game that I will play again even thought it has a very large campaign. The larger the campaign the better in my opinion. Some it's too long but how is that a drawback?

    If there is a sequel (and I hope there is), I'd like to see weapons and tools be more accessible. The tools and weapons mechanics were good, but there were too many cases where the game prevented you from using the weapons which for me was a waste of potential.

    Overall though, the aesthetics, level/sound design and long campaign warrant an 8. If the game allowed for more combat or tool utilization, then I would think this game a solid 9. I'd also love a feature where you can explore the colony without the alien being there at all. (at some areas the alien is there at other it's not there) but the option to face off against humans and mechs only would have been really good.    … Expand
  56. WilmarMarquetti
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    As a middle-aged player i'm i little bit overwhelmed of brainless action games. There are zillions of FPS games available so why i really enjoyed that this game works different. As an Alien franchise fan i couldn't be more pleased about this game. It is way way higher them others attempts to bring the alien franchise to life. Everything that you want is there, the gore, the psychologicalAs a middle-aged player i'm i little bit overwhelmed of brainless action games. There are zillions of FPS games available so why i really enjoyed that this game works different. As an Alien franchise fan i couldn't be more pleased about this game. It is way way higher them others attempts to bring the alien franchise to life. Everything that you want is there, the gore, the psychological terror, the mood of the first film, the tension e man, the thing, the Alien, it really is the "perfect organism", i mean, it really is a killing machine and it makes you scared, like i was in the first movie.

    I love the way the game goes slow paced, its like a movie actually and you get so immersed that sometimes you forget you are playing a game.

    This is a different game for sure and i don't, honestly, recommend it for everyone. It's like a old book, a classic so you should approach it with respect e enter the world instead of being criticising.

    For me, it achives what most of games of this genre aren't nowadays. It captures the truly meaning of FEAR in all of it's forms. And to menage that with this franchise alone is a respectful achievement.

    I could be here all day talking about every single aspect of the game, but to be short i'd say there is no other title that captures the feel and mood of the first film as this. it's a must play for fans and a great addition to a nearly extinct genre: Survival Horror.    … Expand
  57. TEDD95
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    Let's start off by saying that this alien is a real bad ass stalker, I was so intimidated at one stage I spent about a half-an-hour hiding from it in locker and eventually when I summoned enough courage to go out in the open it dragged me out of a vent.

    Besides the Alien, I love the level design, sound effects and even the lifeless androids. This is a really good game with some    Let's start off by saying that this alien is a real bad ass stalker, I was so intimidated at one stage I spent about a half-an-hour hiding from it in locker and eventually when I summoned enough courage to go out in the open it dragged me out of a vent.

    Besides the Alien, I love the level design, sound effects and even the lifeless androids. This is a really good game with some interesting gadgets and a really good take on exploration. As a person who is not keen on alien scifi stuff, this game really probed me in a special way... So my advice is if you never played or checked out this game make it a must play, it really deviates from the repetitive titles we finding today.    … Expand
  58. Heisenberg93
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien: Isolation is a great experience every gamer should play, especially genre's fans.

    Plot is consistent with Alien's universe, and add new things to the universe itself, expanding it. Sevastopol is a space station created in a credible way: it appears to be "alive" and "lived". The game's writing is good, although not exceptional. There are some fallacious points like android Samuels' sacrifice: it should hit the player emotionally, but since you only see him at the beginning of the game and a few other times during the adventure, I was not able "to feel genuinely sad for him". But overall, the plot is interesting and able to keep the player nailed to the screen til the end.

    Gameplay things done right: creating an effective survival horror experience. Alien: Isolation is a game that genuinely frighten and create constant tension, without using cheap jump scares and without having a character running around, unarmed, with a camcorder glued to the eye. "Isolation" then rejects recent sterile "no weapons survival horror" concepts and instead push the player "to face and overcome fear". Flamethrower, noisemakers and medikits are the best friends in this adventure. Flamethrower can even light small dark environments, such as air vents conduits, without having to consume flashlight's batteries. Shooting mechanics are basic but work, weapons variety is good. Crafting objects through resources is well done too, not trivial but is an important aspect of the experience. The map is effective but I would have preferred a 3D rendered map like in Dead Space. "Security Access Tuner" device minigame is fun and well integrated in Alien's universe. Gameplay elements related to things seen in the movies are also good. Great air vents conduits' design and nice using cutting torch to open sealed conduits or doors. Motion tracker's realization and use is also very well done and, indeed, essential in the game. What I appreciated the most it's the Alien's high, relentless mobility, its intelligent careful search and the sense of a predator hunting down the player: the adrenaline and the tension that the Alien is able to give is simply unique.

    What did not work? Well, some important things. I'm not satisfied with the use of rewire access points: only some functions are really useful, such as turning off lights. Since first hours of gameplay I asked myself why Amanda can't climb over objects such as boxes or railings. I understand that it's a game where you need to move slowly out of necessity, but having your feet nailed to the ground like that is just not credible and annoying. The Alien's basic functioning is simple: make noise and you will attract its attention, then you have to move slowly and carefully, trying to optimize your performance in how fast you procede in the game moving silently. That's cool. Yeah, too bad it's not always like that. In many parts of the game the Alien is a threat that does not require to be attracted at all: it doesn't matter if you played according to rules, moving slowly and silently, at some point he will appear. And it won't be a simple come and go check for the player every 5 minutes–which would be more fair–but more like a constant back and forth through the scenario, making difficult to continue the adventure. Developers said the Alien's interventions are "not scripted": well, no, that's simply not true. I understand they wanted to increase challenge in some points, but I didn't like it this way. Thus, the Alien is supposed to pose the biggest threat in the game, and it generally does, but in some cases humans and androids are even more annoying. Androids, in particular, are really too much strong and so tough to require multiple revolver headshots before they stop moving. They are immune to melee attacks, unless they are EMP stunned, and still require about a ten of hits before being disabled. And they see good enough to detect the player in a short time. There is no doubt: in some cases they are a bigger threat than the Alien.

    Graphically speaking, the game is good but nothing more. Granted, with an engine built from scratch they managed to faithfully recreate Alien's iconic atmosphere and world, with typical 1970s sci–fi artistic direction. The Alien's animations and movements are exceptional: natural, wild and spontaneous. However limits of this engine are seen in the cutscenes that show barely discreet animations and general quality. Then some graphic glitches really ruin game immersion. Sound component is great and it recreates sounds and audio atmospheres from Alien's world; some pieces are notable, like track 17, 48 and 50.

    In the end what we got with Alien: Isolation is a true survival horror game, with some unique features. Sure, it's not a perfect game, but it's still one of the best exponents of its genre and among best Alien video games. I would like another similar, and yet even better, Alien video game. But it doesn't seem to happen anytime soon.    … Expand
  59. EliteGames
    May 13, 2016
    8
    AI is an underground hit honestly. This game should have done better then it did, but unfortunately didn't get enough publicity and the run and hide gameplay honestly wasn't for everybody. Seriously though this game really nails the Alien world atmosphere and what it would be like to deal with one of these beasts. If you haven't picked this game up yet, I would recommend doing do asAI is an underground hit honestly. This game should have done better then it did, but unfortunately didn't get enough publicity and the run and hide gameplay honestly wasn't for everybody. Seriously though this game really nails the Alien world atmosphere and what it would be like to deal with one of these beasts. If you haven't picked this game up yet, I would recommend doing do as quickly as possible and at a great deal now to boot. You will be playing the best game of hide and seek you've ever played.… Expand
  60. PhilosophyRex
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    Un videojuego que provoca tensión como pocos, gracias a su tremenda ambientación, gráficos, doblaje, jugabilidad y efectos de sonidos, bestial, extremadamente recomendado.
  61. 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 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.
  62. Milkan
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    La joya de la corona de los juegos de Alien. Bien podría pasar como una Alien 1.5. Un juego que lleva la tensión a un nuevo nivel y el sentirse bajo una permanente amenaza del Xenomorfo es impagable. El mimo y el detalle es enfermizo, uno de los mejores juegos de la generación de PS4-XBOX ONE.
  63. MattchewHawk
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    A genuine 10 out of 10 game
    It's not often that I finish a game, and instantly want to replay it again, but this was definitely one of them, in fact so far, I've completed this games 4 times and got the platinum trophy for it.
    I'm usually not a fan of survival horror games, but my love of the Alien movies tempted me in, and I was treated to a truly scary, visceral and atmospheric    A genuine 10 out of 10 game
    It's not often that I finish a game, and instantly want to replay it again, but this was definitely one of them, in fact so far, I've completed this games 4 times and got the platinum trophy for it.
    I'm usually not a fan of survival horror games, but my love of the Alien movies tempted me in, and I was treated to a truly scary, visceral and atmospheric experience. Visually the game is perfection, the light and shadows consistently keep you on your toes as you're always looking for a spot where the alien might pop out and finish you off, the look and feel of the world is completely authentic to the world of the original Alien movie too, down to the tiniest details.
    and then there's the sound, this is the real star for me. you are constantly hearing subtle noises that may or may not be the alien as it hunts you through the map, you're never sure if what you're hearing was just a steam pipe hissing or the alien, you hear scurrying noises from above that make you freeze on the spot. You are engulfed in perfectly placed sound, headphones or a good home cinema is the way to go with this game for sure.
    And then, there's the big chap, the alien itself. A huge slender, terrifying nightmare of a beast, it blends in to the pipes and shadows with ease and then in a split second its chasing you down, staying hidden is key, the visuals and sounds of the alien are as terrifying as the thought it could be around any corner.
    With all that said, you cant put the game down, it has a real "just one more checkpoint" feel to it. You feel genuinely immersed in the game to the point that you'll think about the game when you're not playing it. And although you'll definitely die, a lot, it won't discourage you from trying again.
    There are very few games i would give a 10/10 rating to. but this is well deserved. I'm hoping beyond hope, that this game eventually gets a well deserved sequel.    … Expand
  64. Lazlo21
    Aug 5, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien Isolation is one of the best horror game experiences i have lived in the past decade. I bought the game during the yearly summer game drought, and i can say i definitely had my expectations far exceeded.

    Alien Isolation takes place after the first film, and you play as Ellen Ripley's daughter, Amanda, as she is brought to Sevastopol space station to learn the fate of her mother's ship. Here we encounter a very bioshock type setting, as the station is abandoned, and other survivors have gone mad and are fighting for survival. It adds to the overall feeling of hopelessness and abandonment. For a majority of the game, you fight a combination of androids and humans, both i never bothered to sneak by, i just shot them. These sections are neither scary nor entertaining. Well, yes they are entertaining. It's so much fun to smack the living daylights out of an android.

    And of course, there's the alien. The highlight of the game, the whole reason everyone bought it. First off, i must say that the alien does enter the game a little late for my tastes, the first ACTUAL encounter being at least a quarter in. But let me tell you, when he first uncoils from the ceiling in front of you, that's one of the best moments of the game. They designed this thing really well too. The overall look, movement, and sound is amazing. The AI is also some of the best I've seen, ever. The alien goes up in vents, crawls in the floor below you, it's extremely unpredictable to predict what he is going to do.

    The gameplay just adds to the overall experience. You have a vast array of gadgets and weapons, all used in different situations. You have you ever important motion tracker that lets you see where a living thing is (makes noise though, don't have it out for too long!), you have noisemakers, which distracts people/androids/alien, a flamethrower which you get halfway through the game which can send the alien running for a while, on top of many, many other things. You can hide under desks, hide in lockers, hide in vents, although none of them truly save you from the alien. A crafting system is also added to the mix, which allows you to crafts stuff like noisemakers, medkits, smoke bombs, and much more. Although i never found use for some of these objects, i still appreciated the inclusion. A minus for me on this game is the saving feature. There is no save feature from the menus, no. You have to find a phone booth and jam your keycard in there for a few seconds, while enemies plod around near you.

    Is the game scary? yes, definitely. While some jumpscares are easy to predict, as in when you're holding out the motion tracker and see something approaching. Is the game hard? Yes, very. You are going to die, a lot. If anyone earns the trophy for completing the game without failing, you deserve a million dollars. A thing a lot of people are complaining about is the padding that the story has, but that didn't bother me. Since the game has no other modes (except for the survival mode, which is a fun little inclusion) i got my money's worth out of the main story, taking me about a week (15-20 hours.)

    Alien isolation is an example of everything right in the current video game industry. 9/10    … Expand
  65. shahdan
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    If there would be two words for this game then it would be “Near Perfection!” Yes, it is all what a game can achieve as nothing quite grazes the ‘flawless’ mark. And for that I am unabashed to offer a full score as the game delivers what it set out to achieve. What more is desired? Nothing at all.

    Alien Isolation is a game of cat and mouse, and for all the hoopla and petty click-baiting    If there would be two words for this game then it would be “Near Perfection!” Yes, it is all what a game can achieve as nothing quite grazes the ‘flawless’ mark. And for that I am unabashed to offer a full score as the game delivers what it set out to achieve. What more is desired? Nothing at all.

    Alien Isolation is a game of cat and mouse, and for all the hoopla and petty click-baiting (and the subsequent long whining sessions stretched across a couple of Ryan’s embarrassing circle-jerking videos) generated by the incredibly mentally channeled reviewers of IGN and Gamespot (and even Polygon) or that god awfully imbecilic Quarter to Three reviewer, it is a game that plays completely fair; it just punishes you for all the right reasons.

    Shocking isn’t it? But had dear ol’ Ryan and Co McGees decided to actually read the instructions the game hands out like candy all the time, and maybe (just maybe) light the dimply lit corners of their heads to actually see the clear cut instructions at the bottom of your constructed gadgets, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Or perhaps, look a little carefully around as the items are plentiful, even in Nightmare mode.

    Yes, AI plays completely fair and without giving much (as I want the review to be as spoiler free as possible), I would offer a few lines on this. The game is incredibly tense and at times very unnerving. You are literally the mouse in this game who is up against a cat armed down to its last … err … spiked tail?

    Well, the analogy is as fitting as it can be as the Alien is a deadly killing machine with incredibly honed senses. You would come to know a deadly adversary in the Medical Bay, as when the leash is off the Alien, it’s just you and it one on one. And all you can do is survive. Yes, people, THIS is the point of the entire game; Survival.

    You are literally stripped down to human level and I love the tiny details, as for example when you are putting bullets into the empty barrels of the revolver, Amanda’s hand would shake sometimes and she would do it slowly. Why? It makes sense. She is an engineer not a preposterous Space Marine but an ordinary young woman thrown into an impossible situation for which strategy and quick-wits are your sole modes of survival.

    True to its word, the game tosses confrontations (for the most part) out of the window as it’s a hardcore Stealth game dealing with nothing but survival first and everything else later. You are facing a gargantuan threat, an unstoppable force and an apex predator. How do you think it should behave? It should behave unpredictably.

    Yes, the Alien is a tough, unpredictable foe. It doesn’t care about your frustrations (I never had them), but only how it shouldn’t see and outwit you. I cannot imagine the infamous Medical Bay sequence going any other way imaginable as its second (or 3rd entry if you count the Axel cutscene) entry here is nothing short of spectacular.

    Provided that the player takes notes of the impossible number of easy hints the game keeps throwing at you, I cannot imagine anyone dying in that heart-pumping adrenaline inducing sequence more than 2 or 3 times and that too on Hard Mode.

    Your quick wits is all that is needed. And isn’t this the entire point of the game; outsmarting a deadly threat? It just is and its simplicity is even further reinforced by the persistence of the threat.

    To be honest, if you love games that demand the attention span of a guppy and draw despicably unintelligent (shoot stuff, save every nanosecond, tell you where to go because, apparently, you cannot read a map a child can) crowd, then AI would prove to be something out of Milton’s parables for you as the manual Save Points and lack of pointless arrows pointing at directions (bar the obvious Motion Sensor aid) would frustrate anyone with a subpar attention span.

    This game is a challenge and it proves so by putting you in very different situations to judge your capabilities as a player. You think the Alien is in vents? Try to sneak past humans or Synthetics. How fast are you in these situations to come up with an exit plan? Should I make a noise with firearms or a noise maker and risk drawing its attention or is stealth my option … or is drawing the Alien to hit it with a Molotov more up my alley?

    It’s this mixing up of situations and multiple climaxes that hit the nail on Survival and the never-ending tension. You are made to feel vulnerable … and boy is the game apt at this play at mortal fear.

    The pacing is incredible, and yes, people a story can have multiple climaxes. Ryan and Co never read anything beyond menu screens for good literature to fall back on as that criticism was probably one of the most idiotic things on the internet; nothing but incredibly ignorant individuals trying their hand at literary devices. I felt nothing but second-hand embarrassment.

    A tense Survival game; it would be a crime as a gamer to pass it up as it's a surreal experience par excellence of a lifetime!    … Expand
  66. WWEJoker2013
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    One of the most underrated games in history. You can pick this game up for about 10 dollars so go for it.
  67. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    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 the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use yourAlien: 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
  68. GuyFromFinland
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    First, this is the scariest horror game what I have played. The game isn't gore and the jump scares will not cause a heart attack. Nope. The game atmosphere is very intense. You can't run away, which creates more excitement and fear feeling. You're in space, without knowledge of the can you survive until tomorrow.
  69. filip92
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed this very long and intense campaign.The impression is even better with Sony gold headphones.The game constalntly throws different thing at you to keep you hooked all the time.Great journey,with interesting characters and great AI.One of the best horror games out there,and i am not even a movie fan.For me,this game is perfect example how you do a horror game.This is a mustI enjoyed this very long and intense campaign.The impression is even better with Sony gold headphones.The game constalntly throws different thing at you to keep you hooked all the time.Great journey,with interesting characters and great AI.One of the best horror games out there,and i am not even a movie fan.For me,this game is perfect example how you do a horror game.This is a must have,even five years later,it still shines!… Expand
  70. Hectik
    Nov 21, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought the game for heaps cheap on the PSN store along with all DLC.

    One of the best survival horror games I've played since the 90s Resident Evil series. Wasn't very scared of the Alien movies but after playing and finishing this game made me rethink the horrors of when the Alien find its prey.

    Visuals and sound are fantastic giving you the 80s nostalgia with the old school computer GUI and grainy effects (can be removed in the options).

    Level design is good with tactical areas to hide like lockers, under desks and if you're brave enough air ducts.

    Another bit of nostalgia and to annoyance of some are save game checkpoints. There is no autosave so you need to find save points to save progress even when you change levels (found out the hard way).

    The alien AI is where it gets really frightening. It is really unpredictable, it can easily double check rooms you are in. The number of times I get caught coming out of the locker after it left the room I was hiding!

    You need to use your eyes and also your ears as their is a distinct sound when it moves, footsteps on the ground and when it is in the vents.

    Recommend to anyone who wants a scare. Bit of a change to the usual walking dead genre.    … Expand
  71. wing1
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    When I would go into my local Gamestop to purchase a game, I would see this on the shelf and be scared away by IGN's review. I would always pick it up and think that when the price would go down, I would buy it and wouldn't care as much. One day I went in and it was on sale used. I purchased it and went home where it sat on the shelf for a while.
    One day when exhausted from work and    When I would go into my local Gamestop to purchase a game, I would see this on the shelf and be scared away by IGN's review. I would always pick it up and think that when the price would go down, I would buy it and wouldn't care as much. One day I went in and it was on sale used. I purchased it and went home where it sat on the shelf for a while.
    One day when exhausted from work and chores, I popped it in and WOW!!! I was completely surprised. This is the most impressively scary and one of the best playing games I have ever played! I rank it right up there with the very best. It mimics the Alien movie theme perfectly. Everything from computers to the mechanics of the alien are very realistic to the movie. The alien is scary. I have played through this game 3 times and the alien still makes me jumps and has me scared out of my wits as I crawl through as quietly as I can trying very hard not to attract it to me. There is never enough fuel to make me not fear this beast!
    IGN dropped the ball on this one!!!!! Buy this game!!!!!    … Expand
  72. BetterThanSonic
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    This game is scary! Yet, it isn't as scary as how terrible games like Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic Unleashed are.
  73. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Alien 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    Alien 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
  74. Dead_Head
    Apr 4, 2016
    9
    Amazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but theAmazing game. Great story, graphics, gameplay and pacing. Don't understand the bad/mixed reviews...This game is definitely worth picking up, especially if you're a fan of the Alien franchise. Stay's true to the franchise and is a fantastic new entry into the story arch. The only complaint I have is how poorly the character animations were handled. The voice acting is top notch, but the character mouth and face animations are awful. At times during conversations characters mouth's won't move at all, making it difficult to tell who is talking to you. Certainly not a perfect game, but the hands down the best Alien game I have ever played. Giving it a 10 to boost it's overall score since it is most deserving of a better score than it has received from critics.… Expand
  75. noahbruhh
    Feb 19, 2016
    8
    Scary as hell, especially hen you see the alien in all its glory, prowling around sniffing the air for your scent. This game pays great homage to the original movies with very detailed environments. this game is also pretty lon. the only bad thing about this game is the story can get a bit boring at times, the graphics are treat as well.
  76. illphil
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    no more 1's or 10's. this a solid 8. great fun if loved the alien movies and want to experience it firsthand. its basically just sneaking around doing fetch quests and fighting occasionally but its dripping in atmosphere and looks and sounds good to boot. its hard but thats part of the fun. for a low price u cannot go wrong!
  77. SlightlyAbovAvg
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    This game is simply incredible.
    The fact that this game was made by Creative Assembly, who has only done strategy games before, this game is an impressive feat. The game's main focus the alien is extremely well designed, with both its look and its A.I. The Alien learns your behavior every time it sees you and adapts to any situation you through at it. Throwing a flare to distract the    This game is simply incredible.
    The fact that this game was made by Creative Assembly, who has only done strategy games before, this game is an impressive feat. The game's main focus the alien is extremely well designed, with both its look and its A.I. The Alien learns your behavior every time it sees you and adapts to any situation you through at it. Throwing a flare to distract the Alien worked at the beginning of the game, but by the end whenever I through a flare the Alien would look at it for a split second and then search for who had thrown it. The Alien once was easily swayed by fire, but as time went on whenever I raised my flamethrower the Alien would back off on its own and instead search for a way to get behind me. I don't understand how its done exactly, but the AI is the best I've ever seen in a video game.
    The humans and androids are less so however. The humans will still react to every movement, but for some reason even knowing that an Alien is around would fire as many shots at me as they could. The Androids were just annoying. Always spotting you at the most inopportune times and alerting the Alien by making noise as it walked slowly toward me. I loved it.
    The other NPC's seem to just be noisy devices that hinder your movement and attracts the Alien and in some ways the human response is understandable. Not really knowing what they are up against and scared out of their mind and all. The overall game is incredible believable. I haven't played a AAA horror game like this in a long time and I wish that a sequel or something similar to this comes out in the near future.
    Alien: Isolation is Spectacular.    … Expand
  78. EwanD20
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    Alien: Isolation
    I got this game in 2015, about a year after its release. And it's one of my absolute favourite games of all time. The story is very well implemented and the detail is incredible. Every panel has lettering and lights. The attentions to detail is superb. The game has a fantastic storyline and it ties in to the film nicely. The thriller elements of the game are good, it has    Alien: Isolation
    I got this game in 2015, about a year after its release. And it's one of my absolute favourite games of all time. The story is very well implemented and the detail is incredible. Every panel has lettering and lights. The attentions to detail is superb. The game has a fantastic storyline and it ties in to the film nicely. The thriller elements of the game are good, it has your heart racing at points. Definitely get this if you have the chance. This gets a 10/10 and a huge thumbs up from me.    … Expand
  79. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 77/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  80. JoshBtB
    May 18, 2016
    9
    In a world lacking in multiplayer experiences to be shared with friends living in the same house (us accounting for a huge population of the 21-35 bracket: one of the biggest gaming markets there is *ahem ahem*!) we make do with shared games, a unanimously decided game to share and play only when we are together, as a three.

    Mortal Kombat X was the first (when there was 5 in the houe)    In a world lacking in multiplayer experiences to be shared with friends living in the same house (us accounting for a huge population of the 21-35 bracket: one of the biggest gaming markets there is *ahem ahem*!) we make do with shared games, a unanimously decided game to share and play only when we are together, as a three.

    Mortal Kombat X was the first (when there was 5 in the houe) but a considerable Mortal Kombat experience gap between two of us and the rest meant it soon fell short in popularity - two quickly returning to their rooms for Fifa and Fifa alone... forever.

    Following that, months and months later, once it was just three in the house, along came Alien: Isolation - the best collective gaming experience I've shared with friends since the days of split screen, made up games on COD with buddies and uni and at home.

    Of course Alien has no split screen - but when it comes to horror, a couple of buddies by your side helps to shake the fear of being mini-mouthed by the huge hulking horror. Unlike the comando-type versions of the franchise with Isolation you're back to OG Ripley basics: one ship, a few stragglers/survivors and one apex predator: Alien.

    You slip in to a room only to hear the rumble of the vents in the next, the huge metallic thump as something weighing three times as much as yourself crashes without caution to the ground - the rippling hiss as it snarls, inhaling the scent of the area, ushering fear in to your human heart, only a worthless pistol with 3 bullets to hand, pipe bombs won't save you now, only creeping, hiding and sweating your palms beyond reason might just help you avert the gaze of the huge shadow of a beast that is stalking it's way towards you.

    The rattled beep of a motion sensor, impaired unless you are facing directly towards the target, becomes an all too familiar friend and foe. Your friend when you know the Alien is only several steps around any one of several corners (for every seven steps you take, Alien only needs one) but your foe when your feet away from an objective leaver or bit of intel and that crusty *bleeilp* sounds off, the rumble of a monster in the ducts above... or is it below... letting you know that objective is potentially a disgustingly long, terrifying minute away now, as you're in a room with no hiding spots and you've got maybe five seconds to leave it and find somewhere, ANYWHERE, before he/she/it comes'a lumbering your way.

    Graphically it's spot on, you are on the cliche ship, the sliding doors, the bare cables and vents, the 70s vision of the not too distant future; minimalism is the only type of home-comfort style you might find in a small dining area or suit-up room. Otherwise it's corridors worryingly long, loading bays and tight squeezes. Though visually, in spite of the dark and the spray of foggy gases, the sparks of a cable can be stunning, the occasional glimpse of the open void of space through a window a breath of escapism relief from the horror you run from once you turn your head from the pane (out of which you can see the scale of this concrete jungle-hulk of a space-station that has now become the hunting ground for one extremely alien jaguar) and head back in to the dark.

    Combat is risky and fun. Enemies non-human come in the form of bizarre AI that would never bother to sprint but once they've spotted you, the glow in their eyes and the relentless march is enough to send a concise path of escape in to a frantic dance in to a dead-end corner, only to be violently wrenched around and thrown in to the wall by a less than welcoming off-blue cybernetic creature; "you should not be here" it tells you, far too calmly for the blood shedding pummels it's delivering to your frail, fleshy face.

    You are Ripley's daughter. You are relatively alone. You are the born survivor who, as of yet, I am unsure but hope is here to eventually take down this beast.

    As a collective game, we're really enjoying this one. We take it in turns to squeal with terror and joy as we see our more panicky friend make ridiculous wrong turns whilst being chased down by the screeching Alien, only to somehow, by the width of a hair, lose the line of sight and slip somehow beneath a table... unseen... escaped; but hilariously the wrong side of the room/current floor - something that might have taken us 10 minutes to previously get to the right side of. We use our collective brain power to remember pass codes and room numbers and we're constantly back-seat gaming, offering our four extra eyes to spot out enemies, potential loot or mysterious vents. Opening up that map and sharing route tactics to avert the killer on deck.

    Sonically this game is just as terrifying. Our surround sound magnifies the scale of the ship: the huge booming and creaking of unknown mechanics clunking in the distant, the shudder of an elevator, the loudness of your steps in the ventilation shafts.

    I don't know how you make this game better - but I don't know that any game is 10/10    … Expand
  81. d_dymon
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    Nice gameplay, nice story, nice graphics. one of the best games I played in 2018 (top 5). And yes, I played GoW, Horizon, Detroit and other games.
  82. Tselel
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Story/Campaign - These are the words to describe the two halves of the game, first half = TERRIFYING, INTENSE AND NERVE-WRACKING, the titular "alien" of the game the xenomorph is the worst nightmare you will encounter in the game. Its AI is so advanced he will adapt to where you usually hide, where you go and what you do damn sometimes he can even show he is better than you thoughStory/Campaign - These are the words to describe the two halves of the game, first half = TERRIFYING, INTENSE AND NERVE-WRACKING, the titular "alien" of the game the xenomorph is the worst nightmare you will encounter in the game. Its AI is so advanced he will adapt to where you usually hide, where you go and what you do damn sometimes he can even show he is better than you though sometimes too it is very questionable and a head scratcher how he could teleport from one place to another (Hard mode). Still though, a memorable and awesome horror experience will come your way. As for the next half = BORING AND ANNOYING, this is the part where you will fight a new enemy, the working joe who isnt a one hit kill to you unlike the alien and this is the part where the game becomes a semi shooter/melee gameplay if you dont prefer to use stealth. Nothing was interesting and the game becomes slow and boring in this part. As to the last moments though, the only thing i will say on this is that the game suddenly throws EVERYTHING AT YOU. As for the story and characters, the protagonist Amanda is the daughter of Ellen Ripley (you know who that is if you are a fan of the alien series) and the story revolves of Amanda going to Sevastopool to look for the flight recorder left by her mother. The story is your typical survival horror game. The supporting cast overall are forgettable and uninteresting, nothing really reason given for you to care for them. Ill give them a good score of 7/10 for this.

    Gamplay - Really, the gameplay of this game is good. despite it being your typical fps stealth game. The real strength of this game are its enemies especially the xenomorph, It is one of the best if not THE BEST AND MOST ADVANCED AI i have ever encountered in my gaming life. He will adapt, hide, corner you and trap you if you arent careful and alert.The working joes on the other hand despite being dumb moving blocks are however, relentless and hard to kill. The humans in the game are just your typical mobs in every game, whoot you when they see you and hit you when you are close. Another good score of 8/10.

    Graphics - Everything in this game from the environment to the detail of the characters are on spot. I love the smoke that comes out in every corridor you passed through, the paintings and blood on the walls and the lighting of the game. The character design are good and kinda realistic though i have a problem in their facial expression being expressionless and looks no life. A score of another 8/10 for me.

    Sound - Well, the soundtrack are DAMN SCARY. It really fits the game perfectly and will really race the beat of your heart in those moments where the alien is around the corner or is chasing you or in those timed events where you will do puzzles. Its music and soundtrack really is the main reason of terrifying you. A score of 9/10 for me.

    Total Average = 8.1

    Personally, this game is the best horror game in the current generation we have, nothing really was much scarier and intense like what this game did to me. I was really dissapointed on how the gaming reviews like ign and gamespot gave this game bad grades for "being hard" and "too advanced AI" which really destroyed this game financially. I really hope a sequel and more improvements will be done on this game. Thanks.    … Expand
  83. GoodApollo88
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Finally a great Alien game which also does Ridley Scott's original justice. The nostromo is wonderfully designed and looks great in its simplicity. The gameplay very much requires you to craft items as tools for your survival and to use your wits and instinct to hide. Run and deceive the xenomorph which is ready to seal your fate. The motion tracker is your primary survival tool and isFinally a great Alien game which also does Ridley Scott's original justice. The nostromo is wonderfully designed and looks great in its simplicity. The gameplay very much requires you to craft items as tools for your survival and to use your wits and instinct to hide. Run and deceive the xenomorph which is ready to seal your fate. The motion tracker is your primary survival tool and is essential as an Assault rifle is in C.O.D. An extremely tense experience with an eerie soundtrack to match. When you do get to grips with firearm in the game, gunplay does feel a little wonky. The xenomorph looks amazing and is the star of the game. Creative assembly have really done their homework. One of the gamea of the year and definitively the scariest… Expand
  84. ExtaticGamer
    Sep 14, 2016
    8
    This may just be the most nerve-racking game I have ever played, and I'm not a stranger to horror games. The alien is hands down the scariest video game enemy I have come across in a while, due to his immortality, and its intelligence that evolves throughout the game, designed to counter your play style. Not only that, but the atmosphere is set in such a way that even when it seems thatThis may just be the most nerve-racking game I have ever played, and I'm not a stranger to horror games. The alien is hands down the scariest video game enemy I have come across in a while, due to his immortality, and its intelligence that evolves throughout the game, designed to counter your play style. Not only that, but the atmosphere is set in such a way that even when it seems that that thing isn't around, you still feel tense because of the sounds that the station makes, such as pipes creaking, etc. Lighting effects have to be seen to be believed as well. The story is interesting and the crafting menu is easy to grasp. Definitely worth a try if you're a horror fan.… Expand
  85. v_law
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    5 years passed since my first time got my hand on the 360 version, Now on 2019 still amazed by the atmosphere and the tense it delivers in PS4, This is a must get sequel title, but sadly we dont even hear about their plan on the verge
  86. Alvokun
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    I thought I was going to find this game repetitive and tedious, but the truth is that I have really enjoyed it from beginning to end.

    Alien Isolation is more of a survival experience, less action-based than almost any other first-person shooter. Thus, its main strength is the atmosphere and the subsequent feeling of constant tension and fear, as the alien is invincible. The game itself    I thought I was going to find this game repetitive and tedious, but the truth is that I have really enjoyed it from beginning to end.

    Alien Isolation is more of a survival experience, less action-based than almost any other first-person shooter. Thus, its main strength is the atmosphere and the subsequent feeling of constant tension and fear, as the alien is invincible. The game itself recommends to play directly on Hard (as I did), and I can understand why because, albeit more difficult, it poses a more realistic challenge this way and it forces you to play wisely, hiding and saving ammunition. Even if you have not seen the original films, you may love the game as one of the best of its genre.

    I have also played the two DLCs, though they are basically no more than a quick mission. Overall, I am convinced that Alien Isolation is a solid 9.    … Expand
  87. BlakDak666
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    The Alien franchise has always been a mess: with terrible sequels in the films, terrible games in its universe and a mess of directions for its future. Despite the issues the franchise had, Creative Assembly were successful of giving players and fans alike a terrifying horror game that traps the original Alien film in terms of atmosphere and setup. The music is sparse, but when played makeThe Alien franchise has always been a mess: with terrible sequels in the films, terrible games in its universe and a mess of directions for its future. Despite the issues the franchise had, Creative Assembly were successful of giving players and fans alike a terrifying horror game that traps the original Alien film in terms of atmosphere and setup. The music is sparse, but when played make truly heart-pounding moments that intensify as Gigar's monster gets near you. The technology and retro style is pleasing visually and contrasts extremely well with the Alien as it passes through doors and vents to relive the tension of the first film. The Alien itself is a marvel of AI; though initially it had numerous glitches and bugs that made it hard to see, the post-patch AI adept of the Alien is shockingly amazing. It learns from your actions and strategies and makes pushing it away increasingly difficult and the death scenes at its hands are brutal. The hide-and-seek stealth with the Alien is a wonderful gauntlet that will see you dying and experimenting constantly.

    Of course no game comes without problems, as the human and android encounters leave something to be desired, with bugged out AI and/or tedious shooting controls against them is far less fun and engaging. The save systems are tedious to save at and can prove detrimental if you get killed quickly after. The story is subpar, with wooden characters (including the main protagonist) that makes anything memorable to them that the Alien doesn't amplify. The time trial based mode is alright, but the inclusion of season passes and modes for it just don't feel right. Admittedly, the story goes a bit too long (roughly 20-25 hours max), but I appreciate the attempt to making it worth it by the end. Alien Isolation is a great horror game that will scare you so dam hard with its main Xeno star and prove to be a possible comeback of the Alien franchise.    … Expand
  88. dyinginbeauty
    Feb 24, 2017
    9
    PHOAW!

    I got this on sale on PSN for £9.99 including all DLC - anyone who likes horror games or is into the Alien franchise should give this a go. It is brilliant! The atmosphere, the sound, the tension, and the possibility of multiple styles of play (use distractions or choose full stealth) in a game that tests your patience is why this is a real gem. It misses out on 10/10 due to    PHOAW!

    I got this on sale on PSN for £9.99 including all DLC - anyone who likes horror games or is into the Alien franchise should give this a go. It is brilliant! The atmosphere, the sound, the tension, and the possibility of multiple styles of play (use distractions or choose full stealth) in a game that tests your patience is why this is a real gem.

    It misses out on 10/10 due to pacing issues - it drags when about 50% through.    … Expand
  89. bellonman
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    If you enjoy the Alien films, this is like playing one out from start to finish. Not too much character development, but the game play keeps you engaged the whole play through. The Alien was a really sporadic enemy that kept me on my toes at all times.
  90. BSchwarz95
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Exciting, thrilling, frightening, and fairly unique, Alien Isolation offers a storytelling experience that's only bogged down by repetition. At least, getting the Platinum trophy made me play the game 4 times and it got really old during playthrough no.2.
  91. JPK
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    Overall Excellent Game
    Alien Isolation has the feels and suspense of the original 2 movies for a very enjoyable experience.
  92. Mac2311
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This isn't a game for a passive or novice player since it will test you on how well you handle stress and takes time to try to understand the Xenomorph's world understanding and what it pays attention to. it's gritty and fascinating.

    The world takes you back to the original Alien movie very well. it's a nostalgic ride but at the same time doesn't feel that it just uses that as cover for    This isn't a game for a passive or novice player since it will test you on how well you handle stress and takes time to try to understand the Xenomorph's world understanding and what it pays attention to. it's gritty and fascinating.

    The world takes you back to the original Alien movie very well. it's a nostalgic ride but at the same time doesn't feel that it just uses that as cover for a crappy game. The stress in this game alone is incredible. you are trying to unlock a door and you can hear something behind you. hell, you can actually feel it behind you.

    This game doesn't hold your hand and that I think is the best part. I feel some people feel it can be linear at times. I didn't feel that way except for around the first 20 minutes but to me that was them setting the stage and all the plot pieces.

    I highly recommend this game to everyone unless you scare easily or you just like a laid back game. this is not for you.    … Expand
  93. MilanYildirim
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    That game hooked me up to my ps4 for hours and l am not even into horror,survival games. One of the best games l've ever played on my ps4. On hardest difficulty game never lets you catch a break! I had a headache when l beat the game due to high level of stress.
  94. Wences
    Jul 2, 2019
    9
    You will never regret buying this game because this is the best horror game of the last years. Alien Isolation has influenced in this genre a lot, but any of the games published after this have not got too much success. The main reason is the big amount of horror elements which can scare you and they range from the alien to humans or robots. They may not being new, but they areYou will never regret buying this game because this is the best horror game of the last years. Alien Isolation has influenced in this genre a lot, but any of the games published after this have not got too much success. The main reason is the big amount of horror elements which can scare you and they range from the alien to humans or robots. They may not being new, but they are well-integrated and as result the atmosphere is full horrifying and you never feel safe.… Expand
  95. il_fenomeno
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    To be honest when I started to play this didnt like it much but later... The best PS4 game and even best game ever I've played... (yes I played top PS4 games like Horizon, Uncharted, Last of Us...) Story, gameplay, everything and especially especially especially Alien, I couldnt believe with my eyes what I'm playing... 4 me this is the GOTC (game of the century :) I doubt that any otherTo be honest when I started to play this didnt like it much but later... The best PS4 game and even best game ever I've played... (yes I played top PS4 games like Horizon, Uncharted, Last of Us...) Story, gameplay, everything and especially especially especially Alien, I couldnt believe with my eyes what I'm playing... 4 me this is the GOTC (game of the century :) I doubt that any other game will be so good to me after this one and what ive passed in Alien. 10/10… Expand
  96. darthcooper
    May 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and has everything a survival horror game should have. From the pace of the game to the music everything is on sync.
  97. Cameroncoles
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of this generation.
    It doesn't necessarily have the best graphics, story or gameplay when compared side by side with other games out there, but as an experience from start to finish, it was a masterpiece.
    I really felt that from an art direction they perfectly matched the original Alien movie and the xenomorph was always terrifying. I love    Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of this generation.
    It doesn't necessarily have the best graphics, story or gameplay when compared side by side with other games out there, but as an experience from start to finish, it was a masterpiece.
    I really felt that from an art direction they perfectly matched the original Alien movie and the xenomorph was always terrifying. I love that you had to spend a lot of the game hiding or sneaking, because there was no way to defeat it.    … Expand
  98. 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 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    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
  99. Ryko616
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    I guess Alien: Isolation is love/hate for most. This was one of the last games I bought for PS3, but never really got into it back then. Later on I gave it another try on PS4 and was absolutely hooked, after having searched a while for any good space oriented scifi-game. (There ain’t too many).

    So why Alien: Isolation is good: Controls, linear but intriguing maps which accommodate the    I guess Alien: Isolation is love/hate for most. This was one of the last games I bought for PS3, but never really got into it back then. Later on I gave it another try on PS4 and was absolutely hooked, after having searched a while for any good space oriented scifi-game. (There ain’t too many).

    So why Alien: Isolation is good:
    Controls, linear but intriguing maps which accommodate the story, optional item/weapon use and crafting, overall game mechanics just perfect on the par. And real tension one gets so rarely on todays (stealth) games.

    After reading some negative reviews of this, the aliens random appearance (?) AI frustrates many negative reviewers, but I haven’t had any unfair play-throughs or moments from easy to hard difficulty levels. (Though there are a few specific parts where you need luck and/or a good headset not to die.)

    Currently doing nightmare mode and still loving the game. For me this is one of those few games, of which I absolutely had to gain every trophy. More than often The Collection edition is on sale, so I recommend.    … Expand
  100. RipleyDead
    May 18, 2018
    10
    This Game is Awesome action, story, graphics and figures. 10/10. I recommended
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2014
    80
    A beautiful game that captures the essence of Alien and even expands its fiction. There are some cracks under the polish, but it gets more right than it gets wrong. [Dec 2014, p.91]
  2. DarkStation
    Nov 8, 2014
    90
    Alien: Isolation represents a strong return to form for an ailing franchise.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2014
    80
    Unlike the creature at its centre, Isolation isn't structurally perfect, but it is brilliantly hostile in a way that's likely to shock many players. [Dec 2014, p.102]
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