Alien: Isolation

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  1. johnnydragon82
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Quite simply a classic, and one of the all time great movie tie in games. Atmospheric, scary and tough, recommend to play in a dark room with headphones plugged in.
  2. ruddiman_
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    An absolute staple in horror gaming. This is one of the best fine-tuned hide and run horror games ever made. It introduces ways to fight back but keep authenticity to the Alien's true horror; as you can only ward it off, not kill it. Fans of the movies will be delightfully surprised to find that the atmosphere, sound, and overall feel put you directly into an Alien movie from the 80's!
  3. AmNI5Tia
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    masterpiece
    I bloody love this game.
    due to the fact that the game did not pay off, there will be no second part or something like that.
    So sad :(
  4. samuel426
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Con una gran ambientación y una inteligencia artificial muy avanzada hacen de este juego una verdadera joya del survival horror. Además la fidelidad a la película del 79 hará las delicias de los más fanáticos de la saga.
  5. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Y es uno de mis juegos favoritos absolutos de todos los tiempos. La historia está muy bien implementada y el detalle es increíble. La atención al detalle es excelente. El juego tiene una historia fantástica y está relacionada muy bien con la película.
  6. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This is quite a horrifying game to play. From the high bass sounding steps of the alien to the quiet but loud attacks of people on the ship, I for sure like the game and am glad I played it all the way through.
  7. Bosnae
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats aThis is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats a one star extra. No distractions with extra fancy stuff, in Alien Isolation less is more. Sega did overkill with this one! 10/10… Expand
  8. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Just the best port at Nintendo switch.Maybe better at other consoles edition.You just feel like being in the spaceship.
  9. LoK2Nosgoth
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Terriblement effrayant et aussi bon que les meilleurs films, jamais un jeu ne m'avais procurer autant de stress et d'adrénaline.
  10. LafaDrake1
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Um jogo senssacional, com a inteligencia Artificial mais perfeita nos jogos de terror. Uma experiencia unica nos game, com uma criatura perfeita como perseguidor.
  11. BONG10
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Just for the atmosphere and tension that exists in the game already deserves a 10 Few games can boast horrifying as this.
    Is flawed, I admit. But not at all overshadowing the quality of a title that has come on tiptoe without making much noise. This is not a AAA but that is why it deserves all my love.
  12. Makaveli
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Well, all I can say is that this game is a step in the right direction.. I wasn't too hyped for this game because of what they did to the last installment, but I felt like I had to buy it as an Alien fan..
    The atmosphere is just great, the sound is awesome. feels like a true horror experience with decent A.I for a change.., I could see non Alien fans really enjoying this game.. So why    Well, all I can say is that this game is a step in the right direction.. I wasn't too hyped for this game because of what they did to the last installment, but I felt like I had to buy it as an Alien fan..
    The atmosphere is just great, the sound is awesome. feels like a true horror experience with decent A.I for a change.., I could see non Alien fans really enjoying this game.. So why didn't I give it a 10?

    Well... it's a step in the right direction for sure, and it is a great game, just at times I feel that the game can be "slow" I found that at times I had a hard time paying attention and I do not even have A.D.D, however once you start to get bored the "action" picks up again.. I also found a few bugs where I got stuck on a few things and couldn't move but I guess they will patch that.

    Great game- 8.5    … Expand
  13. nezzko
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    Brilliantly stress-inducing as a horror game and spot-on as a licensed game, Alien Isolation delivers a near-perfect take on the xenomorph and its frightening power.
  14. djwille88
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    When I play games I'm often looking for games that offer me an experience and bring forth that "wow, I can't playing this game", feeling. It doesn't happen often but games that did bring this out were game's like Killzone 2 mp, TLOU, Demon's Souls...ect.

    I'm going to cut to the chase here...Alien Isolation is hands down the best game I've played this year. I've never before had a    When I play games I'm often looking for games that offer me an experience and bring forth that "wow, I can't playing this game", feeling. It doesn't happen often but games that did bring this out were game's like Killzone 2 mp, TLOU, Demon's Souls...ect.

    I'm going to cut to the chase here...Alien Isolation is hands down the best game I've played this year. I've never before had a game bring out the terror and tension that Isolation has. It's a slow paced, methodical game, and it's not going to everyone's cup of tea though. Sound, lighting, graphics, and Alien is top notch. They only real negatives I have with the game are minor, the NPC lip syncing stinks and the framerate on a few of the cutscene's seriously chugs along.

    If you're any kind fan of the Alien franchise this game is a must buy!    … Expand
  15. hydaway1
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    I'm so glad this game is not another Colonial Marines! This is what happens when a game is put into a competent developers hands! Alien Isolation is a Superb game, and you should play it!

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley from the first and second Alien film. Amanda has been searching for Ellen, and is informed of a lead on the space station Sevastopol. As    I'm so glad this game is not another Colonial Marines! This is what happens when a game is put into a competent developers hands! Alien Isolation is a Superb game, and you should play it!

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley from the first and second Alien film. Amanda has been searching for Ellen, and is informed of a lead on the space station Sevastopol. As usual in a horror story things go horribly wrong. It's awesome. Alien Isolation plays like a stealth game, well a cat and mouse game, and you're the mouse. Your enemies are significantly stronger than you, especially the Alien. So it's usually in your best interest to crouch walk through the deserted and dead hallways to your next objective. That's not to say you can't fight back, the game gives you an arsenal, but if still makes you feel weak and vulnerable. You have that gun? Ok, it's gonna take a few shots to put that enemy down, oh, and the Alien will hear you! Oh, you have that flamethrower that scares the Alien away? Well, he will come back, and he will be pissed! Alien Isolation is terrifying because of this constant one-move-from-checkmate feeling, and it's excellent atmosphere further drives this feeling. Walking down a deserted hallway and hearing the Alien bump around in the vents is heart pounding! Your only source of comfort is your motion tracker, which alerts you to near by enemies. But you dread pulling out your only savior because you don't want the Alien to be near you, and you don't want to confirm that it's near you. Ignorance is bliss, unless you're standing in the fire (speaking from experience here.) This is all topped of with a manual save system, which also acts as your checkpoint system. I liked this, and thankfully the save stations are evenly spaced out. So you won't have to repeat too much if your die. Gameplay wise Alien Isolation exceeds with flying colors, it's terrifying, and it's a lot of fun.

    The graphics are impressive. The attention to detail is incredible! When the game first gave me control of Amanda I was running around looking at every nook and cranny. Some textures are pretty low res however; computer consoles, tools, desks, etc. Along with the cut scenes. Which went from stunning to ugly, it was annoyingly inconsistent, and they're littered with a horrible frame rate. Sometimes the facial animation would look alive and believable, but in the next scene all of the characters would look stoned and detached. Same with animations as well. The pre rendered cut scenes are few and far between when it comes to the narrative, so it makes me wonder why they even bothered. Why not just make it all first person with the in game engine? Not that interactions look better there, character animation is stiff and sometimes their lips don't move when they talk. It's obvious that The Creative Assembly focused on the environments more than anything else, which is great and annoying.

    Narrative is also where Isolation falls short. The story isn't bad, but it could have been more! It's so disappointing because there was so much potential with the premise. I hardly cared about the characters and forgot all of their names (except for Amanda for obvious reasons.) It's annoying, because the game clearly wants you to care. The only time I was anywhere near emotionally invested was when the plot focused on Amanda's search for her mom, which shockingly takes up a VERY small part of the story. Seriously it's sad how little it's focused on. All of this is coupled with a disappointing ending.

    Over all though Isolation is fantastic. Despite my issues with the narrative and it's inconsistent presentation I loved it. It's easily one of my favorite horror games.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. PEdiPRANTA
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    This is is a game that is not for everyone.
    It's a really slow paced game with a old fashioned save system that may upset the most impatient persons.
    With that said, I have to say that I loved this game and I think it's a really masterpiece. The Alien is the most intelligent enemy I found in a game ever. It's tense and intense. I was decided not to buy this game after I saw the IGN    This is is a game that is not for everyone.
    It's a really slow paced game with a old fashioned save system that may upset the most impatient persons.
    With that said, I have to say that I loved this game and I think it's a really masterpiece.
    The Alien is the most intelligent enemy I found in a game ever. It's tense and intense.
    I was decided not to buy this game after I saw the IGN review, but after some days, I decided to see it for myself, and thanks god I did this. It's the most fun I had in a game this year, by far!
    Like I said in the beginning, I know this game is not for everyone and for sure this is not the king of game for the guy who made the IGN review. But I thought their review was too irresponsible. The fact that I didn't like one game shouldn't be the motive to give it a very low score. It may not be my kind of game, but this doesn't mean the game is bad, for god sake!
    The graphics are fantastic, the enemy AI is the best I ever experienced, the light is amazing! And the sound...oh my god!!!
    One piece of advice. Try this game for yourself. Borrow it from a friend or rent it. You may don't like it, but if this is your kind of game, I guarantee you will love it.
    One more thing. I'm just a gamer. I don't work and even don't know somebody who works in the game industry. I just loved this game and. I'm looking forward for a sequel. Please, just do it!    … Expand
  20. OutDorJustice80
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    First off please disregard the first day reviews if you have any sense of intelligence. The game is well presented in many ways. The atmosphere, sound, intuitive AI just to name a few. In my opinion this is a must buy for an Alien fan or a fan of adventure, horror and sneaking around. I applaud the devs for making a truly amazing IP.
  21. mosconstein
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Wonderful.
    Whoever loved the movies, will definitely love this game. The atmosphere, the characters, the locations and the tension of being hunted by the xenomorph are perfectly replicated in this piece of art. A must buy for every alien fan. Plus: wonderful graphic and state-of-the-art sound system.
    Beware: Not suitable for children with 'mindless-shooting-syndrome'
  22. 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
  23. Ed_Kel
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Having played Alien: Isolation for awhile now, I can say with complete confidence that this the best Alien game to date and one of the best next-gen releases so far this year. The level design is pristine and makes you feel as if you're actually in the 1970's - 80's Alien films. The Xenomorph is equally well designed and truly terrifying. Since the majority of its movement is randomized,Having played Alien: Isolation for awhile now, I can say with complete confidence that this the best Alien game to date and one of the best next-gen releases so far this year. The level design is pristine and makes you feel as if you're actually in the 1970's - 80's Alien films. The Xenomorph is equally well designed and truly terrifying. Since the majority of its movement is randomized, you never know when he'll show up and how to deal with / track his movements. It's truly unnerving. Whats more, it can be a lot of fun to use it to your advantage as well. There's nothing like approaching a group of humans, popping one with the revolver, waiting for the Xenomorph to investigate, and allowing it to annihilate your enemies for you. That is of course, if it doesn't annihilate you as well. The Working Joes (androids) can be equally as horrifying as well. Without knowing what to look for, you never know if it will be friendly or hostile and if it decides to be hostile it can be just as frustrating, albeit rewarding, to get away from them as it is the alien. To the credit of the lower scoring reviewers out there, it can get frustrating having to replay certain levels time and time again until you get your movements just right. It can be even more frustrating to think you're hiding safely away in a locker only for the Xenomorph to find you, or that you're killed just before you reach the "holy grail" - save point but I think this works in favor of the game. It's extremely rewarding when you do reach those save points and it's intriguing enough to keep you pressing through. When you see people scoring this game low because it's "frustratingly difficult" rest assured that these people were not the individuals the developers were targeting -- it isn't for everybody. But if you're looking for a truly terrifying survival horror that will keep you on your toes and rewards patience over belligerence, then Alien: Isolation is definitely worth your time.… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. Jellybean15
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    After the huge disappointment that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, fans and critics were begging for an Alien game worthy of the license. SEGA and Creative Assembly responded with Alien: Isolation, a survival horror game meant to capture the magic of the original Alien film. Fortunately for the fans, Isolation succeeds where Colonial Marines failed.

    The game centers on Amanda Ripley,    After the huge disappointment that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, fans and critics were begging for an Alien game worthy of the license. SEGA and Creative Assembly responded with Alien: Isolation, a survival horror game meant to capture the magic of the original Alien film. Fortunately for the fans, Isolation succeeds where Colonial Marines failed.

    The game centers on Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, a Wayland-Yutani employee who is still currently searching for clues to her mother's whereabouts. She’s invited on an expedition to a space station, the Sevastopol, which has recently recovered information to Ellen Ripley’s whereabouts. Amanda and her colleagues arrive to find the station in ruins, all caused by a hostile Alien stalking the Sevastopol’s halls.

    The first thing you'll notice in Isolation is the amazing graphics and sound design. Everything in this game is perfectly detailed, from the character models, to the sharp textures, and some of the best lighting you'll ever seen in a video game. The voice acting is well done (even if the lip syncing sucks), and the sound design is perfect. The creepy music and sound affects combined with the creepy dark environments make the intense atmosphere truly live up to the name Isolation.

    As mentioned earlier, this is a survival horror game, so it was important for the Alien to be done in a terrifying fashion, which is what Isolation gets right. The Alien looks and sounds great. Everything from the way he stomps which causes your controller to vibrate, crawls through the vents, hisses, and drools spit are all done right. The Alien’s presentation is absolutely perfect for a terrifying experience, but the best thing about the Alien is his unique AI. The Alien’s AI is unpredictable and has no set pattern. Whereas other enemies usually move like they're on a set track or route, the Alien goes wherever he feels. This prevents you from knowing what the Alien will do next, so your stealth skills must be sharp. Sure, you can distract him with items you have, but the Alien will learn and adapt to your moves. Use an item too much, and the Alien will catch on, and find you. Pull out a flamethrower, and the Alien will hesitate, until he finds an opening. To top it all off, the Alien can't be killed, but every one of his attacks are instant kills against you. All of these factors combined make Isolation a paranoia inducing experience on every playthrough.

    The only real complaint is the Alien’s annoying habit in staying near your area for too long. Even when he as a whole wide open area to explore, the Alien will stay near you, despite not knowing where you are, which means you’ll often wait minutes at a time in certain areas before you can make a move, which can be frustrating.

    Despite being the main antagonist, the Alien is not the only hostile thing on the station. Scared survivors litter the station, and will likely shoot you rather than hear you out. They’ll have guns, and you must outmaneuver them or take them down to survive.

    The final enemy type are the Working Joes, mannequin like Androids that have become hostile to humans. Unarmed and slow, but durable and strong, they more than make up for their weaknesses and become terrifying in their own right, but they also center on the story’s biggest weak point.

    At one point in the story, the Alien takes a backseat and the Working Joes become the primary antagonist in the story. It’s an interesting concept, but it feels more like a misfire, especially since it takes too long for the Alien to take the spotlight again. Also, the suited Working Joes feel incredibly cheap.

    In all honesty, I do believe that this game has small problems. Clunky UI, slightly buggy, a dull story with a sequel bait ending, and an okay but underwhelming character (you can see the parallels they were trying to draw with her mother), but I do believe that the game’s problems have been exaggerated greatly.

    The backtracking is not nearly as bad as reviewers make you think. You do revisit areas, but there’s always new nooks and crannies to explore with new items and different enemy arrangements to get around. There may not be any auto save feature, but the manual save works fine, and there are only a couple of stations that may be too far from each other. Lastly, the difficulty is way overstated. In a 15 plus hour campaign on hard mode, I only died ten times. This game is not nearly as difficult as everyone says it is. I'm even going as far to say that they're just bad at stealth games in general.

    Overall, the game is fantastic. It more than makes up for SEGA’s previous Alien game, and if you’re a hardcore Alien fan, this is the game you've been hoping for. If you're not a fan of horror, are impatient, or don't like stealth focused games, you should probably avoid this title, as you'll either grow impatient or turn bitter after dying so much. Still, this game is absolutely amazing, and an experience I don't regret.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. raypeterson2424
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    Want to give the game an 8.5 but can't so rounded up to 9. Completed the game and spent some time with the time trial missions. Enjoyed the story and the atmosphere. Graphics and attention to detail were pretty good. There was some frame rate issues with some of the cut scenes and a a few action sequences but not enough to ruin the mood.
    The alien AI is good but not great. Sometimes    Want to give the game an 8.5 but can't so rounded up to 9. Completed the game and spent some time with the time trial missions. Enjoyed the story and the atmosphere. Graphics and attention to detail were pretty good. There was some frame rate issues with some of the cut scenes and a a few action sequences but not enough to ruin the mood.
    The alien AI is good but not great. Sometimes it can't see me as we circle a tool cart and other times it is quick to find you if you make your presence known. The tool building/weapon selection wheel is ok, but can be a pain if you need to switch to something else quickly while in battle. Voice work is well done and Sigourney Weaver sounds pretty similar to 1980's self.
    If you're an Alien fan that likes stealth and tactics games then there is a chance you'll enjoy this. This game is not for everyone, and could've been a couple hours shorter without a few extra missions thrown in for padding. For those who don't finish the game you're missing out on some of the better plot lines and levels. Its at least worth a rental for those who are curious.    … Expand
  28. J4MESOX4D
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation is one of the most terrifying, gripping and exciting survival horror experiences out there. The fact this scored 5.9 on IGN and was reviewed in the fashion it was; it is an absolute disgrace. Thankfully many people have gone against this and thoroughly enjoyed what is a truly memorable and challenging experience.

    Ryan of IGN; a self-confessed Halo fanboy who enjoys    Alien Isolation is one of the most terrifying, gripping and exciting survival horror experiences out there. The fact this scored 5.9 on IGN and was reviewed in the fashion it was; it is an absolute disgrace. Thankfully many people have gone against this and thoroughly enjoyed what is a truly memorable and challenging experience.

    Ryan of IGN; a self-confessed Halo fanboy who enjoys primarily simple and generic shooters didn't enjoy this game because he couldn't accept it wasn't a fast paced, action-rife FPS title with guns galore and enemies aplenty. He couldn't understand the concept of the game and how to play it and the review aside from the score showed this. This is a challenging game which demands patience, stealth and timing - it's not some run of the mill FPS and Ryan simply could not understand this.

    You play Amanda Ripley who's job is to retrieve a black box from the Sevastapol space station. Sounds simple? Wrong! Upon arrival, it is clear that there is some strange goings-on at the staggeringly beautiful station which propels a simple narrative into a gripping story where survival is all that matters. The pacing of the game is brilliant as the tension and atmosphere become unbearable. You never know what is going to happen next. Most of the game will see you battling against a unknown specie which is prime instigator for the havoc you discover. You must do all you can to survive its clutches with only a few tools and the environment to hide. You're not alone though - there are plenty of characters to meet on the way which develop the narrative and other enemies who you can use as bait against the Alien to help progress. You can access a few weapons but how you use them and when can determine if you survive or don't. Save points are also manual and scattered around the ship which adds to the unbearable horror and makes you play very carefully and cautiously. It's just a remarkable horror title designed in a very clever manner that ticks all the boxes. No game has achieved this level of tension since the early Resident Evil games.

    Overall, Isolation is a fantastic title that redefines the horror genre. It's incredibly hard at times but feels very rewarding just to get to the next room unscathed. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is horrifying thanks to some epic audio and the lasting challenge makes it a must buy title. If you are expecting a simple, linear fps title with lots of guns, enemies, action and a short but sweet campaign; this game is not for you. If you enjoy horror games or sci-fi; this is a must buy.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. Jimmytwotimes
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    Alien isolation is a masterful experience . One that won't be forgotten if you play it properly .

    I am an older gamer . Now I don't mean to bore you with I walked 2 miles in snow type of stories . Video games were way harder in those days . Now most games take the player by the hand these days . Alien Isolation is a hard game . It's very clear from the start this is this is an homage to    Alien isolation is a masterful experience . One that won't be forgotten if you play it properly .

    I am an older gamer . Now I don't mean to bore you with I walked 2 miles in snow type of stories . Video games were way harder in those days . Now most games take the player by the hand these days . Alien Isolation is a hard game . It's very clear from the start this is this is an homage to Mr . Scott's films . As well as Mr. Cameron's . Albeit in a more covert manner . It is also a love letter . Not only to alien fans but also to those of survival horror as well .

    The story is pretty good . It's obvious where this game draws its inspiration . I personally love when a devoloper embraces the source material . Yet refuses to compromise its vision . The game has a very clean minimal interface . Allowing for a more cinematic presentation and feel . This game is an homage to the alien film and is essentially a companion piece . As such I would recommend watching the film before playing the game . If only to give you a better appreciation and understanding of the universe you are going to be playing in .

    This is a very old school game . It took years to develop the developers took their time. As such they want you to take your time with it . Play it on hard and in the correct manner and you are in for experience . Alien is very old school . Checkpoints ?. Nope extremely rare . Manual save points are spread throughout the game in the form of phones . Ratcheting up the anxiety you are not safe anywhere even while saving . Which brings me to the AI. Of the alien itself .

    Throw everything out the window and take the conventions learned from other games and forget them . They will not help you here . Think you can sit in a corner and figure out patrol routes nope the alien will find you . Think you can run away ?. Guess again the alien is an amazing athlete . Covering 40 yards quicker than megatron . Think you could hide in that locker ?. Well if you're in there too long the alien will find you . This is not the only danger on this station . There are several human bandits aboard the ship as well as working joe androids . This is a stealth game and combat is to be avoided . This is a stealth game after all . Making noise is almost always a bad idea . Do not run that's the best advice I can give .

    The art design and sound design of this game are stellar . The game is best played in the dark with a good set of cans . The alien is not the only threat aboard this ship . Usually you can tell where the alien is by sound . However all that goes out the window as some objectives sound alarms which will surely attract your new friend . It's in moments like these isolation shines brighter . As the alarms rage and smoke and fog fill your vision you will need to think quick to survive .

    Alien isolation is an uncompromising vision . This is the best alien game ever made and definitely one of the finest most unique survival horror titles ever . If played properly you are in for a real treat . Now obviously this game won't appeal to everyone but those aching for a truly different game pick this up . Play the game on hard and you are in for a compelling and rewarding experience you won't soon forget . It'll leave you frazzled and shaking in your little space boots .    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. Turbodowg
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Real Alien fans rejoice! We finally have a game that is worthy of the Alien name. This is one hell of a scary game. The graphics are stunning, the sound is perfect and the mechanics work beautifully. The story line works well and the characters are memorable. Everything has that retro Alien feel from the old school computer screens to the swipe card save points. Alien is tense and usingReal Alien fans rejoice! We finally have a game that is worthy of the Alien name. This is one hell of a scary game. The graphics are stunning, the sound is perfect and the mechanics work beautifully. The story line works well and the characters are memorable. Everything has that retro Alien feel from the old school computer screens to the swipe card save points. Alien is tense and using skill and intelligence to outwit the alien and other 'life forms' on the ship makes for some real heart-out-of-your-chest moments.

    The level design is imaginative and the game looks so authentic. It feels like the original Alien movie. And the Alien! Oh the Alien! You will **** it every time you come across the super tough super intelligent creature.

    This is survival horror at its greatest. Buy it now!

    The DLC is also great as it has the original cast and allows you to play through missions from the film. All look realistic and make you feel like you are in the movie.    … Expand
  33. Percussius
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    True Survival Horror is back. I cannot stress enough how much of a breath of fresh air this game is. After being so disappointed with Resident Evil 6 I was very much looking forward to both Alien Isolation and The Evil Within. Both games have delivered on their promises in my opinion but Alien Isolation stands out as what I feel is the first true "next-gen" survival horror experience.True Survival Horror is back. I cannot stress enough how much of a breath of fresh air this game is. After being so disappointed with Resident Evil 6 I was very much looking forward to both Alien Isolation and The Evil Within. Both games have delivered on their promises in my opinion but Alien Isolation stands out as what I feel is the first true "next-gen" survival horror experience.

    Survival horror franchises have devolved in the last few years to being more akin to an action movie than their roots as slow-burn high tension horror experiences. Resident Evil in particular has changed from a game about surviving what seem like insurmountable odds to putting you in control of a player who is basically the unstoppable hero of a Hollywood sci-fi action blockbuster. Where Alien Isolation's brilliance shines through is in just how much emphasis the developers put on the "survival" aspect of survival horror. For the majority of the game, when you are seen by the titular Alien it equates to instant death. Even after acquiring the flamethrower later in the game you are only given a few seconds of respite before the Alien returns to hunt you. The gameplay consists of a cat-and-mouse scenario by which you are constantly avoiding confrontation with the Alien and human looters trapped on the Sevastopol space station. The sound design and lighting contribute to a feeling of tension and, well, isolation that are unlike anything I've ever experienced in a game before. The human and android enemies that are still populating the station are hostile but the game gives you plenty of creative ways to use them to your advantage to distract the Alien and progress to the next area. One of my favorite moments in gaming in recent years has been the joint sensation of maniacal joy and terror as I threw a noisemaker into a group of looters and watched from a locker as the Alien ripped open their chest cavities and chased the remaining looter down a hallway only to later hear his cries for help and screams of terror. It's macabre, but ultimately the game is about putting your survival before anyone else's.

    Speaking of the lighting and sound design, the A/V aspects of this game are beautiful. I've played it on PS4 and seen the footage of it running on a high-end PC and the current-gen consoles do the game a lot of justice. My one gripe with the performance of the game is that during the cinematic sequences there's a lot of frame rate dipping which causes the video to look staggered and the audio to not quite sync up with the lip movements.however that being said, this may be an issue with just the console version of the game. Other than that, the game pays a loving tribute to one of the greatest sci-fi/horror films of all time. Costumes, lighting, smoke/fog, environments, even the "future" MS-DOS looking computer terminals have all been created by an attentive reference to the source material.

    This game is built towards a very specific kind of gamer and if you respect and master the mechanics you will be rewarded with one of the greatest experiences of any console generation. Helpful tip: don't be afraid to use your motion tracker.    … Expand
  34. Justmatt101
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Critics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or theCritics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alien turning those same survivors into kibble thanks to a confrontation you engineered.....it's simply amazing. And scary. Holy hell is it scary.
    People who claim its too frustrating or that they died too many times....this isn't the genre for you. And you're not playing properly. Sorry. You're not. I've died. But never to the point that it's frustrating. Careful, considered gameplay pays off.
    People who whinge that you can't fight back.....sorry, you're wrong too. Unless shooting, braining, or burning androids and human adversaries doesn't count. It's simply that you need to consider whether the risk is worth that approach. And understanding that Amanda Ripley is not "Master Chief."
    The AI does not cheat. The AI simply doesn't follow set routines. If you make noise, odds are it will investigate. If there's no reason to think you couldn't have left a corner of the map, that SOB will look for you with will and a purpose. You just need to figure a way out.
    The length is fine. Could it have been trimmed a little? Sure. But it's never tedious. And frankly, I enjoyed every minute...every image..every sound. It's like you're in the flipping Alien universe. All that's missing are the smells.
    Replayability? Yep. Survivor mode is awesome for a quick fix. They'll be adding to it as part of the season pass (yes, season passes are separate discussion but I think this one will be worth it). And even with the campaign, understand that outside of a few set events the alien will never be in the same place, never act exactly the same way every time you play. Items are in different locations. There are not guarantees. Hell, I'll play again to see just how far I can get without dying.
    If you're a fan of the franchise or horror games, period, you need to pick this up.    … Expand
  35. HenriqueV
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Alien: Isolation is definitely one of the best games of the year. Perhaps the first truly "survival horror" ever. If you are a sci-fi lover, then you must play this game. The atmosphere is just amazing. It feels like you are inside a 60's/70's sci-fi movie. The graphics are the best produced for the next-gen at this point.

    This is not a game for everyone, tough. If you are used to games    Alien: Isolation is definitely one of the best games of the year. Perhaps the first truly "survival horror" ever. If you are a sci-fi lover, then you must play this game. The atmosphere is just amazing. It feels like you are inside a 60's/70's sci-fi movie. The graphics are the best produced for the next-gen at this point.

    This is not a game for everyone, tough. If you are used to games like "Assassin Creed" or "Call of Duty", perhaps you won't enjoy it. That's explain the criticism this game is getting from some press reviews. First of all, its a game where you barely needs to fire a gun. Your best way to survive in this game, is hiding. Sometimes you need to spend some minutes hiding while the Creature walks around looking for you. So, if you are expecting something similar James Cameron's "Aliens" you won't find it here.

    A:I is a perfect recreation of 1979 classic. Its a nerve wracking experience. The Alien (called the Creature in the game) feels like its is supposed to be: a perfect organism. As I said before, the atmosphere and the graphics are amazing. For sci-fi and Alien fans there are some magical moments (at some points you feel like you are inside 2001 Space Odyssey).

    The Creature is unpredictable and is not scripted. The save points are not friendly. The creature cannot be killed. The sound design creates a tense atmosphere (perhaps its one the best gaming sound design ever). Thats the perfect formula for creating a real horror experience in video-games. Its almost impossible to get scared playing a game when you can save your progress any time you want, when your enemies have predictable behavior and when you know if you fire some bullets you will kill then all at some point.

    Its not an easy game. My advise: in your first play-trough, choose the "easy" difficult, otherwise your experience can be more frustrating than scary. I also believe in "gamma settings" you should choose a configuration with more shadows. The game design gets more beautiful with its lights and contrasts, and the sci-fi horror atmosphere gets a little better.

    Its also a long game. But it never gets boring. Its not a movie. Its a game, a sci-fi one. There are other issues you have to deal with, the creature is not the only one. It means you need to explore Sevastopol and discover some of its secrets. Its a vey satisfying journey.

    Sega and the producers deserve credits for taking risks with this game. I think A:I will follow the same pattern as some sci-fi classics like Blade Runner, 2001, Alien and even Prometheus. Movies who received "mixed" reviews when they were released, but got "classical" status in the following years. This game will be a classic one day.

    I won't give this game a 10, because since its a PS4 game, the characters facial expressions and movements doesn't feel super natural, and sometimes some of them are speaking but their mouths are not moving. Last Of Us raised the bar in that aspect. I also believe that the fighting against the androids should be more dynamic. Other issue I found in the game, was the use of some video-game clichés, like "the path is blocked, find and alternative reach point x". Despite those minor flaws, its a solid great game. One of the best of this year so far.

    A game changer for sci-fi and survival horror gaming. Worth every penny.    … Expand
  36. elMorseman
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first thing that grabs you is the presentation and attention to detail, then the atmosphere and pants soiling intensity of the sound design really puts you into the game, the first few hours had me impressed and gleefully terrified, this only ramped up when Sevastopol's guest made an appearance. Overall, Alien:Isolation is a stellar survival sci-fi game with an excellent not over the top smattering of horror. Tension is the name of the game and its delivered in spades.
    There were a couple of sequences which degenerated into shooter territory that had me worried if not annoyed until I figured out how to use stealth to my advantage, the game gives you more than a few options in that regard.
    Many complain the game was too long but that's not strictly true unless you burn out on it by playing too long a session. The Xenomorph is a true delight, unpredictable, deadly and bloody clever at higher difficulties. The other foes you face range from creepy to occasionally annoying, but it depends on your approach. This is a game for patient, slow and careful play, you CANNOT blaze through this game unless you intend to die a hell of a lot.

    My only criticism was that in some instances I would have liked to spend a little more time with the supporting cast.Amanda is a great protagonist to play and I really connected with her felt for her plight, but I feel we could havhad some more development in other characters too, instead there is s tantalising glimpse of them but maybe that was by design.

    Bugs were mostly in the cutscenes initially but this has since been rectified and wasn't quite as intrusive as presented as the cutscenes generally didn't happen that often and the majority of the story is nicely told during gameplay, I only encountered one crash through 2 playthroughs.

    For fans of Survival horror, the Alien franchise, science fiction done right and great atmosphere, Alien: Isolation is my Game of the Year and an exceptional entry in the Alien Saga.    … Expand
  37. Anfraxx_
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Now normally I can't play horror games as I get so drawn in to games that I jump at the simplest of games (I've been known to jump at games like Minecraft if caught off guard), but with my love for the Alien saga, I decided to give this game a go.

    This game's setting is perfect, really captures the original movie perfectly and the gradual build up is amazing, you really get the feeling    Now normally I can't play horror games as I get so drawn in to games that I jump at the simplest of games (I've been known to jump at games like Minecraft if caught off guard), but with my love for the Alien saga, I decided to give this game a go.

    This game's setting is perfect, really captures the original movie perfectly and the gradual build up is amazing, you really get the feeling of something is wrong creep over you slowly after a while, whenever the lights go out you instantly panic and wonder what's going to happen, every slight movement really does get you.

    My only issue with this game is the physics - for a game that did so much right it feels more like you're floating rather than walking and when you look down and see your feet, the last thing I expected was to see Ripley turn around as if she had a stick up her *** and was been turned on it.

    But that really is a small issue (just don't look down) other than the odd frame rate drop there is very little wrong with this game. The main complaint I see is people saying save points are few and far between, that isn't the case, it's just finding the save point, clearly people who moan about that aren't exploring very much.

    Love the Alien franchise? Get this game.

    Love survival horror settings with the most bad*** hunter of them all chasing you? Get this game.

    Looking for a quick fix game that you'll burn through in a few hours? This isn't that game, this game requires a lot of time and planning before making any moves otherwise game over and try again.    … Expand
  38. Andred84
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    So, you think you felt fear? Trust me, you haven't, not until you try this gem. Other than laggy cut scenes, and stiff mokap, this game delivers. Although the difficulty can be frustrating at points, those of you who grew up playing games like Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden on NES won't be phased. Gamers who are fans of mindless shooters that require little to no skill may want to stay awaySo, you think you felt fear? Trust me, you haven't, not until you try this gem. Other than laggy cut scenes, and stiff mokap, this game delivers. Although the difficulty can be frustrating at points, those of you who grew up playing games like Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden on NES won't be phased. Gamers who are fans of mindless shooters that require little to no skill may want to stay away from this one, or borrow a friends copy before buying, chances are, you won't like this title. Those seeking an adrenaline filled ride(I'm still shaking) with the most deadly species of the universe, put on your best headphones, turn off the lights and stock up on adult diapers, you're going on a hell of a ride. If your a fan of the franchise (finally an actual good Alien game!) or enjoys a good survival horror, this title is essential to your game library.… Expand
  39. mileswayne10
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation delivers everything that it promised, that being a unscripted A.I the Alien, authentic atmosphere and ultimately a survival horror experience reminiscent of the good old resident evil and silent hill days.

    The game play is nothing groundbreaking but it doesn't need to be. The game made me feel how i did during my time with resident evil all those years ago, with locked    Alien Isolation delivers everything that it promised, that being a unscripted A.I the Alien, authentic atmosphere and ultimately a survival horror experience reminiscent of the good old resident evil and silent hill days.

    The game play is nothing groundbreaking but it doesn't need to be. The game made me feel how i did during my time with resident evil all those years ago, with locked doors, key cards, special items and gradual weapons and gear to be found. This experience really makes you feel isolated and vulnerable, you also feel powerless and every step feels like progress and a achievement that you have survived.

    Comparing the game with the original 1979 Alien, the game is ultimately immerse in fact id go as far as saying its most immerse experience I have ever had the delight to play especially with authentic the atmosphere is. There is a crafting system in place to help you along the way, those who have played The Last Of Us will appreciate the system. Although Alien Isolation requires a balance of skill, patience and luck to use the system to your advantage due to how under powered you are and the enemy difficulty. Unfortunately you will die allot but the crafting system is here to aid your progression and ultimately the game wants you to learn from your mistakes this only adds to the suspense and immersion that you are trying to survive.

    I wont go into detail about the story as the first 10 minutes is very self explanatory and ties in perfectly with the first film, the story does progress nicely with plenty of cut scenes, twists and scares to be found along the way. My only negative is I have been unable to use my pre order pass on ps4 for nostromo edition due to an error and a few minor bugs such as stuttering and frame rate drops. I believe a patch is in progress to fix many issues.

    Overall i rate the game 9/10 and believe this to be one of the best survival horror experiences ever to be made. 1979 Alien fans will appreciate all the art work detail and the authentic soundtrack. Play with headphones for a more immerse and satisfying experience.    … Expand
  40. Kikuchiyo
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Finally an Alien game worthy of the name and the license. Rarely have I been so tense playing a video game. The atmosphere is spot on from the original film and completely immersive. Periods of atmosphere followed by nail biting moments were you cower under a table as the alien stalks you, your breath in your throat as it skulks about your hiding spot. This is not a game for the faintFinally an Alien game worthy of the name and the license. Rarely have I been so tense playing a video game. The atmosphere is spot on from the original film and completely immersive. Periods of atmosphere followed by nail biting moments were you cower under a table as the alien stalks you, your breath in your throat as it skulks about your hiding spot. This is not a game for the faint of heart or for those without patience. If you hurry, you will die, if you don't choose your moments carefully, you will die, if you don't plan ahead walking into encounters you will die. And even if you do everything right the unpredictable nature of the AI may still turn around at the most inopportune moment and you will die. Many complaints about the game are that there are limited save points coupled with long stretches of frustrating deaths to reach the next. Contrary to nay-sayers there are actually plenty of save points along the way. The challenge is reaching them undetected long enough to save. That is part of what makes this game great. It is merciless, hard and unforgiving. That unto itself is part of the horror. Knowing that you have played for an hour or more of progress with that save spot just next door and you being desperate to reach it. However, the alien is skulking and hissing around it, or about you in your hiding spot hampering your ability to reach it. Or upon reaching that save point you screaming at the screen to “hurry up and save” as Ripley punches in the 3 second code necessary to save your progress before being spotted. However, as scary as the game is we all know that it is just a game and our real lives are not on the line as the creature devours your face time and time again. So how to simulate that same tension level in a gamer sitting in their cushy living room couch in “Everytown” USA? Make it so that you have something to risk and not just the virtual life of Amanda Ripley on your big screen TV. Make it so it has something tangible to you, something every gamer fears…lost progress. Not only are you afraid of the alien lurking about with crescendoing horror music blaring through your speakers, but of also losing your precious effort and game time to reach that next objective. Yes you will die, yes you cry out as you lose an hour or more of progress. And it will happen often. Unlike CoD you will not respawn were you left off ready to frag another player a half block away from your derezzing corpse. This is not CoD and if you are a gamer that likes that genre and expect that type of gameplay from a horror game than this is not the game for you. This is about heightened stress and terror and the developers have made it to be as such. You on the edge of your seat through this ride and if it was an easy go there would be a flurry of complaints that the game is too simplistic and over and done with too quickly. On the contrary, every objective here seems an accomplishment, every save point a victory. I found that after hitting a save I would regularly slump back into my chair sometimes mentally and emotionally drained from an hour long Epinephrine rush. Pausing the game to catch ones breath is a luxury that Amanda Ripley wouldn't enjoy in that virtual world being stalked by one of the deadliest creatures in the galaxy. A real challenge would be to be to eliminate the ability to pause and to keep that tension going to experience how the character would truly feel in that situation. Complaints about the scripting of the alien AI are bogus. There few sections where the alien is scripted to appear at story driven segments as it is dropped into a level with you or to force a particular plot point. Beyond that the AI is brilliant, unpredictable and adaptive. Every encounter feels unique as it moves and hunts in seemly random patterns. It will stalk a circle of rooms or halls 3 times only to suddenly jump into a vent or reverse direction catching you in mid stride when you think you have it figured out. You will pat yourself on the back for outsmarting and ditching the blasted thing 2 rooms back only to have it drop out from an overhead vent in front you, sending you scurrying for cover. Overall the game has delivered what it promised, a tense horror game from one of the great movie franchises in Sci-Fi history. It is tribute to the original material and worthy of Ridley Scott's vision and the roots of the series. Top that off with DLC from the movie it is a must for any Alien fan. Hopefully the remaining DLC still to come will add more levels from some of the other films. Would love to see a scene from Alien 3 with the dog alien bounding down a prison vent shaft toward you. Turn off the lights, crank the volume on the surround sound, make some popcorn, and be prepared to bite your nails and fire off a curse word or three. Alien: Isolation is a murderous mistress and will challenge your patience and sanity. Kudos to the developers for their effort!… Expand
  41. Fallun
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Isolation does what any fan of the Alien franchise wants. Authenticity, fear and helplessness. The game gives tools when needed but you must make them fram salvage making scarcity a prime element. The game has a very strong introductory segment that is gripping and doesnt fall into the trap of throwing the player in withought knowing at least somehow how to survive. You quickly learn thatIsolation does what any fan of the Alien franchise wants. Authenticity, fear and helplessness. The game gives tools when needed but you must make them fram salvage making scarcity a prime element. The game has a very strong introductory segment that is gripping and doesnt fall into the trap of throwing the player in withought knowing at least somehow how to survive. You quickly learn that the trademark vrute force objective based mentality we are bathed in will only get you killed and is a stark reminder we are in a whole different genre.

    The game hits aces on making the player feel afraid but also gives options. Something other games dont have time for. The story is riveting top notch, while me only complaint is in the PS4 version there is work to be done on non-cutscene animation fluidity and authenticity. But never once took away from its storytelling abilities.

    You really feel alone. Or better off alone. Ive waited a long time for an Alien game to please me. And i still have hope for the other side of the Aliens franchises ability to use this as inspiration for future games. This ishow the alien was meant to be seen. 9/10    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. wormwood14
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Difficult and strongly atmospheric, without becoming tedious and repetitive. Supplemented by nice story, evolving game-play and my favorite science fiction nightmarish terror with very good unpredictable (but logical!) AI. Definitely worth a try. Don't get put off by negative reviews. And don't expect FPS shooter - this isn't Alien vs Predator 3 or whatever.
  44. monks99
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    A great game...survival horror next gen is finally here. A must play in the dark with headphones. You must have patience to play this game. Everyone will have a different experience with how often they will be killed by the alien...but thats a good thing.
  45. SlasherX
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    I went in this game with low expectations, as you can imagine due to past experience.

    I was instantly taken by the atmosphere and setting. It was an absolute perfect replication of the classic Alien movie, which directly sparked an interest to re watch the movie just to see how well it was made. As I do, I will point out the bad and the good directly: The bad: - Sometimes the    I went in this game with low expectations, as you can imagine due to past experience.

    I was instantly taken by the atmosphere and setting. It was an absolute perfect replication of the classic Alien movie, which directly sparked an interest to re watch the movie just to see how well it was made. As I do, I will point out the bad and the good directly:

    The bad:
    - Sometimes the unpredictability of the Alien AI makes you shout out of frustration when you thought you had made it, just to find out you have a freaking tail coming out of your stomach just when you were about to close the door behind you. As I said...sometimes it is bad.
    - Felt a little dragged on at times, causing some repetitions for the sake of longevity.

    The Good:
    - Atmosphere and graphics are very good.
    - Gameplay mechanics are well made making you feel well in control of the character.
    - I liked the way the story slowly built up to bring you in confrontation with the alien.
    - I absolutely loved the strong tension felt with the amazing music build ups in crucial moments of confrontation. If you play with headphones, you will endure mini heart attacks from the tension. Love it.
    - Voice acting is good and acting good enough.
    - A bit of old school "find the key to the door" kind of scenario in many levels, I like it.

    You will get lost in this universe and many unexpected events after 2/3rds of the game will make your heart pumping, especially when you are left alone with the alien.

    You feel isolated and struggling for survival..    … Expand
  46. BaronMonaco
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    This game is a love letter to the original Alien movie(s), far away from all the shooters Sega used to deliver with this franchise. Creative Assembly clearly loved the world created by Rydley Scott and wanted to stick to it, simply adding a new story and it gives a great Survival game.

    First thing first technically the game is flawless, very good visuals at the time, specially the    This game is a love letter to the original Alien movie(s), far away from all the shooters Sega used to deliver with this franchise. Creative Assembly clearly loved the world created by Rydley Scott and wanted to stick to it, simply adding a new story and it gives a great Survival game.

    First thing first technically the game is flawless, very good visuals at the time, specially the astonishing light effects which was so important when you're fighting for your own survival in a space station, the IA is also very good (the androids are more predictable, the alien is a true hunter) maybe even too good in the hardest mode where the alien seems to always know the room you are in (well at least this mode was really challenging), the sound is also excellent and a true provider of stress, like it should be in any good horror game.

    The story is also a true selling point, it's generally this point that makes the difference between mindless gore and an engaging story that will make you care about all the horrors that you see, and with isolation even if it's clearly a mix of the 3 first movies with new characters, it's very well done with good voice overs. The campaign will hold your breath approximately 15 hours, which is a good average for a survival, even if I would have loved if they add some optional quests (others than collectibles) that would give you more resources/gear and extend the game.

    Gameplay wise, the game is pretty simple: run, crouch, hide, collect resources, make an item (a few of them are truly useful), but effective, it would have be nice if there was more interactions with the decor, maybe in a sequel, but I don't have any big complains about it, it was very entertaining to play and it worked well.

    Sega just said they weren't very hot for a sequel (even if it's without a doubt their best occidental game since years) due to sales that didn't match the expectations (without being a failure), I'll strongly advice them to continue with the " Isolation franchise" after years of bad games Alien finally regain some good publicity and hype, please build on that and more and more gamers will buy Alien games.
    And if you're reading this and still on the fence whether or not you should buy this game, my personal advice is : if you like survivals and/or Alien movies then YES, absolutely !    … Expand
  47. Kal-Hell
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    Survival Horror in an Alien shell. People are once again giving a game a negative score because they don't understand what they're playing. Once again, this is not Call of Duty with Alien. This is a survival horror game where the point is to survive. You will die multiple times. You will reload the game multiple times. We're going to see a lot of negative reviews in the future becauseSurvival Horror in an Alien shell. People are once again giving a game a negative score because they don't understand what they're playing. Once again, this is not Call of Duty with Alien. This is a survival horror game where the point is to survive. You will die multiple times. You will reload the game multiple times. We're going to see a lot of negative reviews in the future because gameplay will jump away form the CoD and GTA norms.… Expand
  48. BekSide
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    I think maybe little longest final, I've seen 4 ending in alien: isolation. ;)
    But this game...an incredible! The Great Game!!
    I loved.
    Thanks Guys!!!
  49. googegamer
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    I loved this game! I am not a huge fan of horror/thriller games, mainly trying for my love of stealth.
    The music and scenes were simply amazing, the developers definitely hit the spot when trying to capture the essence of the first film. The corridors are dim, the computers reminiscent of the 70's view of the future and the fog and smoke finish of the unnerving atmosphere. Cue the alien.    I loved this game! I am not a huge fan of horror/thriller games, mainly trying for my love of stealth.
    The music and scenes were simply amazing, the developers definitely hit the spot when trying to capture the essence of the first film. The corridors are dim, the computers reminiscent of the 70's view of the future and the fog and smoke finish of the unnerving atmosphere. Cue the alien.

    All the elements combined make you think you are the first Ripley running around the Nostromo.

    Although some may argue that the unpredictable AI is annoying and the Alien is not true to the original Xenomorph, it is one of those arguments of pure opinion.

    While the AI can be annoying, there are many tools to use to make sure you can keep an eye on where it's at. Like listening to it in the vents above you, using your motion tracker and then the age old trick of keeping it in sight from afar. Another area of conjecture is how loud the alien is when it walks. Put it this way, if it wasn't loud you would die a hell of a lot more.
    Also, I love the way you can't run, it adds so much more suspense to any level. You have no option but to crawl, excruciatingly slowly, through the corridors, unsure of when the alien will jump out next, but sure that if you run, you are as good as gone. I will admit that is it slightly repetitive, but when the suspense never lets up you really don't even realise.

    The only point lost was for the shocking save system, although it too adds to the suspense, it is impractical for a game like this, where you will most likely die 20 odd times throughout any single level.    … Expand
  50. gerardroxburgh
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Played it on hard. Took approximately 20 hours.

    I don't often review anything, but I want to help boost the score of this game. It deserves it. I can't believe the nonsense that IGN and Gamespot spewed. The developers deserve a lot of thanks. They gave a genuine experience to fans of the saga. GRAPHICS: 10: Solid lighting, the atmospheric elements only add to the look. Authentic    Played it on hard. Took approximately 20 hours.

    I don't often review anything, but I want to help boost the score of this game. It deserves it. I can't believe the nonsense that IGN and Gamespot spewed. The developers deserve a lot of thanks. They gave a genuine experience to fans of the saga.

    GRAPHICS: 10: Solid lighting, the atmospheric elements only add to the look. Authentic from top to bottom. Might be the best looking game on PS4. Minor details like rack-focusing on the motion tracker are great touches.

    SOUND: 10+: As good as it gets. Sound design / surround mix is incredible. Score is solid. Not much else I can say.

    GAMEPLAY: 8 The stealth mechanics is fun and the alien being invincible feels fresh. Reminds me of the survival horrors of yesteryear (Resident Evil Nemesis). I’d have liked the ability to climb over boxes and desks/barriers. It feels a little stiff when you have to walk around everything. My other gripe is Amanda’s throwing ability: it’s awful. I know she’s not some seasoned pitcher, but you can barely toss a noise emitter with any sort of accuracy.

    LEVEL DESIGN / SET PIECES: 10: Makes you feel like a part of the universe. Constantly ups the ante throughout. Good use of covering the same ground by shifting environmental hazards etc.

    STORY: 7 Typical lore, doesn’t expand on much. Feels authentic, but the dialogue from the lead is a little hokey at times. Without spoiling anything, a lot of people complained about the abruptness of the ending, but I thought it was unapologetic and I appreciated it.

    (Not a normal criteria for review, but IGN and GAMESPOT complained so much about it)
    VALUE: LENGTH / DIFFICULTY: 10: The difficulty made the alien feel dangerous to the very end. It didn’t hold your hand. It’s what a single player experience should be. At this point I haven’t touched upon the other game-modes, but I already got my money’s worth. It never felt repetitive. Once you learn the Alien’s behavioral patterns, it opens up the freedom to explore a bit more. Looking forward to trying the other modes and future DLC.

    9/10 - Superb. Creative Assembly made the xenomorph scary again. Hopefully they build upon this franchise with future titles.    … Expand
  51. seil3949
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua eAlien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua e impredecible del Alien. El Xenomorfo posee una Inteligencia Artifical muy por encima de las expectativas, su comportamiento suele ser impredecible y es una verdadera fuente de tensión durante todo el juego. Alien Isolation no es un Shooter, es decir, tienes un Revolver y una Escopeta pero puedes pasar más del 90% del juego sin utilizarlos. Muy buen juego, le doy 9.… Expand
  52. jstanothergamr
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    9.5 - one of the first times I've cheered at the end of a game

    Because I felt like I had just been through a grand experience. The game achieves the nuance of the 1979 and then brings a scope and intensity that can't be achieved in film. I've noticed a lot of complaints about the second half of the game and I completely disagree. I can only explain it like this: the first half is    9.5 - one of the first times I've cheered at the end of a game

    Because I felt like I had just been through a grand experience. The game achieves the nuance of the 1979 and then brings a scope and intensity that can't be achieved in film. I've noticed a lot of complaints about the second half of the game and I completely disagree. I can only explain it like this: the first half is 1979 "Alien" and the second half is if Ridley Scott had returned to do a sequel. The gaming experience opens up and you go places and see things you didn't expect.. then sheer terror ensues.

    The graphics and sound design are of course top notch. Everything is perfectly recreated and the atmosphere is thick (something missing from a lot of games these days). If you've ever had a chance to play Penumbra, Amnesia, or Outlast then you'll understand.

    The campaign is relatively 20 hrs (definitely play it on Hard) and the Survivor mode is a great touch. If you want to have close up and fast encounters with the Alien then that extra mode definitely adds to your dollar value.

    The only reason I can't give this game a 10 is because the ps4 version has significant frame stutter issues with the cutscenes (hopefully this will be fixed in a patch) and there are a few audio glitches in corners of the map. Other than those two things, this is a game worth your money and time.

    Creative Assembly did amazing work on this one and crafted the best Alien experience to date. And yes, I'm saying it's better than the James Cameron inspired AVP2... way better.    … Expand
  53. ryancomstock
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    I thought this was a very good game. Some of the negative reviews I've seen seem overly harsh and sometimes include misinformation (you are not done with the alien halfway though the game). In general, I think people need to understand that this is a stealth game requiring patience and caution; if you become reckless in your approach, you will be punished, much like the Souls games. IfI thought this was a very good game. Some of the negative reviews I've seen seem overly harsh and sometimes include misinformation (you are not done with the alien halfway though the game). In general, I think people need to understand that this is a stealth game requiring patience and caution; if you become reckless in your approach, you will be punished, much like the Souls games. If you're not into stealth, this game is not for you, probably even if you are a big Alien fan. It is also very challenging (I played on hard, so I don't know what the lower difficulties are like, though I'm not sure how much easier the game can be made) so keep that in mind.

    In my view, the game nailed the atmosphere and mechanics of dealing with the alien, creating a tense, exhilarating experience. I don't recall another game that made my heart pound so much for such prolonged periods; I felt as though I really was trying to avoid being killed by an unstoppable monster. I found the game extremely immersive. Perhaps if someone is looking for a strictly fun game, this should be avoided until they are in the mood for this type of experience.

    All in all, I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a challenging video game set in an immersive, atmospheric world, provided they enjoy stealth. I will likely play through again in the future.    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. STEPHpunisher
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    A sci fi-horror game faithful to its movie counterpart, dripping with creepy atmosphere, constant suspense, and retro-futuristic scenery. This game has all the chest pounding (and bursting) that you could possibly endure. The tension I experienced while playing it for the first time, tiptoeing around and hearing my friend shout "look out!," could never be recreated. Cowering in a locker,A sci fi-horror game faithful to its movie counterpart, dripping with creepy atmosphere, constant suspense, and retro-futuristic scenery. This game has all the chest pounding (and bursting) that you could possibly endure. The tension I experienced while playing it for the first time, tiptoeing around and hearing my friend shout "look out!," could never be recreated. Cowering in a locker, climbing into a vent, hearing a save station beep when you're defenseless and you can hear the hiss of the Alien-- these are memories I will never forget. If played on a normal or hard difficulty, Alien: Isolation has the feeling of an old-school game: it doesn't hold your hand, the enemy is truly powerful, and the only way to survive is through quick thinking and luck.

    Also, the Xenomorph AI is actually incredible. The Alien will learn your typical mode of escape -- and adapt. A perfect organism indeed.    … Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. dantesoo
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    Great atmosphere
    Great experience
    Great visuals with many details
    Great sound effects.
    Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat game !!
  59. 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
  60. 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!
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. Laser0pz
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This is quite possibly the most stressful game I have ever played. Playing through on Hard mode the first go, it's taken me 10 months on-and-off playing this game. The atmosphere in the game is top-notch, the gameplay is incredibly solid and the music brings everything together in a cacophony of fear, uneasiness and angst.
  66. 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.
  67. 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...
  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. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. sjwilkin
    Nov 14, 2016
    9
    Arguably the best in survival horror, drenched in tension, fear and excitement. The game isn't designed for gun-ho gamers running around shooting everything so be warned, you must treat this as if you were actually there! Slow, steady and very quiet. Most of the time you feel helpless as you can not attack or defend very well and the Alien is an instakill - but be patient, weapons comeArguably the best in survival horror, drenched in tension, fear and excitement. The game isn't designed for gun-ho gamers running around shooting everything so be warned, you must treat this as if you were actually there! Slow, steady and very quiet. Most of the time you feel helpless as you can not attack or defend very well and the Alien is an instakill - but be patient, weapons come slowly and by the end youll feel fairly confident you can keep yourself alive no matter what the situation. Top of the line graphics and audio recordings just help make this thee best survival horror around and arguably one of the best ever. More please.… Expand
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. ElleryHQ
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    Я, как большой фанат фильмов, могу ответственно заявить, что это лучшая игра по вселенной.
  79. 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.
  80. tom_kirkland
    May 29, 2017
    9
    Alien: Isolation delivers a unique, memorable and technically impeccable survival horror experience that does the revered Alien franchise proud. It perfectly captures the essence of the original film but also transforms its formula into something new and smart that feels like a natural evolution. The game's incredible atmosphere, sound design, setting, and mechanics make you feelAlien: Isolation delivers a unique, memorable and technically impeccable survival horror experience that does the revered Alien franchise proud. It perfectly captures the essence of the original film but also transforms its formula into something new and smart that feels like a natural evolution. The game's incredible atmosphere, sound design, setting, and mechanics make you feel vulnerable and build tension masterfully, but it also gives you power and capability as you progress, rewarding your hardship and fuelling your determination to survive. It cleverly builds on the Alien universe's lore and its narrative and characters fit in well whilst moving in a compelling new direction. The Alien itself is the game's star. its design is faithful to Giger's original, and its behaviour is well conceived and unscripted (for the most part), making it unpredictable and deadly. The game has breathed new life into the Alien and its AI is the best I've experienced in a game which keeps things interesting and intense. My only criticisms are that some of the tasks you must complete to progress can get repetitive and a bit of backtracking is involved when navigating. The single player story is long, intense, and full of twists and survivor mode offers a complementary, stand-alone experience with tons of replay value. Bravo Creative Assembly!… Expand
  81. 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
  82. aaronjtarquinio
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Yeah look. This game is amazing, everything from the depth of the Character models, all the way down to the heart pounding suspense that arrives upon every turn.
    This game is a thing of beauty, and it does not even need to appeal to Alien fans at all, the Survival Horror feeling is all here. A real stellar effort, and the DLC? Amazing too.
    Only reason I am not giving this bad boy a 10    Yeah look. This game is amazing, everything from the depth of the Character models, all the way down to the heart pounding suspense that arrives upon every turn.
    This game is a thing of beauty, and it does not even need to appeal to Alien fans at all, the Survival Horror feeling is all here. A real stellar effort, and the DLC? Amazing too.

    Only reason I am not giving this bad boy a 10 is the AI can be somewhat un-human. (heh, punny.)
    As in, I am clearly not in range or sight, but it'll still tear me a new one anyway...
    NONETHELESS, beauty.    … Expand
  83. nathanliapis
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best 1st person shooters. It is atmospheric, clever and never becomes boring. Had the frame rate on base consoles been improved (and the graphics look a bit blurry) I would have given it a 10/10 score. Graphics 8/10, Audio 10/10, Gameplay 9/10, Loading times 8/10
  84. egniylin
    Jun 29, 2019
    9
    The best game from the series about the Alien! I would like to see a continuation in this direction.
  85. AntiMXT
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    A brilliant return to form for the Alien franchise. A little slow to start for me as I learned how the Alien worked but once I got the hang of it I was sailing until it learned how I worked. Stopped the repetitiveness in its tracks as I had to change up how I played. Outside sections were sluggish but picturesque. Upon completion this game had me googling "games like Alien: Isolation" IA brilliant return to form for the Alien franchise. A little slow to start for me as I learned how the Alien worked but once I got the hang of it I was sailing until it learned how I worked. Stopped the repetitiveness in its tracks as I had to change up how I played. Outside sections were sluggish but picturesque. Upon completion this game had me googling "games like Alien: Isolation" I would definitely play a sequel… Expand
  86. Ocramb
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Sound effects, music, graphic... All perfectly blending with the original movie. I liked the story enough. It's a great game!!!
  87. Spainstrong
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Es un pedazo de juego. Muy bueno por donde lo mires, la ambientación y el sonido te meten de lleno en la experiencia. Por no hablar de lo inmersiva que es la estación, tiene miles de detalles que te harán parar y pensar " Dios, es que estoy dentro de la p*ta película. Si alguna vez quisiste sentir que sería estar dentro de una pelicula de Alien. Este es el juego definitivo.
  88. PSGaming
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Great game, awesome story,full with horror, mystery and action.It was hard for me,even on easy difficult.
  89. Montes6384
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    El juego es increible en muchas maneras. Desde sus escenarios hasta sus inteligencias artificiales. Me gustó mucho este juego. Es un muy muy buen survival horror.
  90. 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.
  91. CubiReviews
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    The first Alien movie is one of my all time favorites. And seeing how true to the source this videogame is, makes me happy. They really nailed the atmosphere! Seeing the Xenomorph for the first time in game was an amazing moment and after playing through this game multiple times it still amazes me how well the Xenomorph AI works. It's tense, it's frightening and it's just the way it has toThe first Alien movie is one of my all time favorites. And seeing how true to the source this videogame is, makes me happy. They really nailed the atmosphere! Seeing the Xenomorph for the first time in game was an amazing moment and after playing through this game multiple times it still amazes me how well the Xenomorph AI works. It's tense, it's frightening and it's just the way it has to be!

    The story to me is the weakest part of Alien Isolation and the game is bit too long having some pacing issues. But the overall stealth/survival gameplay, the very good graphics and the superb sound design help to overlook the shortcomings.

    Alien isolation isn't only the best movie license game, it's an excellent survial horror game!    … Expand
  92. lmcl05405
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Cuando salió este Juego varios años atrás no me pareció interesante principalmente porque no me gustan mucho los juegos en primera persona pero me lo recomendaron y le di la oportunidad. Soy fanático de la estética del universo de Alien y este juego hace justicia a la misma y sobre todo a la primera película de Alien de Ridley Scott la cual personalmente considero como la mejor. LaCuando salió este Juego varios años atrás no me pareció interesante principalmente porque no me gustan mucho los juegos en primera persona pero me lo recomendaron y le di la oportunidad. Soy fanático de la estética del universo de Alien y este juego hace justicia a la misma y sobre todo a la primera película de Alien de Ridley Scott la cual personalmente considero como la mejor. La experiencia de juego es bastante inmersiva y el juego transmite una tensión y ansiedad que jamás había sentido con otro juego antes, no es una experiencia divertida, digo esto por si alguien quiere jugarlo pensando en que es un juego divertido para pasar el rato. Alien es una una experiencia que recomiendo a cualquier jugador y la cual se debe disfrutar en difícil. Cómo lo jugué años después del lanzamiento el juego solo presentó un bug insignificante que no daño la experiencia de juego, las mecánicas del juego, el manejo de recursos y el sonido es de lo mejor. Un muy buen juego para los que quieren probar algo diferente y no les da miedo probar nuevas cosas… Expand
  93. mario1892
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This game deserves to have a relaunch with better promotion, one of the best horror games I've played in this consoles generation!
  94. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Great thriller! Changes game mechanics time to time to keep you on your toes, good graphics and scene staging. Feels like a good Alien movie. Only headphones.
  95. Karim2203
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Captures the atmosphere of the Alien movie perfectly. Great graphics and sound. Suspenseful scary gameplay. If you like Alien and survival horror you should definitely get this one.
  96. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Nunca fui muito de jogar jogos de terror mas apaixonei por esse. Principalmente porque Alien tbm é um dos meus filmes preferidos e o jogo conseguiu recriar perfeitamente o ambiente do filme e trazendo ainda mais tensão com o Alien que me fez arrepiar desde que ele apareceu até o final.
  97. darinho
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Long, terrifying, great sound and environment setup. Heart rate go brrrrrr
  98. Be11e
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    Accurate representation of the Alien franchise's retro sci-fi horror aesthetic and atmosphere.
    You might feel a bit overpowered towards the end as you can easily repel the aliens with certain weapons, but most encounters manage to be very tense and unnerving.
    Surprisingly replayable for a survival horror game too.
  99. Racer80
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Best alien game ever: Atmosphere and pacing are brilliant.

    Needs a sequel or a PS5 upgrade.
    On XboxSX you get FPS Boost.

    Unfortunately a really poor review from the likes of IGN meant the game got of to a bad start in my opinion.
  100. TakedownFrenzy
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Alien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally takeAlien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally take away from the constant feeling of being the underdog. Alien: Isolation ranks highly as a survival horror classic, misunderstood by large review outlets on its original release in 2014.… Expand
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#44 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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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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