Alien: Isolation

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  1. atyoukha
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    Intense and nerve-wracking video game that truly captures the essence of the "Alien" film franchise. Personally, "Alien: Isolation" delivered an experience like no other. From the moment I stepped into the claustrophobic corridors of the space station, I was immediately immersed in a world of constant fear and suspense.
  2. squarefenix00
    May 29, 2023
    9
    Un imprescindible del terror. El ambiente es simplemente una gozada, te mantiene en guardia en todo momento. MÁS JUEGOS DE ALIEN ASÍ, POR FAVOR.
  3. sEBq78
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    As a fan od Alien series i must say that game has averything. It looks good , game mechanics are very good and the atmosphere of constatn fear is just awesome.
  4. sbasxv
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    As close as we can get to Alien (1979) video game. Excellent atmosphere, story and world building.
  5. Mipozipo
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    I love the alien movies so this game was defenitly a blast. They spend so much time creating the beautifull map and the alien is so well created because you never know when he will come. The saving system is just brutal. I dont know how many times I raged but it was fun.
    10/10
  6. Correcuita
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    The ultimate horror experience. The scenery and atmosphere are really impressive and the recreation of the space environment is mind-blowing. The moments of tension are absolutely priceless.
  7. nighthunter
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Im giving Alien Isolation a good score, its a good game with its atmosphere and gameplay. The only thing that makes no sense its 1 alien stalking you... can pick up guns flame throwers etc and you cant kill it just P it off alot, I know the game is to run but accuracy would have been good too. Overall though a great game but must be in a dark room with good head phones on with emergencyIm giving Alien Isolation a good score, its a good game with its atmosphere and gameplay. The only thing that makes no sense its 1 alien stalking you... can pick up guns flame throwers etc and you cant kill it just P it off alot, I know the game is to run but accuracy would have been good too. Overall though a great game but must be in a dark room with good head phones on with emergency service number on speed dial in case of heart attack lol… Expand
  8. Rarewarefan64
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    A very solid title, marred by a little bit of technical and third act pacing issues. The graphics and atmosphere are both wonderful with the creepy, nearly abandoned Sevastapol with only usually hostile survivors and the creepy alien lurking most of the time. If the alien does not scare, the working joes are oddities that may freak you out when they spot you, but not the best ofA very solid title, marred by a little bit of technical and third act pacing issues. The graphics and atmosphere are both wonderful with the creepy, nearly abandoned Sevastapol with only usually hostile survivors and the creepy alien lurking most of the time. If the alien does not scare, the working joes are oddities that may freak you out when they spot you, but not the best of substitution for the alien and certainly more vulnerable. The game has atmosphere, but not much in the way of combat. It's somewhat clunky and really not meant for combat. The stealth is a bit better, but the alien latches onto Ripley's ass like a coked up chimpanzee. The clunkiness though cones somewhat from the frame rate which is not terrible, but with any serious action on screen, the frame rate does dip to 25 fps which is not that great. Though, the game's teases the end quite a few times and is the biggest issue and causes the pacing issues of the third act. Overall, with decent but not perfect gameplay and pacing issues, the game makes up that issue with strong atmosphere and sound.… Expand
  9. Sesshomurai
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great genre firstly and I want developers to keep pushing it. As others have said this is the best Alien game yet. We're moving in the right direction people! The game has many intense moments, maybe too many. You are constantly stressed which can be good or bad. The sets are amazing. Sound effects great too. The alien truly is scary. It's not a short game, but this is also the CON of others. Might be too long for the repetitious nature of it. Lots of lever pulling, button pushing, door hacking and other gadget use. It's ok I guess, that future has lots of those things.

    The one thing that stood out to me most throughout the game (as an Alien lover) is that they seemed to avoid (or dropped the ball) on using the original music and ambient music from the movie more. You hear it in spotty places, but they really missed an opportunity to use the various score elements throughout the game. This was an easy thing to do that for some reason didn't happen. have to dock a point for that.

    This is mainly a 3D version of a age old text game called "Wumpus!" Those of you old enough to know what that means, bravo! It's primarily sneaking and hiding. Engaging in combat with anything usually ends in tears. Which is a shame. It should be a bit more rewarding to defend yourself and kill things. The androids? I don't know what to say....they are all virtually terminators....scary....yet annoying....

    The plot is kind of weak moving from this to that....without much of an arch. You solve one problem after another in this game and those problems have sub-problems and so on. Most of the time you seem to be moving backward from your goal. Stressful. Frustrating. But I suppose that's the point.

    Accomplishing a goal is not all that rewarding. They could have done something cool with the music to make it a bit more enjoyable, but progressing through the game is satisfactory given the difficulty level.

    Yes, the Alien is all-seeing, all-knowing. It knows where you are going and is already there skulking around looking for you. While I see the need for this, it breaks immersion some. If there are more than one Alien, then why not make it possible to kill one? That would be more interesting and give us some breathing room to accomplish other tasks.

    SPOILER:
    You spend the first 30% of the game risking life and limb to find a medpack for a wounded person you just met at the beginning of the game only for them to die later....but why????

    There are a lot of novelties in this game used in other games. voice recorders (bioshock), terminals (fallout), etc. That's ok I guess. It fits the setting.

    Anyway, despite its shortcomings, misfires, overlooks and lifted memes, its still fun and makes you want to finish it for the sake of it. let's hope future Alien games keep moving the bar forward.    … Expand
  10. Lodge1960
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    I was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making thisI was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making this game fit in with the look and feel of the original film and it is in fact a lot of fun.… Expand
  11. neilrieck
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    This game is best played with the lights off but it will scare the crap out of you! (I used store credit after returning Destiny to make this purchase; what a welcome suprise). Warning: This is a survival game and you need to use your wits. For example, I wasted a bunch of time getting around a fire only to realize that you log into a nearby computer to kill the flow of gas to that section. 
  12. unluckydice
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Move over Lara Craft this female protagonist sets the bar high in terms of ace voice acting and flawless willpower, that aside minus the horrible lip sync, character animations and an overblown spectacle in the last few missions Alien Isolation is a step in the right direction with breathless atmospheres, a chilling horrific alien (which i never lost my sense of scariness with evenMove over Lara Craft this female protagonist sets the bar high in terms of ace voice acting and flawless willpower, that aside minus the horrible lip sync, character animations and an overblown spectacle in the last few missions Alien Isolation is a step in the right direction with breathless atmospheres, a chilling horrific alien (which i never lost my sense of scariness with even throughout this long game) and a ton of meaningful tools that are required to progress throughout the game. (PS the non autosave function works perfectly with this game, i hope its a new trend in horror games)… Expand
  13. SpongyTwinkies
    Oct 10, 2014
    8
    My initial expectations of this game being shaped by reviews on some of the bigger game review sites, this game is far better than I had expected.

    There is nothing new to this game that you haven't seen in other horror survival games. Alien Isolation borrows play mechanics from other titles such as the Last of Us, Dead Space, and Bioshock, and sets those playable elements in the    My initial expectations of this game being shaped by reviews on some of the bigger game review sites, this game is far better than I had expected.

    There is nothing new to this game that you haven't seen in other horror survival games. Alien Isolation borrows play mechanics from other titles such as the Last of Us, Dead Space, and Bioshock, and sets those playable elements in the Alien(s) story. That's fine, because it works in this game, too. Just don't go into this game expecting original gameplay; instead, just enjoy this game.

    But even though the gameplay isn't groundbreaking, the game is woven well enough into the character's plot and most things make sense. And while I've read some complaints about the Average Joe synthetics, I did not find them to be surprising or a disconnecting story issue. They are introduced appropriately and gameplay isn't jarred by them.

    What I really like is that the game doesn't try to hold your hand all the way through the experience. There are times when a character will provide guidance but you can usually explore the station somewhat freely and not follow any objectives in order. You can also quickly get yourself in trouble. Oh, and the developers presented the Aliens setting extremely well.

    I had also expected the Alien to constantly hound me through the game but that's not exactly true. (Maybe that was my incorrect impression of the game based on reviews.) While there are trigger events that bring the Alien into gameplay, the game plays out a story that involves other NPCs and threats, such as the Average Joes (synthetics). You are not left flat with just a cat and mouse game with the Alien.

    So despite the somewhat overdone gameplay, I am having fun playing Alien Isolation. I bought this title wanting to have an enjoyable Alien experience. I believe I've finally found a game that does this.    … Expand
  14. Tom360
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    Incredibly bold game. I'm not especially fond of the horror/survival genre but this game is an experience that can't be missed.

    It prefectly captures the atmosphere of the first Alien film. At times it can be a slog through sections that demand replay after replay but the presentation of the game more than makes up for it's shortcomings. It gives me hope for other licensed titles due    Incredibly bold game. I'm not especially fond of the horror/survival genre but this game is an experience that can't be missed.

    It prefectly captures the atmosphere of the first Alien film. At times it can be a slog through sections that demand replay after replay but the presentation of the game more than makes up for it's shortcomings. It gives me hope for other licensed titles due out in the near future.    … Expand
  15. VitaGamer12
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    This game is great and truly gives the scares. The ai is so good and is done randomly. The game is pretty hard too. The voice acting is average at best and the cutscenes are just meh. The gameplay is great though. Creative Assembly have really done a great job.
  16. diggityd2713
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    Replayed this game after getting soured on it by glitches. I really liked it, the organic subtle tension makes it for me. The ending is draaaaaged out though
  17. rafaaguilera
    Oct 8, 2017
    8
    Being chased by a Xenomorph in this game was certainly the most terrifying experience i ever had playing a video game. That thing is really intimidating and its appearances are not scripted, so if you hear any grunt or steps, be prepared because the Alien may show up anytime and whenever this happens you need to desperately hide as fast you can or move way from him making little noise asBeing chased by a Xenomorph in this game was certainly the most terrifying experience i ever had playing a video game. That thing is really intimidating and its appearances are not scripted, so if you hear any grunt or steps, be prepared because the Alien may show up anytime and whenever this happens you need to desperately hide as fast you can or move way from him making little noise as possible, because if he detects our presence is game over! Escaping from him is not that easy, you need to be really careful! My heart went all over the place during these sequences and leaving this thing behind was a hell of relief. This is how a survival horror needs to be done, right? It's all about surviving, do not expect a war arsenal like Resident Evil 6 to help you, things here are very scarce.
    So amazing was the level of production. Te environments are very rich, detailed and the film elements were perfectly translated to the game. The developers did a great job!

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

    Remark: play it on easy, it's hard enough this way.    … Expand
  18. fijiboy
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    alien isolation is a very unique experience and I think that's the best word to use to describe this game, an experience. one of the most immersive games I have ever played, and is genuinely frightening at least for the first half of the game, and then often the challenge of the game over takes the horror sometimes, which is ok because I enjoyed the challenge, but unfortunately there isalien isolation is a very unique experience and I think that's the best word to use to describe this game, an experience. one of the most immersive games I have ever played, and is genuinely frightening at least for the first half of the game, and then often the challenge of the game over takes the horror sometimes, which is ok because I enjoyed the challenge, but unfortunately there is not enough variation to hold the frightening tension through this surprisingly long game. the thing that this game does best though is that it truly recreates the atmosphere and setting of the first alien movie to perfection. the AI of the alien has been fine tuned to near perfection, but the humans in the game frustrated me a little bit. in the game tips are given during loading screens stating that some people on the ship will leave you alone if you back off, but never have I had a person not try to kill me after they have seen even when I tried walking away from them, so I feel that the people could have had a bit more work done on them. the ending of the game wasn't anything special infact it was a little underwhelming considering how grand and climatic the game had been so far. the characters are pretty well lifeless except for your character Amanda ripley, who ever did her voice acting did a really good job in my opinion, because I felt I was really able to empathize with her fear and other emotions. there is a lot to say about this game but in the end I found that this game is definitely worth playing especially if you are a fan of the alien franchise.… Expand
  19. FlyingSnotBogey
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    As usual this review will contain some spoilers and contains un-biased opinions based upon an experience of playing and fully completing this game.

    **It is worth noting that for this review the PC version of this game was used on a high end system. Graphics settings Maximum and Difficulty on Normal (Not Easy or Hard).** Survival Horror Isolation: Take a sprinkling of alien a dash    As usual this review will contain some spoilers and contains un-biased opinions based upon an experience of playing and fully completing this game.

    **It is worth noting that for this review the PC version of this game was used on a high end system.
    Graphics settings Maximum and Difficulty on Normal (Not Easy or Hard).**

    Survival Horror Isolation:
    Take a sprinkling of alien a dash of human a bucket of machinery and just a pinch of "where the hell am I?" will leave most consumers with a pleasant taste in their mouths. Although not everyone likes their steak served "rare" this is one prime cut that really shouldn't be overcooked.

    Here's Looking at You Kid:
    In accordance to routine we start with visuals and to be honest, despite it's somewhat humble approach to environment design, Isolation has some really neat graphical wizadry under the hood. The character designs themselves "could" use some gloss and there are many features which seem to be lazy. Lighting and Shadows however are masterfully done and often places would be too dark to appreciate blinding beauty. A completely suitable design visually with credit where credit is due; the areas of exploration in the space suit, outside the station for example give you time to appreciate some of the finer visuals in Isolation.

    Why the Hell Are We Here Anyway:
    Moving on to first impression aspects the title "Isolation" doesn't really befit the game.... The station in its own right is generally populated and very rarely will you find yourself truly "Isolated". As would be expected in times of dire strife, survival instincts begin to kick in.... people are desperate to stay alive and would sooner kill and ask questions later. The autominous systems on board duely dubbed "Working Joe's" have also begun to go rougue (for reasons later explained in the game) and will happily request you "Remain Calm" while they stamp on your head and if that's not bad enough there is a highly intelligent alien assasin on board which EVERYONE is expecting YOU to get rid of..... Sounds like the perfect scenario for a honeymoon.......

    Get Under the Goddam Desk Will You:
    Despite a few small pretentions; Isolation is far from being an FPS. It has probably been said before and will be said again.... this "flavour" of survival beef won't tingle on everyones tastebuds. Playing like John Rambo is rarely going to cut it. Paitence, planning and timing are your biggest guns here and that is heavily reflected in the Alien stalking sections of the game.

    Isolations contents itself are genearlly quite long and should give you enough to get your money worth out of your time. That being said... I sure it would have felt shorter if the amount of time dying was a little leaner. And you will die......again and again.....

    Puzzles are mediocre but in contrast do not take away too much from actually having to hide most of the time, after all focus should be about staying alive. Some variety of tools seem a little pointless in difference when traversing different areas and the added frustration with some save-points being too far apart (good thing or bad thing? not sure here).

    Dying a Lot:
    While frustrating, it is also one of the key elements of the game.... this has to be said and because of this, it is easy to understand why some will absolutely hate this game. The game is MEANT to be tricky..... it is meant to keep you on your toes and keep sitting under desks for 5-10 minutes at a time to avoid getting another backstabbing. Be creative and use the crafting system to "Make" useful distractions at key points in order to progress, that is where this game will really shine for those with the survival instincts.

    Personal Taste:
    One of the greatest points for me on a "personal" note seems to one that is a "beef" for many others. The Alien non-predictive AI..... Not knowing exactly where and or if the Alien will show up during the Stalking sections of the games... this for me is one of the main elements I wanted to push forward. It makes you listen... makes you pay attention and be creative.... failure to do so will probably result on you trying to predict a pattern OR indeed a "Patrol Route". So after about the third time you know exactly who is going to be where etc etc and you progress...... Isolation just looks at your and declares "Computer says no"..... players should at least be willing to appreciate this is some nice coding..... you are not just following routine here...... you are "Actively" being stalked...... kudos...

    Overview:

    Graphics: 8/10 nicely done but could use a spit shine
    Sound: 9/10 pretty damn ambient in my opinion (think of the era)
    Gameplay: 7/10 nothing groundbreaking but done well enough for the purpose
    Story: 7/10 progressive and relatively well done, just not enough interaction generally

    Overall: 8/10 a well-rounded attempt that fills a somewhat massive gap in the Alien "Game" franchise with enough action to make your mum jump occasionally.....    … Expand
  20. DaniVR99
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    Alien: Isolation is hands down the best Alien game ever made. It has an amazing atmosphere that resembles the original 1979 movie, a fantastic and terrifying sound design, and a perfectly tuned stealth-survival horror gameplay. Of course, it is VERY challenging, but we are fighting the ALIEN, the perfect organism, right?
  21. MaximumD
    Jul 8, 2015
    8
    Alien: Isolation is a game that is a must for a any fan of the Alien fiction. The production values and attention to detail in terms of the original film are fantastic. This could easily have been the sequel to the first movie. The Alien itself is terrifying yet fantastically detailed and creates tension throughout the whole experience. Honestly, technologically the game is brilliant,Alien: Isolation is a game that is a must for a any fan of the Alien fiction. The production values and attention to detail in terms of the original film are fantastic. This could easily have been the sequel to the first movie. The Alien itself is terrifying yet fantastically detailed and creates tension throughout the whole experience. Honestly, technologically the game is brilliant, especially the sound. However, I still can't get myself to give the game a straight 10 for a few design issues, namely the spacing of the save points and ultimately too much exposure to the Alien.

    At first I almost hung up the game completely out of frustration. I died a lot during the first main Alien encounter and had to restart countless times. There was a lot of trial and error and many things I didn't understand. I got killed hiding in lockers too petrified to move for fear of having to reload again. The Alien seemed to just be everywhere and I had no chance but get my brains pushed out the back of my head over and over and over again. I nearly quit the game at this point, but boy am I glad I stuck with it.

    I gradually came to see the genius of the save system. Without it I would not learn how to survive against the Alien, since I would have nothing to lose if I could just reload wherever. I realized that I started adapting and learning the nuances of how the Alien moved and sensed. I was learning how to survive against it and gradually started to make it further and further on every attempt. I really needed to be aware of how the level was laid out to understand where the Alien was lurking. The sound cues are amazingly well done and after a while everything becomes second nature. The game strikes a perfect balance between the tension of getting caught and the thrill of pulling off a risky move to get through a room and to (relative) safety. Mix in some human enemies and the game really took off as I watched the Alien rip some poor shmo to shreds while cowering under an operating table. Reloading was no longer such a pain since I was learning how to swiftly move through a level with carefully calculated risks and shrewd use of gadgets. Basically, if you stick with the game long enough, you will eventually "get" it and it becomes quite enjoyable.

    In the end though, there is just too much Alien and too much sneaking around. You end up seeing the Alien so much that it just kind of loses it's terrifying nature. When you eventually get your hands on a certain weapon later on the Alien becomes more of a nuisance than a real threat, although it will still surprise you every now and then. Simply put, the game is too long and It has too much backtracking and sneaking around non stop. Objectives are essentially the same as you need to trek through a long level to get some thing in order to power some other thing back at the start of it. The whole time the Alien is prowling around but at this point you'll have it completely fooled.They needed to change it up a bit further along in the game. It got to the point where I was just racing to the end to finish the story.

    The sum it all up, this certainly a great Alien game first and foremost, but also a really solid survival horror game, at least in the very early parts. The Alien starts out as an absolutely terrifying antagonist and then sort of loses it's luster form overuse by the developers. Still, a solid 8 out of 10 for the technical achievement and definitely the best Alien game ever!    … Expand
  22. 670Gamer
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Love hide and seek when you were a kid? I loved it and still play it with my son. This game is well done. The action is not much, but the stealth and suspense/horror I believe makes up for it. Enjoy this and the Evil Within as much as you can cause we probably won't play good horror games like this for a while.
  23. Ayaz-Ali
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    I went into this game not thinking much of it, I didn't watch any gameplay off the game and I hated Aliens Colonial Marines. On the day of release I scoured IGN to see what score they awarded it (5.9, I didn't bother reading the actual review) I have only recently learned the credibility of IGN when it comes to review and this is in large part because of Alien: Isolation.

    The only thing    I went into this game not thinking much of it, I didn't watch any gameplay off the game and I hated Aliens Colonial Marines. On the day of release I scoured IGN to see what score they awarded it (5.9, I didn't bother reading the actual review) I have only recently learned the credibility of IGN when it comes to review and this is in large part because of Alien: Isolation.

    The only thing that inspired to me to pre-ordering the game was that I found it cheap online, could make a small profit from the game and had recently watched the brilliant 1979 Aliens movie for the first time.

    That being said, the game more than exceeded my expectations. I am a big fan of horror games, dating back to Resident Evil 2 and in my opinion, Alien: Isolation wasn't scary. Yes, there were more than enough moments when I heart skipped a beat from being surprised - but they were jump scares. Alien getting you from my vent, being grabbed from the foot by an enemy - i never truly felt scared during the game, not even when the Alien was lurking. The biggest aspect of the game which did make nervous was that there were no checkpoints in the mission - your progress needs to be saved manually in whenever there is a point to do so, this meant that during long stretches I would be every scared to find a save point!

    The game has eighteen different missions - so it is very lengthy, I am writing my review after completing the game which took me around 20-25 hours to do, some critics are saying that the game can feel repetitive, I don't think this is fair nor true, i appreciate longer games and this game was great almost every minute, at times I did feel like the game was dragging and was counting down how many missions were left, but I felt truly satisfied once the game ended and felt it was the perfect length.

    The enemies in this game are awesome, you fight or escape from other survivors, the Alien and my favourite the Android bots, it is all very intense, the story to this game was also very fascinating. The gameplay was great and it was addictingly challenging - I found myself dying by the Alien in certain sections of the game at least 20 times, but each time I would replay it would be just as exciting as the last.

    There are definitely some negatives from the game is that Ripley the main character looks very masculine, this in no way affects the gameplay but i wanted to mention this, what does affect the gameplay and my overall experience was the lip syncing - which was way off it was frustrating. The load times were extremely long and when you call a tram to travel to another section of the game this would take very long as well (May be for suspense but still) The game was a little glitchy at times as well. There is also hardly any replay ability in the game either.

    Still a fantastic game.    … Expand
  24. foxviewchannel
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Finally, the intelligent and merciless killer is back. Alien: isolation is a survivor horror video game inspired by the first film.

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley. The game is set 15 years after the original Alien. Amanda is looking for the whereabouts of her mother and she is informed that a flight recorder from the Nostromo space station her mother    Finally, the intelligent and merciless killer is back. Alien: isolation is a survivor horror video game inspired by the first film.

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley. The game is set 15 years after the original Alien. Amanda is looking for the whereabouts of her mother and she is informed that a flight recorder from the Nostromo space station her mother was on is in another space station called Sevastopol and she accepts to go and retrieve it; however, little did she know that this will end up being her worst nightmare. The plan doesn’t go as expected, and everyone is separated.

    You are now all alone and in the middle of nowhere and right from the beginning the game gives you a sense of isolation. The pacing of the game slowly builds up until your first encounter with the unforgiving Alien. From that moment it becomes a game of cat and mouse and the only thing that you will be thinking about is escaping the deadly space station

    Encounters with the Alien are unscripted. It moves dynamically and you will never know when and where it will appear. You will hear it as it moves through the ventilation and hear its footsteps when it is near you. The Alien moves slowly and runs when it hears a sound to check where the noise came from. It will sometimes appear in front of you and your only option is to hide before it is too late.

    The Alien's unpredictability is scary. If you are hiding in a closet for example, you will have to hold your breath when it is near, one wrong move and its game over. The Alien will evolve slowly and becomes smarter, if you throw a lot of noise makers, then it will search where the noise came from.

    You’re the prey the whole game and your only option is too hide and even though you feel you have to run, you can’t and therefore moving slow is the only option. The game is very tense and there were times were I just wanted to hide and not go out.

    Patience is key in this game and you will spend most of your time hiding and crawling. The tension is built up slowly and you will gradually have access to other items such as the motion tracker which is the game’s most useful item. The motion detector will beep to notify you when anything is near.

    There are other dangers in the space station, androids and hostile humans. The androids are hard to kill, their vision isn’t very good and are slow, while the humans aim good so it is better to avoid them. You will collect various items to craft smoke bombs to noise makers. Ammo is scare and you will have to make every shot count. The flame thrower is effective against the Alien to scare it off for a while. The main campaign took me around 16 hours to finish; however, i felt that some parts do drag a lot.

    There are no check points, only save points spread across the station. The overall story isn’t that interesting but the dark and lifeless atmosphere is just so immersive that you really won’t mind the story. The characters should have been stronger and more charismatic. Instead, we are left with irrelevant characters that are forgettable. The station is very detailed but I did find some frame issues during cut scenes. The PS4 camera has a nice touch as you can move your head around corners and if you make a sound in your room then the Alien will hear you.

    This is the Alien as it should be. Alien Isolation doesn’t have the jump scares; however, what it gives you is a tense experience that is very faithful to the mood of the movies.    … Expand
  25. slim1985
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    another great game this year survival/horror is my fav genre and feeling happy to play this game and waiting for the evil withing you guy should support this kind of games
  26. FreeSnaks
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    -Atmosphere is fantastic
    -Packed with tense moments full of stressful delight
    -At times can be quite unforgiving (Pro and a Con)
    -Framerate is not very stable in cut scenes
    -Worth the buy for survival horror fans, even more for Alien fans
    -Needs to be played with headset for best experience
  27. sbc72
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    solid game, great sound effects create some very tense moments specially if playing at the hardest level... lot of nice details from the movie. if you are a big fan of the movie don't miss this game...
  28. tofusoup
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    This game is fantastic. It has a few glitches. Sometimes the AI is wacky, but overall, possibly the best Alien game made so far. There's enough here for the player to try different things in the setups. Though the game does drag on near the later half of the game. I mean how many of these doors and levers do you need to open. Also the alien does become less of a threat once you getThis game is fantastic. It has a few glitches. Sometimes the AI is wacky, but overall, possibly the best Alien game made so far. There's enough here for the player to try different things in the setups. Though the game does drag on near the later half of the game. I mean how many of these doors and levers do you need to open. Also the alien does become less of a threat once you get the flame thrower. Still, despite these few minor annoyances, the game is very good, and amusing.… Expand
  29. IxianD
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    This game is so pretty, with such a high level of attention to detail and design, that it should win award for graphics alone. As a game it's not perfect but a lot of fun, creepy and full of jumps and tension and fight or flight moments. If you loved the original movie you'll be drawn into this game straight away.
  30. papadrew7
    Jun 22, 2015
    8
    Great survival horror game. I'll say this game is not for everybody but if you are a fan of survival horror or a fan of the alien franchise than you will enjoy the game. The game captures the look and feel of the alien franchise very well and it captures the claustrophobic and terrifying feeling of being trapped on a spaceship with an alien that has an intelligent ai. I'm not saying thisGreat survival horror game. I'll say this game is not for everybody but if you are a fan of survival horror or a fan of the alien franchise than you will enjoy the game. The game captures the look and feel of the alien franchise very well and it captures the claustrophobic and terrifying feeling of being trapped on a spaceship with an alien that has an intelligent ai. I'm not saying this is the greatest survival game ever made but it deserves its place next to silent hill, resident evil 2, and resident evil 4.… Expand
  31. Sookilala
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    One of the best games i played last year, not without its flaws, but excellent.

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

    Lacking was the narrative content and the the game length, the game dragged on a bit with an obvious ending to the central story occurring 2/3rds of the way through...
  32. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien). If you are a survival horror    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien).
    If you are a survival horror fan, you must play this game.

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

    Negative things:
    - It may became a little bit repetitive/predictable after the second half.
    - AI can be improved.    … Expand
  33. JayLightBar
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    The industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I loveThe industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I love this game to death, and the length for me anyways was just right. A lot of filler parts, but for me personally I loved all of it. Though the games ending is garbage, noticing that a lot with recent games, but other than that this game was completely worth every penny I dropped for it.… Expand
  34. yestoinfinity
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    voice acting is good and story is engrossing. Alien: Isolation does a really good job of creating a good atmosphere with fantastic visuals and sound design. It's one of the scariest and most stressful games I've ever played. Mostly, this difficulty is well chose but there are quiet a few parts to the game (particularly towards the end) where some of the level design or difficulty feelsvoice acting is good and story is engrossing. Alien: Isolation does a really good job of creating a good atmosphere with fantastic visuals and sound design. It's one of the scariest and most stressful games I've ever played. Mostly, this difficulty is well chose but there are quiet a few parts to the game (particularly towards the end) where some of the level design or difficulty feels really poorly designed. It ruins the immersion and really frustrates. It is obviously much less stressful when played on lesser difficulties however, so that could potentially solve that problem.

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

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

    Overall though, the aesthetics, level/sound design and long campaign warrant an 8. If the game allowed for more combat or tool utilization, then I would think this game a solid 9. I'd also love a feature where you can explore the colony without the alien being there at all. (at some areas the alien is there at other it's not there) but the option to face off against humans and mechs only would have been really good.    … Expand
  35. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    After playing the horrendous Colonial Marines, I was very skeptical about this game. But I'm glad to have been proved wrong. Although there were some levels that seem to drag a bit too long, Alien Isolation restored my faith in the Alien series. The gameplay is genuinely creepy. I'm happy to report that the Alien is scary again!!!!
  36. Heisenberg93
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien: Isolation is a great experience every gamer should play, especially genre's fans.

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

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

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

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

    In the end what we got with Alien: Isolation is a true survival horror game, with some unique features. Sure, it's not a perfect game, but it's still one of the best exponents of its genre and among best Alien video games. I would like another similar, and yet even better, Alien video game. But it doesn't seem to happen anytime soon.    … Expand
  37. Termin8ter
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    Alien Isolation is exactly what the Alien franchise needed after the terrible Alien vs Predator games and the awful Colonial Marines. The whole game, you're running away from something you can't hide from or fight against, and the Xenomorph's AI is very unpredictable. What you get is a finely polished horror experience, that gives us what Colonial Marines should have given us. The graphicAlien Isolation is exactly what the Alien franchise needed after the terrible Alien vs Predator games and the awful Colonial Marines. The whole game, you're running away from something you can't hide from or fight against, and the Xenomorph's AI is very unpredictable. What you get is a finely polished horror experience, that gives us what Colonial Marines should have given us. The graphic are also amazing, giving everything finely tuned details, that make you think that you're inside the movies. I do have a couple of problems though. Halfway through the game, the sense of tension goes away, and never comes back, which is sad. Apart from that, Alien Isolation is an overall solid Alien game that you should definitely pick up.… Expand
  38. EliteGames
    May 13, 2016
    8
    AI is an underground hit honestly. This game should have done better then it did, but unfortunately didn't get enough publicity and the run and hide gameplay honestly wasn't for everybody. Seriously though this game really nails the Alien world atmosphere and what it would be like to deal with one of these beasts. If you haven't picked this game up yet, I would recommend doing do asAI is an underground hit honestly. This game should have done better then it did, but unfortunately didn't get enough publicity and the run and hide gameplay honestly wasn't for everybody. Seriously though this game really nails the Alien world atmosphere and what it would be like to deal with one of these beasts. If you haven't picked this game up yet, I would recommend doing do as quickly as possible and at a great deal now to boot. You will be playing the best game of hide and seek you've ever played.… Expand
  39. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    We FINALLY get a good alien game. The Alien's AI is so freaking awesome in this one. The game is also so terrifying at least for the first 6 hours or so and it starts to kinda loose steam, and I did feel it did drag on too long at around 14 HRS. That could of been trimmed by 2 hours or so. Still a good time though.
  40. obligatory_user
    Aug 8, 2015
    8
    I almost gave up on this game.

    I only purchased this title because of the strong reviews, and through some odd disconnect in my brain I didn’t clue into the fact that I didn’t much care for the 1979 film or survival horror games in general. The first few missions did nothing to alleviate my concerns, either. The opening chapter was rather abrupt, not much in the way of introduction    I almost gave up on this game.

    I only purchased this title because of the strong reviews, and through some odd disconnect in my brain I didn’t clue into the fact that I didn’t much care for the 1979 film or survival horror games in general.

    The first few missions did nothing to alleviate my concerns, either. The opening chapter was rather abrupt, not much in the way of introduction to the characters or the situation before you were thrust into the thick of things. The dialogue wasn’t particularly noteworthy, the graphics were solid (if a little plastic-y), the cutscenes choppy and stiff, even the plot elements were tired and an obvious rehash of Alien stories gone before. It didn’t help that I saw Dan Abnett’s name in the credits, a comic book writer whose work has never appealed to me. After the first couple of the hours, the game became a chore to play and the only reason why I continued was because I had already spent $40 on it, and also because I had a walkthrough that guided me through every step of the way.

    Then came the first cat-and-mouse scene with the Alien and I was hooked. I think this might be the first game I’ve played where you are essentially powerless. You can never actually kill or even harm the creature; even when you acquire the flamethrower and more powerful IED’s, at best you can only temporarily distract it. I’m used to playing invincible, genocidal powerhouses, so this was an exciting and exotic feeling for me. It was also rather novel that the noise from running and even the light from your torch can alert an enemy to your presence; combine that with the first-person gameplay and it almost feels like this is all happening to you, not you’re avatar Amanda Ripley.

    From that point on, my enjoyment and appreciation for the game only grew. The story still isn’t strong enough to stand on its own; without the gameplay, I’m not sure this would be anything but a blatant and someone unimaginative rehash of the first movie. And if you break down the gameplay, it’s rather mundane; throughout the entire game, all you do is go from one end of the space station to the other flipping switches, pressing buttons and taking out the occasional android.

    Regardless of that, somehow I’m still impressed by how enjoyable the game is. There isn’t one particular aspect or feature that I could point out as the key to what I liked. Rather, all of the little bits and pieces that went into this title (which I’m sure was the result of a very extensive and exhaustive production period) add up to a unique but very exhilarating package. I still used the walkthrough for the remainder of the game, but only because I’m somewhat OCD and didn’t want to miss any of the audio recorders or ID tags.

    Still, it doesn’t quite work as a horror game (if that was the intention). The scariest part of the game for me was the initial mission when you first arrive at Sevastopol, before you encounter any humans, androids or aliens. It seemed like every step you took, no matter how carefully, no matter if you were standing or crouched, made an unbelievable amount of noise and I was terrified that something would leap out and devour me. The silence was deafening; before I understood the rules of the game and how it worked, anything was possible—especially since I hadn’t seen the alien yet and didn’t know what form interactions or combat with it would take. All I heard were constant creaks and buckles, hinting at the danger that lurked just out of view.

    But, as soon as I reached a corridor and someone ran across a hallway in front of me in a very obviously scripted “jump scare” bit of programming, the game stopped being scary. Sure, it was still intense at times, especially when I was hiding from the alien, sneaking behind tables and crates for minutes at a time. But if it did finally catch me, it was more frustrating than frightening, mostly because I’d have to start again from my last manual save (having no automatic checkpoints was a nice touch).

    It also didn’t help matters that while the AI was certainly better than most games, it still had some glaring flaws. The fact that I could be crouched only a couple of feet from a passing android or alien and it STILL wouldn’t see me (and this was on HARD difficult), when in real life I would’ve been easily detected by peripheral vision sort of broke the immersion.

    Overall, this was one of the better experiences I’ve had on the new generation of consoles. I finally took the plunge and bought a PS4 last October (coincidentally, around the same time this game came out), and this is only the second game I’ve played that’s made me think I made a wise investment (the other, of course, being The Witcher 3). If, like me, you’re tired of what has so far been an unremarkable couple of years for games, you should give this game a shot. It takes a little while to get going before it sucks you in, but once it does be prepared for one hell of a ride.    … Expand
  41. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game which captures the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use yourAlien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game which captures the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission, but to simply stay alive.… Expand
  42. SicknessInc
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Well let's see. I have given the game an 8/10. My reviews are only based on the play/fun factor. If you want graphics then check videos on YouTube. The graphics are nice though. So is the sound.

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

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

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

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

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

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  43. BetterThanSonic
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    This game is scary! Yet, it isn't as scary as how terrible games like Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic Unleashed are.
  44. noahbruhh
    Feb 19, 2016
    8
    Scary as hell, especially hen you see the alien in all its glory, prowling around sniffing the air for your scent. This game pays great homage to the original movies with very detailed environments. this game is also pretty lon. the only bad thing about this game is the story can get a bit boring at times, the graphics are treat as well.
  45. illphil
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    no more 1's or 10's. this a solid 8. great fun if loved the alien movies and want to experience it firsthand. its basically just sneaking around doing fetch quests and fighting occasionally but its dripping in atmosphere and looks and sounds good to boot. its hard but thats part of the fun. for a low price u cannot go wrong!
  46. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

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

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

    Mein persönlicher Score = 77/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  47. Tselel
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Story/Campaign - These are the words to describe the two halves of the game, first half = TERRIFYING, INTENSE AND NERVE-WRACKING, the titular "alien" of the game the xenomorph is the worst nightmare you will encounter in the game. Its AI is so advanced he will adapt to where you usually hide, where you go and what you do damn sometimes he can even show he is better than you thoughStory/Campaign - These are the words to describe the two halves of the game, first half = TERRIFYING, INTENSE AND NERVE-WRACKING, the titular "alien" of the game the xenomorph is the worst nightmare you will encounter in the game. Its AI is so advanced he will adapt to where you usually hide, where you go and what you do damn sometimes he can even show he is better than you though sometimes too it is very questionable and a head scratcher how he could teleport from one place to another (Hard mode). Still though, a memorable and awesome horror experience will come your way. As for the next half = BORING AND ANNOYING, this is the part where you will fight a new enemy, the working joe who isnt a one hit kill to you unlike the alien and this is the part where the game becomes a semi shooter/melee gameplay if you dont prefer to use stealth. Nothing was interesting and the game becomes slow and boring in this part. As to the last moments though, the only thing i will say on this is that the game suddenly throws EVERYTHING AT YOU. As for the story and characters, the protagonist Amanda is the daughter of Ellen Ripley (you know who that is if you are a fan of the alien series) and the story revolves of Amanda going to Sevastopool to look for the flight recorder left by her mother. The story is your typical survival horror game. The supporting cast overall are forgettable and uninteresting, nothing really reason given for you to care for them. Ill give them a good score of 7/10 for this.

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

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

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

    Total Average = 8.1

    Personally, this game is the best horror game in the current generation we have, nothing really was much scarier and intense like what this game did to me. I was really dissapointed on how the gaming reviews like ign and gamespot gave this game bad grades for "being hard" and "too advanced AI" which really destroyed this game financially. I really hope a sequel and more improvements will be done on this game. Thanks.    … Expand
  48. ExtaticGamer
    Sep 14, 2016
    8
    This may just be the most nerve-racking game I have ever played, and I'm not a stranger to horror games. The alien is hands down the scariest video game enemy I have come across in a while, due to his immortality, and its intelligence that evolves throughout the game, designed to counter your play style. Not only that, but the atmosphere is set in such a way that even when it seems thatThis may just be the most nerve-racking game I have ever played, and I'm not a stranger to horror games. The alien is hands down the scariest video game enemy I have come across in a while, due to his immortality, and its intelligence that evolves throughout the game, designed to counter your play style. Not only that, but the atmosphere is set in such a way that even when it seems that that thing isn't around, you still feel tense because of the sounds that the station makes, such as pipes creaking, etc. Lighting effects have to be seen to be believed as well. The story is interesting and the crafting menu is easy to grasp. Definitely worth a try if you're a horror fan.… Expand
  49. BlakDak666
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    The Alien franchise has always been a mess: with terrible sequels in the films, terrible games in its universe and a mess of directions for its future. Despite the issues the franchise had, Creative Assembly were successful of giving players and fans alike a terrifying horror game that traps the original Alien film in terms of atmosphere and setup. The music is sparse, but when played makeThe Alien franchise has always been a mess: with terrible sequels in the films, terrible games in its universe and a mess of directions for its future. Despite the issues the franchise had, Creative Assembly were successful of giving players and fans alike a terrifying horror game that traps the original Alien film in terms of atmosphere and setup. The music is sparse, but when played make truly heart-pounding moments that intensify as Gigar's monster gets near you. The technology and retro style is pleasing visually and contrasts extremely well with the Alien as it passes through doors and vents to relive the tension of the first film. The Alien itself is a marvel of AI; though initially it had numerous glitches and bugs that made it hard to see, the post-patch AI adept of the Alien is shockingly amazing. It learns from your actions and strategies and makes pushing it away increasingly difficult and the death scenes at its hands are brutal. The hide-and-seek stealth with the Alien is a wonderful gauntlet that will see you dying and experimenting constantly.

    Of course no game comes without problems, as the human and android encounters leave something to be desired, with bugged out AI and/or tedious shooting controls against them is far less fun and engaging. The save systems are tedious to save at and can prove detrimental if you get killed quickly after. The story is subpar, with wooden characters (including the main protagonist) that makes anything memorable to them that the Alien doesn't amplify. The time trial based mode is alright, but the inclusion of season passes and modes for it just don't feel right. Admittedly, the story goes a bit too long (roughly 20-25 hours max), but I appreciate the attempt to making it worth it by the end. Alien Isolation is a great horror game that will scare you so dam hard with its main Xeno star and prove to be a possible comeback of the Alien franchise.    … Expand
  50. bellonman
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    If you enjoy the Alien films, this is like playing one out from start to finish. Not too much character development, but the game play keeps you engaged the whole play through. The Alien was a really sporadic enemy that kept me on my toes at all times.
  51. BSchwarz95
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Exciting, thrilling, frightening, and fairly unique, Alien Isolation offers a storytelling experience that's only bogged down by repetition. At least, getting the Platinum trophy made me play the game 4 times and it got really old during playthrough no.2.
  52. RotcodFox
    Nov 1, 2018
    8
    It's almost too long, but the game-play is addicting and the visuals are amazing. Definitely my personal favorite horror game.
  53. Joe500
    Jan 25, 2019
    8
    This Game does have its flaws the game really becomes a bore fest in the Android section. But still you should buy this Game.
  54. YunusKat
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    Isolation truly scared the living **** out of me.

    I played the beginning with the voice detection system on and it was tense. Every little gasp of air that gets detected by the mic triggers the Xenomorph. And believe me, he'll find you. The whole helpless feeling gets amplified by use of your scanner and hiding skills. This game pushes you to take risks and second doubt yourself if    Isolation truly scared the living **** out of me.

    I played the beginning with the voice detection system on and it was tense. Every little gasp of air that gets detected by the mic triggers the Xenomorph. And believe me, he'll find you. The whole helpless feeling gets amplified by use of your scanner and hiding skills.

    This game pushes you to take risks and second doubt yourself if you should run or not. The alien is very smart and also extremely unpredictable. It may walk around in circles but I found that that the Alien can just pop out because of one small noise and keep scanning a different route than before.    … Expand
  55. UlyssesGuzman
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    Muy buen juego de supervivencia, ese Alien el verdad da miedo!!! Un tanto difícil
  56. GameHermisimo
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego ya que te hace entrar en tensión constantemente y produce una sensación de adrenalina muy grande
  57. marpolaris
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Excelente juego, me gusta mucho la ambientación retro futurista de los escenarios te hace sentirte en una película de alien
  58. PoptartKing
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Alien Isolation gave me anxiety attacks on multiple occasions. The highly intelligent xenomorph AI creates some of the most intense and horrifying experience I've ever had in a video game. The faithfulness to the first Alien film can be seen from the very start, and you can clearly see that the developers had a lot of respect for the franchise. This game just creates an atmosphere that isAlien Isolation gave me anxiety attacks on multiple occasions. The highly intelligent xenomorph AI creates some of the most intense and horrifying experience I've ever had in a video game. The faithfulness to the first Alien film can be seen from the very start, and you can clearly see that the developers had a lot of respect for the franchise. This game just creates an atmosphere that is nothing short of uneasy, which is the exact emotion you want from a horror game. Sadly, Alien Isolation falls into the same pit as other horror games and drags on for far too long. It also lacks the polish that you would want from a game like this, but If you're willing to deal with these issues this is a must buy for any fan of the Alien franchise, or just someone who wants a scary experience out of a game!… Expand
  59. guizim
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um ótimo jogo de survival horror. Escassez de munição frequente, a necessidade de salvar em um local específico, ambientação maravilhosa. O fato do Xenomorfo perseguir a cada segundo torna o jogo ainda mais horrorizante.… Expand
  60. ViniciusFolly
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    "Alien: Isolation" deserves praise for its attention to detail. Even though the game world is ultimately a decaying space station on the verge of being decomissioned, with rioting residents and a murderous unseen creature, the environment is incredibly lively and well presented. It actually looks like people lived there, went through economic hardships there, and sadly had to leave their"Alien: Isolation" deserves praise for its attention to detail. Even though the game world is ultimately a decaying space station on the verge of being decomissioned, with rioting residents and a murderous unseen creature, the environment is incredibly lively and well presented. It actually looks like people lived there, went through economic hardships there, and sadly had to leave their homes and start over. You have a wide range of tools and weapons, which fit the game's progression quite well. The story is driven through context dialogue and archive logs, and cutscenes are (thankfully) very scarce. Item management is a must, especially for offensive purposes. On hard setting, enemies are though and require a lot of ammo/melee hits to be neutralized, constantly worrying the player about having enough resources to avoid being overwhelmed later. The Alien is unforgiving, and just the tension it causes makes the game worth it. The story is very long (19 missions), with many twists and turns, making you wonder what will come next.

    I believe the game fails on human combat. Humans' A.I. is poor, and not at all dynamic. When they spot you they go: "I will shoot you." (3 second pause) *Pew pew*, and repeat. It breaks the "serious game" atmosphere, and makes you want to be chased by the Alien and the androids again. Shooting the head of an Android with the Bolt Gun is extremely satisfying, for example.

    Overall, great game with minor setbacks.    … Expand
  61. hector_bcn98
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Debió ser de los primeros videojuegos con los que de verdad pegué brincos del sofá las primeras horas. No por el alien, sino por los androides sintéticos. La santa madre que los parió, que a mi de pequeño me daban fobia los robots, joder.
  62. Emaytch
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :) Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end) Really good game, even for    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :)
    Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end)
    Really good game, even for people who do not like to make jumps    … Expand
  63. mareknufc
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design, - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design,
    - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more about. It also has a retro-futuristic good sci-fi vibe to it. Alas we'll never live long enough to see if XXII century humanity will colonize outer space and set up space stations like this,
    - it has decent enough story - without going into spoilers department - albeit the conclusion feels a bit rushed and disappointing,
    - tense atmosphere fostered by spot-on audio,
    - wide variety of tools meant to help you deal with Alien, Working Joe's and human survivors. You gradually unlock new tools to make gameplay fresh,

    Shortcomings of the game:
    - very frustrating at times. Unpredictable nature of Alien guarantees many deaths that feel cheap and unfair. You almost get an impression that certain areas were meant to frustrate player,
    - game in general is very confusing. It doesn't explain properly game mechanics. With Alien on your back the game turns into trial and error where you die again and again because you didn't know what to do or where to go. Map can be confusing as well and you can't really afford experimentation and exploration. I got really angry when I lost good chunk of progress because I got randomly killed by Alien while reading documents at terminal. As if the game was saying: "Nope, we don't want you to get immersed in the game" and sucker-punched you,
    - repetitive nature of gameplay. What you're gonna be doing all the time is restoring power, starting generators, looking for keycards and running errands for your allies. It has a lot to do with another vice which is,
    - the length of the game. The gameplay does not warrant a game this long. It could well be truncated in half. Endgame feels really forced,
    - no manual save. Saving at designated points takes time and you are extremely vulnerable while trying to save the game.

    Overall it's still a good game with some reservations. I think criticism from some reviewers (especially IGN) is valid to certain degree. After all it is an exhausting slog but perhaps that was the point of the game to begin with? After finishing the game it's a time for some reconciliation and unbiased approach therefore I give it a generous 8/10.    … Expand
  64. Tgooding01
    Oct 17, 2014
    7
    This game does some things very well and others... not so well.

    I'll begin with the positives. The graphics & atmosphere are amazing. With regards to creating a place that you could believe was real this is up there with Bioshock. The problem is the Alien. While at first it creates tense moments it soon becomes more of a pain. For something that is meant to be roaming a massive space    This game does some things very well and others... not so well.

    I'll begin with the positives. The graphics & atmosphere are amazing. With regards to creating a place that you could believe was real this is up there with Bioshock. The problem is the Alien.

    While at first it creates tense moments it soon becomes more of a pain. For something that is meant to be roaming a massive space when its on you, its on you like glue. It can disappear through a door at the end of the corridor then fall from the ceiling right above you. You can ride trains to new locations for it to be there ready to kill you on arrival.Fair enough its an alien and how do I know how it would behave but its almost like you're a dog on a lead and its never far away from you.

    You will die a LOT. While fun at the start as you curse yourself for walking under than ceiling vent without thinking it might be there after the 10th time you'll be annoyed, After the 50th you'll be ready to give up. At this point its not scary, its annoying.

    To give them credit they tried something new and brave here and they almost pulled it off, I'm not sure how things could be fixed, its almost like they came up with a good idea without the knowledge of how it would actually work.    … Expand
  65. Velsuan
    Oct 3, 2015
    7
    That's a decent game for sure. Not as good as SOMA (more recent this one). The production value is really nice. Graphics are superb. In the sound department, that's a joy! The Alien is a s.o.a.b, and sometimes he seems a little bit too persistent (like mentally ill "focused"!). I've found that if you don't hide inside a box or a locker, the beast tend to keep his distance a little more....That's a decent game for sure. Not as good as SOMA (more recent this one). The production value is really nice. Graphics are superb. In the sound department, that's a joy! The Alien is a s.o.a.b, and sometimes he seems a little bit too persistent (like mentally ill "focused"!). I've found that if you don't hide inside a box or a locker, the beast tend to keep his distance a little more.... and that walking is an option as long as there's shadows. I almost forgot about the story... err, maybe because the Hide & Seek game with Big Al is waayy to tedious and repetitive. I don't know. I'm not that impressed about that aspect of the game. Good game overall.… Expand
  66. Notonlytheend
    Oct 25, 2014
    7
    Suspenseful but not truly scary. There's a good deal of trial and error in attempts to stay alive. I started on hard, which was a mistake unless you enjoy reloading every 4 minutes. Isolation is fun on lower levels, but again, you're still going to end up reloading a bit. It's not because it's too hard, but because luck is a factor later in the game. If you're a big suspense and stealthSuspenseful but not truly scary. There's a good deal of trial and error in attempts to stay alive. I started on hard, which was a mistake unless you enjoy reloading every 4 minutes. Isolation is fun on lower levels, but again, you're still going to end up reloading a bit. It's not because it's too hard, but because luck is a factor later in the game. If you're a big suspense and stealth game fan or if you can't get enough of the Alien universe, you should definitely grab this game. All and all, it fits better with the universe than anything else with an Alien title after Aliens.… Expand
  67. hemmo1986
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    Alien: Isolation is at heart the closest recreation of Ridley Scotts original Alien movie. The atmosphere is just amazing, the Alien,truly frightening. The look and feel and the amount of detail that has been achieved in this game,pays true homage to the Alien universe.

    Where Alien:Isolation stumbles is in its repetitive game-play and at times truly frustrating design. Where the Alien    Alien: Isolation is at heart the closest recreation of Ridley Scotts original Alien movie. The atmosphere is just amazing, the Alien,truly frightening. The look and feel and the amount of detail that has been achieved in this game,pays true homage to the Alien universe.

    Where Alien:Isolation stumbles is in its repetitive game-play and at times truly frustrating design. Where the Alien is at first truly terrifying,over time it becomes more of an annoyance and becomes a relief when its not around, simply because when its not around it means you wont die and have to repeat what just took you thirty minutes to achieve, simply due to the lack of save points.

    Alien:Isolation is almost the Alien game we all have been waiting for.......almost.    … Expand
  68. Deschain89
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    With excellent voice acting, an eerie atmosphere, and a masterful soundtrack; this game finally does good service to the first iteration of the Alien franchise. This game is what Alien 3 should have been.

    Outlast is tense, you have to hide from the enemies since there is little you can do... wait, I lost my train of thought for a second: Amnesia: the Dark Descent is a powerful game in    With excellent voice acting, an eerie atmosphere, and a masterful soundtrack; this game finally does good service to the first iteration of the Alien franchise. This game is what Alien 3 should have been.

    Outlast is tense, you have to hide from the enemies since there is little you can do... wait, I lost my train of thought for a second: Amnesia: the Dark Descent is a powerful game in which you will feel overpowered while you try and find some fuel for your light source... Again, I apologize, it seems these games are terribly identical to the source matter.

    On the other hand, it would be preposterous to give this game a bad score, since it is a functional piece of software that will satisfy those who desperately crave a survival horror experience. But truth of the matter is, we have already seen many a game with the same premise, same gameplay, and this falls short because of it.

    Was this not a blatant copy of the whole Amnesia: Dark Hide and Seek, was this game to come five years ago, it would have blown everyone's mind, twice, possibly three times. Nowadays, it is a good experience, a deserving game for the franchise, but nothing else.

    Besides, once you learn the simplistic AI can't do anything but run around in circles doing the same interactions over and over, you will grow past this game, feel bored by the premise, and never touch it again. You have weapons, but on the hardest difficulty, which is the recommended setting, you might as well not have them, since you will waste all your ammo on an android, only to have a couple more come and join the fight, and the alien is invulnerable to everything. You can craft items, but this feature is far from enjoyable, it feels more of a chore; just give me a chaff grenade instead of making me collect 3 stupid sensors, go to the crafting menu, select all solitary components, and then create the improvised grenade. Pointless features, the fighting and crafting in this game.

    Don't let the nitpicking discourage you from playing this game, for at it's core, it is a good game, with a nicely acted story, deserving of at least one playthrough, just borrow it in a week from one of your wealthy friends, they will surely be bored of it by then, and give it a go.    … Expand
  69. Zyglroxenon
    Oct 27, 2014
    7
    This game is a prime example of a very good game that is simply bloated and loses some of its appeal after a while. The first several hours (5-6) are very entertaining. You are playing hide and seek with the alien, and whenever he shows up, your heart will jump in your throat. It will be a tense experience. Unfortunately, this is the whole mechanic the game is based on, and the fact thatThis game is a prime example of a very good game that is simply bloated and loses some of its appeal after a while. The first several hours (5-6) are very entertaining. You are playing hide and seek with the alien, and whenever he shows up, your heart will jump in your throat. It will be a tense experience. Unfortunately, this is the whole mechanic the game is based on, and the fact that they expanded it into approximately 15 hours of gameplay, is kind of silly. The game just started to drag, and I lost the sense of tension, and the sense of suspense, as it gave way to frustration and tedium. There are a lot of instant death situations that you will be put into that are, well, nearly unavoidable. The game is challenging, yeah, and I like challenging games, but not this kind of challenging, this is the trial-and-error kind of challenging. The encounters with the androids are kind of daft too, as the game isn't really built to be a first person shooter but they needed to add some variety into a long game of hide and seek.

    However, the game's presentation is fantastic. It really nails the vibe of the first Alien movie as the art direction, sound design, and lighting are spot on. Overall, it is a great game, but it's a chore to finish it. If they have another bash at this, I really hope they get the pacing right next time.    … Expand
  70. SimbaUno
    May 19, 2017
    7
    Overall, Alien: Isolation is a fun and interesting dive into the Alien franchise, one that anyone that is a fan of the series will enjoy. The world is beautiful, the Alien is terrifying, and the lore is deep. My complaints aren't much to do with the story or the characters, but the gameplay itself. The controls feel clunky and many of the items don't ever seem that useful or helpful inOverall, Alien: Isolation is a fun and interesting dive into the Alien franchise, one that anyone that is a fan of the series will enjoy. The world is beautiful, the Alien is terrifying, and the lore is deep. My complaints aren't much to do with the story or the characters, but the gameplay itself. The controls feel clunky and many of the items don't ever seem that useful or helpful in most situations. The map is all over the place and very hard to follow. One thing the game nails is the theme of being alone and helpless. I was legitimately terrified of the Alien and ALWAYS felt vulnerable. If you are a fan of survival horror or the Alien franchise, this is a must play, otherwise there are other games that do a similar thing, but just a bit better.… Expand
  71. Miuku
    Jan 8, 2015
    7
    You don't need to be an Alien fan to play this nice horror game, but if you're familiar with the first movie, then you will definitely notice how the developers have nailed the atmosphere of the first film. Dark hallways with blinking retro computers, and creepy rumble on air vents will keep you at your toes almost all the time.

    If you liked games like Amnesia or Outlast, you will be in    You don't need to be an Alien fan to play this nice horror game, but if you're familiar with the first movie, then you will definitely notice how the developers have nailed the atmosphere of the first film. Dark hallways with blinking retro computers, and creepy rumble on air vents will keep you at your toes almost all the time.

    If you liked games like Amnesia or Outlast, you will be in love with this one. But if you dislike sneaking in video games, then you should pass this one.

    Game has a lot of variety. You will be hiding from the Alien. Avoiding androids. Exploring the station. Gun fights with human hostiles. Solving small mini-game like puzzles. Crafting items & equipment, and the list goes on. Also the Alien AI is great!

    But why I didn't give this game a higher score, is because of the pacing of the game, when you've completed the first half. And the ending that you'll see after all the struggle, isn't that great. At the final missions you will face a lot of instant death-scenes, which you will only solve by trial and error, it doesn't feel like a challenge. And after the game, you wont unlock any bonuses or new game modes etc. There isn't that much replay variety.

    The common complaint about the game is that the save stations are too far and between, but i greatly disagree. There are plenty of save stations making sure, that when you die, you wont need to start all over again. If player misses these beeping stations, they can only blame themselves.

    Over all its a good horror game.    … Expand
  72. Heater
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    Prepare to be a little scared and sneaking around most of the game. Remember that in the movies the people who survived moved in the shadows and kept quiet. In this aspect of the gameplay it actually feels very much like you would expect. The sounds, environments, and support characters' dialog all lend to the feeling that one wrong move will put you in deep trouble real fast. QuickPrepare to be a little scared and sneaking around most of the game. Remember that in the movies the people who survived moved in the shadows and kept quiet. In this aspect of the gameplay it actually feels very much like you would expect. The sounds, environments, and support characters' dialog all lend to the feeling that one wrong move will put you in deep trouble real fast. Quick thinking and a being aware of the hiding places around you will get you out of tight spots but save often and approach each area with caution and you'll do fine.

    Sadly the game gets very repetitive after a few hours of sneaking around the station. The AI is not exactly predictable when it comes to where enemies will wander but if you sit still long enough you'll find the openings you need in tough spots. And believe me you will be sitting still a lot trying to wait out enemies you can't kill. This does give you a feeling that you're up against something you just can't beat but that's what Alien is all about, overcoming impossible odds to survive long enough to be rescued.

    One of the things that actually intrigued me about this game was the way they tied the story into the Alien universe. If you take some time to listen to the recordings, read the emails, and catch on to the dialog you'll notice pieces of the movies shining through. Not only that but for those who didn't catch on during the movies you'll start to better understand the nature of the xenomorphs. Although this did tend to get me more immersed in the game, already knowing what happens to Ellen Ripley made me feel like the main character's objective to figure out what went wrong and what happened to her mother was somehow irrelevant.

    If I choose a rating based on how much I enjoy a game combined with how long it takes to finish and how replayable it is, I'd have to rate this below average. The gameplay gets so repetitive that I was glad when the game ended even though it only took about half the time that I was expecting from a survival horror game. I didn't like hiding so much but it made finding ways around enemies fun once you had devices to distract them or secret places to hide. Sadly the replay value doesn't seem to be there because the objectives were too linear to hope for any variance from my first playthrough. That being said, if you're a fan of Alien this game is a must play and you will have some fun leading Amanda down memory lane.    … Expand
  73. True_Beleiver
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    Finally a Great alien game downright scary at times however the cutscenes were a bit choppy to the point where I was concerned about my hardware if you can overlook that it is a game worth playing
  74. Morshlac
    Oct 28, 2016
    7
    this game does a lot brilliantly but some things badly also, and in the end could only really recommend to lovers of the franchise.
    And on the plus side no game has ever come as close to the tension of the movies. Long terrifying moments exploring and hiding from the alien are when this game are at its best, the whole setting and music is very close to the movies and really well done.    this game does a lot brilliantly but some things badly also, and in the end could only really recommend to lovers of the franchise.
    And on the plus side no game has ever come as close to the tension of the movies. Long terrifying moments exploring and hiding from the alien are when this game are at its best, the whole setting and music is very close to the movies and really well done.
    unfortunately though as the game drags on and on the "unlock, retrace large map area with alien to find key/generator etc"...dynamic gets staler and frustrating. gameplay becomes a chore long before you finally get to the end.
    Some brilliant moments and genuinely terrifying at times...but there is a lot of room for improvement overall I think there's a lot of games I enjoyed more..    … Expand
  75. sefrabu
    Dec 18, 2015
    7
    This game will make you throw your controller across the room as you used to back in the days when games were actually challenging. It will beat you black and blue, rip your intestines apart and spit in your face. And you will be still coming back for more.
  76. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    One of the most intense experiences I've ever had. Even though there is a decent amount wrong with it, such as a weak story and pacing, it's still a fun game overall.
  77. lizardking420
    Dec 19, 2015
    7
    Amazing game with some huge flaws. You'll never find the cart to move in rhe first 1 hour. You have to approach it from a wierd angle. Too much back backtracking. The autosave, it's suppose to be hard, but its way too long. Its like playing super mario again i have to play the entite game over. I dont like repeativeness ita no longer that immersive. Memorzing a Safe path is pathetic. YouAmazing game with some huge flaws. You'll never find the cart to move in rhe first 1 hour. You have to approach it from a wierd angle. Too much back backtracking. The autosave, it's suppose to be hard, but its way too long. Its like playing super mario again i have to play the entite game over. I dont like repeativeness ita no longer that immersive. Memorzing a Safe path is pathetic. You will stop being steathy and follow the path of least resistance. The ai repeats so thats going to happen. Again stoo making me do thinfs over and over, if there was more ai depth. But elevators and cutscenes should be autosaves i dont want to see them again. Selectable if you choose so. Other then that its a great game. Beat stealth action game. Probably since the first metal gear solid, but seriously flawed. It does alot right but fails in so many ways. Would give its much better review but im only 7 hours in. It also has some replayability but its ai is not very dynamic.… Expand
  78. Leonchi970
    Dec 7, 2015
    7
    The story mode is interesting, and the game play cool, but repetitive. There's no online mode, but a Survive Mode. But we have to play if we want to play other modes and maps.
  79. Archulysses
    Dec 12, 2016
    7
    Story - The game is the direct sequel from the critically acclaimed 1979 Aliens in which Amanda Ripley, daughter of the movie heroine Ellen Ripley, is on her quest to find the whereabouts of her mother and know what happened to her. This leads her to the decrepit and mad place of Sevastapool of which is full of desperate and aggresive individuals trying to survive and the dangerousStory - The game is the direct sequel from the critically acclaimed 1979 Aliens in which Amanda Ripley, daughter of the movie heroine Ellen Ripley, is on her quest to find the whereabouts of her mother and know what happened to her. This leads her to the decrepit and mad place of Sevastapool of which is full of desperate and aggresive individuals trying to survive and the dangerous xenomorph which is the titular alien in the game. The story for me is really average at most and the characters tbh, are forgettable and no one really gave me that emotional impact to feel bad when they die. Overall, it is your typical survival horro storyline with really no new things to show you. A fair score of 5/10

    Gameplay - The gameplay can be two ways depending on your enemy, if you are against humans or working joe's you can either play stealthily or play aggressive against them. However, playing stealthily is your only choice when you are up against the xenomorph since that thing is almost untouchable and invincible. guns are useless against it though you can use fire to scare it away. Overall, I really loved the AI of the xenomorph, in fact, it is the most advanced AI i have ever encountered in all my gaming experience, it will adjust to your playstyle, will look on places you usually hide from and will ambush you and trap on some parts of the game, it is masterpiece level of advanced AI mechanic. I really loved it that it gave me the greatest of my scary and uneasy moment ingame. However, the cons of the games occurs on the second half of it when you are up against the working joe, the game will turn from a stealth game to a shooter/action game. Of which despite the aggresiveness of the joe's i never really felt interested in that part of the game. A score of 8/10.

    Graphics - As to the environment, i really loved it. From the narrow corridors, the smoke coming out of the pipes, the numerous tubes you see, the destroyed surrounding. etc. is spot on and gives you that scary and uneasy feeling you should feel in a horror game whether or not enemies are around the corner. The xenomorph design is also detailed and really put their effort in gving it life. My issues in the game is the facial expression of the characters though, they look like they have no emotion whatsoever, Amanda Ripley in cutscenes you wont know if she's scared, worried or angry if you look at her face. Everyone in the game looks like a robot without much face movement. Still though, a good score of 8/10 will do.

    Music and Sound - Out of all horror games i played, this game has the most haunting soundtrack i have ever experienced. I cant stop my heart beating from the loud music that plays when the alien is around and looking for you and in timed sections in the game. It also has some haunting music in dark areas in which you are alone and exploring. As to the sound, Voice acting is average if not good. while the sudden loud sound is good and the xenomorph's screams when it saw you is shocking at times. Really a good sound and music system to give you that horror experience. A score of 9/10

    Overall score = 7.5

    Creative Assembly really put a good effort of making this game. It is haunting, scary and will give you that adrenaline rush in pressuring parts of the game. It needs some improvements, but overall, it is a really good horror game out there that deserves your attention. I was dissapointed when IGN and even Gamespot gave this game bad review of which it doesnt deserves thats why bad sales came to its way. I hope there is still a chance for this game to continue since i enjoy to play it.    … Expand
  80. DrummBumm
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    I agree with most of the reviews on this so I'll keep it simple..

    PROs - CPU AI is impressive (especially the Xenomorph, can be hard even on Medium!) - Sound design (sets a tense and scary atmosphere) - Player movement (Smooth) - Overall gameplay - Aesthetic and environment is it's greatest strength (also abiding to the Alien universe) CONs - Backtracking constantly -    I agree with most of the reviews on this so I'll keep it simple..

    PROs

    - CPU AI is impressive (especially the Xenomorph, can be hard even on Medium!)
    - Sound design (sets a tense and scary atmosphere)
    - Player movement (Smooth)
    - Overall gameplay
    - Aesthetic and environment is it's greatest strength (also abiding to the Alien universe)

    CONs

    - Backtracking constantly
    - Dying after progressing quite a bit before you can get to a save spot (can be insanely frustrating)
    - Limited supplies and the weapon wheel is sometimes hard to navigate in the heat of battle
    - Near the end of the game, the alien is constantly on your a$$ no matter how quiet you are, thus requiring a lot of RE-DO's
    - Story wasn't that great. It followed the storylines of previous Alien's, but, I didn't find it very intriguing. But it didn't have to be.

    Overall, I thought it was a really well designed game and I can't believe it took me until 2020 to play it! I love the horror aesthetic and sound design that went into this game. I really wish they would make a Predator game like this Alien game! It would be amazing to have to combat/hide against a smart A.I. Predator in this kind of single player setting. I think it would be worth SEGA or whoever else could develop a game like this to look into acquiring Predator's licenses for it, I would certainly buy day one of release.
    The only reason I didn't rate this higher is because of the frustrating moments dealing with the Alien A.I. Even when you think you've outsmarted it, it finds a way to disappear and come bull rushing you from an unseen angle. This happens even on Medium, so I can't imagine the frustration on playing this on the hardest mode. It is rewarding to get through it, but, the frustration is more abundant than the reward IMO.
    Worth a buy! But get ready to get beat around a little bit!    … Expand
  81. LilRainboWasabi
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Игра является шикарным хоррором , однако все остальные вещи плохи : геймплей , сюжет , затянутость !
  82. sadmylife
    May 5, 2020
    7
    Alien Isolation does not make all the dreams of the franchise fans come true, but makes a huge step in that direction.
  83. JasonR98
    May 11, 2021
    7
    I recently replayed this game having knowledge that I loved it the first time through when it initially released. I do really love the majority of this game however the fear factor fades after possibly half way through as you get used to the xeno being around by then. The AI for the xeno is mostly amazing and it is clear they put all their effort into that as the AI for the droids isI recently replayed this game having knowledge that I loved it the first time through when it initially released. I do really love the majority of this game however the fear factor fades after possibly half way through as you get used to the xeno being around by then. The AI for the xeno is mostly amazing and it is clear they put all their effort into that as the AI for the droids is pretty awful as they forget you pretty easily and they are pointless to fight better off just running past, the scavengers are also annoying and have clunky shooting and running like a Bethesda game. The game overstays its welcome and the final 2 hours are a drag to get through.… Expand
  84. Wwilliams23
    Nov 12, 2020
    7
    I had fun with Isolation when I played it back in 2014. The biggest thing going for it is atmosphere, which is amazing. You're constantly stalked by the alien and it puts you in panic mode many times throughout. The story isn't anything special but the gameplay carries most of the weight anyway. If you enjoy stealth-horror games, this one does not disappoint.
  85. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Alien: Isolation is the highly anticipated horror title developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega. You are put in the shoes of Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, who was played by Sigourney Weaver in the films Alien and Aliens. The game takes place in 2137, 15 years after the events of Alien and 42 years prior to Aliens. The creators of Alien: Isolation do a fine jobAlien: Isolation is the highly anticipated horror title developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega. You are put in the shoes of Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, who was played by Sigourney Weaver in the films Alien and Aliens. The game takes place in 2137, 15 years after the events of Alien and 42 years prior to Aliens. The creators of Alien: Isolation do a fine job crafting their own story and tying it in to the old films. The game even opens up with a VHS-like 20th Century Fox presentation. This makes Isolation feel like it fits right in with those classic horror flicks. As Amanda, aboard the space station Sevastapol, you must find the flight recorder of Nostromo, but things take a turn for the worse as you discover an alien is on board, relentlessly killing all crew and passengers.

    The first thing you’ll notice about Alien: Isolation is the presentation. It opens like a movie from the 70’s, with those classic VHS lines and quality hitches. It’s complete with retro music too. You’ll literally feel like you are watching one of the old Alien films. Soon enough though, after a somewhat laggy but mostly realistic cutscene, you’re thrust into darkness and horror. The opening gameplay set pieces truly invoke terror. The superb graphics help add to the realism and fear. The detailed environments make you feel as if you’re really in Amanda’s shoes…and you know you are not alone on the space station. Lighting effects are especially great, along with the little things, such as smoke and fire. Everything looks pretty darn good. The weakest aspects, visually, would probably be the characters themselves, but they still look great. Being that you have little ammo and minimal weapons, it’s easy to be afraid in the opening stages of the game. The sound effects are implemented with precision, as you can hear every detail around you. Sometimes, it’s the alien scampering around in the air ducts, while other times, it’s lights exploding or enemies approaching. Whatever it is, you’ll be impressed and probably pretty scared.

    The gameplay in Alien: Isolation is good, but not great. Sure, the visuals and audio are both superb, but things tend to die down and unravel in the latter part of the game. It is about 20 hours, which some claim is too long. This does in fact, water down the experience because the story and gameplay wither after a while. If the game was only 10 hours, the game would have actually been better. For example, later in the game, you get better weapons, which sort of defeats the purpose of what the game originally set out to do. You will feel overpowered, even though you can’t kill the alien. Also, the alien ‘disappears’ for a while in a certain section of the game, which leaves you to deal with the computer-generated human-like enemies, who are albeit creepy, but are not as imposing as the alien. All of this combined makes for a less impressive second half. On the positive note, the gameplay gets some diversity via the weapon/item crafting and puzzle-solving. The crafting is very much like The Last of Us, as in you combine different pieces of scrap you find throughout your quest and build items such as noisemakers, first aid kits and mines. The puzzles in Isolation are somewhat easy but they are also needed, because they freshen things up in cool ways.

    The alien itself is pretty scary, but the real fear comes from trying to proceed to the next objective without being seen or found by it. Most of the time, you’ll have to be very patient and of course, stay hidden. There are plenty of places to hide such as lockers and boxes. Near the beginning of the game you will get a radar device that tells you where the alien is, or more specifically, if it is near you. By the way, it’s much faster than you, so if it sees you, you’re dead. There will be times you’ll have to re-play certain areas, which will become frustrating for some players. But then again, it’s all about survival in Alien: Isolation.

    As a whole, Alien: Isolation nails the look and feel of the classic films it attempts to replicate. The developers did a nice job tying the story into the original films as well. This adds some cohesiveness and intrigue as you play through. The audiovisual presentation is fantastic. However, even with its strengths, Isolation fails to capitalize in the long-term, with a transition from fear and terror to guns-blazing, overpowering gameplay. This also takes away from the story because it changes the whole mood and feel of the game. Isolation is also upwards of 20 hours long, making things drag for too long. It’s not the Alien game you have been waiting for, but it’s still the best Alien game on the market today.    … Expand
  86. ChaosBreakGamer
    Dec 22, 2014
    6
    Alien Isolation, a much anticipated title among all fans of the "Alien" and "Aliens" franchises. Taking a path reminiscent of survival horror games over 2013's disappointment "Aliens: Colonial Marines". The story is a very strong part of the game, following Allen Ripley's (Protagonist of all 'Aliens' movies) daughter, Amanda Ripley. Amanda has made it her life's mission to find out what,Alien Isolation, a much anticipated title among all fans of the "Alien" and "Aliens" franchises. Taking a path reminiscent of survival horror games over 2013's disappointment "Aliens: Colonial Marines". The story is a very strong part of the game, following Allen Ripley's (Protagonist of all 'Aliens' movies) daughter, Amanda Ripley. Amanda has made it her life's mission to find out what, really, happened to her mother during the events of the movies as she has gotten no word from or about her mother for 20 years. As she and her crew mates get a distress signal from a space station they rush to help as it is discovered that her mother's story may e intertwined with the distress signal from the station. When arriving you are separated from your crew, left to wonder aimlessly through the station's claustrophobic halls and breathtaking environments.

    The gameplay is solid and impressive, without many bugs to speak of and controls that keep you engaged through the entire story mode campaign (Approx. 13 hours). The atmosphere of the game is very clear and simplistic, yet, terrifying as you are always aware that the alien is - to some extent - always watching you. This causes you to never feel at ease (even in the air ventilation systems) as the alien has the ability to crawl into those as well, causing you to stay on your toes at all time. The game introduces another type of enemy, a 'Working Joe', which are androids who work for the station and attempt to 'assist' you on your journey; Unfortunately, as you soon find out, you have to sneak past them, causing them to consider you an 'enemy' and attempt to kill you on sight. The game also implements some clever mechanics when it comes to avoiding the alien: use the motion tracker when he is too close and he will hear you, when he is near the locker that you are hiding in you must lean back and hold your breath, and so much more. The atmosphere is also very tense and the art-style is very clear and unique, opting for the retro-futuristic view of the original movies; which in turn, only help in making the games that much more involving and enjoyable.

    The story mode is enough to pleasure all fans of the franchise, but that isn't nearly it. The developers have bothered to include some worth-while collectibles such as: ID Tags (Scattered around the stations with the faces of all of the developers on them) as well as, potentially, the most involving audio logs in any game I have ever played which has the original cast of the movies leaving behind audio logs for the distress team (you) to receive in due time.

    Some of the game's drawbacks, however, are sourced from the fact that you are facing off against malfunctioning androids as well as the alien (alongside the occasional humans) and sometimes deaths may feel cheap as supplies are scarce and may cause you to restart the game if you feel that you cold have resolved the situation more efficiently. The story also seems to focus a bit to much on the androids rather then the alien, whom the game is titled after, also, it seems as though the story drags on a bit and could have been a few hours shorter as the game is not only punishingly hard but also sequel baits in the end. I know many would argue that a survival horror game should, in fact, be very difficult and slow (The latter, I have no issues with) but the fact that the game seems to not reward you enough seems odd. I have also found many strange annoyances in the game, one of which was when i killed my first human, they had a fully functional hand-gun which (for some reason) I was unable to pick up (Neither the gun nor the ammunition) whereas a few minutes later i got the same gun, which used the same ammunition. which although being a minor annoyance, was seemingly very odd as you would assume that Amanda wishes to survive and therefore pick up the weapon.

    Overall I consider this game to be entertaining and very clever in execution as it is very clear that a lot of time and effort being put into it. However the drawbacks of the game seem to, for me personally, bring the game down a bit and harm its final verdict which was meticulously calculated to convey my feelings towards the game.

    Before anyone outrages at me for only giving the 'Masterpiece of a game" a mere 6, please consider the following, 5 is an average game which means that a 6 (At least by my standards) is a game that is slightly above average as I have annotated all that i consider good and bad with the game.    … Expand
  87. babaganush
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    giving it a 6, stuck it out to the 13th or 14th mission, which every trophy it auto gives you for completing a mission, after mission 3 each trophy was considered "rare" so lots of people are not sticking the game out so far.

    it is a stressful, long winded game that is very difficult when running from the alien, it was good and has been the 1st game in a long time to give me that kind    giving it a 6, stuck it out to the 13th or 14th mission, which every trophy it auto gives you for completing a mission, after mission 3 each trophy was considered "rare" so lots of people are not sticking the game out so far.

    it is a stressful, long winded game that is very difficult when running from the alien, it was good and has been the 1st game in a long time to give me that kind of challenge. otherwise the game is slow and doesnt give those good kind of challenges enough even though i was always glad when i was done being hunted by the alien but that was still the best part.

    until they come out with more updates or much bigger expansions or better online stuff, this game is only a rental or worth buying if it ever gets down to 20$ or less. good game but choppy cutscenes like they were unfinished or cant handle their own graphics power. plus the game also crashed a couple of times which would have been bad if i had not saved recently.

    a step in a good direction for alien, they just need to add better combat when fighting the alien or androids, speed up the pace because it is really slow when your not around the alien, it goes from crawling to fast sprinting, it doesnt seem like they got a good balance going on. also as i said more multiplayer stuff. so unless i want to torture myself and throw it on hard then there is no replayability for me just yet.    … Expand
  88. alexakosman
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creative Assebly and Sega created an FPS horror game after the ultimate fail on the total war games...isnt that a little bit strange,dont u think?

    First of all,i would like to point the one thing that CA will never make right...The **** AI !
    The Alien is decent at the best,even at the hardest difficulty! I really didnt find it that hard,for me the survival felt like medium or smthing and the alien had its problems!Sometimes it was doing literaly circles on the same area,while some times it was searching for me,even crowling at moments and while i was in front of it it didnt noticed me,however we dont really know if it is eyeless or smthing,but there are times that comes after u from the other corner of the station and times that it doesnt kill u even if u are close to it and u are almost hanging it....However its an ok aprroach!But the androids and especially the humans are pathetic!They are buggy,they say the same things over and over again,the only animation they have is moving and shootingand generally they feel unrealistic!

    Now about the whole game,there are a lot of different aspects!
    The atmosphere is good,the noises and the sounds feel pretty good,but the enviroment is almost the same from the start to the end...a couple vents,some stairs,ladders,computers and thats all...i know it is a space station so how many different things there could be,but that doesnt change the fact that it gets boring soon enough(dead space was on a space station too but it felt much more interesting with more things to seek and find)!
    The story is decent with the dialogues feeling realistic but there are still a lot of cliches with some performances and acting feeling pretty bad!
    Now the game itself is not scary!The bad thing is that we all know pretty much what the alien is and what is capable of(however it looks like a small godzilla to me)so there cant be something new that it will frightened u
    The gameplay is ok now and then but its all about hiding and hiding and hiding in the same places over and over again,the action exists but it is pretty bad and the whole thing with the crafting and the tools feels pretty awkward and useless too

    In the end,the game is playable,it has its moments,but it feels like a good-looking new idea created by the wrong ppl...its good enough to borrow it and play it 'till the end as i did...    … Expand
  89. XxJoseManuelxX
    Oct 9, 2016
    6
    Alien: Isolation is an action-adventure, stealth, survival horror video game developed by Creative Assembly and based on the Alien science fiction horror film series. It was published by Sega.

    + Great Presentation
    + Good Atmosphere
    - Tediously Slow and Boring Some Parts
    - Loses the Fear
  90. BITESCREEN
    Jun 22, 2017
    6
    Das Survival-Horror-Spiel Alien Isolation will vor allem eins: Den Shooter-Totalausfall Colonial Marines schnellstens vergessen machen. Das gelingt Entwickler The Creative Assembly schon mit der Optik: Von den in der Dunkelheit flimmernden Uralt-Monitoren über die eckig-sterile Architektur der Raumstation Sevastopol bis hin zum nostalgisch-piepsenden Bewegungsmelder adaptiert man denDas Survival-Horror-Spiel Alien Isolation will vor allem eins: Den Shooter-Totalausfall Colonial Marines schnellstens vergessen machen. Das gelingt Entwickler The Creative Assembly schon mit der Optik: Von den in der Dunkelheit flimmernden Uralt-Monitoren über die eckig-sterile Architektur der Raumstation Sevastopol bis hin zum nostalgisch-piepsenden Bewegungsmelder adaptiert man den 70er-Look von Ridley Scotts Über-Science-Fiction-Horrorfilm Alien beinahe perfekt. Die Licht- und Schatteneffekte sind fantastisch, ebenso der in den ruhigen Momenten subtile, in den stressigen drängende Sound. Leider vernachlässigt man bei dieser stilsicheren Verbeugung vorm Vorbild die Pflichten eines Videospiels: Das nahezu waffenlose Versteckspiel mit dem Alien frustriert durch eine inkonsistente KI und nicht vorhandene Checkpoints, während immer gleiche Missionen das Spiel in die Länge ziehen. Glücklicherweise bewahrt eine beklemmende Atmosphäre und die audiovisuelle Brillanz Alien Isolation vor dem Schicksal seines Vorgängers.… Expand
  91. Snipperclips
    Aug 20, 2020
    6
    Alien: Isolation seemed like the perfect Alien game on paper, and for the first handful of hours it even seems to deliver on its promise on the strength of its outstanding art and sound that faithfully recreates the ambiance of the classic horror film. Instead, what was the Great Xenomorphic Hope ends in another disappointment for a license loaded with interactive-entertainment potential.Alien: Isolation seemed like the perfect Alien game on paper, and for the first handful of hours it even seems to deliver on its promise on the strength of its outstanding art and sound that faithfully recreates the ambiance of the classic horror film. Instead, what was the Great Xenomorphic Hope ends in another disappointment for a license loaded with interactive-entertainment potential. It’s a shame that Isolation doesn’t track stats, because I’d be curious to know how many of its roughly 15-20 hours I spent hiding in lockers, staring at the motion tracker, and, most of all, how many hundreds (yes, hundreds) of times I died without a chance to save myself. It may seem strange to complain that a game’s too long, but when the genuine scares of being hunted by an unstoppable predator are so diluted by repetition and padding, Isolation’s epic length really does work against it. Someday, someone is going to make an incredible Alien video game that checks every box. But, sadly, Isolation is not it.… Expand
  92. tk_248
    Apr 29, 2020
    6
    Нервы потрепала знатно. Перепроходить точно не буду!
  93. thiagofp18
    Nov 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final repetitivo e chato demais. Ccccccccccccccc… Expand
  94. DirigiblePulp
    Oct 1, 2017
    5
    I don't get the love for this game. The stealth is atrocious. The A.I. is broken, it always seems to hover around you and can spot you through cracks and behind walls and if it gets too close. The alien doesn't move very smoothly. It walks around like a hulking nemesis most of the time, waiting to spot you instead of hunting you. First person controls are imprecise for stealth too, goodI don't get the love for this game. The stealth is atrocious. The A.I. is broken, it always seems to hover around you and can spot you through cracks and behind walls and if it gets too close. The alien doesn't move very smoothly. It walks around like a hulking nemesis most of the time, waiting to spot you instead of hunting you. First person controls are imprecise for stealth too, good luck trying to escape and do something with precision.… Expand
  95. drlowdon
    Nov 23, 2015
    5
    With its excellent presentation and fantastic audio Alien Isolation captures the feel of the movies better than any game has done before, unfortunately the game built around it just isn't particularly entertaining.

    Even by survival horror standards the gameplay is very slow paced and almost entirely involves sneaking around the space station pulling levers and pushing buttons as    With its excellent presentation and fantastic audio Alien Isolation captures the feel of the movies better than any game has done before, unfortunately the game built around it just isn't particularly entertaining.

    Even by survival horror standards the gameplay is very slow paced and almost entirely involves sneaking around the space station pulling levers and pushing buttons as directed hoping not to be spotted by enemies, enemies that include other humans, androids and of course the Alien itself. The game does feel suitably tense on occasions but even this is spoiled by having to constantly repeat up to 20 minutes worth of gameplay every time you die (and that's something that will happen often). When you are sneaking along the same corridor avoiding the same enemies for the third or fourth time that tenseness more often than not gives way to boredom and, as a result, I gave up on Alien Isolation well before the 20 or so hours it supposedly takes to finish.    … Expand
  96. tdebug
    Oct 12, 2014
    5
    I have to say I love the original Alien story and the way how it was reproduced in this game.
    However, gameplay is as clever as it was on NES consoles.
    Pipes/other environment blows right when you come close to it - check Right all of the androids suddenly became aggressive, despite all the "impossibility" and all, anyway they're are aggressive because it was EASIER for developers to    I have to say I love the original Alien story and the way how it was reproduced in this game.
    However, gameplay is as clever as it was on NES consoles.

    Pipes/other environment blows right when you come close to it - check
    Right all of the androids suddenly became aggressive, despite all the "impossibility" and all, anyway they're are aggressive because it was EASIER for developers to make them so. Otherwise, helpful (as they should be) androids - boring and story enriching job - check.
    Especially funny in some locations - try to run and alien will teleport to the vent right above you - check.
    Alien's "AI" can see through walls and travel in no time between distant locations within the station. It is specifically looking for Ripley, who cares about other ppl on the station. Alien always knows where you are and always endlessly searching exactly in the premises you are now.
    Tons of clichés and thinking inside the box - this is how gameplay can be described at best.

    No, actually NES games were often more clever and unique.

    Story, surrounding - 10.
    AI, gameplay - 0.    … Expand
  97. mhay78
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    Unfortunately for me Alien Isolation is almost unplayable. This is the first game in almost 30 years of playing games that makes me feel physically sick. Of what I have been able to play of the game I can say the sound design is great, atmosphere created in the slowly falling apart space station is good. Certain minor gripes include not being able to jump or climb over small obstacles likeUnfortunately for me Alien Isolation is almost unplayable. This is the first game in almost 30 years of playing games that makes me feel physically sick. Of what I have been able to play of the game I can say the sound design is great, atmosphere created in the slowly falling apart space station is good. Certain minor gripes include not being able to jump or climb over small obstacles like a couple of suit cases or over e barrier etc are a bit naff in this day and age.

    The rectile is small and hard to see and certain crucial items and gear are easily missed. I've only been able to get a couple of hours into the game so I can't say how nerve racking other bits are but then this is my review based on my experience.    … Expand
  98. cstrang
    Nov 27, 2014
    5
    Alien: Isolation is a bleakly beautiful game that makes the player feel like prey. It does a great job of presenting a strong survival horror atmosphere by making the player feel constantly under-equipped, overwhelmed, and sometimes out numbered. And, to the game's credit, there are transcendent moments of heart-pounding tension and relief. However, that tension quickly turns to tedium andAlien: Isolation is a bleakly beautiful game that makes the player feel like prey. It does a great job of presenting a strong survival horror atmosphere by making the player feel constantly under-equipped, overwhelmed, and sometimes out numbered. And, to the game's credit, there are transcendent moments of heart-pounding tension and relief. However, that tension quickly turns to tedium and frustration. The name of the game here is stealth, but there are no mechanics here to help. The first time you get grabbed by your stalker, the xenomorph, it's startling. Maybe even the second and third. By the fourth or fifth, it'll become annoying. It would seem that the perfect hunting machine is a little too perfect, seemingly having ESP or a Lojack chip implanted in your character, so it can sniff you out no matter where you are, how little your moving, or how quiet you're being. Couple this with a ridiculous and archaic checkpointing system, this game is not for those with less-than-saintly patience. The story is flat and degrades to Ripley running errands for her worthless comrades, and the game runs far, far, far too long, probably clocking somewhere between 15 and 20 hours for first-time completion. I'm sure fans of the Alien series will be satisfied if they're willing to put up with the rough patches but for the gamers with no investment in the series to this point, it'll probably be a hard sell to finish.… Expand
  99. angryw0mb4t
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Very fun and thrilling for the first hour or so... then quickly devolves into a repetitive stealth game. The good: Fantastic atmosphere, the sounds and design really feel like the original alien movie, the first hour or so of the game has the all-alone and claustrophobic feel of the movie. The bad: once you actually get past the awesome intro and into the meat of the game it's frustrating,Very fun and thrilling for the first hour or so... then quickly devolves into a repetitive stealth game. The good: Fantastic atmosphere, the sounds and design really feel like the original alien movie, the first hour or so of the game has the all-alone and claustrophobic feel of the movie. The bad: once you actually get past the awesome intro and into the meat of the game it's frustrating, there's so much potential, but no story, poorly designed AI (humans repeat what they are saying about every 30 seconds when you are hiding) and nothing that really motivates me to keep playing.… Expand
  100. Jetmech1488
    Oct 14, 2014
    5
    I had high hopes for Alien. While the mechanics and the story are compelling enough to keep you going, my copy of the game on PS4 had crashed multiple times and one part of the story wouldn't even trigger so I couldn't progress further. The Alien albeit scary and realistically hunting me down, wouldn't back off enough for me to get where I needed to go. The fear had worn off and it justI had high hopes for Alien. While the mechanics and the story are compelling enough to keep you going, my copy of the game on PS4 had crashed multiple times and one part of the story wouldn't even trigger so I couldn't progress further. The Alien albeit scary and realistically hunting me down, wouldn't back off enough for me to get where I needed to go. The fear had worn off and it just became frustrating. The graphics and sound quality are truly immersive and realistic. I just wish my experience with the game were more technically pleasant. I really wanted to love this game and even the difficulty wasn't enough for me to trade it in, until it repeatedly kept crashing. I wouldn't have minded playing an 18-20hr game either. But for it to become monotonous and tedious to get from A to B without some sort of glitch, was more than I had expected. I can't say I have finished the game, but I definitely would have finished if it hadn't been so hard to ignore the flaws I encountered. My review only reflects my opinions and I am still going to recommend giving this one a try,...and I recommend renting it first. The fear and tension of dying are definitely there. And you WILL die. A LOT! I play a good game for the story, but when the bugs and technical faults get in the way of that story progressing, I stop playing and find something else worth my time.… Expand
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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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