Alien: Isolation

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  1. neil77
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Truly the greatest game I have ever played! If you choose to lose yourself in the atmosphere, it will take you right into the heart of the alien universe. Every step is an achievement as you cautiously follow the path from start to finish from one glorious save point to the next, unaware of the terror that awaits the next turn.

    A great story to add to the movie franchise and plays    Truly the greatest game I have ever played! If you choose to lose yourself in the atmosphere, it will take you right into the heart of the alien universe. Every step is an achievement as you cautiously follow the path from start to finish from one glorious save point to the next, unaware of the terror that awaits the next turn.

    A great story to add to the movie franchise and plays mostly on the suspense of the first film. It does have its action points too which break up the pattern nicely when needed. These are not of any fps standard by any means but that's not really what it's all about.

    For those like me, fed up of the open world games, spending hours achieving very little on side missions, it sets the stage in a linear design with a more direct story driven approach. For me, this classic format triumphs every time in holding my attention, maybe not for you if you prefer your freedom to roam, though there is still plenty opportunity to search areas for items and build your weapons cache.

    Some say the game is too long, some mock the alien... All I can say is that beginning to end, I immersed myself in the surroundings and used my imagination to bring the game to me and didn't stop to even think about any negatives. Neither did I feel I was let down by either of these points anyway.

    Remember, you're playing for fun right? After all, surely that's what great storytelling and game design is all about? This title has all of this for sure.    … Expand
  2. J4MESOX4D
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation is one of the most terrifying, gripping and exciting survival horror experiences out there. The fact this scored 5.9 on IGN and was reviewed in the fashion it was; it is an absolute disgrace. Thankfully many people have gone against this and thoroughly enjoyed what is a truly memorable and challenging experience.

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

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

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

    Overall, Isolation is a fantastic title that redefines the horror genre. It's incredibly hard at times but feels very rewarding just to get to the next room unscathed. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is horrifying thanks to some epic audio and the lasting challenge makes it a must buy title. If you are expecting a simple, linear fps title with lots of guns, enemies, action and a short but sweet campaign; this game is not for you. If you enjoy horror games or sci-fi; this is a must buy.    … Expand
  3. xale
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I have been playing this for many hours now and it is amazing. The alien is freaking me out! I watched the first alien movie today and it was really cool to see what they have used from the film in the game. The sound in Alien Isolation is really cool, as it was in the movie. I like that you can't save when ever you like (no autosave), you have to find a station to save at. It makes itI have been playing this for many hours now and it is amazing. The alien is freaking me out! I watched the first alien movie today and it was really cool to see what they have used from the film in the game. The sound in Alien Isolation is really cool, as it was in the movie. I like that you can't save when ever you like (no autosave), you have to find a station to save at. It makes it more tense and you don't want to die.. because then you have to repeat some stuff. I'm really glad they did it this way! This way I'm really careful when trying to sneak away from the alien. Story is good, same for gameplay. From crafting stuff to fun mechanics. 10/10 from me! Must buy! :)… Expand
  4. an55192
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Have been playing this with headphones at night in completely darkness and what an amazing game. I'm big Alien fan and this is that game what I have always been wanted to been made from the Alien movies.
    It's for sure, that Isolation isn't for everyone, but if you're familiar with the movies you have to try this out.

    Greetings from Finland.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. mjv3585
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    With the sting of Colonial Marines still fresh in my mind, I approached this game with cautious optimism. Happily though, it has turned out to be a marvelous game that has truly captured the genius of Ridley Scott's initial movie.

    If you love the first and second alien movies, this game will be a rewarding and artfully crafted universe that is as dark as it is beautiful. The game    With the sting of Colonial Marines still fresh in my mind, I approached this game with cautious optimism. Happily though, it has turned out to be a marvelous game that has truly captured the genius of Ridley Scott's initial movie.

    If you love the first and second alien movies, this game will be a rewarding and artfully crafted universe that is as dark as it is beautiful. The game manages to pay homage to the source material in so many ways while also building in its own nuances.

    If you think of this game as a stealth game, you would be mostly right. Instead, it might be best to think of it as a survival simulator. This is no exaggeration. The level of difficulty in avoiding the alien is matched by the feeling of relief when you manage to escape to a new area.

    If you play nothing but fast action paced games where you have 10 guns and a sense of invulnerability, do not pick of this game -- its not for you. This is a game for people who want to be terrified, want to have a true challenge, and most of all -- love the alien universe.    … Expand
  8. seil3949
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua eAlien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua e impredecible del Alien. El Xenomorfo posee una Inteligencia Artifical muy por encima de las expectativas, su comportamiento suele ser impredecible y es una verdadera fuente de tensión durante todo el juego. Alien Isolation no es un Shooter, es decir, tienes un Revolver y una Escopeta pero puedes pasar más del 90% del juego sin utilizarlos. Muy buen juego, le doy 9.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. darknesswhale
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Alien isolation es un juego con un gameplay mas ambientado al sigilo y a la tension, si estas buscando un juego de disparos aquí no lo encontraras, el alien es rápido e impredecible hay una gran variedad de herramientas que sirven de gran ayuda al jugador,es un juego bastante desafiante en altas dificultades, tiene un gran apartado visual y una historia bastante decente es el juego deAlien isolation es un juego con un gameplay mas ambientado al sigilo y a la tension, si estas buscando un juego de disparos aquí no lo encontraras, el alien es rápido e impredecible hay una gran variedad de herramientas que sirven de gran ayuda al jugador,es un juego bastante desafiante en altas dificultades, tiene un gran apartado visual y una historia bastante decente es el juego de Aliens que habíamos estado esperando… Expand
  11. Alexgunner
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    True to the original film an absolute joy to play. Great story with very tense moments which will have u hiding behind your controller. A must buy!!!!
  12. Proctorious
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This game is one of the best this generation, I can't believe how much this game was overlooked with critics and users, it has a very small but dedicated fanbase and I am proud to say I am one of them, this game exceeded every expecation I had for this game, it was simply unbelievable and should be praised a lot more, anyone who is a fan of Ridley's classic will love this, 10/10
  13. Ishi123
    Oct 27, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think I need to explain why people love this game. It's gripping. It's intense. It's downright terrifying. The alien is unpredictable and lethally good at murder. It's the first in a long line of supposed "scary" games that actually reaches the point of being actually scary. The game looks absolutely beautiful, and perfectly captures the feel of the original Alien movie. Sevastopol looks right at home in Ridley Scott's universe, with retro 80s sci-fi that looks ripped straight out of the movie. The sound design is top-notch, and the game absolutely MUST be played with headphones if possible. Not earbuds; pure over ear headphones. The sounds in this game are incredible, and you can hear every tiny detail in the environment, from pipes bursting with steam to your own cautious footsteps, to the footsteps that are definitely not your own creeping up behind you. Every tiny detail of this game is absolutely stunning, and great care has been taken to make it look genuinely like you're playing the movie.

    HOWEVER

    All of the praise I have for the game applies strictly to the first half of the game, because the second half is absolutely nauseating. The game should have ended hours before it actually did. The instant the alien leaves the scene, the game falls quickly from the dizzying heights of awesomeness down to the disgusting, putrid and torturous depravity that I genuinely had to fight with myself just to complete. Once the androids start becoming the main enemy of the game, it becomes an absolute slog, and I didn't enjoy a single bit of getting throttled constantly by 5 different androids that obviously I can't shoot because that would be too easy. Also I can't EMP them because that would also be too easy.

    The second half of the game is an absolute nightmare, and not in the way the first half is. It's boring, it's repetitive, and the game just refuses to just stop and end properly for a good 6 to 8 hours after it should have. 6 to 8 hours of horrible android tedium that, despite how much I adore the first half, definitely ruins the overall experience for me. I will never, EVER go through the second half of the game again. I actually get angry whenever I think about the second half again, because of how atrocious it was, and how difficult it was for me to just drag myself kicking and screaming through the entire thing.

    Thank Christ the alien comes back eventually to alleviate some of it, but in the end despite everything the game does beautifully right, I can't ignore how awful the experience of the second half was for me, and as much as I want to give the game a higher score, I just can't, because of what it did to me.

    So, if you're looking to play the game for the first time, here's some advice: play the first half, and when you pull an Ellen Ripley on the alien, just stop. The game is no longer worth playing. You will have a better sense of closure than anything the game could produce afterwards.    … Expand
  14. mande77
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    It's hard to say much negative about this game. Having to construct supplies took getting used to, but it's a very creative and cool choice. The story was great, the cut scenes being better than some of the actual ALIEN films. ISOLATION isn't perfect, but if I've ever played a perfect game, the amount is less than 5, so that's not really a slam. The ending is shocking and impactful andIt's hard to say much negative about this game. Having to construct supplies took getting used to, but it's a very creative and cool choice. The story was great, the cut scenes being better than some of the actual ALIEN films. ISOLATION isn't perfect, but if I've ever played a perfect game, the amount is less than 5, so that's not really a slam. The ending is shocking and impactful and awesome. The graphics are questionable at times, even in the remaster, but those are mostly great, too. Sometimes, the Alien is so difficult that it gets frustrating, but for the most part it's fine. The facehuggers are scarier than the Alien. They're frickin terrifying. ISOLATION definitely brings the horror, though, with one of the most all-around well-made games in existence. Screw the reviews, just hop in and pee your pants.… Expand
  15. aeurenius
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    One of the most annoying games I've ever played. The Alien is like a **** heat seeking missile in end game.
    I thought about deleting the game from the hard drive many times before finishing it.
    Could be that I played it on hard, whatever.
  16. Wittyname
    Aug 13, 2020
    0
    Glitches make this the most frustrating game I've ever played. Cutscenes will not load and you are forced to go back an hour due to limited saving. While in stealth you will simply stand or walk through a solid object and are again forced to start over. Disgusting.
  17. Metroid997
    Dec 6, 2021
    0
    Ghost game its so annoing. save system destroy that's game. Od you wants się same.

    if you want to do the same over and over again, this is the game for you
  18. LGBTandDisabled
    Apr 19, 2022
    2
    This may seem harsh, but when the weakest part of an Alien game is the Alien, that is inexcusable. Seriously, you could remove the Alien from this game and it would be better. There is nothing random about the Alien. He is going to be close to you no matter what, the Alien doesn't obey the rules of the ship. He gets to move in vents that you can't access. It's really dumb. Even whenThis may seem harsh, but when the weakest part of an Alien game is the Alien, that is inexcusable. Seriously, you could remove the Alien from this game and it would be better. There is nothing random about the Alien. He is going to be close to you no matter what, the Alien doesn't obey the rules of the ship. He gets to move in vents that you can't access. It's really dumb. Even when you know the scripted moment they put you in a dead end so you have no choice but to set off the scripted event. Killed the immersion factor. It's a linear game trying really really hard to make the Alien seem life like but it's just a SOLID FAILURE. This game is still playable, just don't expect much from the Alien. This game should should be called Isolation: ignore the Alien. I was terrified when the Alien showed up, but not for long. Sorry, I can't get over the terrible AI.… Expand
  19. cowboyntoronto
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation is an astounding experience from beginning to end, this game really raises the bar in the horror genre. Absolutely the best alien game to date, and I would even say that they finally made a game worthy of the franchise! I was blown away with the graphic's, and completely fell in love with our new heroine Ripley! I felt like I was really watching Sigorney's daughterAlien Isolation is an astounding experience from beginning to end, this game really raises the bar in the horror genre. Absolutely the best alien game to date, and I would even say that they finally made a game worthy of the franchise! I was blown away with the graphic's, and completely fell in love with our new heroine Ripley! I felt like I was really watching Sigorney's daughter maturate, through out an heart racing ride of sci-fiction terror. The pace of this game is spot on, and my best comparison to game play would be alien's meets outlast. However you will be able to wield makeshift weapons, and there is a fair amount of gathering material to do such. This game won't appeal to everyone, as its not a COD or Battlefield 1st person shooter. Quite the opposite, this game is a breathe of fresh air, and at a time when we have been over saturated with the same type of shooters/and story plots. Be prepared to play this game in the dark, I recommend surround sound or a very good pair of headphones. No distractions, and go into this game knowing this game requires a lot of stealth and patience! Not much to complain about in this game, anything its lacking most likely would have taken away from the suspenseful pleasure of being stalked by a super smart and always moving ALIEN! So charge up your controller, bust out the beer/soda and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  20. McBains
    Mar 3, 2016
    2
    Before you decide to waste a weekend on this you must and I do not think that it is a spoler but will rather save you some time, you must know one thing and ONE THING ONLY:

    The ending...what a joke. Not even an attempt. Really after going through so much with your character and the game forcing you to sneak SOOOOOOOOO much... you get what is over in 2 seconds and while the credits    Before you decide to waste a weekend on this you must and I do not think that it is a spoler but will rather save you some time, you must know one thing and ONE THING ONLY:

    The ending...what a joke. Not even an attempt.

    Really after going through so much with your character and the game forcing you to sneak SOOOOOOOOO much...
    you get what is over in 2 seconds and while the credits role it leaves you with your mouth open thinking "dont those guys just **** on me?"

    If you are like me and are looking for a complete package, story wise and just demand a LITTLE closure(funny as it is one of the themes of the **** game),

    SKIP THIS GAME! It is not worth it. Trust me.

    All the best.    … Expand
  21. dunnyone
    Feb 15, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I signed up on Metacritic just so I could educate my fellow gamers on this over-hyped nonsense. So please, stay far, far away from it. Let me begin with the positives:

    Graphics: Quite fantastic. Lighting effects are smashing, along with smoke, fire and water. The way everyone casts a realistic shadow and the design of the Alien, humans and robots are stellar. But sometimes, you'll see a bolt made up of four polygons or a weapon floating in the air. Regardless, it looks incredible.

    Sound: incredible, perhaps the best sound design in a modern game. The Alien thumps around, hissing and slithering just like in the films. And those with Dolby Surround will know exactly where it is based on the direction of the game audio. Soundtrack is sparse and drives the terror home like a rusted nail through your finger.

    Gameplay: horrendous. Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game like Outlast or Amnesia. So in other words, you're powerless for 99% of the game, barring those rare situations when you're loaded up with ammo, which is almost never, save for specific plot points. The game, as it begun, recommended that I played on hard, which was the highest difficulty and was "the only way to experience the game" it told me. Liars.

    What followed was 40 hours of frustration. Alien: Isolation is a game that could have been cut in half as it drags with endless fetch quests, punctuated by a teleporting Alien that knows exactly where you are, unless you hide for minutes at a time, which drastically slows down the gameplay and after 5-10 hours of hiding, the concept grows stale. You can't distract the Alien, it'll pinpoint your location and kill you. You can't outrun it, it'll find you and kill you. And you most certainly cannot kill it.

    "So what's the issue? I like it like that." Wrong - no one sane likes it like this. The Alien seems to teleport from one location to another, seemingly able to find you by glitching to your spot. It's pretty unfair. When you're trying to run away from the Alien and androids (who can be killed but are best avoided because they're bullet sponges) get in your way, you're dead again. There's no flow to Alien: Isolation because it's a constant cycle of backtracking. Push a button and oh, the powers off. Better return back to where you were five minutes ago to restore the power, while avoiding the Alien again. Fun? No. This happens constantly and near the end of the game, becomes an insanely frustrating chore as the manual save points are spaced so far apart. That's right. You can only save manually (which I actually enjoyed as it heightens the terror). But again, and after hours of this concept, it grows shockingly stale.

    Speaking of terror, there is none. Everyone knows the look and design of the Alien by now, so there's really little to shock. It's become such a pop culture icon that it's seen like a cartoon character. It's kill animations are canned so you'll see the same one again and again. The single jump scare I had was when my roommate screamed as a high-speed train whizzed by.

    Oh, and get used to crawling everywhere. Since the Alien has supersonic hearing, even walking will alert it to your presence. I bet that Alien: Isolation really only takes under 8 hours to finish if you'd be able to sprint.

    One thing redeems it and that's a "cameo" of sorts by Ripley's mom. It saves it from getting a 2/10.

    Being forced to crawl, having to follow mindless objectives that bear no fruit and not having any fun. If that's your idea of a great game then go ahead and grab Alien: Isolation. It boggles my mind how these reviewers managed to give this game such polished scores. The game is technically sound, I certainly can't fault it there but the gameplay is archaic and any serious gamer looking for a fun challenge won't find it here. Only endless, ENDLESS hours of frustration. F--k this game.    … Expand
  22. archonome
    Jan 11, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first 1/3 of the game was epic and you were led to believe that there was better coming... then you realise it's just a repetitive game with no substance that was dragged on for way too long.

    The game can really be resumed into: Run to boiler room to push lever. Oh wait lever is broke so go Get booster pack first....now go back to boiler room...open door... oh wait, you cant go through yet, theres no electricity...go push another lever.... ON AND ON AND ON AND ON..... NON stop!!!

    The game got extremely tedious and disapointing, I even finished it trying to see maybe if the story could deliver... but THERE WAS NO ENDING!!!
    Were you expecting a conclusion with some talking? A single scene? ANYTHING??? Nope.... NOTHING happens AT ALL.

    The gameplay is a serious repetition of going to a room and pushing levers.... I'm not joking!! This gameplay was CHAINED repetitively.. there was absolutely NO deviation from it... As soon as you got to a Lever... the mission asked you to go push another lever.

    Huge disapointment for me as the first 30 minutes, you think the game's gonna be so epic.... After the first 2-3 hours... just stop playing, I swear you've seen everything the game has to offer... there's not even a story to entice you... you will be disapointed as there was no story at all.    … Expand
  23. partyintheback
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Easily the best Alien game ever created. Attention to detail, stealth gameplay, and A.I. is top notch in this game. You must buy this one. Creative Assembly and Sega created something special with Alien Isolation.
  24. Turbodowg
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Real Alien fans rejoice! We finally have a game that is worthy of the Alien name. This is one hell of a scary game. The graphics are stunning, the sound is perfect and the mechanics work beautifully. The story line works well and the characters are memorable. Everything has that retro Alien feel from the old school computer screens to the swipe card save points. Alien is tense and usingReal Alien fans rejoice! We finally have a game that is worthy of the Alien name. This is one hell of a scary game. The graphics are stunning, the sound is perfect and the mechanics work beautifully. The story line works well and the characters are memorable. Everything has that retro Alien feel from the old school computer screens to the swipe card save points. Alien is tense and using skill and intelligence to outwit the alien and other 'life forms' on the ship makes for some real heart-out-of-your-chest moments.

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

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

    The DLC is also great as it has the original cast and allows you to play through missions from the film. All look realistic and make you feel like you are in the movie.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. BekSide
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    I think maybe little longest final, I've seen 4 ending in alien: isolation. ;)
    But this game...an incredible! The Great Game!!
    I loved.
    Thanks Guys!!!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. PrinceofNessus
    Feb 23, 2015
    2
    Boring and formulaic. If you aren't unnerved or freaked out by being suspenseful music and a BOO! mechanic you can skip this game. It's like being a gay guy in Texas, you're just in and out of closets till you can get the hell off that station. For me this isn't survival horror, it's hide and seek.
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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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