Alien: Isolation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Over all though Isolation is fantastic. Despite my issues with the narrative and it's inconsistent presentation I loved it. It's easily one of my favorite horror games.    … Expand
  16. nascent
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed byAlien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed by torchlight, which of course has low battery make Alien Isolation a perfect spiritual sequel to Alien. Ammo is practically non-existent, and weapons are found much later than you'd have liked to receive them, but this is all part of Isolation's charm. This isn't the typical action/shooter game that is more similar to Aliens, this is a survival horror where all you can try to do is survive.

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

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

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

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

    If you like Resident Evil, or survival horror in general, or just love the Alien franchise and don't mind that this isn't an action/shooter, then you will love Alien Isolation. Save often and use your motion tracker constantly. Patience is your best friend in this game, and if you do get frustrated, take a break. You will die, and die often, and there are times it will feel like it's not being fair, it's not. Just persevere and enjoy the atmosphere. If you can't sneak, then run and hide, either way you'll probably die.    … Expand
  17. Shynmas
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    Wow... This game remembered me the exact reasons why I love SO much the Alien universe (probably the my favourite one all time)!

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

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

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

    My only wish is that I would have had to play more with all the toys... but as in many other games, I'm so much thrifty that I ended up the game without having really tested some in real case situation.    … Expand
  18. realtonit
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    This game is what you have been looking for if you wanted a good survival horror and couldn`t get the bad taste of the father of all survival horrors ( silent hill ) being canceled.

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

    9/10
  19. PEdiPRANTA
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    This is is a game that is not for everyone.
    It's a really slow paced game with a old fashioned save system that may upset the most impatient persons.
    With that said, I have to say that I loved this game and I think it's a really masterpiece. The Alien is the most intelligent enemy I found in a game ever. It's tense and intense. I was decided not to buy this game after I saw the IGN    This is is a game that is not for everyone.
    It's a really slow paced game with a old fashioned save system that may upset the most impatient persons.
    With that said, I have to say that I loved this game and I think it's a really masterpiece.
    The Alien is the most intelligent enemy I found in a game ever. It's tense and intense.
    I was decided not to buy this game after I saw the IGN review, but after some days, I decided to see it for myself, and thanks god I did this. It's the most fun I had in a game this year, by far!
    Like I said in the beginning, I know this game is not for everyone and for sure this is not the king of game for the guy who made the IGN review. But I thought their review was too irresponsible. The fact that I didn't like one game shouldn't be the motive to give it a very low score. It may not be my kind of game, but this doesn't mean the game is bad, for god sake!
    The graphics are fantastic, the enemy AI is the best I ever experienced, the light is amazing! And the sound...oh my god!!!
    One piece of advice. Try this game for yourself. Borrow it from a friend or rent it. You may don't like it, but if this is your kind of game, I guarantee you will love it.
    One more thing. I'm just a gamer. I don't work and even don't know somebody who works in the game industry. I just loved this game and. I'm looking forward for a sequel. Please, just do it!    … Expand
  20. OutDorJustice80
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    First off please disregard the first day reviews if you have any sense of intelligence. The game is well presented in many ways. The atmosphere, sound, intuitive AI just to name a few. In my opinion this is a must buy for an Alien fan or a fan of adventure, horror and sneaking around. I applaud the devs for making a truly amazing IP.
  21. mosconstein
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Wonderful.
    Whoever loved the movies, will definitely love this game. The atmosphere, the characters, the locations and the tension of being hunted by the xenomorph are perfectly replicated in this piece of art. A must buy for every alien fan. Plus: wonderful graphic and state-of-the-art sound system.
    Beware: Not suitable for children with 'mindless-shooting-syndrome'
  22. phoeniix23
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    What a game!! As an Alien fan, this gets a 10/10. From a gaming perspective, it gets 8/10 so I'm going to go for the middle which is 9/10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TLDR; SUPER IMMERSIVE TENSE FIRST PERSON SURVIVAL GAME. GET IT!!    … Expand
  23. Ed_Kel
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Having played Alien: Isolation for awhile now, I can say with complete confidence that this the best Alien game to date and one of the best next-gen releases so far this year. The level design is pristine and makes you feel as if you're actually in the 1970's - 80's Alien films. The Xenomorph is equally well designed and truly terrifying. Since the majority of its movement is randomized,Having played Alien: Isolation for awhile now, I can say with complete confidence that this the best Alien game to date and one of the best next-gen releases so far this year. The level design is pristine and makes you feel as if you're actually in the 1970's - 80's Alien films. The Xenomorph is equally well designed and truly terrifying. Since the majority of its movement is randomized, you never know when he'll show up and how to deal with / track his movements. It's truly unnerving. Whats more, it can be a lot of fun to use it to your advantage as well. There's nothing like approaching a group of humans, popping one with the revolver, waiting for the Xenomorph to investigate, and allowing it to annihilate your enemies for you. That is of course, if it doesn't annihilate you as well. The Working Joes (androids) can be equally as horrifying as well. Without knowing what to look for, you never know if it will be friendly or hostile and if it decides to be hostile it can be just as frustrating, albeit rewarding, to get away from them as it is the alien. To the credit of the lower scoring reviewers out there, it can get frustrating having to replay certain levels time and time again until you get your movements just right. It can be even more frustrating to think you're hiding safely away in a locker only for the Xenomorph to find you, or that you're killed just before you reach the "holy grail" - save point but I think this works in favor of the game. It's extremely rewarding when you do reach those save points and it's intriguing enough to keep you pressing through. When you see people scoring this game low because it's "frustratingly difficult" rest assured that these people were not the individuals the developers were targeting -- it isn't for everybody. But if you're looking for a truly terrifying survival horror that will keep you on your toes and rewards patience over belligerence, then Alien: Isolation is definitely worth your time.… Expand
  24. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Ужасы, ретро сайфай, сурвайвал хоррор, и так довольно нишевые штуки, а тут бюджет, возвращение в любимую вселенную, и оригинальный геймплей в кошки мышки с приличным ИИ. Пройти мимо не возможно.
  25. Jellybean15
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    After the huge disappointment that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, fans and critics were begging for an Alien game worthy of the license. SEGA and Creative Assembly responded with Alien: Isolation, a survival horror game meant to capture the magic of the original Alien film. Fortunately for the fans, Isolation succeeds where Colonial Marines failed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, the game is fantastic. It more than makes up for SEGA’s previous Alien game, and if you’re a hardcore Alien fan, this is the game you've been hoping for. If you're not a fan of horror, are impatient, or don't like stealth focused games, you should probably avoid this title, as you'll either grow impatient or turn bitter after dying so much. Still, this game is absolutely amazing, and an experience I don't regret.    … Expand
  26. zmmby
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    Well, i dont know what to write tbh. Im speachless. This is one of the best horror experiences i've had since Dead Space, Silent Hill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Isolation is a fantastic title that redefines the horror genre. It's incredibly hard at times but feels very rewarding just to get to the next room unscathed. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is horrifying thanks to some epic audio and the lasting challenge makes it a must buy title. If you are expecting a simple, linear fps title with lots of guns, enemies, action and a short but sweet campaign; this game is not for you. If you enjoy horror games or sci-fi; this is a must buy.    … Expand
  29. swotam
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    A great game for fans of the Horror Survival genre and an excellent offering for fans of the Alien universe. Creative Assembly have delivered a top notch game that is incredibly faithful to the look and feel of the original Alien film and right from the start you feel as if you have stepped into the world created by Ridley Scott in 1979.

    Despite some sites giving this game less than    A great game for fans of the Horror Survival genre and an excellent offering for fans of the Alien universe. Creative Assembly have delivered a top notch game that is incredibly faithful to the look and feel of the original Alien film and right from the start you feel as if you have stepped into the world created by Ridley Scott in 1979.

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

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

    If you've been holding off on this because of a couple of misguided reviewers I'd suggest looking at the overwhelmingly positive reviews from actual players here and elsewhere. Very few who own the game dislike it, so odds are if you pick it up you'll like it too.    … Expand
  30. Jimmytwotimes
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    Alien isolation is a masterful experience . One that won't be forgotten if you play it properly .

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Alien isolation is an uncompromising vision . This is the best alien game ever made and definitely one of the finest most unique survival horror titles ever . If played properly you are in for a real treat . Now obviously this game won't appeal to everyone but those aching for a truly different game pick this up . Play the game on hard and you are in for a compelling and rewarding experience you won't soon forget . It'll leave you frazzled and shaking in your little space boots .    … Expand
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#44 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#14 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#12 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
79

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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