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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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