Alien: Isolation

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  1. wormwood14
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Difficult and strongly atmospheric, without becoming tedious and repetitive. Supplemented by nice story, evolving game-play and my favorite science fiction nightmarish terror with very good unpredictable (but logical!) AI. Definitely worth a try. Don't get put off by negative reviews. And don't expect FPS shooter - this isn't Alien vs Predator 3 or whatever.
  2. tdebug
    Oct 12, 2014
    5
    I have to say I love the original Alien story and the way how it was reproduced in this game.
    However, gameplay is as clever as it was on NES consoles.
    Pipes/other environment blows right when you come close to it - check Right all of the androids suddenly became aggressive, despite all the "impossibility" and all, anyway they're are aggressive because it was EASIER for developers to    I have to say I love the original Alien story and the way how it was reproduced in this game.
    However, gameplay is as clever as it was on NES consoles.

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

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

    Story, surrounding - 10.
    AI, gameplay - 0.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Anfraxx_
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Now normally I can't play horror games as I get so drawn in to games that I jump at the simplest of games (I've been known to jump at games like Minecraft if caught off guard), but with my love for the Alien saga, I decided to give this game a go.

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

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

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

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

    Love the Alien franchise? Get this game.

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

    Looking for a quick fix game that you'll burn through in a few hours? This isn't that game, this game requires a lot of time and planning before making any moves otherwise game over and try again.    … Expand
  7. xD34THxD34L3Rx
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game is the game us Alien fans have all been waiting for. Ignore those reviews from polygon and ign. This game makes you feel like you are actually in the movie, as if you were on the ship trying to survive. The atmosphere is completely spot on with the movies. Just wanted to keep this review short because I am in the middle of playing the game.
  8. 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
  9. DumbRoDent42
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Run, hide, get killed, do it again. And it's freakin' great.

    The Alien game of my dreams, given life. A 15-20 hour session of cat-and-mouse between you and a giant, growling jungle cat of a critter, sprinkled with encounters with both humans and unnervingly third-rate, cheaply produced androids with paper skin and camera eyes. The stealth is svelte and refined. The design takes cues    Run, hide, get killed, do it again. And it's freakin' great.

    The Alien game of my dreams, given life. A 15-20 hour session of cat-and-mouse between you and a giant, growling jungle cat of a critter, sprinkled with encounters with both humans and unnervingly third-rate, cheaply produced androids with paper skin and camera eyes. The stealth is svelte and refined. The design takes cues from the greats, especially with the brilliantly, tensely anarchistic presence of actual hard save points like the typewriters of RE's past.
    Great horror setting; great horror writing; great horror game.
    Oh, and the Last Survivor DLC was an Alien fan's dream gameplay experience. It left a grin on my face.

    To be played in the dark, on hard, with headphones. Not for whiny, spoiled people who want to feel empowered and perfect and get through on a single golden run, so much as those that want to overcome their fears in a cold sweat and feel stronger for doing it.    … Expand
  10. pre_-cision-_
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation to borrow a quote from gearbox, is a "love letter to fans" of the franchise. There is no reason to be skeptical this time around as Isolation might go down not only as one of the best Alien games but perhaps even the one of the best survival horror titles to ever be released. New comers who are not familiar with the movies would have no problem at all picking up this titleAlien Isolation to borrow a quote from gearbox, is a "love letter to fans" of the franchise. There is no reason to be skeptical this time around as Isolation might go down not only as one of the best Alien games but perhaps even the one of the best survival horror titles to ever be released. New comers who are not familiar with the movies would have no problem at all picking up this title and I would be willing to bet they would get sucked into the universe of Alien franchise. For those of us who are diehard fans I can not knit pick anything with wrong with this game. Graphics, voice acting, storyline, atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, ai behavior and fan service are all at or near perfection in my book. On the hardest gameplay setting this game can be brutally difficult however you have to ask yourself, would you really want it any other way? Alien Isolation is a game meant to challenge you to survive against the deadliest killer in universe and it at all times feels that way. I'm so happy for Creative Assembly and thankful for the work they put into this game.… Expand
  11. J227BR
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    In my opnion of Alien isolation,Creative assembly has proven themselves worthy of making a decent Alien game. the visuals are superb and just in style and tone of Ridley Scott's 1979 original, the AI overall is unique, challenging and adaptive as promised, it has a script in which I think thats worthy of the franchise. the game makes use of the PS4's gimmicks the speaker and light bar onIn my opnion of Alien isolation,Creative assembly has proven themselves worthy of making a decent Alien game. the visuals are superb and just in style and tone of Ridley Scott's 1979 original, the AI overall is unique, challenging and adaptive as promised, it has a script in which I think thats worthy of the franchise. the game makes use of the PS4's gimmicks the speaker and light bar on the controller is interactive the motion tracker, where as at the same time it makes use of noise detection ad head tracking through the camera in which i thought added to the experience. The game had good premise for survival horror… Expand
  12. Andred84
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    So, you think you felt fear? Trust me, you haven't, not until you try this gem. Other than laggy cut scenes, and stiff mokap, this game delivers. Although the difficulty can be frustrating at points, those of you who grew up playing games like Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden on NES won't be phased. Gamers who are fans of mindless shooters that require little to no skill may want to stay awaySo, you think you felt fear? Trust me, you haven't, not until you try this gem. Other than laggy cut scenes, and stiff mokap, this game delivers. Although the difficulty can be frustrating at points, those of you who grew up playing games like Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden on NES won't be phased. Gamers who are fans of mindless shooters that require little to no skill may want to stay away from this one, or borrow a friends copy before buying, chances are, you won't like this title. Those seeking an adrenaline filled ride(I'm still shaking) with the most deadly species of the universe, put on your best headphones, turn off the lights and stock up on adult diapers, you're going on a hell of a ride. If your a fan of the franchise (finally an actual good Alien game!) or enjoys a good survival horror, this title is essential to your game library.… Expand
  13. Fallun
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Isolation does what any fan of the Alien franchise wants. Authenticity, fear and helplessness. The game gives tools when needed but you must make them fram salvage making scarcity a prime element. The game has a very strong introductory segment that is gripping and doesnt fall into the trap of throwing the player in withought knowing at least somehow how to survive. You quickly learn thatIsolation does what any fan of the Alien franchise wants. Authenticity, fear and helplessness. The game gives tools when needed but you must make them fram salvage making scarcity a prime element. The game has a very strong introductory segment that is gripping and doesnt fall into the trap of throwing the player in withought knowing at least somehow how to survive. You quickly learn that the trademark vrute force objective based mentality we are bathed in will only get you killed and is a stark reminder we are in a whole different genre.

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

    You really feel alone. Or better off alone. Ive waited a long time for an Alien game to please me. And i still have hope for the other side of the Aliens franchises ability to use this as inspiration for future games. This ishow the alien was meant to be seen. 9/10    … Expand
  14. Justmatt101
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Critics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or theCritics or gamers who try to down play what these developers have done are clueless. This is one of the bravest and boldest games to come out that I can ever remember. Not perfect. But incredibly entertaining and unquestionably faithful to the source material. Unscripted events abound in this game. Whether it's the alien hunting you, or you battling it out with other survivors or the alien turning those same survivors into kibble thanks to a confrontation you engineered.....it's simply amazing. And scary. Holy hell is it scary.
    People who claim its too frustrating or that they died too many times....this isn't the genre for you. And you're not playing properly. Sorry. You're not. I've died. But never to the point that it's frustrating. Careful, considered gameplay pays off.
    People who whinge that you can't fight back.....sorry, you're wrong too. Unless shooting, braining, or burning androids and human adversaries doesn't count. It's simply that you need to consider whether the risk is worth that approach. And understanding that Amanda Ripley is not "Master Chief."
    The AI does not cheat. The AI simply doesn't follow set routines. If you make noise, odds are it will investigate. If there's no reason to think you couldn't have left a corner of the map, that SOB will look for you with will and a purpose. You just need to figure a way out.
    The length is fine. Could it have been trimmed a little? Sure. But it's never tedious. And frankly, I enjoyed every minute...every image..every sound. It's like you're in the flipping Alien universe. All that's missing are the smells.
    Replayability? Yep. Survivor mode is awesome for a quick fix. They'll be adding to it as part of the season pass (yes, season passes are separate discussion but I think this one will be worth it). And even with the campaign, understand that outside of a few set events the alien will never be in the same place, never act exactly the same way every time you play. Items are in different locations. There are not guarantees. Hell, I'll play again to see just how far I can get without dying.
    If you're a fan of the franchise or horror games, period, you need to pick this up.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. Chad11491
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    I never do reviews, but I feel this game deserves one. The people giving this negative reviews don't understand the game. This is a survival horror game. It will be slow paced, stressful, and the AI is unpredictable. That's on purpose, it's the nature of the beast. The Alien has tricked me a few times, and it's impressive. This is the best AI I've seen for this type of game. The setting isI never do reviews, but I feel this game deserves one. The people giving this negative reviews don't understand the game. This is a survival horror game. It will be slow paced, stressful, and the AI is unpredictable. That's on purpose, it's the nature of the beast. The Alien has tricked me a few times, and it's impressive. This is the best AI I've seen for this type of game. The setting is perfect, the suspense is right on, and the game can be genuinely terrifying. The sound is amazing, and you owe it to yourself to play it with high quality headphones. I have absolutely 0 complaints about this game. It is not only (in my opinion) the best alien game ever made, but among the top survival horror games I have ever played. This is my game of the year, and simply one of the best games I have played in a very long time, even though it's probably taken a year off my life at this point! And that's probably the best compliment I can give a game like this.… Expand
  17. Kikuchiyo
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    Finally an Alien game worthy of the name and the license. Rarely have I been so tense playing a video game. The atmosphere is spot on from the original film and completely immersive. Periods of atmosphere followed by nail biting moments were you cower under a table as the alien stalks you, your breath in your throat as it skulks about your hiding spot. This is not a game for the faintFinally an Alien game worthy of the name and the license. Rarely have I been so tense playing a video game. The atmosphere is spot on from the original film and completely immersive. Periods of atmosphere followed by nail biting moments were you cower under a table as the alien stalks you, your breath in your throat as it skulks about your hiding spot. This is not a game for the faint of heart or for those without patience. If you hurry, you will die, if you don't choose your moments carefully, you will die, if you don't plan ahead walking into encounters you will die. And even if you do everything right the unpredictable nature of the AI may still turn around at the most inopportune moment and you will die. Many complaints about the game are that there are limited save points coupled with long stretches of frustrating deaths to reach the next. Contrary to nay-sayers there are actually plenty of save points along the way. The challenge is reaching them undetected long enough to save. That is part of what makes this game great. It is merciless, hard and unforgiving. That unto itself is part of the horror. Knowing that you have played for an hour or more of progress with that save spot just next door and you being desperate to reach it. However, the alien is skulking and hissing around it, or about you in your hiding spot hampering your ability to reach it. Or upon reaching that save point you screaming at the screen to “hurry up and save” as Ripley punches in the 3 second code necessary to save your progress before being spotted. However, as scary as the game is we all know that it is just a game and our real lives are not on the line as the creature devours your face time and time again. So how to simulate that same tension level in a gamer sitting in their cushy living room couch in “Everytown” USA? Make it so that you have something to risk and not just the virtual life of Amanda Ripley on your big screen TV. Make it so it has something tangible to you, something every gamer fears…lost progress. Not only are you afraid of the alien lurking about with crescendoing horror music blaring through your speakers, but of also losing your precious effort and game time to reach that next objective. Yes you will die, yes you cry out as you lose an hour or more of progress. And it will happen often. Unlike CoD you will not respawn were you left off ready to frag another player a half block away from your derezzing corpse. This is not CoD and if you are a gamer that likes that genre and expect that type of gameplay from a horror game than this is not the game for you. This is about heightened stress and terror and the developers have made it to be as such. You on the edge of your seat through this ride and if it was an easy go there would be a flurry of complaints that the game is too simplistic and over and done with too quickly. On the contrary, every objective here seems an accomplishment, every save point a victory. I found that after hitting a save I would regularly slump back into my chair sometimes mentally and emotionally drained from an hour long Epinephrine rush. Pausing the game to catch ones breath is a luxury that Amanda Ripley wouldn't enjoy in that virtual world being stalked by one of the deadliest creatures in the galaxy. A real challenge would be to be to eliminate the ability to pause and to keep that tension going to experience how the character would truly feel in that situation. Complaints about the scripting of the alien AI are bogus. There few sections where the alien is scripted to appear at story driven segments as it is dropped into a level with you or to force a particular plot point. Beyond that the AI is brilliant, unpredictable and adaptive. Every encounter feels unique as it moves and hunts in seemly random patterns. It will stalk a circle of rooms or halls 3 times only to suddenly jump into a vent or reverse direction catching you in mid stride when you think you have it figured out. You will pat yourself on the back for outsmarting and ditching the blasted thing 2 rooms back only to have it drop out from an overhead vent in front you, sending you scurrying for cover. Overall the game has delivered what it promised, a tense horror game from one of the great movie franchises in Sci-Fi history. It is tribute to the original material and worthy of Ridley Scott's vision and the roots of the series. Top that off with DLC from the movie it is a must for any Alien fan. Hopefully the remaining DLC still to come will add more levels from some of the other films. Would love to see a scene from Alien 3 with the dog alien bounding down a prison vent shaft toward you. Turn off the lights, crank the volume on the surround sound, make some popcorn, and be prepared to bite your nails and fire off a curse word or three. Alien: Isolation is a murderous mistress and will challenge your patience and sanity. Kudos to the developers for their effort!… Expand
  18. AhmedShehab95
    Oct 8, 2014
    4
    Run,Hide,Run,Get killed and do it all again.

    Alien Isolation is not what you are expecting it to be,The gameplay is stressful and unstable with a mix of repetitivity,The AI is unpredictable which may cause some problems during gameplay,Save points are very poor systemized when you need to travel from point A to Point B just to save!they should've added checkpoint autosaves. The    Run,Hide,Run,Get killed and do it all again.

    Alien Isolation is not what you are expecting it to be,The gameplay is stressful and unstable with a mix of repetitivity,The AI is
    unpredictable which may cause some problems during gameplay,Save points are very poor systemized when you need to travel from point A to Point
    B just to save!they should've added checkpoint autosaves.

    The single player campaign is good lengthed but it's poorly told with no excitment at all it's really slow you'll get bored of it after an hour or two and you'll be wanting just to leave the game
    ASAP.

    The envoirment here is running on closed space ship and there's not too much left for the player except for those closed places in that ship IT'S REALLY
    BORING ATOMSPEHERE.

    Final Verdict:
    It's another hyped game like Destiny,it may be slightly better than Colienil Marines and it's def. not worth your money and time,it could've been better but unfortuntely it's medicore
    soundtrack and graphics may help to rise the rating up a bit but still it's not worth wasting your time.    … Expand
  19. Alexa431
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    What an amazing game, I will say that its difficult but an incredibly tense game as well. Just what I was looking for in a horror genre. I would get desperate to find a save point before getting attacked by the Alien.
    About the survival mode, its even more intense, as you are being timed and aiming for a high score, the only bad part about it, is that included in the game you only have    What an amazing game, I will say that its difficult but an incredibly tense game as well. Just what I was looking for in a horror genre. I would get desperate to find a save point before getting attacked by the Alien.
    About the survival mode, its even more intense, as you are being timed and aiming for a high score, the only bad part about it, is that included in the game you only have one map and if you want other maps and characters you would need to get the season pass. But overall A really good game the Alien AI is sick especially in hard, I would call it a simulator to the Alien movies.    … Expand
  20. justin_cantrell
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This game's setting (if your an Alien fan) is so amazing.First off the sound design,it's amazing,the atomisphere is breathtaking.This game is not for everybody,gamer's who want a quick fix,or are looking for something that give's them immediate gradification,may want to look elsewhere,it's a slow burn,but one that pays off,it's can be chilling at time's.
  21. 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
  22. PiszkosFredd
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    I love this game.
    Best graphic game on Ps4.
    The sound design is superb.
    Alien Isolation is a well done Alien game.
    This game is sexy and badass!
    Alien is back ****
  23. Lafayette33
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Absolutely strunning,just like the movie.
    The best Alien game I have ever played.
    Just try it bros it's awesome! :)
    Hihetetlen hangulata van és teljesen a Bolygó neve halál feelinget hozza a játék.
    A legjobb Alien game amivel valaha is játszottam.
    Végre! :)
  24. 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.
  25. Noble-Saint
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    the game're very good, and well done the hard times.....did not have a game of alien so good, congratulations for sega could fulfill What had promised........
  26. mileswayne10
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation delivers everything that it promised, that being a unscripted A.I the Alien, authentic atmosphere and ultimately a survival horror experience reminiscent of the good old resident evil and silent hill days.

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

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

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

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

    Overall i rate the game 9/10 and believe this to be one of the best survival horror experiences ever to be made. 1979 Alien fans will appreciate all the art work detail and the authentic soundtrack. Play with headphones for a more immerse and satisfying experience.    … Expand
  27. hb1209
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    If it has a Alien game so far managed to bring the atmosphere and the subtle horror of the first Alien movie is over, then that is certainly Alien: isolation. To be delivered, the helplessness and the constant feeling captivate us even in quiet passages and provide pass for voltage. The fact that behind every door and around every corner death could be waiting for us, offers exactly thisIf it has a Alien game so far managed to bring the atmosphere and the subtle horror of the first Alien movie is over, then that is certainly Alien: isolation. To be delivered, the helplessness and the constant feeling captivate us even in quiet passages and provide pass for voltage. The fact that behind every door and around every corner death could be waiting for us, offers exactly this kind of horror that made the first Alien movie so famous. Fans would appreciate any more aliens, but are likely to feel comforted by the neat fabulous atmosphere. Who's afraid of the dark and prefer to defend against opponents rather than avoid them, should avoid this item. Horror enthusiasts can with Alien: nothing wrong isolation.… Expand
  28. audreyvixen
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Alien Isolation delivers one of the most harrowing and unnerving survival horror experiences in years. Capturing the vibe of the first film with absolute precision.

    the sound design and presentation is impeccable, the alien an unstoppable force whose unpredictable nature makes every second of the game feel nauseating. The voice acting is sublime and it is a universe to get lost in (no    Alien Isolation delivers one of the most harrowing and unnerving survival horror experiences in years. Capturing the vibe of the first film with absolute precision.

    the sound design and presentation is impeccable, the alien an unstoppable force whose unpredictable nature makes every second of the game feel nauseating. The voice acting is sublime and it is a universe to get lost in (no pun intended)

    Creative Assembly have not only created one of the best survival games in years, but one of the best alien franchise experiences since James Cameron's sequel in the 80's.

    it is claustrophobic, violent, heart stopping and you will die over and over again.

    the ride will be worth it.    … Expand
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#44 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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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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