Alien: Isolation

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1445 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 105 out of 1445
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  1. 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.
  2. Senjiro
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    The voice acting, mechanics, and AI are soooo rough. May be enjoyable for some people, but for me it felt like I am playing an out dated game
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. CoreGamer1408
    Jan 30, 2023
    4
    A very contrived game that is kind of immersion breaking due to the Alien parts. The Alien doesn’t work in an Alien game. It moves all wrong on hind legs like a Tank and no wall crawling. It’s a one hit kill monster with god mode infinite health that cheat teleports all over the massive space station. When ever the Alien(s) appears it’s very contrived and immersion breaking.

    Don't get    A very contrived game that is kind of immersion breaking due to the Alien parts. The Alien doesn’t work in an Alien game. It moves all wrong on hind legs like a Tank and no wall crawling. It’s a one hit kill monster with god mode infinite health that cheat teleports all over the massive space station. When ever the Alien(s) appears it’s very contrived and immersion breaking.

    Don't get me wrong it is cool to see all the Alien the movie style of analogue tech in a computer game. The game is is ok when facing off against humans and kind of fun when facing off against androids. At least the player has a fighting chance against those foes they can be killed/destroyed.

    The clunky UI makes the player move like a geriatric. Yeah I get the limited save options at certain points was to create a certain amount of extra tension. As opposed to save anywhere at any time, but I found it just time wasting annoying and cheap when dying to the instant kill, god mode, cheat teleporting Alien.

    Every games seems to need the obligatory crafting element these days, but it makes sense in a survival game using makeshift gear. Just throwing the very limited survival resources at the invulnerable Alien in god mode was a pointless drain. I only found the flametrhower the best quick fix to shoo the gawd damn thing(s) away anyway.

    A missed opportunity for a really great game let down by really bad and cheap Alien game design.    … Expand
  9. vIPROLL
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    I absolutely loved everything about this game. The atmosphere kept my adrenaline going and my need to survive. Only one other horror game got my attention and that was Dead Space. I have played this game several times and will again in the future. I'd love to see remaster or remake for the newer consoles. Thanks to everyone who made this game one of my all-time favorites
  10. 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.
  11. Alvarito200609
    Dec 21, 2022
    0
    The fact that the alien is there for 10 hours chasing you makes me think that this game is a bit repetitive. But for the rest, graphically it has aged very well since 2014. And the sound is incredibly good, as well as the setting that makes you feel horrified during the 15 hours of gameplay
  12. sbasxv
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    As close as we can get to Alien (1979) video game. Excellent atmosphere, story and world building.
  13. hector_bcn98
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Debió ser de los primeros videojuegos con los que de verdad pegué brincos del sofá las primeras horas. No por el alien, sino por los androides sintéticos. La santa madre que los parió, que a mi de pequeño me daban fobia los robots, joder.
  14. 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.
  15. mareknufc
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design, - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design,
    - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more about. It also has a retro-futuristic good sci-fi vibe to it. Alas we'll never live long enough to see if XXII century humanity will colonize outer space and set up space stations like this,
    - it has decent enough story - without going into spoilers department - albeit the conclusion feels a bit rushed and disappointing,
    - tense atmosphere fostered by spot-on audio,
    - wide variety of tools meant to help you deal with Alien, Working Joe's and human survivors. You gradually unlock new tools to make gameplay fresh,

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

    Overall it's still a good game with some reservations. I think criticism from some reviewers (especially IGN) is valid to certain degree. After all it is an exhausting slog but perhaps that was the point of the game to begin with? After finishing the game it's a time for some reconciliation and unbiased approach therefore I give it a generous 8/10.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. Milkan
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    La joya de la corona de los juegos de Alien. Bien podría pasar como una Alien 1.5. Un juego que lleva la tensión a un nuevo nivel y el sentirse bajo una permanente amenaza del Xenomorfo es impagable. El mimo y el detalle es enfermizo, uno de los mejores juegos de la generación de PS4-XBOX ONE.
  20. 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.
  21. TakedownFrenzy
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Alien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally takeAlien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally take away from the constant feeling of being the underdog. Alien: Isolation ranks highly as a survival horror classic, misunderstood by large review outlets on its original release in 2014.… Expand
  22. LGBTandDisabled
    Apr 19, 2022
    2
    This may seem harsh, but when the weakest part of an Alien game is the Alien, that is inexcusable. Seriously, you could remove the Alien from this game and it would be better. There is nothing random about the Alien. He is going to be close to you no matter what, the Alien doesn't obey the rules of the ship. He gets to move in vents that you can't access. It's really dumb. Even whenThis may seem harsh, but when the weakest part of an Alien game is the Alien, that is inexcusable. Seriously, you could remove the Alien from this game and it would be better. There is nothing random about the Alien. He is going to be close to you no matter what, the Alien doesn't obey the rules of the ship. He gets to move in vents that you can't access. It's really dumb. Even when you know the scripted moment they put you in a dead end so you have no choice but to set off the scripted event. Killed the immersion factor. It's a linear game trying really really hard to make the Alien seem life like but it's just a SOLID FAILURE. This game is still playable, just don't expect much from the Alien. This game should should be called Isolation: ignore the Alien. I was terrified when the Alien showed up, but not for long. Sorry, I can't get over the terrible AI.… Expand
  23. Unlorja
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It is unconscionable for this game to have a Metascore below an 80 for critic reviews. Apparently, the IGN and Gamespot reviewers ate a lot of paint chips as kids, to complain that a game that is played on the hard difficulty setting is too difficult and to say the Alien is only active on a few missions, when in fact it's only inactive on a few missions. This game is at the apex ofIt is unconscionable for this game to have a Metascore below an 80 for critic reviews. Apparently, the IGN and Gamespot reviewers ate a lot of paint chips as kids, to complain that a game that is played on the hard difficulty setting is too difficult and to say the Alien is only active on a few missions, when in fact it's only inactive on a few missions. This game is at the apex of survival horror video games. If you are a fan of the genre and love a challenge or a fan of the movies, this game is not to be missed. I have never played a more intense game. Your heart will pound from start to finish. Who would have thought the creators of the Total War series would have manifested such a masterpiece? Not I, but I am thrilled I gave this spectacular game a spin.… Expand
  24. Dante-Bellin
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Probably the Best survival horror game out there. The sound is a blast, and the atmosphere is really tense. And even in 2022 it looks so good, especially with the Alias Isolation Mod which injects TAA and kills the jaggies for a clean picture. Also, it is playable in 4K with a mid range graphix card and it runs just super smooth. It is one of my alltime favorite games, and I'm not even aProbably the Best survival horror game out there. The sound is a blast, and the atmosphere is really tense. And even in 2022 it looks so good, especially with the Alias Isolation Mod which injects TAA and kills the jaggies for a clean picture. Also, it is playable in 4K with a mid range graphix card and it runs just super smooth. It is one of my alltime favorite games, and I'm not even a big fan from the Alien movies.… Expand
  25. darinho
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Long, terrifying, great sound and environment setup. Heart rate go brrrrrr
  26. PoptartKing
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Alien Isolation gave me anxiety attacks on multiple occasions. The highly intelligent xenomorph AI creates some of the most intense and horrifying experience I've ever had in a video game. The faithfulness to the first Alien film can be seen from the very start, and you can clearly see that the developers had a lot of respect for the franchise. This game just creates an atmosphere that isAlien Isolation gave me anxiety attacks on multiple occasions. The highly intelligent xenomorph AI creates some of the most intense and horrifying experience I've ever had in a video game. The faithfulness to the first Alien film can be seen from the very start, and you can clearly see that the developers had a lot of respect for the franchise. This game just creates an atmosphere that is nothing short of uneasy, which is the exact emotion you want from a horror game. Sadly, Alien Isolation falls into the same pit as other horror games and drags on for far too long. It also lacks the polish that you would want from a game like this, but If you're willing to deal with these issues this is a must buy for any fan of the Alien franchise, or just someone who wants a scary experience out of a game!… Expand
  27. 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!
  28. Metroid997
    Dec 6, 2021
    0
    Ghost game its so annoing. save system destroy that's game. Od you wants się same.

    if you want to do the same over and over again, this is the game for you
  29. Racer80
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Best alien game ever: Atmosphere and pacing are brilliant.

    Needs a sequel or a PS5 upgrade.
    On XboxSX you get FPS Boost.

    Unfortunately a really poor review from the likes of IGN meant the game got of to a bad start in my opinion.
  30. 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 :(
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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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