Alien: Isolation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Greetings from Finland.
  5. fijiboy
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    alien isolation is a very unique experience and I think that's the best word to use to describe this game, an experience. one of the most immersive games I have ever played, and is genuinely frightening at least for the first half of the game, and then often the challenge of the game over takes the horror sometimes, which is ok because I enjoyed the challenge, but unfortunately there isalien isolation is a very unique experience and I think that's the best word to use to describe this game, an experience. one of the most immersive games I have ever played, and is genuinely frightening at least for the first half of the game, and then often the challenge of the game over takes the horror sometimes, which is ok because I enjoyed the challenge, but unfortunately there is not enough variation to hold the frightening tension through this surprisingly long game. the thing that this game does best though is that it truly recreates the atmosphere and setting of the first alien movie to perfection. the AI of the alien has been fine tuned to near perfection, but the humans in the game frustrated me a little bit. in the game tips are given during loading screens stating that some people on the ship will leave you alone if you back off, but never have I had a person not try to kill me after they have seen even when I tried walking away from them, so I feel that the people could have had a bit more work done on them. the ending of the game wasn't anything special infact it was a little underwhelming considering how grand and climatic the game had been so far. the characters are pretty well lifeless except for your character Amanda ripley, who ever did her voice acting did a really good job in my opinion, because I felt I was really able to empathize with her fear and other emotions. there is a lot to say about this game but in the end I found that this game is definitely worth playing especially if you are a fan of the alien franchise.… Expand
  6. foxviewchannel
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Finally, the intelligent and merciless killer is back. Alien: isolation is a survivor horror video game inspired by the first film.

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley. The game is set 15 years after the original Alien. Amanda is looking for the whereabouts of her mother and she is informed that a flight recorder from the Nostromo space station her mother    Finally, the intelligent and merciless killer is back. Alien: isolation is a survivor horror video game inspired by the first film.

    You play as engineer Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley. The game is set 15 years after the original Alien. Amanda is looking for the whereabouts of her mother and she is informed that a flight recorder from the Nostromo space station her mother was on is in another space station called Sevastopol and she accepts to go and retrieve it; however, little did she know that this will end up being her worst nightmare. The plan doesn’t go as expected, and everyone is separated.

    You are now all alone and in the middle of nowhere and right from the beginning the game gives you a sense of isolation. The pacing of the game slowly builds up until your first encounter with the unforgiving Alien. From that moment it becomes a game of cat and mouse and the only thing that you will be thinking about is escaping the deadly space station

    Encounters with the Alien are unscripted. It moves dynamically and you will never know when and where it will appear. You will hear it as it moves through the ventilation and hear its footsteps when it is near you. The Alien moves slowly and runs when it hears a sound to check where the noise came from. It will sometimes appear in front of you and your only option is to hide before it is too late.

    The Alien's unpredictability is scary. If you are hiding in a closet for example, you will have to hold your breath when it is near, one wrong move and its game over. The Alien will evolve slowly and becomes smarter, if you throw a lot of noise makers, then it will search where the noise came from.

    You’re the prey the whole game and your only option is too hide and even though you feel you have to run, you can’t and therefore moving slow is the only option. The game is very tense and there were times were I just wanted to hide and not go out.

    Patience is key in this game and you will spend most of your time hiding and crawling. The tension is built up slowly and you will gradually have access to other items such as the motion tracker which is the game’s most useful item. The motion detector will beep to notify you when anything is near.

    There are other dangers in the space station, androids and hostile humans. The androids are hard to kill, their vision isn’t very good and are slow, while the humans aim good so it is better to avoid them. You will collect various items to craft smoke bombs to noise makers. Ammo is scare and you will have to make every shot count. The flame thrower is effective against the Alien to scare it off for a while. The main campaign took me around 16 hours to finish; however, i felt that some parts do drag a lot.

    There are no check points, only save points spread across the station. The overall story isn’t that interesting but the dark and lifeless atmosphere is just so immersive that you really won’t mind the story. The characters should have been stronger and more charismatic. Instead, we are left with irrelevant characters that are forgettable. The station is very detailed but I did find some frame issues during cut scenes. The PS4 camera has a nice touch as you can move your head around corners and if you make a sound in your room then the Alien will hear you.

    This is the Alien as it should be. Alien Isolation doesn’t have the jump scares; however, what it gives you is a tense experience that is very faithful to the mood of the movies.    … Expand
  7. mjv3585
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    With the sting of Colonial Marines still fresh in my mind, I approached this game with cautious optimism. Happily though, it has turned out to be a marvelous game that has truly captured the genius of Ridley Scott's initial movie.

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

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

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

    If you play nothing but fast action paced games where you have 10 guns and a sense of invulnerability, do not pick of this game -- its not for you. This is a game for people who want to be terrified, want to have a true challenge, and most of all -- love the alien universe.    … Expand
  8. seil3949
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Alien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua eAlien Isolation es una experiencia cinemática en primera persona, se juega y se siente como una película más de Alien, ambientada en el microcosmos que Ridley Scott creo con la Nostromo, en la primera película de Alien. El gameplay es fluido, con mecánicas de sigilo, y el uso de herramientas que faciliten la infiltración y el recorrido sin ser descubiertos por la amenaza continua e impredecible del Alien. El Xenomorfo posee una Inteligencia Artifical muy por encima de las expectativas, su comportamiento suele ser impredecible y es una verdadera fuente de tensión durante todo el juego. Alien Isolation no es un Shooter, es decir, tienes un Revolver y una Escopeta pero puedes pasar más del 90% del juego sin utilizarlos. Muy buen juego, le doy 9.… Expand
  9. Heater
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    Prepare to be a little scared and sneaking around most of the game. Remember that in the movies the people who survived moved in the shadows and kept quiet. In this aspect of the gameplay it actually feels very much like you would expect. The sounds, environments, and support characters' dialog all lend to the feeling that one wrong move will put you in deep trouble real fast. QuickPrepare to be a little scared and sneaking around most of the game. Remember that in the movies the people who survived moved in the shadows and kept quiet. In this aspect of the gameplay it actually feels very much like you would expect. The sounds, environments, and support characters' dialog all lend to the feeling that one wrong move will put you in deep trouble real fast. Quick thinking and a being aware of the hiding places around you will get you out of tight spots but save often and approach each area with caution and you'll do fine.

    Sadly the game gets very repetitive after a few hours of sneaking around the station. The AI is not exactly predictable when it comes to where enemies will wander but if you sit still long enough you'll find the openings you need in tough spots. And believe me you will be sitting still a lot trying to wait out enemies you can't kill. This does give you a feeling that you're up against something you just can't beat but that's what Alien is all about, overcoming impossible odds to survive long enough to be rescued.

    One of the things that actually intrigued me about this game was the way they tied the story into the Alien universe. If you take some time to listen to the recordings, read the emails, and catch on to the dialog you'll notice pieces of the movies shining through. Not only that but for those who didn't catch on during the movies you'll start to better understand the nature of the xenomorphs. Although this did tend to get me more immersed in the game, already knowing what happens to Ellen Ripley made me feel like the main character's objective to figure out what went wrong and what happened to her mother was somehow irrelevant.

    If I choose a rating based on how much I enjoy a game combined with how long it takes to finish and how replayable it is, I'd have to rate this below average. The gameplay gets so repetitive that I was glad when the game ended even though it only took about half the time that I was expecting from a survival horror game. I didn't like hiding so much but it made finding ways around enemies fun once you had devices to distract them or secret places to hide. Sadly the replay value doesn't seem to be there because the objectives were too linear to hope for any variance from my first playthrough. That being said, if you're a fan of Alien this game is a must play and you will have some fun leading Amanda down memory lane.    … Expand
  10. darknesswhale
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Alien isolation es un juego con un gameplay mas ambientado al sigilo y a la tension, si estas buscando un juego de disparos aquí no lo encontraras, el alien es rápido e impredecible hay una gran variedad de herramientas que sirven de gran ayuda al jugador,es un juego bastante desafiante en altas dificultades, tiene un gran apartado visual y una historia bastante decente es el juego deAlien isolation es un juego con un gameplay mas ambientado al sigilo y a la tension, si estas buscando un juego de disparos aquí no lo encontraras, el alien es rápido e impredecible hay una gran variedad de herramientas que sirven de gran ayuda al jugador,es un juego bastante desafiante en altas dificultades, tiene un gran apartado visual y una historia bastante decente es el juego de Aliens que habíamos estado esperando… Expand
  11. Alexgunner
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    True to the original film an absolute joy to play. Great story with very tense moments which will have u hiding behind your controller. A must buy!!!!
  12. Proctorious
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This game is one of the best this generation, I can't believe how much this game was overlooked with critics and users, it has a very small but dedicated fanbase and I am proud to say I am one of them, this game exceeded every expecation I had for this game, it was simply unbelievable and should be praised a lot more, anyone who is a fan of Ridley's classic will love this, 10/10
  13. Ishi123
    Oct 27, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think I need to explain why people love this game. It's gripping. It's intense. It's downright terrifying. The alien is unpredictable and lethally good at murder. It's the first in a long line of supposed "scary" games that actually reaches the point of being actually scary. The game looks absolutely beautiful, and perfectly captures the feel of the original Alien movie. Sevastopol looks right at home in Ridley Scott's universe, with retro 80s sci-fi that looks ripped straight out of the movie. The sound design is top-notch, and the game absolutely MUST be played with headphones if possible. Not earbuds; pure over ear headphones. The sounds in this game are incredible, and you can hear every tiny detail in the environment, from pipes bursting with steam to your own cautious footsteps, to the footsteps that are definitely not your own creeping up behind you. Every tiny detail of this game is absolutely stunning, and great care has been taken to make it look genuinely like you're playing the movie.

    HOWEVER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The DLC is also great as it has the original cast and allows you to play through missions from the film. All look realistic and make you feel like you are in the movie.    … Expand
  25. babaganush
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    giving it a 6, stuck it out to the 13th or 14th mission, which every trophy it auto gives you for completing a mission, after mission 3 each trophy was considered "rare" so lots of people are not sticking the game out so far.

    it is a stressful, long winded game that is very difficult when running from the alien, it was good and has been the 1st game in a long time to give me that kind    giving it a 6, stuck it out to the 13th or 14th mission, which every trophy it auto gives you for completing a mission, after mission 3 each trophy was considered "rare" so lots of people are not sticking the game out so far.

    it is a stressful, long winded game that is very difficult when running from the alien, it was good and has been the 1st game in a long time to give me that kind of challenge. otherwise the game is slow and doesnt give those good kind of challenges enough even though i was always glad when i was done being hunted by the alien but that was still the best part.

    until they come out with more updates or much bigger expansions or better online stuff, this game is only a rental or worth buying if it ever gets down to 20$ or less. good game but choppy cutscenes like they were unfinished or cant handle their own graphics power. plus the game also crashed a couple of times which would have been bad if i had not saved recently.

    a step in a good direction for alien, they just need to add better combat when fighting the alien or androids, speed up the pace because it is really slow when your not around the alien, it goes from crawling to fast sprinting, it doesnt seem like they got a good balance going on. also as i said more multiplayer stuff. so unless i want to torture myself and throw it on hard then there is no replayability for me just yet.    … Expand
  26. angryw0mb4t
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Very fun and thrilling for the first hour or so... then quickly devolves into a repetitive stealth game. The good: Fantastic atmosphere, the sounds and design really feel like the original alien movie, the first hour or so of the game has the all-alone and claustrophobic feel of the movie. The bad: once you actually get past the awesome intro and into the meat of the game it's frustrating,Very fun and thrilling for the first hour or so... then quickly devolves into a repetitive stealth game. The good: Fantastic atmosphere, the sounds and design really feel like the original alien movie, the first hour or so of the game has the all-alone and claustrophobic feel of the movie. The bad: once you actually get past the awesome intro and into the meat of the game it's frustrating, there's so much potential, but no story, poorly designed AI (humans repeat what they are saying about every 30 seconds when you are hiding) and nothing that really motivates me to keep playing.… Expand
  27. BekSide
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    I think maybe little longest final, I've seen 4 ending in alien: isolation. ;)
    But this game...an incredible! The Great Game!!
    I loved.
    Thanks Guys!!!
  28. SicknessInc
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Well let's see. I have given the game an 8/10. My reviews are only based on the play/fun factor. If you want graphics then check videos on YouTube. The graphics are nice though. So is the sound.

    So do I think you should play this game? That depends if you like a challenge (I played through on HARD), if you like ALIEN and if you like sneaking around. I can say yes to all of those    Well let's see. I have given the game an 8/10. My reviews are only based on the play/fun factor. If you want graphics then check videos on YouTube. The graphics are nice though. So is the sound.

    So do I think you should play this game? That depends if you like a challenge (I played through on HARD), if you like ALIEN and if you like sneaking around. I can say yes to all of those questions.
    This game got quite some **** because the Alien is so hardcore. Well duh, it IS the Alien. I mean, have you ever watched the films? The Alien is badass. As a human you are royally f*cked. So that is what I expected. The game manages to get it right. Being hard, but not unfair. Something loads of game developers never manage to do.

    The game also captures the whole "Alien-feeling" REALLY well. You feel that you are in danger and when one of those synthetics sees you and starts talking and you just panic thinking "shut up shut up!!! The Alien will hear us!!" And then trying to hide. Ach, a great feeling. There are also a few nice twists in the game.

    I can't really write any more without giving away the story.

    So in short: you like Alien, you like a challenge, you like stealth? Yes? Then play it.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  29. Lodge1960
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    I was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making thisI was a bit premature and hasty with my last revue and so I am submitting another and increasing the score. Initially I stated that the game was too hard but once you get your head around the idea that your character is not a fighter and you persevere with it you will find this to be quite an exciting and atmospheric adventure. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone in to making this game fit in with the look and feel of the original film and it is in fact a lot of fun.… Expand
  30. PrinceofNessus
    Feb 23, 2015
    2
    Boring and formulaic. If you aren't unnerved or freaked out by being suspenseful music and a BOO! mechanic you can skip this game. It's like being a gay guy in Texas, you're just in and out of closets till you can get the hell off that station. For me this isn't survival horror, it's hide and seek.
  31. SamuraiDNA
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alien isolation is a superb game,it looks great and produces an incredible atmosphere that is very very close to the Ridley Scott masterpiece,the storyline is very strong and the soundtrack is stunning.

    This is the first game I have ever played that could make my hands sweat,the tension it can create is spellbinding,its a very tightly focused game and for that reason it maybe not be for everyone but if you like survival horror then this is for you,a stunning example of the genre!    … Expand
  32. allanon04
    Feb 2, 2015
    4
    A new stealth game...! This time part of the Alien franchise. I could not wait to play :) The beginning was great - no ammo, I need to build everything, scattered and scarce resources - perfect! Then I saw the BAD "guy" - awesome. My hands were sweaty! So everything good up until this moment. Then I played at least 5 hours straights, and I died so many times and couldn't squat about it.A new stealth game...! This time part of the Alien franchise. I could not wait to play :) The beginning was great - no ammo, I need to build everything, scattered and scarce resources - perfect! Then I saw the BAD "guy" - awesome. My hands were sweaty! So everything good up until this moment. Then I played at least 5 hours straights, and I died so many times and couldn't squat about it. This actually destroyed the gaming experience completely! Bottom line - Alien Isolation is a poor implementation of a great concept!… Expand
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. kev709
    Oct 30, 2014
    3
    You fight working Joes, that's most of the game. On the odd occasion the Alien is in the game a quick blast from the flamethrower sends it running once you receive several missions in. Im a huge fan of the Alien franchise and this left a bitter taste in my mouth. Since when did the Alien ever walk around hallways randomly on its hind legs? Since when were working Joes the main enemy youYou fight working Joes, that's most of the game. On the odd occasion the Alien is in the game a quick blast from the flamethrower sends it running once you receive several missions in. Im a huge fan of the Alien franchise and this left a bitter taste in my mouth. Since when did the Alien ever walk around hallways randomly on its hind legs? Since when were working Joes the main enemy you fight? The controls are awkward too, having to hold multiple buttons at a time to do even the most basic commands… Expand
  36. Folstar
    Oct 26, 2014
    0
    Are these other reviews jokes or getting paid? This game is a boring, walking around pushing buttons and turning levers then occasionally encountering a poorly rendered Alien that has severely impaired vision. Strip away the pretty graphics and this game is just pushing a series of buttons to outfox laughably bad AI. The alien isn't scary or immersive or anything good.
  37. Lionite
    Nov 5, 2014
    4
    Its not awful but it certainly isn't good. The atmosphere started out as very scary and i was anxious and excited to meet the alien. The graphics are ok, not as good as some next gen but better than ps3. But then i had to use stealth. I like stealth games. But when enemies start to see you and say you make a noise when you were well hidden and standing still is really frustrating. IIts not awful but it certainly isn't good. The atmosphere started out as very scary and i was anxious and excited to meet the alien. The graphics are ok, not as good as some next gen but better than ps3. But then i had to use stealth. I like stealth games. But when enemies start to see you and say you make a noise when you were well hidden and standing still is really frustrating. I appreciate the fact that your human ingame and not invincible but you die way too easily. The fact you have to load a past save and cant save anymore is so frustratingly dated that its a wonder it was even used. The game is too unforgiving for little mistakes you make (and dont make) that doing things that took yoh a long time over and over when you get caught by the Alien makes it not very fun at all. I do not reccommend this game.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. MajorTom03
    Oct 18, 2014
    0
    None of the mystery or compelling characters that makes the Alien franchise decent is present. Frustrating and dull. Very dissapointed. The entire game is based around the last 40mins of the 1st film, which is the most boring imo. Where is the plot? The mystery and exploration of a new and dangerous situation is what makes Alien for me. Not just hiding from an alien and androids, I want toNone of the mystery or compelling characters that makes the Alien franchise decent is present. Frustrating and dull. Very dissapointed. The entire game is based around the last 40mins of the 1st film, which is the most boring imo. Where is the plot? The mystery and exploration of a new and dangerous situation is what makes Alien for me. Not just hiding from an alien and androids, I want to see space jockeys and C ships. Just meh.… Expand
  40. TheRealHoffy
    Oct 26, 2015
    4
    for me i just found it to a very slow paced and ultra boring farce of a game, shameful attempt at what could have been amazing...........get it right guys.
  41. velvetmeds
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Surprise of the year. Awesome game, lots of tension, great atmosphere, does everything better than Outlast.. It's lenghty, so enjoyable you'll want to replay, has Survivor mode for extra replayability too. Recommended, one of the best games of the year
  42. Movieman4
    Oct 13, 2014
    0
    This game is amazing and terrifying. This game can get too difficult at times, but its usually under control. This game is great for people who want a great lasting horror game with unscripted A.I. and force you to keep on your toe
  43. Karimov-Niyaz
    Feb 19, 2020
    0
    Last levels is a ****
    Sound design is a ****
    Animations is a ****
    Textures is a **** **** ****
    Well, I don't know why so high scores for this game, but I think this game like a Polish shooters mid-2000s.
    Level designer found a job after such a disgusting work?
  44. nascent
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed byAlien Isolation is a fantastic yet frustratingly and punishingly hard game. It's great atmosphere, and style of gameplay create a true survival horror, akin to Resident Evil. The level and equipment design are straight out of the Alien film universe. Retro tech mixed with sci-fi weapons, and dark, creepy organic alien nests. flickering lighting, and dark areas that can only be viewed by torchlight, which of course has low battery make Alien Isolation a perfect spiritual sequel to Alien. Ammo is practically non-existent, and weapons are found much later than you'd have liked to receive them, but this is all part of Isolation's charm. This isn't the typical action/shooter game that is more similar to Aliens, this is a survival horror where all you can try to do is survive.

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

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

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

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

    If you like Resident Evil, or survival horror in general, or just love the Alien franchise and don't mind that this isn't an action/shooter, then you will love Alien Isolation. Save often and use your motion tracker constantly. Patience is your best friend in this game, and if you do get frustrated, take a break. You will die, and die often, and there are times it will feel like it's not being fair, it's not. Just persevere and enjoy the atmosphere. If you can't sneak, then run and hide, either way you'll probably die.    … Expand
  45. Carlitoxic
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    The great Alien Isolation is the Goldeneye 007 of Nintendo 64 with the Alien movie franchise. A terrifying survival horror and the best adventure of 2014.
  46. mhay78
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    Unfortunately for me Alien Isolation is almost unplayable. This is the first game in almost 30 years of playing games that makes me feel physically sick. Of what I have been able to play of the game I can say the sound design is great, atmosphere created in the slowly falling apart space station is good. Certain minor gripes include not being able to jump or climb over small obstacles likeUnfortunately for me Alien Isolation is almost unplayable. This is the first game in almost 30 years of playing games that makes me feel physically sick. Of what I have been able to play of the game I can say the sound design is great, atmosphere created in the slowly falling apart space station is good. Certain minor gripes include not being able to jump or climb over small obstacles like a couple of suit cases or over e barrier etc are a bit naff in this day and age.

    The rectile is small and hard to see and certain crucial items and gear are easily missed. I've only been able to get a couple of hours into the game so I can't say how nerve racking other bits are but then this is my review based on my experience.    … Expand
  47. Steyraus
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Simply one of the best Survival.horror games and one of the best games of the generation. This game was so good it would influence the most famous horror franchises games as Resident Evil 7 and 8 would borrow heavily from Alien Isolation.
  48. ChaosBreakGamer
    Dec 22, 2014
    6
    Alien Isolation, a much anticipated title among all fans of the "Alien" and "Aliens" franchises. Taking a path reminiscent of survival horror games over 2013's disappointment "Aliens: Colonial Marines". The story is a very strong part of the game, following Allen Ripley's (Protagonist of all 'Aliens' movies) daughter, Amanda Ripley. Amanda has made it her life's mission to find out what,Alien Isolation, a much anticipated title among all fans of the "Alien" and "Aliens" franchises. Taking a path reminiscent of survival horror games over 2013's disappointment "Aliens: Colonial Marines". The story is a very strong part of the game, following Allen Ripley's (Protagonist of all 'Aliens' movies) daughter, Amanda Ripley. Amanda has made it her life's mission to find out what, really, happened to her mother during the events of the movies as she has gotten no word from or about her mother for 20 years. As she and her crew mates get a distress signal from a space station they rush to help as it is discovered that her mother's story may e intertwined with the distress signal from the station. When arriving you are separated from your crew, left to wonder aimlessly through the station's claustrophobic halls and breathtaking environments.

    The gameplay is solid and impressive, without many bugs to speak of and controls that keep you engaged through the entire story mode campaign (Approx. 13 hours). The atmosphere of the game is very clear and simplistic, yet, terrifying as you are always aware that the alien is - to some extent - always watching you. This causes you to never feel at ease (even in the air ventilation systems) as the alien has the ability to crawl into those as well, causing you to stay on your toes at all time. The game introduces another type of enemy, a 'Working Joe', which are androids who work for the station and attempt to 'assist' you on your journey; Unfortunately, as you soon find out, you have to sneak past them, causing them to consider you an 'enemy' and attempt to kill you on sight. The game also implements some clever mechanics when it comes to avoiding the alien: use the motion tracker when he is too close and he will hear you, when he is near the locker that you are hiding in you must lean back and hold your breath, and so much more. The atmosphere is also very tense and the art-style is very clear and unique, opting for the retro-futuristic view of the original movies; which in turn, only help in making the games that much more involving and enjoyable.

    The story mode is enough to pleasure all fans of the franchise, but that isn't nearly it. The developers have bothered to include some worth-while collectibles such as: ID Tags (Scattered around the stations with the faces of all of the developers on them) as well as, potentially, the most involving audio logs in any game I have ever played which has the original cast of the movies leaving behind audio logs for the distress team (you) to receive in due time.

    Some of the game's drawbacks, however, are sourced from the fact that you are facing off against malfunctioning androids as well as the alien (alongside the occasional humans) and sometimes deaths may feel cheap as supplies are scarce and may cause you to restart the game if you feel that you cold have resolved the situation more efficiently. The story also seems to focus a bit to much on the androids rather then the alien, whom the game is titled after, also, it seems as though the story drags on a bit and could have been a few hours shorter as the game is not only punishingly hard but also sequel baits in the end. I know many would argue that a survival horror game should, in fact, be very difficult and slow (The latter, I have no issues with) but the fact that the game seems to not reward you enough seems odd. I have also found many strange annoyances in the game, one of which was when i killed my first human, they had a fully functional hand-gun which (for some reason) I was unable to pick up (Neither the gun nor the ammunition) whereas a few minutes later i got the same gun, which used the same ammunition. which although being a minor annoyance, was seemingly very odd as you would assume that Amanda wishes to survive and therefore pick up the weapon.

    Overall I consider this game to be entertaining and very clever in execution as it is very clear that a lot of time and effort being put into it. However the drawbacks of the game seem to, for me personally, bring the game down a bit and harm its final verdict which was meticulously calculated to convey my feelings towards the game.

    Before anyone outrages at me for only giving the 'Masterpiece of a game" a mere 6, please consider the following, 5 is an average game which means that a 6 (At least by my standards) is a game that is slightly above average as I have annotated all that i consider good and bad with the game.    … Expand
  49. OptiMystik
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    It's really awesome! Just outstanding game in survival/horror genre. Atmosphere, sound, graphics .. all is fantastic! Many thanks to Creative Assembly for such pleasant surprise for all Alien fans especially after Colonial Marines fiasco. It feels like Ridley Scott himself help them with the game. So it's horror game and it's audience is not so huge as shooters and so on.. so if You don'tIt's really awesome! Just outstanding game in survival/horror genre. Atmosphere, sound, graphics .. all is fantastic! Many thanks to Creative Assembly for such pleasant surprise for all Alien fans especially after Colonial Marines fiasco. It feels like Ridley Scott himself help them with the game. So it's horror game and it's audience is not so huge as shooters and so on.. so if You don't like true horrors, this game is not for you.… Expand
  50. cstrang
    Nov 27, 2014
    5
    Alien: Isolation is a bleakly beautiful game that makes the player feel like prey. It does a great job of presenting a strong survival horror atmosphere by making the player feel constantly under-equipped, overwhelmed, and sometimes out numbered. And, to the game's credit, there are transcendent moments of heart-pounding tension and relief. However, that tension quickly turns to tedium andAlien: Isolation is a bleakly beautiful game that makes the player feel like prey. It does a great job of presenting a strong survival horror atmosphere by making the player feel constantly under-equipped, overwhelmed, and sometimes out numbered. And, to the game's credit, there are transcendent moments of heart-pounding tension and relief. However, that tension quickly turns to tedium and frustration. The name of the game here is stealth, but there are no mechanics here to help. The first time you get grabbed by your stalker, the xenomorph, it's startling. Maybe even the second and third. By the fourth or fifth, it'll become annoying. It would seem that the perfect hunting machine is a little too perfect, seemingly having ESP or a Lojack chip implanted in your character, so it can sniff you out no matter where you are, how little your moving, or how quiet you're being. Couple this with a ridiculous and archaic checkpointing system, this game is not for those with less-than-saintly patience. The story is flat and degrades to Ripley running errands for her worthless comrades, and the game runs far, far, far too long, probably clocking somewhere between 15 and 20 hours for first-time completion. I'm sure fans of the Alien series will be satisfied if they're willing to put up with the rough patches but for the gamers with no investment in the series to this point, it'll probably be a hard sell to finish.… Expand
  51. AnimeUnknown
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    Wow. I am blown away. This is a piece of art not just entertainment. This game isn't for everyone, its not perfect and won't hand feed you fun... but it will leave you feeling completely satisfied. I haven't felt this way after finishing a game since Mass Effect 2. Sometimes I was swearing at the screen in frustration, other times I was marveling at the smallest details. This is not forWow. I am blown away. This is a piece of art not just entertainment. This game isn't for everyone, its not perfect and won't hand feed you fun... but it will leave you feeling completely satisfied. I haven't felt this way after finishing a game since Mass Effect 2. Sometimes I was swearing at the screen in frustration, other times I was marveling at the smallest details. This is not for every gamer, but if you value the small details then this will provide it in spades. It won't get game of the year as it doesn't spoon feed entertainment to the masses.... but this is a masterpiece just like the Alien and Aliens movies.

    Not perfect.... but I feel so satisfied it still deserves 10/10    … Expand
  52. alexakosman
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creative Assebly and Sega created an FPS horror game after the ultimate fail on the total war games...isnt that a little bit strange,dont u think?

    First of all,i would like to point the one thing that CA will never make right...The **** AI !
    The Alien is decent at the best,even at the hardest difficulty! I really didnt find it that hard,for me the survival felt like medium or smthing and the alien had its problems!Sometimes it was doing literaly circles on the same area,while some times it was searching for me,even crowling at moments and while i was in front of it it didnt noticed me,however we dont really know if it is eyeless or smthing,but there are times that comes after u from the other corner of the station and times that it doesnt kill u even if u are close to it and u are almost hanging it....However its an ok aprroach!But the androids and especially the humans are pathetic!They are buggy,they say the same things over and over again,the only animation they have is moving and shootingand generally they feel unrealistic!

    Now about the whole game,there are a lot of different aspects!
    The atmosphere is good,the noises and the sounds feel pretty good,but the enviroment is almost the same from the start to the end...a couple vents,some stairs,ladders,computers and thats all...i know it is a space station so how many different things there could be,but that doesnt change the fact that it gets boring soon enough(dead space was on a space station too but it felt much more interesting with more things to seek and find)!
    The story is decent with the dialogues feeling realistic but there are still a lot of cliches with some performances and acting feeling pretty bad!
    Now the game itself is not scary!The bad thing is that we all know pretty much what the alien is and what is capable of(however it looks like a small godzilla to me)so there cant be something new that it will frightened u
    The gameplay is ok now and then but its all about hiding and hiding and hiding in the same places over and over again,the action exists but it is pretty bad and the whole thing with the crafting and the tools feels pretty awkward and useless too

    In the end,the game is playable,it has its moments,but it feels like a good-looking new idea created by the wrong ppl...its good enough to borrow it and play it 'till the end as i did...    … Expand
  53. Jetmech1488
    Oct 14, 2014
    5
    I had high hopes for Alien. While the mechanics and the story are compelling enough to keep you going, my copy of the game on PS4 had crashed multiple times and one part of the story wouldn't even trigger so I couldn't progress further. The Alien albeit scary and realistically hunting me down, wouldn't back off enough for me to get where I needed to go. The fear had worn off and it justI had high hopes for Alien. While the mechanics and the story are compelling enough to keep you going, my copy of the game on PS4 had crashed multiple times and one part of the story wouldn't even trigger so I couldn't progress further. The Alien albeit scary and realistically hunting me down, wouldn't back off enough for me to get where I needed to go. The fear had worn off and it just became frustrating. The graphics and sound quality are truly immersive and realistic. I just wish my experience with the game were more technically pleasant. I really wanted to love this game and even the difficulty wasn't enough for me to trade it in, until it repeatedly kept crashing. I wouldn't have minded playing an 18-20hr game either. But for it to become monotonous and tedious to get from A to B without some sort of glitch, was more than I had expected. I can't say I have finished the game, but I definitely would have finished if it hadn't been so hard to ignore the flaws I encountered. My review only reflects my opinions and I am still going to recommend giving this one a try,...and I recommend renting it first. The fear and tension of dying are definitely there. And you WILL die. A LOT! I play a good game for the story, but when the bugs and technical faults get in the way of that story progressing, I stop playing and find something else worth my time.… Expand
  54. work_hard
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    alien isolation é um ótimo jogo de survivor horror lançado nos ultimos tempos, imersão nota 10 muito boa você sente o medo de ver o alien te perseguindo a inteligência dele é muito boa , gráficos bons , história boa eu recomendo alien , gostei muito do jogo e espero continuação dele
  55. True_Beleiver
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    Finally a Great alien game downright scary at times however the cutscenes were a bit choppy to the point where I was concerned about my hardware if you can overlook that it is a game worth playing
  56. aaronb0209
    May 5, 2015
    5
    i bought this game just last week and expected more from it. i don't like it. i will not say it's a bad game but it's just not my type of game that's why i gave it a 5. i find it boring, sometimes it takes long to actually know where you are and what you must do and where you must go.
  57. gamingfanatic
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    This game really exceeded all my expectations. i absolutely love this game, it's even better when you play it in the dark with no lights on and curtains drawn. This is my second most favourite survival game i have ever played as this really delivers on SEGA's promises. But my favourite part of this game is the story as players immerse themselves into the world of Alien. I would say thisThis game really exceeded all my expectations. i absolutely love this game, it's even better when you play it in the dark with no lights on and curtains drawn. This is my second most favourite survival game i have ever played as this really delivers on SEGA's promises. But my favourite part of this game is the story as players immerse themselves into the world of Alien. I would say this game is a definate buy for all survival fans, horror fans, even for the players who are looking for a great game to play through.… Expand
  58. valtorf
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This is a real gem for anybody who love sci-fi and and watched Alien movies in the childhood. Such games appear once in 10 years. It is created with great love and attention to smallest details of the Alien world. Walking around on the space station alone would have made this game worth playing. But with an alien aboard it becomes one of the best thriller-stealth-survival experiences ofThis is a real gem for anybody who love sci-fi and and watched Alien movies in the childhood. Such games appear once in 10 years. It is created with great love and attention to smallest details of the Alien world. Walking around on the space station alone would have made this game worth playing. But with an alien aboard it becomes one of the best thriller-stealth-survival experiences of all times.

    I'm really hoping for a sequel to this.    … Expand
  59. DoodKing
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    İ think Alien İsolation is the scariest game of my life.İt really deserves 10-10.Game makes is a lot terrifiying.İt's like 15 hours long.You can't stand up while alien is around of you.And Alien İsolation doesn't have any jumpscares.You know where the alien is.At last it has a sensor.İn that sensor you can see where the alien is and where the alien moves.Game is Greatt!!!
  60. Puffer2002
    Oct 18, 2015
    9
    This game captures exactly what an Alien game should be: a tense and terrifying thrill ride that captures the precise look, sound and atmosphere of the original movie. Although the ending is a little stale (and I won't spoil it) and makes you question what the developers where thinking, the rest of the game is absolutely phenomenal and must own for fans of the franchise or horror games in general.
  61. megamega
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    this game takes me back to ps1 days. i have the same feeling i had when the original resident evil came out and the zombie dobermans burst through the window..... scary. only problem some of the mouths dont sync with the words it looks weird.GET IT TOGETHER SEGA THIS WAS ALMOST A TEN. other wise it plays great. makes me wish for a next gen silent hill that isnt fake...
  62. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Graphically and plot-wise this is an all-time classic. The atmosphere generated in the game is an all-time classic for any form of media. If you want to literally walk around in Alien then this is the game for you. The narrative is phenomenal and engaging. However the game doesn't get a 10 as it is a little short. Otherwise a great success and I hope there is a sequel.
  63. AgentoftheBat
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Probably the best video game based on the "Alien" franchise. A proper, big budget survival horror game with some great nerve-shredding tense moments. How there hasn't been a sequel is absolutely mystifying.
  64. Rickrbrum
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    One of the best survival horror games.
    The atmosphere it's perfect, honoring the movies.
    The sound, the visual are top notch.
    The gameplay is the most tense experience ever created in a video game. The Alien IA make every moment unique, never getting boring.
    I could not reccomend this game enough.
  65. Emaytch
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :) Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end) Really good game, even for    It's really a great game
    Pros : The atmosphere is just amazing and the map is really nice
    If you looking for 'living the experience', go for it. If you liked the movie, I really think you will enjoy this game. Play with the headset, without a cat :)
    Cons : the game can be repetitive, and there are 3-4 chapters that could not be there (especially at the end)
    Really good game, even for people who do not like to make jumps    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. drlowdon
    Nov 23, 2015
    5
    With its excellent presentation and fantastic audio Alien Isolation captures the feel of the movies better than any game has done before, unfortunately the game built around it just isn't particularly entertaining.

    Even by survival horror standards the gameplay is very slow paced and almost entirely involves sneaking around the space station pulling levers and pushing buttons as    With its excellent presentation and fantastic audio Alien Isolation captures the feel of the movies better than any game has done before, unfortunately the game built around it just isn't particularly entertaining.

    Even by survival horror standards the gameplay is very slow paced and almost entirely involves sneaking around the space station pulling levers and pushing buttons as directed hoping not to be spotted by enemies, enemies that include other humans, androids and of course the Alien itself. The game does feel suitably tense on occasions but even this is spoiled by having to constantly repeat up to 20 minutes worth of gameplay every time you die (and that's something that will happen often). When you are sneaking along the same corridor avoiding the same enemies for the third or fourth time that tenseness more often than not gives way to boredom and, as a result, I gave up on Alien Isolation well before the 20 or so hours it supposedly takes to finish.    … Expand
  69. JDSCigano666
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Hands down the most atmospheric and terrifying gaming experience in existence. Still holds up after all these years and what a treat for Alien fans.
  70. Shynmas
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    Wow... This game remembered me the exact reasons why I love SO much the Alien universe (probably the my favourite one all time)!

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

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

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

    My only wish is that I would have had to play more with all the toys... but as in many other games, I'm so much thrifty that I ended up the game without having really tested some in real case situation.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. peterphnguyen
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    IGN's review of this game actually nearly put me of buying it. But let me warn anyone who is interested to not watch their crappy review, this game as an alien game is amazing. Graphics and sound are amazing, the atmosphere is just perfect. I was never interested in Aliens but since playing this game my interest has soared.
    It may seem a bit dragged at certain times but it just means you    IGN's review of this game actually nearly put me of buying it. But let me warn anyone who is interested to not watch their crappy review, this game as an alien game is amazing. Graphics and sound are amazing, the atmosphere is just perfect. I was never interested in Aliens but since playing this game my interest has soared.
    It may seem a bit dragged at certain times but it just means you are getting your moneys worth. The Alien in Isolation definitely portrays the Aliens in the films perfectly and even though you may feel just a little bit op near the end it remains suspenseful hiding and trying to trick your way around Aliens, humans and androids.
    Just so you can have an example scenario of what may encounter randomly in this game... I bumped into two humans holding machine guns, one asked me to back away which I did and they let me go. However I had to go past them for some loot in order to create certain items. They saw me and opened fire nearly killing me. But their gunfire attracted the Alien and within 2seconds they were torn to pieces by it which then led to my death as it saw me cowering in the corner of the room.
    Love this game.    … Expand
  73. Taggen86
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best games for ps4 this far. The atmosphere is amazing and captures the film almost perfectly, The gameplay is awesome aswell and you really need to manage your resources on the higher difficulties. Do not listen to the people that tell you that the game is too long or too hard, the game is awesome! Currently on my second playthrough.
  74. realtonit
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    This game is what you have been looking for if you wanted a good survival horror and couldn`t get the bad taste of the father of all survival horrors ( silent hill ) being canceled.

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

    9/10
  75. markelfo
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    El mejor juego del 2014 !! Su nivel de detalle es enfermizo . Con unos buenos cascos puede llegar a ser peligroso para la salud de nuestro corazón !Un juego muy bueno.
  76. phoeniix23
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    What a game!! As an Alien fan, this gets a 10/10. From a gaming perspective, it gets 8/10 so I'm going to go for the middle which is 9/10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TLDR; SUPER IMMERSIVE TENSE FIRST PERSON SURVIVAL GAME. GET IT!!    … Expand
  77. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Ужасы, ретро сайфай, сурвайвал хоррор, и так довольно нишевые штуки, а тут бюджет, возвращение в любимую вселенную, и оригинальный геймплей в кошки мышки с приличным ИИ. Пройти мимо не возможно.
  78. theeDarkhorse
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn'tAmnesia: The Dark Descent was great. It invented the genre. Everything that attempted to emulate it felt trite to the extent that i gave up on the genre. I avoided Alien: Isolation for two and a half years for that reason. The middling reviews confirmed my expectations. After 2 and a half years It was cheap enough in stores to warrant a go (It was the only game on the shelf i hadn't played)

    This game gave me the experience you expect from a new console. It felt like Tomb Raider or Resident Evil on PS1. Turok on N64 and Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube. It feels new and exciting. Its genuinely tense. The sound and art design are hollywood level. Beautifully presented. Remember when you bought games because they were unique and fun as opposed to having the quality of being an update or a sequel? This games a reminder of that and I'm so pissed that i allowed external influences to prevent me from playing this. The reviews are mixed because not everyone has the same experience. The a.i makes each playthrough unique. Well done sega. Games like this are the reason you invest in a games console.    … Expand
  79. zmmby
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    Well, i dont know what to write tbh. Im speachless. This is one of the best horror experiences i've had since Dead Space, Silent Hill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Hoping for a sequel. This is a fantastic game.    … Expand
  80. SimbaUno
    May 19, 2017
    7
    Overall, Alien: Isolation is a fun and interesting dive into the Alien franchise, one that anyone that is a fan of the series will enjoy. The world is beautiful, the Alien is terrifying, and the lore is deep. My complaints aren't much to do with the story or the characters, but the gameplay itself. The controls feel clunky and many of the items don't ever seem that useful or helpful inOverall, Alien: Isolation is a fun and interesting dive into the Alien franchise, one that anyone that is a fan of the series will enjoy. The world is beautiful, the Alien is terrifying, and the lore is deep. My complaints aren't much to do with the story or the characters, but the gameplay itself. The controls feel clunky and many of the items don't ever seem that useful or helpful in most situations. The map is all over the place and very hard to follow. One thing the game nails is the theme of being alone and helpless. I was legitimately terrified of the Alien and ALWAYS felt vulnerable. If you are a fan of survival horror or the Alien franchise, this is a must play, otherwise there are other games that do a similar thing, but just a bit better.… Expand
  81. swotam
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    A great game for fans of the Horror Survival genre and an excellent offering for fans of the Alien universe. Creative Assembly have delivered a top notch game that is incredibly faithful to the look and feel of the original Alien film and right from the start you feel as if you have stepped into the world created by Ridley Scott in 1979.

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

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

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

    If you've been holding off on this because of a couple of misguided reviewers I'd suggest looking at the overwhelmingly positive reviews from actual players here and elsewhere. Very few who own the game dislike it, so odds are if you pick it up you'll like it too.    … Expand
  82. pjcritic
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    Alien Isolation es un juego alucinante e imprescindible para los fans de la saga Alien. Recrea perfectamente los escenarios de las películas y genera la misma sensación de miedo y opresión de las películas, a lo que ayuda una magnifica banda sonora, y en esta ocasión eres tu el que dirige los pasos de Ripley decidiendo cuando esconderte, qué camino tomar y como afrontar cada situación. UnAlien Isolation es un juego alucinante e imprescindible para los fans de la saga Alien. Recrea perfectamente los escenarios de las películas y genera la misma sensación de miedo y opresión de las películas, a lo que ayuda una magnifica banda sonora, y en esta ocasión eres tu el que dirige los pasos de Ripley decidiendo cuando esconderte, qué camino tomar y como afrontar cada situación. Un juegazo.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Jollukka1
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    Alien: Isolation is very harrowing horror game. It's not the scariest, it doesn't contain lot of brutal or jump scare -scenes, but sound design and atmosphere are like Alien -horror movie. You are not alone. You can't run away. Hide and survive. // 9 points
  86. Miuku
    Jan 8, 2015
    7
    You don't need to be an Alien fan to play this nice horror game, but if you're familiar with the first movie, then you will definitely notice how the developers have nailed the atmosphere of the first film. Dark hallways with blinking retro computers, and creepy rumble on air vents will keep you at your toes almost all the time.

    If you liked games like Amnesia or Outlast, you will be in    You don't need to be an Alien fan to play this nice horror game, but if you're familiar with the first movie, then you will definitely notice how the developers have nailed the atmosphere of the first film. Dark hallways with blinking retro computers, and creepy rumble on air vents will keep you at your toes almost all the time.

    If you liked games like Amnesia or Outlast, you will be in love with this one. But if you dislike sneaking in video games, then you should pass this one.

    Game has a lot of variety. You will be hiding from the Alien. Avoiding androids. Exploring the station. Gun fights with human hostiles. Solving small mini-game like puzzles. Crafting items & equipment, and the list goes on. Also the Alien AI is great!

    But why I didn't give this game a higher score, is because of the pacing of the game, when you've completed the first half. And the ending that you'll see after all the struggle, isn't that great. At the final missions you will face a lot of instant death-scenes, which you will only solve by trial and error, it doesn't feel like a challenge. And after the game, you wont unlock any bonuses or new game modes etc. There isn't that much replay variety.

    The common complaint about the game is that the save stations are too far and between, but i greatly disagree. There are plenty of save stations making sure, that when you die, you wont need to start all over again. If player misses these beeping stations, they can only blame themselves.

    Over all its a good horror game.    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. Odogreviews
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Alien: Isolation is a horror game based off the original Alien film created by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games I have ever played. The game is not perfect and suffers from a few flaws but is overall an excellent experience that should not be missed by fans of the survival horror genre and fans of the original Alien film. Alien:Alien: Isolation is a horror game based off the original Alien film created by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games I have ever played. The game is not perfect and suffers from a few flaws but is overall an excellent experience that should not be missed by fans of the survival horror genre and fans of the original Alien film. Alien: Isolation is the first real AAA horror game to have come out in years that focuses on pure horror over constant combat and empowerment. Alien: Isolation breaks the convention of traditional horror games by including less combat than even the original masters of survival horror such as the Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises. The graphics are stunningly detailed and look almost photo-realistic at times. The fog and light effects are impeccably designed and really help add to the game’s amazing atmosphere. The alien model is well designed and so are its animations which really help intimidate the player. The setting of the game Sevastopol is well designed and full of detail that makes it look truly lived in and real. I found the character models in the game especially corpses looking wonky compared to the game’s detailed setting. The lip syncing is also bad during cutscenes and in gameplay. Luckily they are not a lot of human characters in the game so this did take that much away from the experience. The excellent lighting makes up with this issue times making the character models look better. The androids that chase you out throughout the station are excellently designed as cheap knock offs of the ones in the films. The sound design is first-rate and really adds to the games uncomfortable claustrophobic atmosphere. The noise on the 80’s tech is loud and booming and so is the score. The noises the Alien’s makes are quite horrifying from the thud of its clompy feet to the heavy breathing of the alien and pounding of your character’s heart make the atmosphere thickly repulsive. Alien: Isolation tells a good narrative that stays true to the original movie but suffers from some pacing problems. The game stars Amanda Ripley the daughter of the protagonist of first movie Ellen Ripley. I recommend that it is best to see the original film before playing this game because the narrative expects that most players have seen the movie at times. The narrative is slow paced just like the original film. The game does not suffer from the same ludonarrative dissonance that a lot games suffer from where there is a conflict between the story and gameplay. Amanda Ripley is a simple engineer and is not a powerful fighter and there is next to no combat in the game to tell that story accurately. I enjoyed every minute of the game but I felt the story was too long and drawn out than was necessary and had a bad cliffhanger ending. I found the gameplay focus on evasion over combat an excellent design choice. Alien: Isolation decides to give the player some weapons including a pistol and shotgun for androids and human enemies but are best not used at all because they often attract the alien which can one hit kill you. To stay true to your character most of the gameplay consists of doing repair work to the station to find a way off. The game has hacking mini games for unlocking doors and computer terminals and superb crafting system. The beginning is tense and only introduces the alien only a few hours in than having it appear right at the beginning. Encounters with the alien are tense and uncomfortable and make the player feel vulnerable due to the Alien’s advanced A.I. The game uses a checkpoint save system where players go to phone booths to save which added to the game’s tension. The player is given a motion tracker that can track the alien and enemies in the area which makes encounters even more horrifying. I liked that the game has many difficulty selections for the player to choose. The Alien can be cheap sometimes. Later in the game a flamethrower is introduced that cannot kill the alien but if used can scare it away which balances the difficulty. The human A.I. on the other hand is extremely dumb. The humans in the game seem to have no self preservation skills and summon the alien killing them and you. The androids which I found at first creepy slowly became a nuisance throughout my playthrough and will often grab and stun the player forcing the player into a QTE event. The game at one point skid the line of ludonarrative desidense by throwing a few hordes of androids at the player. One complaint people have told me about the game is the backtracking which I did not mind because it made me feel familiar with the station and allowed me to see the changes I have caused to the station. Alien: Isolation is an overall excellent game. The game has a few flaws that hold it back but Alien: Isolation’s model for survival horror should be used by all horror games coming out in the future.
    9/10: Excellent    … Expand
  89. mash27
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of atmosphere, immersion and tension. The vibe of the movie is carefully recreated and the attention to detail is amazing. Only noobs and morons would give it a low score.
  90. Sookilala
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    One of the best games i played last year, not without its flaws, but excellent.

    Atmosphere, tension, gameplay, graphics all really good... a truly enjoyable experience...

    Lacking was the narrative content and the the game length, the game dragged on a bit with an obvious ending to the central story occurring 2/3rds of the way through...
  91. seitlen
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my personal favorite games of all time. However, many people will not like it, or even hate it. It is a stealth/strategy game with a huge emphasis on the stealth. To start off, it is not an FPS, you want a good Aliens shooter, sorry. Colonial Marines is the best one, sadly. This game requires a tremendous amount of wits and skill to outsmart your opponents (do not go in guns blazing). AI is unscripted to keep you on your toes and make the experience deadlier; this works well for the Alien, not the humans. Humans are also unscripted, which is cool, but their AI can be silly. They randomly patrol and do not notice you in plain sight. This is the only major con about the game. The others being the android only levels, and the ending... we'll get to that.

    The pros of the game:
    -voice acting of all people (and androids)
    -dynamic AI
    -cool death animations (do get old after a while)
    -recreates the 1979 atmosphere
    -Monotone androids are scary
    -chapter 10, 14
    -old school save system feels rewarding
    -Ripley is a very likeable character, and her foul language is funny, yet not out of place
    -better than CM (not saying much, but still a pro)

    SPOILER******

    The ending is terrible. No, not the video. The build up towards the end. It should have been the most difficult part, yet I get a quicktime event?

    Well, there's my short review. It was near perfect, as almost every game fails somehow (besides Half-Life 1)    … Expand
  92. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien). If you are a survival horror    Alien: Isolation is with no doubt the best survival horror game available for next gen consoles as of today.
    However I must say this is not a game for everyone, it takes a lot of patience and planning.
    The atmosphere and graphics are amazing. The sensation to be in danger all time is just unique (it does not matter if it is humans, synthetics or the Alien).
    If you are a survival horror fan, you must play this game.

    Positive things:
    + Next gen graphics.
    + Survival horror elements.
    + Crafting and saving system.
    + Alien design is terrific!

    Negative things:
    - It may became a little bit repetitive/predictable after the second half.
    - AI can be improved.    … Expand
  93. sejanus
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    I like Ridley Scotts Alien and have been waiting for a great game adaptation to come along and now its here.yeah so first thing creative assembly did great was the design. They totally recreated the world from the movie and gave it a retro sci-fi feel makes the experience, authentic. Secondly, they managed to make the alien as frightening, and as menacing as it was the first time weI like Ridley Scotts Alien and have been waiting for a great game adaptation to come along and now its here.yeah so first thing creative assembly did great was the design. They totally recreated the world from the movie and gave it a retro sci-fi feel makes the experience, authentic. Secondly, they managed to make the alien as frightening, and as menacing as it was the first time we encountered it.Thirdly this is not a FPS shooting gallery, where you can plaster the air vents with acid blood. The alien is almost invincible and if it comes for you , you cant outrun it. Your only option is to hide which creates a lot of tension.One thing I didnt like was the cliche game objectives(get this keycard to open this door and restore power to this door) and the story is typical tie in canon. none of the characters except Amanda are very interesting. But all in all A great game for fans of the series.I hope they come back with a sequel and give Amanda a pulse rifle.… Expand
  94. johnbman11
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    WOW. That's all I kept thinking as I played this game. I loved EVERYTHING about this game. The gameplay, mechanics, hiding, advanced AI system... ALL OF IT was seriously incredible.
  95. deaner
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game. eerily quiet, then BAM alien in your face! Scares the hell out of you! Best played alone in the dark! Frustrating at times and then when you figure something out, its a sense of achievement. Worth the time for sure.9.5! May be too slow for the shoot-em-up gamers, but for those that don't have the quick trigger skills for those games this one is great. I loved the wholeFantastic game. eerily quiet, then BAM alien in your face! Scares the hell out of you! Best played alone in the dark! Frustrating at times and then when you figure something out, its a sense of achievement. Worth the time for sure.9.5! May be too slow for the shoot-em-up gamers, but for those that don't have the quick trigger skills for those games this one is great. I loved the whole concept, still not done it yet...… Expand
  96. MartinWan
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Survival Horror of the genre. A very underrated Gem. A must play for any Alien fan!! Absolutely great game!!… Expand
  97. JayLightBar
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    The industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I loveThe industry used to say horror wasn't a profitable genre....yeah, right. Anyways for the actual review. Alien Isolation is probably the best game I own on the ps4. The game looks great, runs well, all of course is important with it running as smooth as butter. The sound design is probably the best part, really bringing in the same cheesy sci-fi vibe that the original Alien did. I love this game to death, and the length for me anyways was just right. A lot of filler parts, but for me personally I loved all of it. Though the games ending is garbage, noticing that a lot with recent games, but other than that this game was completely worth every penny I dropped for it.… Expand
  98. dantesoo
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    Great atmosphere
    Great experience
    Great visuals with many details
    Great sound effects.
    Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat game !!
  99. JacklegJack
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    It's been a long time since a game has instilled such a genuine sense of fear and trepidation in me, but playing through Alien Isolation provides those feelings in spades. Creative Assembly have done a phenomenal job recreating not just the sets and physical elements from the original Alien movie, but also the tense atmosphere and edge-of-your-seat thrill the whole way through. This isn'tIt's been a long time since a game has instilled such a genuine sense of fear and trepidation in me, but playing through Alien Isolation provides those feelings in spades. Creative Assembly have done a phenomenal job recreating not just the sets and physical elements from the original Alien movie, but also the tense atmosphere and edge-of-your-seat thrill the whole way through. This isn't a mindless first person shooter, you need to carefully plan every course of action and always have a Plan B and C prepared. CA has certainly put the "Intelligence" back into "Artificial Intelligence" as encounters with enemies will rarely turn out as straightforward or simple as you might've hoped going in.

    Alien Isolation will completely absorb you right from the start and with strategically placed save points scattered throughout the game you will truly learn to appreciate the value of survival. The visuals are stunning and the Alien is an unpredictable and terrifying monstrosity. My only qualm about the game? No free-roam mode. I would have loved to be able to go back and marvel at the beautifully detailed work that went into the environments. Unfortunately for me I was far too terrified to stand still for more than a moment to do any sight-seeing during the campaign.    … Expand
  100. Twentyand1
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    After reading IGN's review of Alien: Isolation I found my excitement for this game quickly waning. Fast forward a few weeks and I continued to see positive reviews from players flooding in here on Metacritic and also on Reddit. Enough so that the life-long Alien nerd inside me finally won over and convinced me that I must try this game. I am beyond ecstatic that I did. Not only was IGNAfter reading IGN's review of Alien: Isolation I found my excitement for this game quickly waning. Fast forward a few weeks and I continued to see positive reviews from players flooding in here on Metacritic and also on Reddit. Enough so that the life-long Alien nerd inside me finally won over and convinced me that I must try this game. I am beyond ecstatic that I did. Not only was IGN dead wrong, leading me to new sources for my reviews from now on, but I am also extremely proud to report to fellow Alien fans that this is an experience that belongs right up there with the first two films in the franchise. If you grew up lovig the movies as much as I did then you absolutely owe it to yourself to experience this game.

    The graphics and visuals are gorgeous, perfectly capturing the look and feel of the first movie. Despite all the terrifying things occurring around me I could not satisfy my desire to explore this world enough. I felt literally transported into the movies I have loved for so long.

    The gameplay takes many of the things you expect to find in good horror games and combines them with very strong stealth elements. You will find yourself scavenging for scarce supplies forcing you to make your shots count and think strategically about each encounter and what to craft to get through it. There are a myriad of tools and weapons you will find and upgrade as you progress, slowly giving you more and more strategic options as you near the end of the game. But enough about all that, lets get on to what separates this game head-and-shoulders above the rest.

    The Alien.

    The presence of the Alien is what turns this game into a masterpiece of the survival horror genre. Unpredictable, invincible and always hunting you, the Alien makes every encounter feel dynamic and every save point feel like a glorious and hard earned achievement. Ive seen a good many people complain about the Alien's aggressiveness and the lack of automatic checkpoints...but these elements turn this game into something special, an experience that I have never had in any game before, which is a good thing. With how well executed this game is from start to finish it becomes a great thing. After completion I fully realized how I wouldn't have it any other way and how accutely these elements combine to make it an experience unlike anything else out there. As a gamer I want more experiences that strive to separate themselves from the pack and this one fully delivers.

    The only negatives I had revolved around character and backtracking. Some of the characters are a little flat and some of their animations can be a little stilted, but the overall quality of everything else tends to drown these nitpicks out. There are some sections where you will be required to backtrack, enough where I feel it needs to be mentioned. However, that being said, by the time you get to these areas you will have upgraded your tools and found new equipment that will allow you to access new areas all together. So as soon as I began to recognize the area I was in I would soon find myself accessing something brand new making this a minor grip at best.

    If you are a fan of survival horror and have been looking for a new experience that drives the genre forward, then look no farther. This game is well worth the investment of your time and money. If you are a die-hard fan of the first two Alien movies then you are simply doing yourself a disservice by not playing this. I cant wait to see what Creative Assembly will do next.    … Expand
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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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