Alien: Isolation

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1445 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 105 out of 1445
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  1. hector_bcn98
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Debió ser de los primeros videojuegos con los que de verdad pegué brincos del sofá las primeras horas. No por el alien, sino por los androides sintéticos. La santa madre que los parió, que a mi de pequeño me daban fobia los robots, joder.
  2. Karim2203
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Captures the atmosphere of the Alien movie perfectly. Great graphics and sound. Suspenseful scary gameplay. If you like Alien and survival horror you should definitely get this one.
  3. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Nunca fui muito de jogar jogos de terror mas apaixonei por esse. Principalmente porque Alien tbm é um dos meus filmes preferidos e o jogo conseguiu recriar perfeitamente o ambiente do filme e trazendo ainda mais tensão com o Alien que me fez arrepiar desde que ele apareceu até o final.
  4. AngysYoungg321
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! One of the best horror games of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must play! 10/10!!!!!!
  5. Egitartelka69
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    masterpiece. I never played horror and survival-horror games before but this game have fantastic atmo with superb gameplay, best i have ever seen ui and nice soundtrack. this really sad that we will never see alien isolation 2 or something like that :(
  6. darinho
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Long, terrifying, great sound and environment setup. Heart rate go brrrrrr
  7. Be11e
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    Accurate representation of the Alien franchise's retro sci-fi horror aesthetic and atmosphere.
    You might feel a bit overpowered towards the end as you can easily repel the aliens with certain weapons, but most encounters manage to be very tense and unnerving.
    Surprisingly replayable for a survival horror game too.
  8. okay_jpg
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    One of the most terrifying games I have ever played. Being fully immerse into the world of Alien, with the amazing A.I. of the Xenomorph is a treat for any fan of the series. Most horror games suffer from having a terrifying start but losing steam, but this games keeps the train running through it's whole runtime. This is truly one of the best of the best from the horror genre.
  9. johnnydragon82
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Quite simply a classic, and one of the all time great movie tie in games. Atmospheric, scary and tough, recommend to play in a dark room with headphones plugged in.
  10. ruddiman_
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    An absolute staple in horror gaming. This is one of the best fine-tuned hide and run horror games ever made. It introduces ways to fight back but keep authenticity to the Alien's true horror; as you can only ward it off, not kill it. Fans of the movies will be delightfully surprised to find that the atmosphere, sound, and overall feel put you directly into an Alien movie from the 80's!
  11. AmNI5Tia
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    masterpiece
    I bloody love this game.
    due to the fact that the game did not pay off, there will be no second part or something like that.
    So sad :(
  12. Racer80
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Best alien game ever: Atmosphere and pacing are brilliant.

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

    Unfortunately a really poor review from the likes of IGN meant the game got of to a bad start in my opinion.
  13. TakedownFrenzy
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Alien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally takeAlien: Isolation is everything a survival horror game should be - above all else, downright terrifying. Look deeper and the game's mechanics allow you to eventually outsmart the Alien in more and more creative ways. The long length is a bug bear for some, but if this game clicks with you you'll always be wanting more anyway. Replayability could be more rewarded, but this would equally take away from the constant feeling of being the underdog. Alien: Isolation ranks highly as a survival horror classic, misunderstood by large review outlets on its original release in 2014.… Expand
  14. samuel426
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Con una gran ambientación y una inteligencia artificial muy avanzada hacen de este juego una verdadera joya del survival horror. Además la fidelidad a la película del 79 hará las delicias de los más fanáticos de la saga.
  15. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Y es uno de mis juegos favoritos absolutos de todos los tiempos. La historia está muy bien implementada y el detalle es increíble. La atención al detalle es excelente. El juego tiene una historia fantástica y está relacionada muy bien con la película.
  16. mareknufc
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design, - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more    Arguably the oddest game I've ever played. Oftentimes frustrating beyond belief but at the same time engaging. It offers substantial challenge to the players so beating it provides a sense of accomplishment.
    Assets of the game:
    - great graphics faithful to original Alien movie art design,
    - Sevastopol station is the star of the show. Its has gripping history which you want to know more about. It also has a retro-futuristic good sci-fi vibe to it. Alas we'll never live long enough to see if XXII century humanity will colonize outer space and set up space stations like this,
    - it has decent enough story - without going into spoilers department - albeit the conclusion feels a bit rushed and disappointing,
    - tense atmosphere fostered by spot-on audio,
    - wide variety of tools meant to help you deal with Alien, Working Joe's and human survivors. You gradually unlock new tools to make gameplay fresh,

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

    Overall it's still a good game with some reservations. I think criticism from some reviewers (especially IGN) is valid to certain degree. After all it is an exhausting slog but perhaps that was the point of the game to begin with? After finishing the game it's a time for some reconciliation and unbiased approach therefore I give it a generous 8/10.    … Expand
  17. atyoukha
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    Intense and nerve-wracking video game that truly captures the essence of the "Alien" film franchise. Personally, "Alien: Isolation" delivered an experience like no other. From the moment I stepped into the claustrophobic corridors of the space station, I was immediately immersed in a world of constant fear and suspense.
  18. Senjiro
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    The voice acting, mechanics, and AI are soooo rough. May be enjoyable for some people, but for me it felt like I am playing an out dated game
  19. squarefenix00
    May 29, 2023
    9
    Un imprescindible del terror. El ambiente es simplemente una gozada, te mantiene en guardia en todo momento. MÁS JUEGOS DE ALIEN ASÍ, POR FAVOR.
  20. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This is quite a horrifying game to play. From the high bass sounding steps of the alien to the quiet but loud attacks of people on the ship, I for sure like the game and am glad I played it all the way through.
  21. Bosnae
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats aThis is the most tense game I ever played in my life! Even tho it's 2014 game graphics are still great and gameplay smooth. Everything in this game is made to be perfect stealth game, no jumping option, slow movement and fast hideout. On top of that when you add amazing horror background music, environment audio, futuristic interior design with computers resembling late 70's etc. thats a one star extra. No distractions with extra fancy stuff, in Alien Isolation less is more. Sega did overkill with this one! 10/10… Expand
  22. sEBq78
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    As a fan od Alien series i must say that game has averything. It looks good , game mechanics are very good and the atmosphere of constatn fear is just awesome.
  23. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Just the best port at Nintendo switch.Maybe better at other consoles edition.You just feel like being in the spaceship.
  24. sbasxv
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    As close as we can get to Alien (1979) video game. Excellent atmosphere, story and world building.
  25. LoK2Nosgoth
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Terriblement effrayant et aussi bon que les meilleurs films, jamais un jeu ne m'avais procurer autant de stress et d'adrénaline.
  26. Mipozipo
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    I love the alien movies so this game was defenitly a blast. They spend so much time creating the beautifull map and the alien is so well created because you never know when he will come. The saving system is just brutal. I dont know how many times I raged but it was fun.
    10/10
  27. LafaDrake1
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Um jogo senssacional, com a inteligencia Artificial mais perfeita nos jogos de terror. Uma experiencia unica nos game, com uma criatura perfeita como perseguidor.
  28. Correcuita
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    The ultimate horror experience. The scenery and atmosphere are really impressive and the recreation of the space environment is mind-blowing. The moments of tension are absolutely priceless.
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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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