Left Alive

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1625 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,384 out of 1625
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  3. Negative: 214 out of 1625
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  1. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    At release, this game was a buggy and frustrating mess. But updates fixed it and now it is a pretty decent game. Especially for MGS fans. Overall rating: 7.3.
  2. arostislavna
    May 31, 2023
    8
    The plot, although fictional... is inspired by the 2014 (US-backed) Ukranian coup that installed an ultranationalist + neonazi government regime to commit acts of genocide and terrorism on the south and western territories of Ukraine.

    The gameplay of Left Alive is quite literally a hybrid clone of Metal Gear Solid 4 with additional elements included and the art style, menus, OST & UI    The plot, although fictional... is inspired by the 2014 (US-backed) Ukranian coup that installed an ultranationalist + neonazi government regime to commit acts of genocide and terrorism on the south and western territories of Ukraine.

    The gameplay of Left Alive is quite literally a hybrid clone of Metal Gear Solid 4 with additional elements included and the art style, menus, OST & UI are also heavily influenced by Metal Gear Solid 4.

    You are not punished for shooting the enemy, but resources are limited, and essentially it is a survival game, with civilian rescues, and mech battles laced in.    … Expand
  3. Noob90
    Apr 24, 2023
    6
    In general, the game suffers from multiple graphics and game design issues, but the story was really good.
  4. bf_jeje
    Mar 11, 2023
    0
    Rough gameplay and crashes makes this game a mess. Mechanics are really bad, horrible stealth.
  5. Steyraus
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    While I can see some of the issues reviewers had with the game I think they have been way to harsh in their scores and they seem to hate and condem any game that thinks outside the box and has originality..
    Left alive has a few small iritations but it's a fasinating stealth action game filled with interesting mechanics and different ways to approach encounters..
    I loved MGS5, but left    While I can see some of the issues reviewers had with the game I think they have been way to harsh in their scores and they seem to hate and condem any game that thinks outside the box and has originality..
    Left alive has a few small iritations but it's a fasinating stealth action game filled with interesting mechanics and different ways to approach encounters..
    I loved MGS5, but left alive feels a bit like a true follow up to the PS2 MGS games.
    It's no wonder games in 2021 are all so generic and all just clones of each other, when something different like left alive was so harshly treated by Game Journalist's.    … Expand
  6. Menuvez
    Mar 26, 2021
    8
    The feeling that this game can give me it is something that rarely I've see today, and this in the good way of it.
    Since the story narrated into this game, and the gameplay, really surprising me in a lot of good ways.
    I'm only wish to see more often this kind of mechanics in the stealth games today, because they can take some good inspiration from this cool game experience. (regardless    The feeling that this game can give me it is something that rarely I've see today, and this in the good way of it.
    Since the story narrated into this game, and the gameplay, really surprising me in a lot of good ways.
    I'm only wish to see more often this kind of mechanics in the stealth games today, because they can take some good inspiration from this cool game experience.
    (regardless of how the casual reception value this, even without trying to playing it in the first place)

    I've give this a chance.
    And I'm happy to have done it    … Expand
  7. Nhubhu
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    I really loved playing this game.
    And people who only know how to complain about a game's graphics aren't even real gamers, imho.
  8. rainyday2
    Oct 28, 2020
    1
    An unfinished game with tremendous identity issues makes for a complete disaster where it's only saving grace is it's really cool setting and the ideas behind the gameplay which on paper should have been really cool but unfortunately they aren't ..

    Left Alive is a stealth game without stealth options given to you . Imagine Hitman without disguises , silencers , fiber wires , coins etc .    An unfinished game with tremendous identity issues makes for a complete disaster where it's only saving grace is it's really cool setting and the ideas behind the gameplay which on paper should have been really cool but unfortunately they aren't ..

    Left Alive is a stealth game without stealth options given to you . Imagine Hitman without disguises , silencers , fiber wires , coins etc .

    The story is way too convoluted and towards the ending it feels rushed and cutscenes feel out of order and characters talk like they know one another even though they d on't(Olga/Main Villain)

    Choices don't mean **** and side missions are horrendous ...And the cherry on top is instead of fixing the issues Square turned the **** thing into a generic PS2 like janky third person shooter with an update ....

    Just LOL    … Expand
  9. RozzleMeGozzles
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    It is, to be frank, a bad stealth game. Can't really say much more than that apart from: Skyrim outclasses this game in its stealth mechanics, which is terrible considering stealth is such a minor part of the ES series.

    Also, it is really sus to see so many positive reviews that have been written by accounts that have only reviewed THIS game. Some might even get the impression that    It is, to be frank, a bad stealth game. Can't really say much more than that apart from: Skyrim outclasses this game in its stealth mechanics, which is terrible considering stealth is such a minor part of the ES series.

    Also, it is really sus to see so many positive reviews that have been written by accounts that have only reviewed THIS game. Some might even get the impression that there are paid reviews on here.    … Expand
  10. Gyryun
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    I've found this game a, surprisingly, enjoyable experience.
    A really nice challenging stealth action game.
    The plot and the music is easily the best part of the game.
    I really loved the awesome OST made for this game.
  11. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 5, 2020
    1
    Está roto, muchas coberturas fallan, la IA es muy básica, encabrona mucho que falle POR UN BUG en determinadas ocasiones y en momentos críticos las coberturas o las eliminaciones con sigilo FALLAN POR BUG DEL JUEGO. Después de 3 horas soportando errores groseros de programación, lo dejé, me rendí con el, es demasiado azaroso y falla en momentos donde duele mucho.
  12. SharpXIV
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This game is trash, the gameplay is boring and repetitive, the stealth basically doesn't exist, the story is silly and the storytelling is one of the worst in the history of the videogames
  13. Ireki
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Really an enjoyable cool game. I hardly find real challenge in the modern games, but this game finally menage to give me some really hard challenge.
    I like the atmosphere and the plot is really curious and interesting. Definitely a good surprise.
  14. finard
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    A good stealth game. Challenging and highly satisfying when you find the right weapons for the various levels. High personalization approach also for the use of traps and quite engaging story with multiple choices.
  15. Variyen
    Mar 5, 2020
    8
    I played this game about a year after launch, so I'm unsure if it was really that bad before they released patches (which sounded like relatively minor fixes in the grand scheme of things). Given that qualification, I am still stunned Left Alive is viewed so negatively. The storyline is complex and rewarding, giving any fan of intricate war politics exactly what they want. The story andI played this game about a year after launch, so I'm unsure if it was really that bad before they released patches (which sounded like relatively minor fixes in the grand scheme of things). Given that qualification, I am still stunned Left Alive is viewed so negatively. The storyline is complex and rewarding, giving any fan of intricate war politics exactly what they want. The story and gameplay are wonderfully intertwined, which may be one reason why the game was disliked. It's a stealth game whose context is being stranded in a city invaded by multiple armies one evening and you are working through the night to escape. That means you can't do what I suspect a lot of players wanted: go in guns blazing. Who knew.

    Games with limited resources and overpowering enemies force you to be patient and play smart, and I don't think a lot of players were willing to do that. Since the story is about you escaping from a city, the whole story takes place, of course, in those few maps the developers designed for it. People complained about this too, but again, that's the point of the story -- similar to Resident Evil taking place in a mansion. I found no problems with AI, aiming, sneaking, and the like. Everything worked pretty well. It is a dense political game, so if you're not up for that you won't like it. Otherwise, it's a must.

    Oh, and "caution: an enemy is approaching" is just part of the commentary on what soldiers would have to deal with if and when powerful yet robotic AIs begin controlling military operations. You'll get it once you start playing.    … Expand
  16. viloms
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    A faceted game, with the contours of poor graphics. It has a very superfine gameplay that must be studied in order to capture the minimum actions present in each level of the game. The soundtrack enchanted me, and the themes covered by the plot are really interesting. Undoubtedly a real surprise.
  17. gotuv
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    An enjoyable experience, in the end. It certainly requires an extreme dose of patience, and certainly suffers from a technical point of view, but this will not limit the good dose of challenge and adrenaline given by the game. Exciting game with an intriguing poilitic plot.
  18. Leonidmalkoff
    Feb 8, 2020
    6
    От меня 6 баллов, я покупал коллекционку за 15 000 рублей. За кровные 15 000. Игра не настолько плохая как про неё принято говорить. Давайте к обзору, чё тянуть-то?
    Начну с плюсов, они тут есть!
    Первый - Это конечно качественные Русские надписи, за это разрабам респект! Второй - Саундтрек, он просто взрыв мозга! Отличный!!! Третий и неоднозначный - Персонажи, они как бы и разные и    От меня 6 баллов, я покупал коллекционку за 15 000 рублей. За кровные 15 000. Игра не настолько плохая как про неё принято говорить. Давайте к обзору, чё тянуть-то?
    Начну с плюсов, они тут есть!
    Первый - Это конечно качественные Русские надписи, за это разрабам респект!
    Второй - Саундтрек, он просто взрыв мозга! Отличный!!!
    Третий и неоднозначный - Персонажи, они как бы и разные и интересные, но они практически не запоминаются.
    Четвёртый - Антураж, он примерно русский, тоже всё плохо, как в жизни на окраине.
    Пятый - Сюжет цепляет.
    Шестой - Аниметян... ладно это шутка, на самом деле это отличная коллекционка Mech Edition. Но тян тоже нормально.
    А теперь минусы:
    Первый - Графика и анимации устарели лет на шесть! Они лучше даже в MGS V (Ей больше пяти лет), чьим аналогом Left Alive и является кстати.
    Второй - Очень спорный геймплей, это стелс-экшн в котором нет быстрого убийства!
    Третий - ИИ, искусственный идиот. То они тебя за укрытием видят, то перед собой не видят (К слову это делает игру забавной)!

    Мой вердикт - "Берите на свой страх и риск, игра далеко не для всех. Фанаты смешного трэша среднего пошива - Must Have, остальные - подумайте хорошенько..."    … Expand
  19. Beryn
    Jan 24, 2020
    6
    Ultimately a game with a good story, perhaps not the greatest but still good. A good survival game, even if very frustrating in certain senses, is able to give its best when learning the best use of the weapons that are on the battlefield, while the major flaws concern the graphics and animations. But if you fly over these last two aspects it can still prove to be a game with goodUltimately a game with a good story, perhaps not the greatest but still good. A good survival game, even if very frustrating in certain senses, is able to give its best when learning the best use of the weapons that are on the battlefield, while the major flaws concern the graphics and animations. But if you fly over these last two aspects it can still prove to be a game with good entertainment qualities after all.… Expand
  20. Oxine
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    After everything I've heard of it online, I expected something far worse. Instead it manages to be a game with its own why. With a compelling storyline and a gameplay rather studied in resources, and in their position in the various levels. However, it is a pity that the title has graphics not defined by today's standards, and that the animations are not always perfect. With a little moreAfter everything I've heard of it online, I expected something far worse. Instead it manages to be a game with its own why. With a compelling storyline and a gameplay rather studied in resources, and in their position in the various levels. However, it is a pity that the title has graphics not defined by today's standards, and that the animations are not always perfect. With a little more work, especially on the technical side, this game could give its best, and shine without problems.… Expand
  21. tyrels
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    Despite everything, a good experience in the end. The animations and graphics are of low quality, but the game manages to entertain for the plot and for the gameplay considerably more tactical than it seems.
  22. adamnmatic
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    I created this account on here and endured all the offers for this and that just to tell you guys this game **** blows
  23. terins
    Jan 18, 2020
    7
    Good game, nothing more. The only thing that sent me forward, to finish the game, is the very interesting political plot, and the soundtrack. But it is also very lacking in the technical aspect.
  24. Falke_Dour
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    It SUCKS........................................................... .........
  25. nariks
    Jan 7, 2020
    8
    A game that, despite the flaws, has been able to give me some satisfying satisfactions. Sometimes it's overly frustrating in several chapters, but the overall storyline is interesting and also thought very cleverly. A good title, with technical deficiencies, but which hides a good and welcome class inside.
  26. Guron65
    Jan 7, 2020
    3
    I normally don't do these reviews, I generally just look at the user score and don't even bother looking at the reviews. But this game has been in my eye for quite some time. To clarify I've only played the first three chapters. I don't know if it gets better as it progresses.

    Let me just put the things I want to say in a list. Stealth: I've heard that there are no stealth kills,    I normally don't do these reviews, I generally just look at the user score and don't even bother looking at the reviews. But this game has been in my eye for quite some time. To clarify I've only played the first three chapters. I don't know if it gets better as it progresses.

    Let me just put the things I want to say in a list.

    Stealth: I've heard that there are no stealth kills, which is partially true. There are no silent takedowns but there are melee weapons which you can sneak up behind enemies, hit them three times then execute them on the ground. It isn't silent though. There were also times where I was hiding behind a wall, but I guess the enemy saw a bit of me on the edge of it or something and spotted me. What makes it worse is that you can't manually save whenever. The only way to save manually is at save stations which are far apart, and if you die you start back from the last save point regardless of how far it was.

    Combat: It's bad. Enemies are bullet sponges, the aiming controls suck, and there are no one-shot headshot kills. I get it, it's a stealth game. You're not supposed to go guns blazing, but there are times where you have to do so. I think the same might be similar for the PC version as well. Maybe it wanted me to use my gadgets more, but even then it's bad.

    AI helper: Annoying as all hell, completely stating the obvious. Every time you sneak by an enemy she goes "Caution: The enemy is approaching". Every time.

    Escorting: There are parts where you have to escort civilians to shelters, which is as bad as it sounds. They have a path they take (which you can't change) and the only way to make them stop is to go to them while they're running and tell them to stop or go to your map and do it from there.

    There were some moments I liked. Sneaking by the mechs were cool, the story seems somewhat interesting, the voice acting isn't as awful as I have heard it was (at least from what I have played), and the multiple choices and action and consequences thing sounds intriguing. But this game drained me at chapter 3. I thought maybe there's a reason why the user score is so high, maybe the intro is **** but as it progresses it gets better. But as I was playing chapter 3 I asked myself, "Would you want to play through those missions again and get as much items and civilians as you could?" to which I said "Hell no!"

    I understand that there are people that liked this game and that's great for them. But I was incredibly confused as to why the user score was so high, where on every other website it's been bashed to pieces and was even on a couple of Top 10 Worst Games of 2019. I use the user score on Metacritic as my main source of game recommendations. All the games that I played that had an 8.0 or higher I have enjoyed, except for this one. If it is fake reviews I hope they fix this soon.    … Expand
  27. ghiak
    Dec 31, 2019
    9
    Really difficult game, but extremely satisfying.
    I especially liked the plot, military/political, my favorite genre. And the sound is also really great. All in all, a truly amazing game.
  28. CriticsRscum
    Dec 25, 2019
    0
    Someone has written nearly every positive review for this game. so many of the reviews are all the same person, and all the reviews have only ever reviewed this 1 game. suspicious.
  29. SenorKoquonfaes
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Left Alive?

    It probably shouldn't have been. It's a completely and utterly inept game.
  30. OwtDaft
    Oct 15, 2019
    6
    + I like the crafting idea and collecting resourses.
    + Semi open world is a great middle ground between PS1 MGS and PS4 MGS5.
    + Keep wanting to try again when I die. - Stealth in the game is barebones, flaw and forced on you with the lack of ammo. - No stealth kills. - The game has a overly huge aiming cycle so the bullets mostly don't go where your aiming. - When getting shot at it    + I like the crafting idea and collecting resourses.
    + Semi open world is a great middle ground between PS1 MGS and PS4 MGS5.
    + Keep wanting to try again when I die.
    - Stealth in the game is barebones, flaw and forced on you with the lack of ammo.
    - No stealth kills.
    - The game has a overly huge aiming cycle so the bullets mostly don't go where your aiming.
    - When getting shot at it pushes your aim off direction way too much.
    - Enemies take too many bullets to go down, having to reload to take down one guy. Geez.    … Expand
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37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 29 out of 39
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 12, 2019
    65
    Left Alive is a reason to question the reason. A game to question taste and good will among gamers. It is not a superb title, it's clunky, unpolished and can drive you insane, but there is just that one weird part of it that could make it up to you... It's surprisingly cool, for reasons unknown. If you consider yourself a brave man, give it a go. You just may find something worth your while.
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  2. Softpedia
    Apr 12, 2019
    50
    The only people that will truly enjoy the game are either those that actually love a challenge, or those of you that are more interested in the story aspect of a game than the mechanics, since this is the only department where Left Alive impressed me.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 10, 2019
    30
    Left Alive is most disappointing because it had such potential to revitalise the stealth genre. Instead you get something far behind even the titles it tries to emulate. [Issue#161, p.85]
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