Aliens: Dark Descent

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. The Jimquisition
    Jul 12, 2023
    70
    Aliens: Dark Descent is well designed and badly built. At once a brilliant collection of wonderfully presented ideas and a defective debacle, it could have genuinely been a Game of the Year contender were it not such a shambles. I love this game to the point of being enthralled. I’m angry at this game for costing me hours of progress. I adore what it so often is. I despise what it so often does...Eh, I guess these days that’s enough to qualify for a seven, right?
  2. Finger Guns
    Jul 12, 2023
    70
    For the modest price , Aliens: Dark Descent is a solid and well-designed AA strategy title. The mix of various influences coalesce into a frantic, tense and rewarding gameplay cocktail that has a decent (if predictable) story to carry you along for the ride. The bugs and technical problems are notable and frustrating, but they’re an annoyance that pales to the experience of taking on the Xenomorph hordes in your very own Alien-style movie.
  3. Twinfinite
    Jun 27, 2023
    70
    If you’re a fan of the Aliens universe and want a closer approximation of what being boots on the ground during an outbreak would be, this is probably your best option on the market. There’s something for everyone, whether you are doing this for the strategy aspect or just to enjoy an Aliens story from a fresh perspective.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    60
    But the big problem on consoles are the controls, and across platforms, the bugs that straddle the line between minor glitches and collapsing game mechanics. Graphically, then, it's not exactly a glamorous experience either. Dark Descent should be approached with caution, and it's entirely possible that the game won't suit you for a myriad of reasons. [Issue#329]
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  6. Hey Poor Player
    Jul 6, 2023
    50
    If you’re after a passable RTS, there are worse options to plump for than Dark Descent. Ably evoking the claustrophobic and unsettling mood of the Alien franchise, Dark Descent may please fans of the franchise with its desperate firefights and tense stealth sections. However, it doesn’t push the envelope in regards to anything it does, failing to wholly immerse you in its story thanks to mediocre dialogue and vapid characters, compromised by finnicky management systems, leaving you confined to a temporarily terrifying but otherwise banal and toothless RTS. It may be tempting for Alien devotees, but don’t be surprised if Dark Descent devours your patience quicker than an alien pouncing on its military prey.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 10 out of 52
  1. Mondifik
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    I have stopped playing RTS games a long time ago, but when I stumbled upon this game I was surprised how well it plays. Yes there are a lot ofI have stopped playing RTS games a long time ago, but when I stumbled upon this game I was surprised how well it plays. Yes there are a lot of bugs including(until last patch) game breaking bugs but overall it's great. You truly feel yourself as part of a squad. Hands down one of the best RTS games I have played. Eagerly waiting for the next iteration… Full Review »
  2. PMG-Writer
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    "Aliens: Dark Descent" has become a really great game for the console for strategy connoisseurs and fans of the franchise. The story and the"Aliens: Dark Descent" has become a really great game for the console for strategy connoisseurs and fans of the franchise. The story and the controls work and are really fun to play. In the campaign, the wheel is not reinvented, but can provide joy and scary moments through the mood and the flow. The gameplay features are also good and fit well into the overall picture. Those who would like to experience aliens and a good strategy game should take a look at "Aliens: Dark Descent".… Full Review »
  3. BigWif
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Perfect fan service. Some UI complications and there’s a lot to pick up right away but minor flaws in what is an excellent real time strategyPerfect fan service. Some UI complications and there’s a lot to pick up right away but minor flaws in what is an excellent real time strategy and a faithful use of the licence… Full Review »
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