Alien Resurrection

 PlayStation
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Games Radar
    100
    The true magic of Alien Resurrection is that you almost always feel insecure, no matter the quantity or quality of munitions at your disposal.
  2. Total Video Games
    95
    An astonishing game, one that needs to be celebrated again and again.
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  3. PSX Nation
    85
    Warning though, this one is for those with plenty of patience and FPS experience. Novice players need not apply.
  5. Gamestyle
    70
    A game worth hunting down. With the promise of another Alien themed release for the forthcoming Alien vs Predator film you may find the practice essential.
  6. Antagonist
    70
    For all the good things about the game, this was about as much fun as playing pin the tail on the really angry linebacker for the Oakland Raiders.
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  7. Core Magazine
    67
    Oozing with a creepy atmosphere and scary ambiance, this title is best described as a survival horror game played in first person, unfortunately the comparison also holds true for the control scheme, which is frustrating enough at first without the mouse to turn off most casual gamers.
  8. IGN
    65
    What's here is still gristly, taut fun, just like most every other Alien game in the past, and for every ten moments of frustration, there's at least as many moments where this game looks and feels just right. Still, that's a horrible ratio.
  9. CNET Gamecenter
    60
    Get past the mentally incapacitating control setup, find a dark enough room, and sit back to enjoy hour after hour of corridor wandering and Xenomorphic genocide.
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  10. Maxim Online
    60
    The scares happen early and often, so we strongly recommend you play this one with the lights turned down and the volume turned up. Just make sure you have a diaper on.
  11. Happy Puppy
    50
    In space, no one can hear you scream. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of where I live. As a result, many neighbors complained about the expletive-laden screeching I let out while trying to play Alien Resurrection.
  12. Daily Radar
    50
    It's such a banal misuse of a popular franchise that its mediocrity really shines through.
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  13. GameSpot
    47
    Beyond the control issues, Alien Resurrection is gruelingly hard.

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best PS1 Game of 2000
25
#25 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
34
#34 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. benyamxn
    May 28, 2022
    6
    This was one of my first, if not THE first exposure to graphic violence in video games. The game's made quite well and I like it; it's moody,This was one of my first, if not THE first exposure to graphic violence in video games. The game's made quite well and I like it; it's moody, scary and all that good horror game stuff.
    But after playing it recently, it's easy to see that the controls are quite dated. For that reason, I can't recommend playing it today.    … Full Review »
  2. FINgamer
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    I used to get nightmares after playing this game, when I was a kid. I love the absence of the sountrack - The beeping of the motion trackerI used to get nightmares after playing this game, when I was a kid. I love the absence of the sountrack - The beeping of the motion tracker coupled with the heartbeat in the background, really sent shivers down my spine. Alien: Resurrection is an underrated, forgotten gem of the PS1 era. If you're a fan os survival-horror FPS and like a challenge, give this one a chance. The only thing I'm not a fan of, are the controls.… Full Review »
  3. elitefour
    Oct 27, 2013
    8
    i think is a excellent adaptation of a horrible game
    its great,it had a good story,with good graphics
    with a mix of action and horror im    i think is a excellent adaptation of a horrible game
    its great,it had a good story,with good graphics
    with a mix of action and horror
    im really impressive of this game    … Full Review »
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