BlackSite: Area 51

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 73
  3. Negative: 21 out of 73
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  1. G.S.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Sometimes you just want an arcade shooter, lots of enemies to kill with beautiful backgrounds.
  2. SeimanM.
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    It's a perfect game! The combine of a good atmosphere with powerful action is brilliant!
  3. MW
    Mar 5, 2008
    8
    This is a fun game to play...definitely not the best, but far from the worst...worth the purchase.
  4. Andro
    Nov 13, 2007
    8
    After recently finishing off Halo 3, Bioshock, and COD 4, I jumped right into Area 51. While clearly not up to the high standards of the other FPS, Area 51 is a solid title with good graphics, storyline, and sound. I am enjoying this game far more than I expected! I have not attempted the multiplayer mode yet, so I will not comment. I am also playing Timeshift right now, and Area 51 is After recently finishing off Halo 3, Bioshock, and COD 4, I jumped right into Area 51. While clearly not up to the high standards of the other FPS, Area 51 is a solid title with good graphics, storyline, and sound. I am enjoying this game far more than I expected! I have not attempted the multiplayer mode yet, so I will not comment. I am also playing Timeshift right now, and Area 51 is the better shooter. Give it a try, until Mass Effect is out!… Expand
  5. SamC.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    Great soundtrack and weapons. Wish Coop hadn't been dropped.
  6. PamelaH.
    Jan 12, 2008
    8
    The most underrated game on 360! Awesome graphics and non-stop fun.
  7. MichaelR.
    Jan 20, 2008
    9
    I'm having a lot of fun playing this game.
  8. CHUDSTFU
    Feb 27, 2008
    9
    Really good game and I dislike FPS I'M more a RPG FAN!
  9. AndrewS
    Jun 18, 2008
    8
    Blacksite, was beyond beleif when it came to suspense, but then lead to a horribly short uninteresting ending! Although the alien design was great the AI'S strategy was pointless
  10. MeharG.
    Nov 29, 2007
    9
    A intriguing story line, with plot twisits and all. The graphic's are good, and the political commentary is something everyone could have a laugh at. I higly recommend you pick this game up.
  11. JohnD.
    Nov 19, 2007
    8
    I couldn't believe some of the environments that I was playing in! I think the octopus dogs are some of the most unforgettable enemies I've come across in a long time. Many Holy S&#* moments. The story is solid, I can't believe some of the things that come out of these guys mouths. The squad could be better, but hey that's what Blacksite 2 will be for right? Definitely I couldn't believe some of the environments that I was playing in! I think the octopus dogs are some of the most unforgettable enemies I've come across in a long time. Many Holy S&#* moments. The story is solid, I can't believe some of the things that come out of these guys mouths. The squad could be better, but hey that's what Blacksite 2 will be for right? Definitely surpassed all the demos.… Expand

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#37 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. IC-Games
    70
    Over all BlackSite tries to slip itself into a niche squarely between the two benchmarks of FPS gaming, Call of Duty 4 and HALO 3. It unfortunately doesn't succeed in making that niche, in fact trying to make itself a little of one and the other it fails doing anything profound.
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  2. NTSC-uk
    20
    Instead of creating the game they promised themselves in the design documents, the end result is a spaceship sized wreck of catastrophic proportions and with very little redeeming qualities to prevent it from being placed at the very bottom of the bargain bin where it belongs.
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  3. Console Monster
    79
    The graphics for the game are simply stunning. Normally, Midway games have pretty average graphics, but the graphics in BlackSite are very crisp and detailed.
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