Aliens: Dark Descent

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
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  1. mahina
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me this gameplay and atmosphere is 11/10!
    A specially when I remember watching the aliens movie as a kid!great job!
  2. Jrosa56
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this game! Love the atmosphere, actions, RTS aspect to it, the lore. Also runs absolutely stunning on my Series X
  3. rubensmiranda
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I bought the game because I'm a fan of the Aliens franchise. At the beginning I was afraid if the "real-time strategy" would work well. The game is simply amazing, with a great story, fantastic atmosphere and very challenging.
  4. jcasualmente
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    I can say with some confidence that the developers at Tindalos Interactive nailed it with Aliens: Dark Descent, delivering a challenging and very satisfying experience. With great graphics, good gameplay, lots of content and interesting mechanics, this is definitely one of the best strategy games released in 2023. And I think I'm not exaggerating when I say that very few games of the genreI can say with some confidence that the developers at Tindalos Interactive nailed it with Aliens: Dark Descent, delivering a challenging and very satisfying experience. With great graphics, good gameplay, lots of content and interesting mechanics, this is definitely one of the best strategy games released in 2023. And I think I'm not exaggerating when I say that very few games of the genre released this year will have such high quality. So, whether you're a fan of Alien or strategy works, Aliens: Dark Descent manages to be a great option to invest your time.… Expand
  5. BikerBoyUK
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    This is my favourite Aliens game since Isolation and probably the best based on the colonial marines. It captures everything which made the film so memorable, from the overwhelming anxiety of being constantly hunted to the small nods and references throughout. It’s super fun to play with a very addictive gameplay loop. It’s one of those games which you simply can’t wait to get back to.This is my favourite Aliens game since Isolation and probably the best based on the colonial marines. It captures everything which made the film so memorable, from the overwhelming anxiety of being constantly hunted to the small nods and references throughout. It’s super fun to play with a very addictive gameplay loop. It’s one of those games which you simply can’t wait to get back to. There are some really interesting mechanics around risk / reward which keep you strategising. You can see the love, care and attention which has gone into making it shining through in every scene. Sure, there are a few bugs here and there but nothing that you can’t work around or that gets in the way, but that’s the only reason this isn’t a 10 for me. Im sure they’ll be patched so don’t stress about them in a few months. We’ve already had such a good year for games and this is continuing the pattern. It’s incredible value priced where it is at launch. Fantastic work from everyone at Tindalos Interactive - can’t wait to see what they do next!… Expand
  6. MaxEst13
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This game is awesome! There are small disadvantages to this game, but they are not very big. All fans of the Alien universe must play this game!
  7. GabrielN21
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    What an absolute GEM!

    Love everything about this game! I highly recommend playing this if you’re into RTS games
  8. BigLebowskiMan
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    Man, why was this made instead of isolation 2 ? Who knows. I did not enjoy this game

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#36 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#38 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gamereactor Finland
    Nov 9, 2023
    70
    The idea is good, but the execution leaves you wanting more.
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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 27, 2023
    70
    Aliens: Dark Descent is a great strategy title with oodles of potential. However, game-breaking bugs and annoying sound bites hold it back. Yet, if the problems can be ironed out, you'll enjoy a tough and deep trip in to the Aliens world.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Jul 26, 2023
    88
    With a fresh take on the Aliens game franchise and a deep understanding of what made that movie tick, Aliens: Dark Descent is a great Real Time Strategy.
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