Area 51

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Apr 25, 2005
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. Rick
    Mar 2, 2006
    7
    An enjoyable game. As mentioned it feels like you have done it all before. Basically there is nothing wrong with this game. Its just not exceptional. Its better than a lot of other FPS out on the market. Worth a rental for a weekend. I haven't played it for awhile and is enjoyable enough to have another run through. If you're into Aliens and stuff its better than Destroy all An enjoyable game. As mentioned it feels like you have done it all before. Basically there is nothing wrong with this game. Its just not exceptional. Its better than a lot of other FPS out on the market. Worth a rental for a weekend. I haven't played it for awhile and is enjoyable enough to have another run through. If you're into Aliens and stuff its better than Destroy all humans, albeit they are different genre of gaming. 7.5 out of 10… Expand
  2. GamerTag:BsFan247
    Apr 29, 2005
    6
    Its not bad, but its not going to get me to put down games like Time Splitters or Ghost Recon2. Its just average. Ive really only played multiplayer, because that all I care about, It seems that you just move to slow. You seem to have that feeling like there must be a sprint button somewhere, but there isnt. If you are a FPS fan looking for something different wait a couple days for Pariah.
  3. Jazzbo
    Jun 17, 2005
    7
    Biggest Pros: lifelike character animation, interesting and effective lighting, good story line, challenging scenarios, sense of urgency Biggest Con: split-screen multiplayer scenarios not customizable (weapon selection, game types, etc.)
  4. PeteW.
    Jan 18, 2006
    7
    Not a bad game, bu not a great game either.... When i first started playing, my immediate response was essentially negative, having just finshed Halo 2, this was game was going to be judged with high standards in mind, so I was somewhat disillusioned by the lack of "polish", and the apparent under utilisation of the xbox's hardware and at one point i nearly switched it off for good. Not a bad game, bu not a great game either.... When i first started playing, my immediate response was essentially negative, having just finshed Halo 2, this was game was going to be judged with high standards in mind, so I was somewhat disillusioned by the lack of "polish", and the apparent under utilisation of the xbox's hardware and at one point i nearly switched it off for good. Having said that, after a few levels I warmed to it a little and despite it's shortcomings, is actually quite challenging and fun although there is a lack of weapons. Worth a play, but if you want a top quality sci-fi fps just play Halo 2.... again.... on a harder settting.… Expand
  5. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Здесь вам покажут сцену, в которой инопланетяне изучают человека, вспарывая ему живот. Какая гадость.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

92
#92 Best Xbox Game of 2005
51
#51 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. games(TM)
    50
    There are moments when player adrenaline levels will rise above the base level, but they are so few and far between that in the end most will decide that slogging through the copious average sections simply isn't worth the effort. [June 2005, p.116]
  2. BonusStage
    92
    The enemy AI on here smokes that which is found in Bungie's FPS masterpiece, since everything here is vicious, blood-thirsty, filled with hatred, and most of all crack shots with whatever weapons they hold.
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  3. Game Chronicles
    88
    For the most part Area 51 delivered a solid, fast, fun, and very challenging action-shooter, all set within a creative human-alien hybrid setting. Who wouldn't love the chance to get a peek inside Area 51?
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