Alien: Isolation
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Action, FPP, science fiction, survival horror, stealth, movies, Alien (brand), singleplayer
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An atmospheric FPP survival horror game set in the iconic universe of Alien. It has been created by Creative Assembly, known from their strategy game series, Total War. The game takes place after the events of first movie, and the developers adapted not only the movie's visual style, but also the it's characteristic atmosphere. We play as Amanda, daughter of Ellen Ripley, the main protagonist of the movie.
Last Update: October 29, 2014
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Videos and Screens
[0:58] Alien: Isolation iOS and Android trailer
[2:48] Alien: Isolation launch trailer
The main pros of the game
- Atmosphere and Immersion: The game expertly captures the essence of the original *Alien* film, creating a tense and immersive environment that keeps players on edge. The sound design, graphics, and attention to detail contribute significantly to the horror experience.
- AI of the Xenomorph: The alien's AI is often praised for being unpredictable and intelligent, adding to the tension as players must constantly adapt their strategies to survive.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The balance between stealth, resource management, and crafting adds depth and strategy to the gameplay. Players enjoy the challenge of navigating the environment while avoiding the alien and other threats.
- Long Playtime: Many users appreciate the game's length, noting that it offers a substantial experience with plenty of exploration and lore to uncover.
- Nostalgia for Fans: The game serves as a love letter to fans of the *Alien* franchise, providing numerous references and connections to the films.
The main cons of the game
- Frustrating Difficulty: Some players find the game's difficulty to be excessively punishing, particularly regarding the alien's AI, which can feel unfair at times. The need to hide for extended periods can lead to frustration.
- Characterization and Storytelling Issues: Users have noted that character development is lacking, with some feeling that character deaths do not have the emotional impact they should due to insufficient buildup.
- Backtracking and Pacing: The game can require significant backtracking, which some players find tedious, especially in later missions. The pacing can feel uneven, with certain segments dragging on.
- Manual Save System: The reliance on manual save points rather than checkpoints can lead to frustration, as players may lose significant progress after dying.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Enhanced Storytelling: Some players express a desire for more narrative depth and character development, suggesting that side quests or more cinematic cutscenes could improve the overall experience.
- Improved Navigation Tools: Users mention that the map could be more user-friendly, with clearer legends and markers to help navigate the complex environments.
- More Dynamic Interactions: There are calls for a more engaging interaction system that allows for player agency during scripted events, such as quick-time events during cutscenes.
- Less Reliance on Stealth: A few players wish for a more balanced approach to gameplay that doesn't rely so heavily on stealth mechanics, allowing for more varied combat or action sequences.
Summary
- Overall, Alien: Isolation is celebrated as a standout title in the survival horror genre, particularly for its atmosphere and homage to the Alien franchise, despite some criticisms regarding difficulty and narrative depth.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 3540 votes. 648 players anticipated the game.
Alien: Isolation Description
Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror set in the universe of the Alien universe. It was created by the British Creative Assembly studio, known primarily for its excellent Total War strategic series. The publisher of the game is SEGA, a company that has been producing games related to the cult cycle of xenomorphs for many years.
Plot
We play the role of Amanda - the daughter of the main character of the film tetralogy, officer Ellen Ripley. The action takes place 15 years after the events known from the first part of the movie series. Our protagonist sets out to find the black box of the Nostromo freighter, on which the memorable first encounter with aliens took place. Her goal is to know the whole truth and to find out what really happened to her mother. In this dangerous mission, Amanda can count on the support of the several-man crew of the Sevastopol trading station, and the relationship between people facing deadly danger is an important part of the story.
Mechanics
Unlike previous action-packed Alien games, Alien: Isolation returns to the roots of the survival horror genre, focusing on the incredible atmosphere and a constant sense of danger while traversing a seemingly abandoned ship. We are being followed by a deadly enemy, equipped with a special sensory system: sight, hearing and smell. Xenomorph, however, cannot be exterminated in any way, and the best ways to survive are to run away, distract the enemy, temporarily scare them away and skilfully use hiding places. Amanda has to hack the ship's systems and create the necessary items depending on the situation. She is also equipped with a motion detector that reliably warns of imminent danger.
Technical aspects
The developers based the game mainly on the most famous first part of the film saga - Alien, directed by Ridley Scott. Alien: Isolation refers to it both in terms of story and graphic design. The xenomorph model is a reproduction of the concept of H.R. Giger, and the slightly old-fashioned decor of the ship and the devices on board live up to the vision of the distant future, shown in the cult movie. The authors of the game managed to preserve the atmosphere of the original film, in which instead of fighting with hordes of monsters, emotions are evoked by the very journey through the poorly lit mazes of corridors and the accompanying mysterious noises and traces of the alien's presence.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Alien: Isolation Summary
Game Series: Alien: Isolation
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 7, 2014
Switch December 5, 2019
PlayStation 4 October 7, 2014
Xbox One October 7, 2014
Android OS December 16, 2021
Apple iOS December 16, 2021
PlayStation 3 October 7, 2014
Xbox 360 October 7, 2014
Developer: Creative Assembly / Creative Assembly (AND) / Creative Assembly (iOS) / Feral Interactive (Switch)
Publisher: Sega
Alien: Isolation System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Quad 3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB (GeForce GTX 660 or better), 35 GB HDD, Windows 7, Internet connection
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