Aliens: Colonial Marines
Release Date: February 12, 2013
Action, FPP, science fiction, FPS, movies, co-op, Alien (brand), shooters, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
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Aliens: Colonial Marines is a first-person shooter based on the Alien franchise and developed by Gearbox Software. The game's story focuses on finding Ellen Ripley. Our protagonist, Christopher Winter, Colonial Marines corporal, is a member of the rescue mission that, as a result of a disaster, lands on the xenomorph-infected planet LV-426. The eleven-mission campaign can be played alone or in co-op with other players.
“Aliens: Colonial Marines” is a FPS with co-op mode set in the Alien universe. The game was developed by Gearbox Software, creators of “Brothers in Arms” or “Borderlands”. “Colonial Marines” continues the movie story – its plot starts where “Alien 3” ended.
You play as Christopher Winter, a corporal of American colonial marines who is on a rescue mission in search of Ellen Ripley, the protagonist of the “Alien” movie series. His task takes him to well-known places, including USS Sulaco and colonial planet LV-426 where the soldiers face terrifying enemies – Aliens, monsters created to kill. What did happen to Ripley? The game tells the previously unknown story, shedding new light on the series.
“Aliens: Colonial Marines” offers a campaign including eleven missions which you can accomplish solo or in co-op. When playing on split screen, two players can take part. When you are playing online, four people can cooperate. The developer designed the missions to fit in the series as much as possible – they show characteristic locations, refer to well-known issues and offer the players equipment they know. The weapons include flamethrower or a smartgun detecting enemies. An important element is a motion detector playing distinctive sound when targets are approaching.
The game includes all the characteristics xenomorph subspecies – from relatively small but dangerous facehuggers to the strongest mutations. Gearbox has added several original ideas to the universe, including new types of enemies, e.g. hunters, who hide in the shadows looking for opportunity to make a surprise attack, blind ones exploding when reaching a target, or gigantic xenomorph ram with reinforced armor and charge attack skill.
The “Colonial Marines” could not miss the multiplayer mode. While in the main campaign you can only play as a human, the multiplayer part allows you to play as xenomorph. Developers have prepared several forms of multiplayer modes. Apart from mentioned co-op there are matches mode, i.e. Escape (team of marines must breaks through dangerous terrain) or Extermination (with tasks for each battle). Multiplayer is based on a system of archetypes and equipment, skills and improvements that can be selected before each fight.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Last Update: February 25, 2013
Aliens: Colonial Marines Game Guide
This unofficial guide to Aliens: Colonial Marines contains an exhaustive walkthrough of all 11 missions.
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The main pros of the game
- Nostalgia and Fan Appeal: Many users appreciated the game for its connection to the Alien franchise, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- Atmosphere and Sound Design: The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, sound effects, and the overall graphical quality, which some players found visually appealing.
- Co-op Gameplay: Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable and fun compared to solo play.
- DLC Improvements: Some users noted that the downloadable content (DLC) significantly enhances the game experience, making it more worthwhile.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues and Bugs: Users frequently reported persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, which detracted from the overall experience.
- Poor AI: Both enemy and teammate AI were criticized for being ineffective, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Short Campaign: Several reviews mentioned that the game's campaign is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content.
- Mixed Reception of Gameplay Elements: While some areas and mechanics were appreciated, others, like the mech sections, received mixed reviews.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved AI: Users expressed a desire for better AI for both teammates and enemies to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Longer Campaign: Many players wished for a more extended story or additional content to make the game feel more complete.
- Bug Fixes and Stability: There is a strong call for ongoing support to address bugs and improve the game's stability.
- Better Single-Player Experience: Some players mentioned that the game lacks a compelling single-player experience, suggesting that it is best enjoyed in co-op mode.
Summary
- Overall, "Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection" has a polarized reception, with some players finding enjoyment in its nostalgic ties to the franchise and cooperative gameplay, while others highlight its technical shortcomings and gameplay flaws.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 2241 votes. 2486 players anticipated the game.
Aliens: Colonial Marines Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows February 12, 2013
Xbox 360 February 12, 2013
PlayStation 3 February 12, 2013
Nintendo Wii U cancelled
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: Sega
Aliens: Colonial Marines System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Quad Core i5 2.3 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 560 or better), 20 GB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Internet connection
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