The Alien Isolation Experience

This universe is huge. From a set of classic celebrated films (Alien and Aliens) to an expanded universe shared with the Predator series, the Alien saga is The Lord of The Rings of sci-fi terror.

Games have always been a staple of the franchise. From a couple of terrific and terrifying Commodore 64 games to the modern Alien VS Predator games. Most of these games have been based on Aliens, few have been made of the original Ridley Scott film. In Fact, only 2 games have ever existed. One for the Atari 2600, which is an unusual Pac-Man clone. The second, was an atmospheric Commodore 64 title. Slow, heart pounding, tense and actually pretty good. Sega and Creative Assembly’s 2014 Alien Isolation is much like that C64 classic in tone and in spirit.

I like this very much.

Alien Isolation is a game I have waited for a long time. A great sequel to the original movie. It’s clocking around 20 to 25 hours and every single minute is intense. I haven't jumped, screamed, swore and enjoyed a survivor horror game like this in a long time.

The Alien is truly terrifying. A fast, unstoppable star beast who has nothing better to do but wipe anything out of its way. On top of that, you’ll encounter the most creepy android’s in any medium. Their glowing red eyes and non-expressive faces will fill your soul with horror. You’ll also encounter a bunch of human a-hole’s. And they all would like to see you dead.

Now, does all of this sound good?

Oh, yes! I mean it is a survival horror game. I mean, it’s not Mario, Pac-Man or Tetris.

I love this game. Throughout my playthrough, I made sure my emotions were in check. I love this universe. I love the movies and expanded universe stuff and other spin-off media. The game, presentation wise, nails Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece. You are living in that world. It truly is beautiful and terrifying. So, I wanted to make sure my judgement wasn’t clouded from a critical point of view.

Is this a good game?

Oh, hell yes!

That’s the most satisfying part. The presentation is stellar but the game is just as impressive.

If you’re a fan of the Alien saga or a fan of the hardcore survival horror games, than this is right up your steam filled, strobe lit, dark corridor. Damn good stuff.