Alien: Isolation

Buy it, it possesses the soul of a masterpiece, but there are some things to know so you can enjoy it properly and not have a bad taste like the first time I played. The bad is that the game is constant tension, almost no safe or basically safe zones, and it is a long game for something like this. On the flip side, it's an alien game, it should be this way. Almost all negatives are a matter of, "barring sheer masterpiece design, how could they have done this better?" The AI can spend too long hanging around, and it isn't always clear if the enemy can see you or not, many times I should have been spotted, but nothing happened, a few times I should have been fine and was caught. Add on the lack of quick and save anywhere saves, and you have the recipe for a frustration feast. Now to remedy all these problems if you aren't a hardo; play on easy. The alien is still a one hit kill and I don't think any AI is dumbed down. It's a matter of better health and items. I played on easy and had such a better time: those working joes made me miserable when I first played years ago. Just play on easy if you're looking for fun. Now despite my assertion of the flaws, why am I so ready to recommend? This is the perfect game adaptation of the 1979 film. The presentation and hard work these people did to make everything from the sound, set design-everything- is so amazing I can't properly explain it. Play it and you will understand. As for the actual gameplay. When it's good, it's GOOD. It is so hard to properly adapt something like the cat and mouse nature of the original film, but somehow, they pulled it off as best as someone could. Not with out some flaws, buti mentioned that before. There's a reason nothing has topped this in a decade. You can defend yourself which is always a plus in these games, but again, self defense is very much in the old survival horror sense, so be careful. Tl;Dr Buy it, play on easy if you don't like frustration. Perfect Presentation

Best Survival Horror ever made. A sequel is absolutely needed. It has been too long!

Alien Isolation is not only a love letter to the fans of the films but it give the vibes of being alone and helpless against the Xenomorph. The story of Amanda Ripley is great to follow to understand her side of the story and what her mom dealt with. Best to buy this with all of the DLC in a bundle when it is on sale.

An excellent entry to the Alien franchise. Its now around 10 years old and it still looks pretty good for its age. It is tightly scripted survival horror and really manages to channel the tension and horror of the 1st film. The Alien is a truly terrifying opponent and trying to navigate various spaces in the station, while it is on the prowl is nerve wracking. Word to the wise. Play it on earphones, rather than speaker. You will not regret it. Play it in the dark for maximum effect...go on, I dare you.

one of the great survival/horror games of our time. seemed a little bit on the rails. not a lot of freedom, but immersive and fun the whole way