This was overallone of the best survival horror games I have ever played.
First off, the game looks absolutely stunning. It has incredible graphics and, unlike a lot of other games, puts them to good use to make an immersive experience, which in turn really increases the horror factor. Crawling through Sevastopol feels like walking through the sets of the first movie, though at the same time adds its own unique touches and world building that I feel this franchise has lacked for a while.
This game does the survival horror genre justice. Unlike a few other games, it really understood both the survival and horror aspects well. For starters, none of the weapons in the game can actually hurt the alien, only the flame thrower can drive it off, and that will only buy you enough time to find another hiding spot at best. All of the ranged weapons in the game (used to fight of other humans and androids) all have extremely limited ammo, you will always be wanting to use your weapons sparingly for this reason. The grenade like weapons and diversions have almost the opposite problem. They are crafted from various components you find around the station, and you will often find your inventory overflowing with one type of component or the other, but you never have can find enough of some other component. This makes these weapons even more tactical, as using them too infrequently can make the game to difficult for you as much as using them as a crutch can, and it hurts to leave components behind.
This game is absolutely terrifying. You keep thinking that the xenomorph won't be scary, particularly if you're a fan of the franchise and have seen it a million times. Yet every time it you hear it stomping around or see it wander past your hiding place you become absolutely terrified. There is also only no way to outrun it and absolutely no safe places where you can go and it can not (on levels where it appears anyway).
One of the problems some gamers may have with the game is the astounding length of the campaign. While in many ways I was glad that the game kept going, and that this wasn't a short waste of money, the campaign is truly a marathon, don't expect to finish it in one sitting.
Overall I felt the game was worth the hype surrounding it, and would definitely recommend anyone to try it out.
Overall an incredibly good game. some minor faults.
This was overallone of the best survival horror games I have ever played.
First off, the game looks absolutely stunning. It has incredible graphics and, unlike a lot of other games, puts them to good use to make an immersive experience, which in turn really increases the horror factor. Crawling through Sevastopol feels like walking through the sets of the first movie, though at the same time adds its own unique touches and world building that I feel this franchise has lacked for a while.
This game does the survival horror genre justice. Unlike a few other games, it really understood both the survival and horror aspects well. For starters, none of the weapons in the game can actually hurt the alien, only the flame thrower can drive it off, and that will only buy you enough time to find another hiding spot at best. All of the ranged weapons in the game (used to fight of other humans and androids) all have extremely limited ammo, you will always be wanting to use your weapons sparingly for this reason. The grenade like weapons and diversions have almost the opposite problem. They are crafted from various components you find around the station, and you will often find your inventory overflowing with one type of component or the other, but you never have can find enough of some other component. This makes these weapons even more tactical, as using them too infrequently can make the game to difficult for you as much as using them as a crutch can, and it hurts to leave components behind.
This game is absolutely terrifying. You keep thinking that the xenomorph won't be scary, particularly if you're a fan of the franchise and have seen it a million times. Yet every time it you hear it stomping around or see it wander past your hiding place you become absolutely terrified. There is also only no way to outrun it and absolutely no safe places where you can go and it can not (on levels where it appears anyway).
One of the problems some gamers may have with the game is the astounding length of the campaign. While in many ways I was glad that the game kept going, and that this wasn't a short waste of money, the campaign is truly a marathon, don't expect to finish it in one sitting.
Overall I felt the game was worth the hype surrounding it, and would definitely recommend anyone to try it out.