After last year's abysmal Aliens: Colonial Marines, the prospect of playing yet another title based on the famous film franchise filled me with dread. Thankfully, Alien: Isolation
makes it clear out of the gate that this isn’t some action-based
shooter that makes poor use of the license, but instead a tried-and-true
homage to the original Ridley Scott classic, complete with a slick
retro vibe and a gloomy, foreboding atmosphere that conjures the spirit
of the timeless science fiction-horror masterpiece.
Fans who have been waiting to see Alien translated into a proper videogame finally have what they've they been looking for: A fun game that delivers the tense thrills and cheesy fun of the original movie. While not without its flaws and frustrations, Isolation's adherence to classic survival-horror mechanics and its dark cyberpunk setting make it a must-play for anyone craving some effective Xenomorph scares.
