Alien: Isolation

kind of incredible but the ending felt very weirdly abrupt, like i just went through all that and then bam its over

i like it a lot! the art direction on this game is incredible, and i absolutely love that everything makes use of in-world objects rather than a more normal HUD approach

every now and then there would be a section or two that felt unfair or frustrating, but for the most part i'd say this is really well balanced and overall just a great horror experience (though a few extra auto-saves would probably still go a long way)

Very fun game, 17 hours to beat it. dlc included.
Hard is brutally difficult, I'd recommend easy if you want a more relaxed experience.

Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games I’ve ever played. It’s incredibly scary and I’ve honestly had to take breaks while playing cause things are so tense. The atmosphere is just amazing. It captures the feeling of the first Alien movies incredibly well. At no point did I feel like things were out of place or didn’t fit.

Sevastapool is a great setting, it looks amazing, andI think it balances horror and exploration well. I love the feeling of looking out at the giant planet it’s orbiting, it’s just great. The Xenomorph is a fantastic enemy, but everyone knows that already. It has great design and it’s AI makes the game challenging while not being completely unfair.

The gameplay (on harder difficulties) can be extremely unforgiving at times. Some missions have long stretches without a save point, and one small mistake can easily lead to death. However, I like that aspect of the game. Sure it can definitely be infuriating having to redo a big part of a mission cause of a small mistake, but I honestly think that adds to the game. You have to strategize and plan on how to get to certain places, and when that plan inevitably goes up in flames you have to think on the fly and use the tools available to you to escape.

The story is overall good, although it’s not perfect. It has some great high points: for example one mission ties in very well to Alien, and another takes the concept of Aliens and turns the horror-element up to eleven. However, I thought some parts of the plot were a tad bit contrived and I thought the ending was a bit confusing/lackluster (although maybe that will be cleared up in Alien: Isolation 2?). However with that said, I don’t think it diminishes the rest of the game.

Also I just have to praise the sound design, especially of the Xenomorph. The absolute dread you feel when you hear it start stomping towards you is fantastic. Hearing it scuttering about in the vents while you’re sneaking around, or realizing that it has decided to drop out of a vent right in your path is great.

All in all, Alien: Isolation is a fantastic game if you like horror or the Alien franchise. It is extremely scary, and has great references and tie-ins to the first 2 Alien movies. If you have ever wanted to know how it feel to hide from a Xenomorph in a small cramped locker, all while screaming for your life, this is the game for you.

Slight bugs at times, but other than that extremely good. Immersive, clever, and faithful to the series. A true story of an indomitable will versus insurmountable odds. I hope Ripley gets a long retro-futuristic vacation after this one.

I play Alien franchise games since childhood. The fans knows that no software house or publishers had the talent to let this franchise really shine in one game.
This until Alien Isolation was released.
Finally some talented people have realized what I am proud to call a Masterpiece.
The most accurate phrase I could use to describe this game and "Alien Essence" in general could be: A Prey that escapes from it's Hunter.
Walking through Hallways, in low-light conditions with sound of metal scraps clinging together meanwhile you hear THAT sound not-so far away.. you get eaten inside by anxiety and pareidolia kicks in to let you survive.
This is exactly how this game let you feel.
For the same reason it does give you a big sense of accomplishment when you get things done.
Feel it on your own skin!

In addition "Last survivor" mode is a tribute to Alien Fans.

[ PS: I played this game and finished few times on my Xbox (2016-2018) so I recently got it also for PC]

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🔲 Stunning
✅ Visual Masterpiece

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🔲 Nothing special
🔲 Good
✅Very good
🔲 Try not to get addicted

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🔲 Bad
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✅ Beautiful
🔲 Masterpiece

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🔲 Potato
🔲 Decent
✅ Fast
🔲 High-end PC
🔲 Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

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🔲 Just press a bunch of buttons
🔲 Easy
🔲 Significant brain usage
🔲 Easy to learn / Hard to master
✅ Difficult
🔲 Dark Souls

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🔲 None/Not important in this game
🔲 Bad
🔲 Average
🔲 Great
✅ Well written
🔲 One of the best i've had the pleasure of playing

---{ Price }---
🔲 Free
🔲 Cheap
🔲Under priced
✅ Acceptable price
🔲 Overpriced
🔲 Complete waste of money

---{ Bugs }---
🔲 Never heard of
✅ Minor bugs
🔲 Can get annoying
🔲 Bugpocalypse: Proceed with caution


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If you like First Person Horror games, and think that nothing gets your belly upset, than I challenge you to play this game by night, Headphones and Vr sets on.

Pros

-Best Alien Franchise game (Still as of 2025)
-Immersive Atmosphere and audio
-Engaging and well written story
-Well designed gameplay
-Extra game modes

Cons

-Could result into frustration
-Anxiety could build up a lot if sensible

It's a slow cooker of a game, getting through to the exciting parts especially in VR did kind of bore me. Once you get there you realize the build was important and the game is amazing going forward. I still haven't beat the entire game but it's a yes from me dawg, recommended 10/10 due to getting on sale with all DLC for $10. I would probably be more inclined to give it an 8/10 if I paid full price for it.

It feels like being inside an alien movie from the 80's (AKA the good ones). That guarantees amazing atmosphere and very interesting world in which you would clearly not want to live.

Had a ton of fun with this. Its not perfect (lip sync is terrible, some item uses overlap, map layout could be more clear, audio bugs) but overall a really fun,atmospheric,cinematic, immersive experience that drags you into the alien universe. Cannot wait for the sequel!

I enjoyed how scary the games was with the cat and mouse mechanic. The environmental design was also amazing.

Really solid game. Solid gameplay loop, great physics, unforgiving AI, amazing character design. Definitely worth your time.

The most scariest game you'll play, i recommend playing easy on your 1st go.
the story is brilliant, I'm a big Alien fan and i have watched every movie multiple times this game is a perfect addition to the franchise. 10\10

I was always nervous to try this Alien game considering how previous Alien games were underwhelming. However, I absolutely LOVE this take on the Alien franchise. The atmosphere is so properly set, the characters are well developed and acted out, the mechanics are spot on, and the aesthetic is spot on for this franchise. If you love being scared sleep-less, enjoy a good story, and love the Alien movies, I totally recommend this game. 10/10

Last played was in 2018 and I played this game twice. First time was vanilla and the second time was modded. The game is the epitome of what an Alien game should be. I still recall encountering a pretty rough bug when I first played that made me restart from my last save (wasn't a big deal). The game is a masterpiece and an homage to true Alien fans.

This game is hands down one of the greatest blast from the past feeling from the old tech, the atmosphere, the tension it does it all. the game difficulties are honestly some of the best balancing I've see in a long time. Want the story play easier want to actually feel hunted hard, want to be made of paper mache so you have to be perfectly coordinated and lucky, Nightmare maybe your thing.

Timeless, even over ten years later. Every playthrough feels fresh and just as scary as the last.

I've always loved the alien series and this game nails the feel and aesthetic of the movies.
That being said it took myself 4 years to beat this game. It was scary, frustrating, intense and such an awesome story. Shout out to the team that made this. Thank you. I won't lie by the end of the game I wanted it to be over but that's only because I was mentally exhausted.

Probably the most satisfying game to delete from my hard drive right next to the last two resident evil. If you're expecting a shooter then look elsewhere, also try to be immersed into the game, makes the gameplay more enjoyable.

I saw the alien for the first time and closed the game.

That was 3 years ago.

7.5/10

One of the scariest game I've ever played. Played this after Dead Space 1, it really delivered. I highly recommend it, even if you never watched Alien. it got me into the franchise

fun and scary! its awesome getting to run around on the ship.

Played with the MotheVR mod and it's better than most full VR games. Only downside is some hacking games are broken. Use an xbox controller because my god the Oculus controls are wonky.

Spent most of my time under the tables, or in the cupboards while my heart rate shot to 124BPM

10/10 Would absolutely play again

Great game! Highly recommended for any fan of survival or the Alien movie. It's quite a roller coaster where every time you get close to survival, something else happens without it feeling like a plot contrivance. Only nitpick is that the sometimes the AI behaved quirky and broke immersion.

Boring after a short while. You run away from the alien that has god mode enabled and you can't even scare him off, let alone hurt him. Also the difficulty is insane, even for easy mode.

I have had this game in my library since release and have started and stopped it many times since because I couldn't handle how scary the alien was but I managed to make it through finally and I am in love with it. This game has such an amazing atmosphere and aesthetic. I really appreciate how the Alien movies and game do an amazing job of making things feel futuristic but retro at the same time. The computer and terminal systems, the elctronics and gadgets, the space ship and the keycards. I can't believe there isn't more physical merchandise. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered a physical keycard on Etsy as well as tshirts and other memorabilia on Amazon. I wish there was more official game merch, I really can't get enough of it.

this game is absolutely terrifying. i've played a lot of survival horror games and this experience if very unique. the concept of mr.X on steroids is so terrifying. you can't kill it, you can't outrun it. it can follow you anywhere there are no 'saferooms' and it adapts to your playstyle. it's very stressful that i had to take breaks in between missions because i'm always on high alert evading the alien.

i'd recommend watching the 1st two alien movies before playing this, it's not necessary but it will improve your experience and understanding of the lore

I recommend it but, it stopped being fun around 30 hours. With the end of the game making me traverse the ship back and forth. I'll be reducing the difficulty to easy just to finish it. It's a game that just seems to not end.

For a game that is already several years old, Alien: Isolation offers impressive graphical quality. The detailed visual representation creates an immersive atmosphere that deeply draws the player into the Alien universe. The soundtrack is flawless. The excellent sound effects and the atmospheric music significantly contribute to the game's dense and tense atmosphere. Anyone looking for a new kind of horror experience or open to innovative approaches should definitely give Alien: Isolation a chance.

Alien Isolation was one of the first survival horror games I've played and upon completing it I can say that's definitely worth it. It was interesting to follow a story set some time after the original Ridley Scott's movie. The stealth aspect of the game is implemented quite good - there are more than enough objects throughout the game where you can hide and sneak undetected. I also appreciated the crafting system - by collecting different materials and finding certain schematics Ripley crafts noisemakers (very useful by the way), molotovs (to kill androids and scary Xenomorphs off), EMP mines (to stun androids) etc. Playing the game on the hardest difficulty setting is quite an experience (but still, if you have enough patience, you'll even have enough crafting materials and can beat it without dying once). I've played on Hard and the Alien was hard to predict, thus I reloaded my previous saves quite frequently.

As I've already written in the beginning, the game is definitely worth the time. I'd recommend to wait for a discount and buy it on sale, which would be much cheaper.

A very cool and atmospheric horror game that puts emphasis on constant tension rather than jump scares. For most of the game you are being hunted by a xenomorph and have to be quiet and patient, even when you don't actively see it in the vicinity.

Visually it's incredible, apart from a few minor bugs it has aged incredibly well, this doesn't feel like a 2014 release at all!
It can get kinda slow at times, but overall I enjoyed it a lot!

8/10

Stealth games almost always boil down to 3 things

1. Standing still and waiting (WOW SO FUN)
2. Trial-and-error, going the same route over and over again hoping it works this time around.
3. Random chance, literally luck based on enemy placement and behavior when you spawn.

There is no skill to stealth. It isn’t fun, it isn’t tense, it’s just tedious.

Some will argue that the stealth amplifies the horror because you can’t kill the alien so all you can do is hide from it. Yeah, after reloading a save point and replaying the same hiding section multiple times, the horror becomes replaced by frustration and boredom real fast.

Almost ALL of the weapons are useless outside of the flamethrower, bolt gun, and Molotov. There is no sense of progression outside of finding new ways to open doors.

It also has sections where all you do is hold the joystick forward and move at a literal snail’s pace until you get to a location and press the A button. Textbook definition of a walking simulator. It also doesn’t help that the game is full of quick-time events like pulling levers.

Is it scary at least? No. The alien only has a handful of kill animations that go on for way longer than they need to, quickly making them boring to sit through. And no, good graphics don’t translate to horror. I’ve played pixellated games scarier than this.

The story: Ripley’s daughter goes looking for her and finds a voicemail. You’re welcome. I saved you 14 hours.

If I had to find something positive to say, the game is well optimized. I never had any performance issues, and that’s more than I can say for a lot of Steam Deck verified games. So it definitely earns that check mark.

very fun horror with great jumpscares and dramatic moments. definitely worth the money. my advice is to wait until it goes on sale (which it does very often) to save the most money though.

Imagine this as a tom & jerry horror experience! it's 10/10 on that part but at times the cartoon has more story to it.

Alien: Isolation is a genuinely intense and immersive survival horror experience, that does an excellent job of capturing claustrophobic tension and atmosphere. That is it.

Amazing mechanics, amazing story, amazing game. Not much else to say.

This is the alien game for alien fans the mechanics and the AI for the alien are the best in the business 10/10 this is the best horror game second to none.

It captures the atmosphere of the movies and does stealth very well. Having saves be somewhat far and few between could be seen as a negative, and I normally would say the game doesn't respect your time for not allowing saves anytime, but here it works to increase the anxiety of being stalked by the xenomorph. If you die and lose 20-30 minutes that really sucks, but that makes the stakes more "real" than if you could simply save scum your way past anything. The inventory system is annoying; should have more capacity but remove the semi-built by assigning components that functionally expands your inventory at the expense of you having to micromanage it. In the end I think it overstays its welcome a little, but overall is a must-play for fans of the movies or survival horror games. 8.5/10

Excellent craftsmanship. Loved the atmosphere and tension, one of the scariest games I've played. Though I didn't mind the length, I did find the last section way too linear. Otherwise, great game

In retrospect I should NOT have played on hard mode. I beat the game, but god it got frustrating to wait around for 5 minutes straight waiting for the alien to go somewhere other than just outside of my hiding spot.

I also felt like some of the buildable items, like the flashbang and smoke bomb, weren't really worth using at all. I mostly used the stun baton, big wrench, and flamethrower. Maybe its because I was on hard mode, but distractions never really seemed worth it, because as far as I could throw a noisemaker, it always still had to be within line of sight of me. And god knows I'm not hitting a wall with my big wrench to draw attention.. because its straight towards me!

It did get a bit annoying how the alien always knew the general area of where I was as the game dragged on, but looking back it wasn't really that bad.

Definitely a classic worth getting

This is the most thrilling and exciting game i've ever played ,The graphics the gameplay the plot and story makes it the by far superior to other games on the market , but i do have a somewhat biased opinion towards the franchise but as a whole and non biased opinion i would definetly recommend to people new to horror games as it has a sense of challenge but you very rarely are lost as the map and general game can roughly tell you whats next. Also the AI for the Xenomorph is fantastic the game developers did a great job a 9/10 from me.

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What else can be said about this survival horror masterpiece? It’s simply spectacular. One of those rare games that, whether you like horror games or not, will hook you anyway. It doesn’t matter if you’re brave or if fear isn’t really your thing, you’re still going to s h i t yourself at some point. It’s an amazing game, a must-play for the genre, one of those that leave a mark and that any horror fan should experience at least once in their life.

However, I have to be honest: replaying it to complete all the collectibles and get 100% is a real pain in the ass. The first playthrough is an incredible experience, but when you go into completionist mode, it’s a whole different story. I did it on Xbox 360, and honestly, it was a nightmare. A total grind that I wouldn’t go through again even if you paid me. So if you're thinking about platinum it, be warned, you might end up getting sick of the game, and that’s not the point.

That being said, it’s still an amazing game worth every minute. So if you haven’t played it yet, do yourself a favor and start now.

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¿Qué más se puede decir de esta obra maestra del survival horror? Es simplemente espectacular. Uno de esos pocos juegos que, más allá de si te gustan o no los juegos de terror, te va a atrapar igual. No importa si sos valiente o si el miedo no es lo tuyo, porque igual te vas a llenar los pantalones de cacona, en más de una ocasión. Es un juegazo, un must-play del género, de esos que dejan huella y que cualquier fan del terror debería probar al menos una vez en la vida.

Sin embargo, hay algo que tengo que admitir: rejugarlo para completar todos los coleccionables y conseguir el 100% es un verdadero dolor de pelotas. La primera vez es una experiencia increíble, pero cuando te ponés en modo completador, la cosa cambia. Yo lo hice en Xbox 360, y la verdad que fue un parto. Un desgaste total que no volvería a repetir ni aunque me paguen. Así que si están pensando en platinarlo, vayan mentalizados, porque se pueden llegar a hartar del juego, y la idea es disfrutarlo, no sufrirlo.

Dicho esto, sigue siendo un juegazo que vale cada minuto. Así que si aún no lo jugaste, hacete un favor y ponete a hacerlo ya.

Very nice and a scary game. The atmosphere is intense and suspenseful and make you shat your bed. 10/10 would do it again, except shatting my bed part.

LOVED this game! its literally terrifying and can definitely be challenging! the story is so good and i 100% recommend! one of my all time favorite scary games :)

A unique game. I really like the aesthetic; the game is very faithful to the movies when it comes to the retro-futuristic 80s sci-fi look, which was an excellent choice. Speaking of looks, the game is still top-notch graphically and aged gracefully, yet was and still is well-optimized and will run on almost anything. The Alien is a clever bastard that adapts to your ways, and the AI is revolutionary. However:

Backtracking simulator – you visit almost every location visit 2, 3 or even 5 times. Sometimes, with new items, you unlock new rooms and can collect loot, but most often, the difference is frustratingly simple: "before, the Alien wasn’t chasing you, now it is.". These backtracks are sometimes far apart, but one example from the game I can think of is the San Cristobal hospital:

You enter a room. Need to go to the other corner to find a door. You find it's locked. The game sends you across the corridor to initiate an evacuation procedure. You get a shortcut that locks after you initiate the evacuation procedure. So, for the third time, you have to cross this area. All while the alien is on you and you don't really have a way to scare it off yet. And you then get to this area two more timed. That's this area being traversed fives times. It's a well designed area, richly decorated as all areas in this game are, but still.

It feels like artificial padding to extend the playtime, which, by the way, is already sufficiently long. I finished the game in twenty hours.

Also frustrating is the poor and inconsistent placement of save points. Combined with the fact that the enemy AI’s purpose is to not be too fair, this creates a frustrating combination, where sometimes the Alien spots you in illogical situations. It makes the Alien more scary, which is good. But it also means you have to repeat 20-30 minutes of progress, which in a 20 hour game where the alien chases you for like half the game, can get quite tiring.

And my biggest issue with this game: The ending.

Anyone who comes into contact with Ripley dies. Ripley ends up in the vacuum. Almost everything you do in the game ultimately doesn’t matter, which really takes away from the endgame enjoyment compared to, say, an all time favorite of mine - SOMA.

Still, I would recommend the game as a great experience for Alien fans and horror lovers who are tired of constantly hiding from dumb monsters they can’t fight back against. To this day, I don't think there is a game that quite beats the feeling of having the alien climb all above you in vents, knowing that he can climb out and if he spots you, there's very little you can do. The gameplay is great, the graphics, audio, and level design are also exemplary. The game might frustrate you, but it’s the first horror game I’ve played more than twice.

There is also a decently sized modding community and many mods that make use of the complex AI to make the alien even more dangerous and hard to avoid.

Main menus in games are basically opening sequences of movies. Its there to set the mood, to prepare you for what you are about to play and dive into. Most game don't hit the nail here but some do and Alien Isolation is one of them. A lone space station is seen as a speck in distant orbit of a massive Jupiter like planet. The string quartet begins followed by drowning giving you a sense of something unknown. That to me is the hallmark of game presentation and the main menu of this game achieves everything it needs to for a horror experience. Putting you into a state of unease. Letting the player know that they are going to be isolated and far from help.

Almost all of the player base knows of the infamous IGN review done by Ryan McCaffrey who is now Executive Editor. Ryan gave Alien Isolation a score of 5.9 out of 10, remarking the good consisting of the level design and the immersive environment. Ryan is correct on this matter, due to the team at Creative Assembly gaining access to endless production material for the 1979 feature film. The materials would have included tons of H. R. Giger sketches and also Harry Lange's futuristic space designs and interiors. With this amount of resources, the team was able to craft a space station set in the retro future of the 80s. The level designers understood lighting and how to use areas to make you feel on edge, such as implicating sharp edges to almost look like predator teeth and smooth objects that can almost be mistaken for the aliens creature. The remix of Jerry Goldsmiths score weaves itself through the ship, music tenses or sometimes just stops as though the game to you is indicating danger. However, Ryan then began to list the negatives of the game and one of the major ones he lists was the monster itself. The alien.

One of the most talked about aspect of the game is its main antagonist, Mister Alien. Personally, one of the most terrifying creatures to grace the silver screen and my gaming monitor. Spending many hours in the game you would think that one would eventually get use to the creature. To tell the truth, when I hear that thing enter my domain I am instantly filled with dread. Kudos to the team for making this stress inducing creation and this is where Ryan had his problem, the AI. During a round table discussion where Ryan gathered his review friends to help defend his final score for the game, most of them had indicated the frustration with the AI behavior, its unpredictability. Brian Altano during the discussion started referring to Splinter Cell, indicating set patterns of enemies and knowing where things are. Brian then states the unhinged AI and not knowing its patterns, always being a roadblock. I think all of you know what I am trying to state here. This is the most defining feature of this game. Ask any player who had finished this game and they would always have some nightmare story of their encounter. Its always different. The AI is designed in such a way to adapt to your behavior. The game is survival horror. You have to survive by adapting to an adapting enemy. I guess for video game journalists, they just want a horror house experience. Get locked in a tramp ride where things just jump at you to finally reach the end and just leave. You can have your little Outlast fat men chase you down hallways all you want, but nothing will equal to when the Alien enters the room you are in and starts tip toeing around after goose stepping over to your location. There nothing more terrifying when the bastard stops moving and becomes silent as a mouse to hear more clearly and awaiting for your move. That to me, is horror.

Ryan lastly stated pacing issues. Pacing he is half right on, but I would disagree considering there are points of the game where it does slow down, but even during those moments you are on edge. I think the game does have an issue with some padding. The biggest issue the game has is its story and characters being sidelined. Even then the other two aspects of the game are such a strong foundation that you kind of accept the lack of character or better narrative because so much time was spend on other factors. I could touch on the crafting mechanics of the game and the tools you use for your survival but they also feel sidelined by other elements. The most important things are you, the alien and the ship. Everything else is secondary and that's fine.

Now there are other problems the game faces that players dislike, not everyone is going to enjoy the stealth. The game is also a slow burner which players would also have an issue with. There is a good reason the game developers recommended the hard difficulty, you get the full horror experience. To me, with all its flaws, Alien Isolation will remain peak horror. I will never forget the one moment that made my sanctuary vent adventures turn into a vent nightmare. No other game has never made me feel so unsafe and terrified in my life. Now whenever I go into vents, I am on edge. This is what a true horror game is. Its when I have no safe space and I must scream.

This was the first game that actually scared me, but it kept crashing. I would suggest getting the console version instead, I remember it running smoother.

The game has good atmosphere and tension, but getting stuck at chapter 5 was more frustrating than scary. I don't know if it's because of a bug or what, but the alien just keeps running in circles around the area I'm in and would beeline towards me. It doesn't matter if I throw distractions, use the rewire for smoke or noise, or use all sorts of hiding spots, it just finds me no matter what. I guess it's lore accurate that the xenomorph is overpowered, but it's just not fun.

A game I have always seen on sale and meant to play but never got around to it. After finally playing it and completing the campaign i can say it is definitely one of my favourite horror games. The whole idea of dying over and over to find different ways to navigate your way around to not get caught by the Alien and having the Alien adapt to you and your movements just made this much more enjoyable then i thought it would be. The variety of cool weapons and tools built in there own unique way was amazing and the whole atmosphere of the Sevastapol just felt so spooky and always kept you cautious and on your toes as you never know what vent could contain the Alien or what corner he could be lurking around. The only problem I had is that I felt the story should've had a bit more effort put in at the last mission but apart from that the rest of the story and whole game was absolutely amazing. Id definitely recommend picking this up whenever you see it on sale. A tenner for this was a steal! If you do play it then it should be played on hard for the best experience!

Very immersive, scary and also satisfying stealth and survival gameplay. The station is very well detailed. The Alien feels genuinely threatening and I s*** myself every time it shrieks and starts running towards me. It's behavior is quite unpredictable, which makes it scarier. Great use of audio. The story isn't all that special. Some sections feel unnecessary and feature needless busywork, some game mechanics can feel unintuitive and poorly (if at all) explained at first and certain scripted sequences are annoying, but other than those problems it's a really good survival horror game.

Great game with hundreds of hours of gameplay over the different difficulty levels and DLCs. Brilliant

I'll give the game a middle thumb instead.

VERDICT:
Over 10 year old game that still looks this good and is holding up so well in today's standards! Gameplay controls and mechanics are pretty great too. But slow paced, insta-fail stealth missions just don't click for me. Scare-factor is pretty good but after a while, I just got sick of the alien and having to hide or avoiding it.

THE GOOD:
Graphics, sound design (most of the time), can be modded for even nicer graphics, controls, the world design. Yeah, basically if you liked the 1979 Alien or the new Alien: Romulus films, you'll love this.

THE BAD:
Insta-fail missions are too many and too often. The early game issue is that hiding is unfair. The AI is so good that it can spot you easily even if you're sitting under a table and then you can't make any diversions until you gather some tools. I know the AI shouldn't be blind as bats like these days they are but c'mon, I almost quit at the start and this goes for quite long. What annoyed me was that save points don't always let you save after doing a certain action and once you fail, you'll have repeat the long actions through again. Jesus.... The game is too long for what it is. Not enough gameplay variation either, hence it got boring around midway of the game. Oh and where's the effin' Pulse Rifle?? The alien doesn't scream like in the movies when you hit them with a gun? Dang... I know it's not a shooter but there are multiple guns available.

Personal comment: I don't know, I just didn't like it. It was too long and the story just fell on its as* as soon as it got interesting. Characters are so forgettable too. Had high hopes for this and it indeed has aged like fine wine though.