Alien: Rogue Incursion Reviews
Alien: Rogue Incursion delivers a solid VR experience with great atmosphere, but it's held back by repetitive gameplay and some questionable design choices. A good game, but not a memorable one.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As the only existing unmodified Alien VR game, Alien: Rogue Incursion leaves much to be desired.
Alien: Rogue Incursion on the Meta Quest 3 is a fine game. Although the graphical compromises compared to other platforms are significant, I still had quite a good time playing this title. Unfortunately, the ending of the game really bored me, and running around the map just to extend the gameplay time is something I always consider a big downside in any title. Despite these flaws, I can recommend this game and I suggest reserving multiple shorter play sessions instead of one long to avoid falling victim to tedious backtracking.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Alien: Rogue Incursion is an excellent addition to the Alien franchise. One that introduces us to a new character and an entirely new experience. With elements true to the franchise it is a must for any fan of Alien. Alien: Rogue Incursion gets the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
Alien: Rogue Incursion is a gripping experience that’ll leave players on edge throughout their deadly battle against the Xenomorphs, but sacrifices have been made to make it playable on the Meta Quest 3. The blend of unnerving exploration and frantic action ensures the game is captivating throughout, whilst the immersive interactions with the environment, the thrilling set pieces, and the constant sense of danger ensure that it captures the spirit of the Aliens franchise perfectly. It was just so disappointing that the visuals took such a hit to make it playable on the Meta Quest 3, and believe me, it’s noticeable. It doesn’t stop Alien: Rogue Incursion from being a ton of fun to play on the Meta Quest 3 and there’s hope that we’ll see improvements with upcoming patches, but if you’re lucky enough to own multiple virtual reality platforms, it might be worth playing on one of those in order to get the best Alien: Rogue Incursion experience.
The game is a must-own for Alien and action fans and is also a shining example of V.R. gaming and offers a very engaging and tense gaming experience.
Alien: Rogue Incursion might not be the nerve-shredding horror experience that Alien: Isolation was, but it succeeds on its own terms as an action-focused VR shooter. The combination of satisfying combat, engaging exploration, and strong character work creates an experience that's hard to put down once you start.
Alien: Rogue Incursion brings a breath of fresh air to VR gaming with its immersive and action-packed experience. Developed by Survios, this first-person shooter captures the essence of the Alien franchise while offering a different approach from Alien Isolation. The game excels in its interactive elements and smooth controls, despite some visual shortcomings on PSVR 2. While the narrative may leave fans wanting more, the engaging gameplay and rich lore make it a must-play for Alien enthusiasts.
I like every part of Alien: Rogue Incursion except for the most important one, the combat. It looks amazing, sounds great, and has a solid story. I am sad to say that I found said combat, and how often it was forced upon me, to make the game tough to recommend at launch. Not only that, but this is a ‘surprise’ Part One. At $40 I hope that the full package, many patches later, can find the brilliance that’s hidden underneath this game’s faults.
Alien: Rogue Incursion marks the franchise's debut in VR, leveraging this technology to amplify its hallmark sense of immersion. As the first chapter of a larger adventure, the game lays a promising foundation, though we hope its sequel will deliver a more polished and flexible structure to fully realize its potential.
Review in Italian | Read full review
But in general, Alien: Rogue Incursion is a great addition to the VR library and Alien franchise. The amount of interactivity with the game's environments is superb, keeping the player engaged and giving a great sense of actually being in the Xenomorph-infested facility. On top of that, the gunplay is some of the best the VR market has seen in years (when it's working properly). Alien: Rogue Incursion is definitely worth being experienced by VR enthusiasts and Alien fans, even if it's a bumpy experience.
The perfect game for fans of the saga and even more so if you like first-person horror, no, better in VR! You're going to have a bad time, very bad, and if you survive this game... pay attention to Part 2!
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Alien: Rogue Incursion puts too much focus on action segments, destroying the fear factor of its main enemy.
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All in all, I recommend Alien: Rogue Incursion, but… not if you’re a newbie to VR or are prone to motion sickness. Play a few other games first to get worked up to this one, and then you can enjoy it with the rest of us. You won’t regret picking the game up if you’re an Alien fan.
Alien: Rogue Incursion has surprised me for the better and is the perfect culmination to a great year of virtual reality video games. The game has a metroidvania approach and creates an atmosphere of terror and danger that gets you right into the action. Although the final part is a bit tedious and the game only tells the first part of a bigger story, I totally recommend it, especially if you are a fan of the saga.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Alien: Rogue Incursion is a frighteningly impressive game that nails the tone of the series and is the title that could push the common perception of VR forward. The save system is a bit harsh, but the sheer immersion and fear that the game specializes in makes this a VR must-play.
Alien: Rogue Incursion had a huge potential, where it could have delivered one of the best horror experiences in virtual reality, but unfortunately it totally botched it. Instead of focusing on one aspect, Survios tried to split the game into two genres, additionally ending with an unpleasant cliffhanger. It could have been so great, and in the end it came out barely okay.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Alien: Rogue Incursion does a lot of things right. It skilfully transfers the claustrophobic atmosphere of the first Alien films to VR: the alternation of light and darkness, the nested corridors and rooms and the omnipresent Xenomorphs ensure that you are constantly on edge – even when you get into a certain routine in fighting the Alien. The disadvantage compared to other survival horror games is that there is essentially only one type of enemy here – and not, as in Doom and Co., a wide range of creeps. But the intense moments of the game, when Zula just reaches the safety of the Panic Room or wins a fight with the literally last bullet, make up for that. The setting with the rescue mission is somewhat generic, but Survios has put a lot of effort into the dialogue and dubbing. The game definitely fulfils the most important criterion: it feels like a real alien adventure.
Review in German | Read full review
Alien: Rogue Incursion is one of the best VR and Alien games ever made. The game not only showcases that Alien has a great potential in the gaming world (again), but it also shows how far VR gaming has come. It is one of the most immersive and fun experiences I’ve ever had on PSVR2.
Alien: Rogue Incursion is able to capture the visual identity and the scary atmosphere of classic movies and survival horror games in a manner that is brought to life in virtual reality in a much more significant way. It is very stunning to look at, and the controls are even more impressive.