Alien: Isolation Reviews

Alien: Isolation is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
NZGamer
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2014

In terms of story, while there is an abundance of nested fetch quests they do feel important. There's no "why on earth is Ripley doing this?!" Ripley is always trying to escape almost from the instant she gets onboard.

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nachosjustice
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2014

You'll see just how effective Isolation is at creating incredible tension and genuine scares, and you'll likely jump as much as the streamer, even though you're not in the pilot's seat.

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Kris 'Kaostic' West
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2014

It took me a while to get into Alien: Isolation and, I can't imagine that everyone will enjoy it but, if you're a fan of either the Alien series or scaring yourself into next Tuesday, I'd suggest giving it a try. The story itself isn't particularly inspired, but it's more about the parts in between the story that work for Isolation.

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gameranx
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2014

However, those other elements do keep Alien: Isolation from ascending to heaven to stand at the right hand of God. It is merely the regular type of excellent.

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VGChartz
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2014

It's taken over two decades, but Creative Assembly has cracked the code for what makes a great Alien game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2019

While I do think it has pacing issues along with some annoying elements, I think it’s still worth a look.

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85 / 100
Dec 13, 2019

Alien: Isolation was a very positive surprise when it was launched in 2014 and five years later it still is on the Nintendo console. Possibly it is the game that does more justice to the xenomorph franchise, it will know how to keep us in tension and get scared on more than one occasion, although the high duration of the title and the repetition of situations subtract some of them. In spite of everything, if you are a fan of the franchise, and horror games are your favourite genre, do not miss the opportunity.

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84 / 100
Oct 17, 2014

They say that in space no one can hear you scream. In real life your neighbour can hear your squeals of terror so prepare to explain yourself.

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84 / 100
Dec 18, 2019

Alien: Isolation on the Switch is fantastic, and is most definitely a game that deserves a spot on your shelf.

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8.4 / 10.0
Feb 13, 2020

Even if you have already played it, this is the best way to jump back into a game that has aged incredibly well, both visually and in terms of gameplay mechanics.

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83 / 100
Oct 2, 2014

Alien: Isolation is still well rounded and comprehensive in its reverential use of the original 1979 film, even with its shortcomings. I cannot imagine any future Alien game attempting a similar feat with the same level of success. While the interlude made me question whether you can have too much fan service, I respect this kitchen-sink approach from The Creative Assembly. This sense of completeness is all the more affirmed by the DLC featuring the movie's original cast (which I have yet to evaluate). Alien: Isolation's ideal for those with the patience to deal with unpredictable behavior of the alien and who accept the inevitability that you will die once in a while through no fault of your own.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2014

You will be frightened and trust me, you'll never escape. You will be sniffed out no matter where you try to hide.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2019

Alien Isolation is an essential horror game, and the Nintendo Switch version might even be the very best place to play it, as long as you can ignore the caveats mentioned above. With excellent picture and audio quality, thick atmosphere, and a beautiful aesthetic, it is one of the most interesting licensed games ever released, and a great stealth horror title to enjoy.

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81 / 100
Dec 12, 2019

Atmospheric and detailed implementation of the SciFi film template, in which the alien gets a bit annoying in the last third

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8 / 10
Oct 2, 2014

A shorter, sharper campaign would condense the high points more potently, and some better characterisation would make the plot twists hit harder. But if you're looking for a game that really sinks its teeth into what makes this iconic movie monster endure, look no further.

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Oct 5, 2014

It's been a while since the xenomorph was worth being scared of, and while Alien: Isolation runs a little long, it's a hellacious ride.

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8 / 10
Oct 3, 2014

Alien Isolation is for people who can withstand a heightened emotional state for a prolonged period of time. Patience, observation, and fast action are paramount. There were numerous occasions, after being brutally killed again and again, that I had to step away and say, "Ok, that's enough." But the thing is, it wasn't. I kept going back to see if I could be a survivor, out maneuver the perfect organism, and get through the level alive.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2014

Alien: Isolation feels like the kind of game by people who watched Alien over and over again on video-tape. That's a good thing

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8 / 10
Oct 17, 2014
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8 / 10
Oct 29, 2014

A stealth-horror game designed, with precision, to make pretty much every single activity and objective as uncomfortable and tense as possible.

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