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Title: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 11, 2019, 07:56:37 PM
Following a somewhat disastrous announcement, several outlets have posted up early impressions of the upcoming game and they're pretty positive! !

(https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/11/alien-blackout-hands-on-dont-assume-mobile-is-a-bad-idea/VentureBeat%20in%20particular%20was%20really%20keen%20on%20Alien:%20Blackout%5B/url)
QuoteAnd in the case of Alien Blackout, developers Rival Games and Theory Interactive and publishers FoxNext/D3 Go! are about to remind us that the platform doesn't dictate the quality of the product. More specifically, mobile doesn't automatically equal suck for triple-A franchises. And more broadly, don't just assume what a game is until you're playing it.

Hey, I sympathize with the whole knee-jerk reaction towards mobile spinoffs. I've run into my fair share of used-car salesman in this industry.

But the Alien Blackout demo wasn't what I was afraid it was going to be. It's a legit standalone Alien game that happens to be on a mobile platform.

As I said in the beginning, Alien Blackout is a lesson in assumptions. They're stupid. I'm stupid for having them. Do yourselves a favor, really investigate a game before judging it harshly, and you'll avoid being stupid as well.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11012019_01-701x394.jpg)

IGN also had the chance to chat (https://uk.ign.com/articles/2019/01/11/alien-blackout-hands-on-dont-panic-a-its-fun) to Alien: Blackout's Senior Producer Josh Austin, about the upcoming Alien: Blackout, discussing some of the inspirations for the game. Talking about the genesis of Blackout, Josh revealed that a specific scene within Alien: Covenant served as inspiration for the game.

QuoteThe idea was born from, of all things, Alien Covenant, Senior Producer Josh Austin tells me. "You know that part with David closing all the doors to funnel the alien through? I thought: this would be an extremely fun mechanic."



Both IGN and VentureBeat go into detail about Alien: Blackout's gameplay, with IGN discussing how (like Alien: Isolation) sound is a large component of the game and the Alien itself (again, like Isolation) is unpredictable in how it will react.

QuoteYou can also hear it. Sound is a big part of Blackout, as it was in Isolation, and can be used in a number of ways. The xenomorph is triggered by sound, so you can shut doors in random parts of the station to throw it off the crew's scent. Conversely, if you make too much noise while directing your crew, the xenomorph will come for you, in which case you'll need to trip the emergency door and power down the entire station.

In other words, it's a classic Alien cat-and-mouse dynamic, and that means it's hard. Though you carry on if you lose a crew member, if you lose all of them, you'll be sent back to the beginning of the level. "The Xenomorph doesn't do the same thing twice," says Austin. "So you might play a level and it might come from here or it might come from somewhere else. It's very unpredictable but we fought very hard to keep it that way so that we could make it a really good Alien experience."

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11012019_02-701x394.jpg)

Talking to Syfy Wire (https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/alien-franchise-unveils-alien-blackout-game-mobile-device), Jukka Laakso (CEO/founder of co-developers Rival Games) also re-iterated the sound of Alien: Blackout.

Quote"[Fans] get to experience the fear for the first time on mobile, something that the first movie is famous for, that suspense, that fear. It's right there to be experienced on mobile, especially I would recommend you using headphones because that brings a whole different level to the immersion of the player," Jukka Laakso, CEO/founder of Rival Games, told SYFY WIRE earlier in the week during a live demonstration of the game in Manhattan.

IGN was famously one of the few outlets that gave Alien: Isolation a negative review and took quite a lot of flack for it, many criticising the criticisms within the review itself. So amusingly, IGN are actually  quite optimistic about the quasi-follow-up!

QuoteFrom what I played, Alien: Blackout certainly looks like it could be a really good Alien experience, and what's more, it's a full game without the baggage of microtransactions that we have come to dread from mobile titles (to be clear, there are zero microtransactions. It's $4.99 for the game and then you're done). I certainly spent some time panicking while playing it, but not because of the reasons I thought going in.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018-11-1-Mendel-Announcement-Screenshots-1242x2208-701x394.jpg)

TQ Jefferson, the VP of External Development at FoxNext, told Syfy Wire that there's much more on the horizon for Alien fans this year!

Quote"This is the tip of the spear for a lot of activity that's going to roll out or get announced fairly soon for the Alien franchise. This being the 40th anniversary year and Alien Day being in April just three-and-a-half months from now, I think everyone's gonna be fairly pleased with some of the things that we've got brewing and that we're gonna start announcing and rolling out in quick succession."

Jefferson talked about the topic of Alien: Isolation 2 with Variety (https://variety.com/2019/gaming/features/alien-blackout-hands-on-1203105507/), and while re-affirming that a sequel wasn't currently in the works, Alien: Blackout doesn't nessarily get in the way of a sequel.

Quote"There is room for an 'Isolation 2,'" he said, "Or beyond that. We know fans are really excited about 'Isolation 2,'so we're not going to dash that opportunity. When we started this project we thought about things like, is this going to get in the way of 'Isolation 2'?"

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Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: P1NK8C1DBOOTS on Jan 11, 2019, 08:07:11 PM
I know there were emixed feelings about this but I'm excited for it! Sure it's not what we were hoping for but it's new Alien content until we get the console game so happy days 😀
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: SM on Jan 11, 2019, 08:36:12 PM
Shills!

;)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 11, 2019, 08:41:41 PM
"None of the fans want this!"   ;)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Jango1201 on Jan 11, 2019, 08:49:17 PM
I'm not bothered at all by this because it sounds like theres something for everybody this year. Is the last statement confirming Isolation 2 or just open to the idea? Very exciting details overall.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Vrastal on Jan 11, 2019, 08:59:43 PM
Quote from: Jango1201 on Jan 11, 2019, 08:49:17 PM
I'm not bothered at all by this because it sounds like theres something for everybody this year. Is the last statement confirming Isolation 2 or just open to the idea? Very exciting details overall.

Probably that fox is open and willjng to think about an isolation 2.

So it sounds like gameplay draws from five nights but has a few more mechanics to it?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: whiterabbit on Jan 11, 2019, 09:33:16 PM
So the game isn't that bad? Wow! Who knew with all of the hate out there. :)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Still Collating... on Jan 11, 2019, 09:58:16 PM
Nice! Now I'm actually bummed I wont be able to play it, damn stupid phone...  :'(
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: windebieste on Jan 11, 2019, 10:09:42 PM
All the hate comes from mis-marketing.  I personally think it's a hoot.  Hilarious and expected. 

While this game isn't intended to be a follow-up to 'ALIEN isolation', that's what it was promoted as.  No wonder the negative reaction came thick and fast.  How much better would it have been received if the lead character wasn't Amanda Ripley?  ...and what's her significance in all this, anyway..?  Is it even needed?  I think that's where the marketing - and for that matter game design went wrong.  The perception of the product on offer suffers because of it.

I think a different character entirely would have been a better choice.  This shoe horning of the name Ripley into a game isn't necessarily going to guarantee sales.  Fans expectations are we will one day get a fully featured Triple A 'ALIEN Isolation' sequel.  The perception of it being on mobile phone featuring the game's main character was guaranteed to invoke such reactions. 

Another issue I see here is the very nature of the gameplay and systems being offered.  When the Producer says  "You know that part with David closing all the doors to funnel the alien through? I thought: this would be an extremely fun mechanic." Well, f**k me.  In this regard, I think he's right.  That gameplay would be great!  I'd love to play as David, cold heartedly directing the Alien to attack colonists would be fun!   I'd be up for that, murdering innocent colonists by manipulating doors and vents os Aliens to their location before they escape.  Hell!  I'd be up for that...  sounds like a great and preferable alternative to what is on offer

There's nothing wrong with having the gameplay framed around that idea - but taking it and forcing it into another, more recognisable character - and really it's just for sake of having the name of 'Ripley' prominent in the title - is still going to elicit the response they got. 

I think if the game had been released as an 'ALIEN covenant' title, it would have been much better received on mobile and a tie in to the most recent movie will definitely have appeal. 

The only reason I can see the game wears the 'ALIEN Isolation' badge is because assets from the first game are recycled to fit the title.  They already exist.  Just use 'em. That way design elements don't have to be made - or paid for. 

Just keep pilfering from the past to churn out product for the future.  It works, right?  I think that's at the core of this marketing debacle.  Fans at some level know that's going on and it feels cheap and recycled.

That's because it is.

-Windebieste.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jan 12, 2019, 12:26:50 AM
Wonder if this'll work on iPad.  I don't like small screens.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: whiterabbit on Jan 12, 2019, 12:57:00 AM
Quote from: windebieste on Jan 11, 2019, 10:09:42 PM
Another issue I see here is the very nature of the gameplay and systems being offered.  When the Producer says  "You know that part with David closing all the doors to funnel the alien through? I thought: this would be an extremely fun mechanic." Well, f**k me.  In this regard, I think he's right.  That gameplay would be great!  I'd love to play as David, cold heartedly directing the Alien to attack colonists would be fun!   I'd be up for that, murdering innocent colonists by manipulating doors and vents os Aliens to their location before they escape.  Hell!  I'd be up for that...  sounds like a great and preferable alternative to what is on offer.
I'd say think it but don't say it just flew out the airlock. Yea lets murder some juicy colonists.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: The Old One on Jan 12, 2019, 01:23:34 AM
Quote from: windebieste on Jan 11, 2019, 10:09:42 PM
All the hate comes from mis-marketing.  I personally think it's a hoot.  Hilarious and expected. 

While this game isn't intended to be a follow-up to 'ALIEN isolation', that's what it was promoted as.  No wonder the negative reaction came thick and fast.  How much better would it have been received if the lead character wasn't Amanda Ripley?  ...and what's her significance in all this, anyway..?  Is it even needed?  I think that's where the marketing - and for that matter game design went wrong.  The perception of the product on offer suffers because of it.

I think a different character entirely would have been a better choice.  This shoe horning of the name Ripley into a game isn't necessarily going to guarantee sales.  Fans expectations are we will one day get a fully featured Triple A 'ALIEN Isolation' sequel.  The perception of it being on mobile phone featuring the game's main character was guaranteed to invoke such reactions. 

Another issue I see here is the very nature of the gameplay and systems being offered.  When the Producer says  "You know that part with David closing all the doors to funnel the alien through? I thought: this would be an extremely fun mechanic." Well, f**k me.  In this regard, I think he's right.  That gameplay would be great!  I'd love to play as David, cold heartedly directing the Alien to attack colonists would be fun!   I'd be up for that, murdering innocent colonists by manipulating doors and vents os Aliens to their location before they escape.  Hell!  I'd be up for that...  sounds like a great and preferable alternative to what is on offer

There's nothing wrong with having the gameplay framed around that idea - but taking it and forcing it into another, more recognisable character - and really it's just for sake of having the name of 'Ripley' prominent in the title - is still going to elicit the response they got. 

I think if the game had been released as an 'ALIEN covenant' title, it would have been much better received on mobile and a tie in to the most recent movie will definitely have appeal. 

The only reason I can see the game wears the 'ALIEN Isolation' badge is because assets from the first game are recycled to fit the title.  They already exist.  Just use 'em. That way design elements don't have to be made - or paid for. 

Just keep pilfering from the past to churn out product for the future.  It works, right?  I think that's at the core of this marketing debacle.  Fans at some level know that's going on and it feels cheap and recycled.

That's because it is.

-Windebieste.

Big mood.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: newbeing on Jan 12, 2019, 02:50:44 AM
I'll probably end up getting it either for my phone or the IPad if they're supported. Can't really go wrong for $5.

I can understand why people are upset, as I would rather Isolation 2, but honestly the fact that we're seeing anything resulting from Isolation is proof they know that the original, while not a huge seller, has a substantial cult following and is generally one of the biggest wins the franchise has had in years. Not holding my breath for Isolation 2, but Blackout makes me more hopeful for a true sequel.

Also are people really having a problem with them reusing assets from Isolation? Why would they go through the trouble of the cost and time it would take to make all new assets that essentially look the same? Of course they're going to be reusing assets where they can.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Space Invader on Jan 12, 2019, 05:19:34 AM
What Android version do you need for this?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Huggs on Jan 12, 2019, 05:58:59 AM
Quote from: Aliens Exist on Jan 12, 2019, 05:19:34 AM
What Android version do you need for this?

The 120A-2. They're less twitchy.  ;)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Space Invader on Jan 12, 2019, 07:15:20 AM
Quote from: Huggs on Jan 12, 2019, 05:58:59 AM
Quote from: Aliens Exist on Jan 12, 2019, 05:19:34 AM
What Android version do you need for this?

The 120A-2. They're less twitchy.  ;)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7zRsyfEBHEb2jnKncRfa_0mMffHB_6m3b2R0NwfjLWRgj5f3uVw)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: Hemi on Jan 12, 2019, 08:20:57 AM
This made me laugh... thank you :D
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Russ840 on Jan 12, 2019, 09:02:53 AM
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Jan 12, 2019, 12:26:50 AM
Wonder if this'll work on iPad.  I don't like small screens.

The App Store tells me my iPad Pro 10.5 is compatible so you prob good to go.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 12, 2019, 10:31:19 AM
There were also some new screenshots in here:

(https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/alien-blackout.png)
(https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/alien-blackout-a.i.-core.png)
(https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/alien-blackout-xenomorph-stalks-the-pharmaceuticals-lab.png)
(https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/alien-blackout-xenomorph-spots-amanda-hiding.png)

It looks good!
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: The Old One on Jan 12, 2019, 11:34:44 AM
Graphical fidelity's alright.

That's some bizarre hive webbing.

Wonder when this takes place
in the timeline if it does at all.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: TheSailingRabbit on Jan 12, 2019, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Huggs on Jan 12, 2019, 05:58:59 AM
Quote from: Aliens Exist on Jan 12, 2019, 05:19:34 AM
What Android version do you need for this?

The 120A-2. They're less twitchy.  ;)

This is presenting so many questions I don't want to know the answer to.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 12, 2019, 02:39:38 PM
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jan 12, 2019, 02:48:00 PM
Wow Mr. H is really leading the crusade against this game.

Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: The Kurgan on Jan 12, 2019, 02:52:19 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Jan 12, 2019, 02:48:00 PM
Wow Mr. H is really leading the crusade against this game.

Gotta get dem clicks after all.

Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jan 12, 2019, 02:54:55 PM
I mean is he saying that IGNs blackout review was paid for by Fox but that Isolations review wasnt paid for by... Fox?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Schrödinger on Jan 12, 2019, 02:55:35 PM
Ehhhh hell. May as well install a phone emulator and give this a shot. Any recommendation other than BlueStacks?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: The Kurgan on Jan 12, 2019, 03:10:03 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Jan 12, 2019, 02:54:55 PM
I mean is he saying that IGNs blackout review was paid for by Fox but that Isolations review wasnt paid for by... Fox?

That damned IGN review. If only Fox paid them off the first time, then we would have gotten a real Isolation sequel... ::)
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: AlienDestroysPredator on Jan 12, 2019, 03:23:24 PM
It's official. Mr. H is more in touch with the fanbase than half the people in these forums that are now defending this new mobile game.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: TheSailingRabbit on Jan 12, 2019, 03:35:02 PM
Doesn't speak for every fan. Definitely not speaking for me.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Schrödinger on Jan 12, 2019, 03:38:28 PM
I'm not gonna defend it until I play it and see how well it's core mechanics, optimization, graphics, animation, and so on holds up. A Proper review needs to be proper.   

The main thing I'll look for though, since it's a 4.99 game that is said to be "Pay and Own" is to see if they sneak microtransactions into the game. If it has MTXs, then I'll give that shit a 0/10. 

That and wasn't it confirmed to not be a sequel or even a canon/EU extension at all? Thus Mr.H calling it a "Semi-Sequel" made no sense.  Thus it's a Spinoff in order to gain money. Logical business move, granted badly marketed in the upcoming days before the announcement video.

And on the "Fans" topic. Not all fans think alike, and there's always subset groups in all communities. The people in the forums are all lovers of Alien/Aliens/AvP/So on; with the given differential. People who play Mobile games and actually want to play this Blackout game are no more or no less than anyone else, they are still gamers.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jan 12, 2019, 03:42:34 PM
Thank you for articulating that so well Schrödinger.

I agree
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: newbeing on Jan 12, 2019, 03:50:17 PM
I really wouldn't be surprised if they release some sort of DLC if this does well enough, which I'm sure will piss some people off.

I don't know if anyone here played the Dead Space game on mobile, but I remember that game being pretty good, and pretty intense in some parts.

Are a lot of mobile games cash grab casual gamer crap? Yeah they are, but doesn't mean someone can excel beyond those expectations. Just don't go in expecting a AAA level of experience.

What would be cool is if they could somehow support mobile vr devices such as GearVR or Google Daydream.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: The Kurgan on Jan 12, 2019, 03:56:22 PM
Quote from: AlienDestroysPredator on Jan 12, 2019, 03:23:24 PM
It's official. Mr. H is more in touch with the fanbase than half the people in these forums that are now defending this new mobile game.

So baselessly ranting over a game, knowing next to nothing about it, makes one being in touch with the fanbase?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Schrödinger on Jan 12, 2019, 04:08:59 PM
@426Buddy

No problem.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Vermillion on Jan 12, 2019, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Aliens Exist on Jan 12, 2019, 07:15:20 AM
Quote from: Huggs on Jan 12, 2019, 05:58:59 AM
Quote from: Aliens Exist on Jan 12, 2019, 05:19:34 AM
What Android version do you need for this?

The 120A-2. They're less twitchy.  ;)

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7zRsyfEBHEb2jnKncRfa_0mMffHB_6m3b2R0NwfjLWRgj5f3uVw
Haha
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: razeak on Jan 12, 2019, 05:46:33 PM
I just discovered Mr. h. In his defense, mobile has an exceptionally spotty history with quality, far beyond PC or console. Being wrong isn't a bad thing in this case.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: newbeing on Jan 12, 2019, 06:25:10 PM
Quote from: razeak on Jan 12, 2019, 05:46:33 PM
I just discovered Mr. h. In his defense, mobile has an exceptionally spotty history with quality, far beyond PC or console. Being wrong isn't a bad thing in this case.

So have games based on popular franchises. Which might have been why so many people passed on Isolation in the first place.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: acrediblesource on Jan 13, 2019, 01:56:04 AM
This is just speculation about gameplay:
1. Your are Amanda and you're at some kind of command centre security system where you can turn things on and off (open doors, turn on lights,etc) thereby alerting the alien
2. you have crew members who have to do some work for you such as locate things and collect
3. As Amanda, you must keep your people safe as well as yourself as the alien can locate an entrance to your location
4. There is limited amount of power to your station or ship and you have to allocate power to the area where your crew is to keep them safe or keep places isolated.
5. lots of story and dialogue here to keep it entertaining
6. although they say it is mobile, it also has 1080p out put hense the quality screenshots and quality models and lighting. So its safe to say it is also for PC or even a portable PS pocket.

This would make a very cool mini game if it were included into Alien:Isolation as a DLC.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: SiL on Jan 13, 2019, 02:27:22 AM
Quote from: AlienDestroysPredator on Jan 12, 2019, 03:23:24 PM
It's official. Mr. H is more in touch with the fanbase than half the people in these forums that are now defending this new mobile game.
"Mr H is more in touch with the fanbase than the fanbase."

... what the f**k?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Samhain13 on Jan 13, 2019, 02:32:11 AM
Maybe he means the youtube fanbase.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: SM on Jan 13, 2019, 03:43:51 AM
Quote from: SiL on Jan 13, 2019, 02:27:22 AM
Quote from: AlienDestroysPredator on Jan 12, 2019, 03:23:24 PM
It's official. Mr. H is more in touch with the fanbase than half the people in these forums that are now defending this new mobile game.
"Mr H is more in touch with the fanbase than the fanbase."

... what the f**k?

...

Intimately?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 04:26:45 AM
I'm seeing a lot of microaggressions in this thread.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Huggs on Jan 13, 2019, 04:55:11 AM
Quote from: SM on Jan 13, 2019, 03:43:51 AM
Quote from: SiL on Jan 13, 2019, 02:27:22 AM

... what the f**k?

...

Intimately?

Is there any other way?


Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 04:26:45 AM
I'm seeing a lot of microaggressions in this thread.

Born from the possibility of micro-transactions. Just think about the irony.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: The Old One on Jan 13, 2019, 08:46:45 AM
Quote from: acrediblesource on Jan 13, 2019, 01:56:04 AM
This is just speculation about gameplay:
1. Your are Amanda and you're at some kind of command centre security system where you can turn things on and off (open doors, turn on lights,etc) thereby alerting the alien
2. you have crew members who have to do some work for you such as locate things and collect
3. As Amanda, you must keep your people safe as well as yourself as the alien can locate an entrance to your location
4. There is limited amount of power to your station or ship and you have to allocate power to the area where your crew is to keep them safe or keep places isolated.
5. lots of story and dialogue here to keep it entertaining
6. although they say it is mobile, it also has 1080p out put hense the quality screenshots and quality models and lighting. So its safe to say it is also for PC or even a portable PS pocket.

This would make a very cool mini game if it were included into Alien:Isolation as a DLC.

Sounds like a Ricardo mini-game tbh.
I wonder to what extent it'll have a narrative.
Or whether it did need Amanda Ripley at all.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Predwars24 on Jan 13, 2019, 11:57:14 AM
From the people that hates games that people love *cough*cough Alien Isolation *cough*cough. Comes a good review of a Five Nights at Freddy's clone, just repackaged to look and feel like it's in the aliens universe. Great. At the same time I may be a little harsh but it's a phone game, the idea a game that storywise is a tie in to a triple AAA game is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: robbritton on Jan 13, 2019, 12:49:38 PM
The 'Five nights...' thing aside, the thing this most reminds me of is the old ZX Spectrum game where you had to get the Nostromo crew to safety. I loved that game, so am more than willing to try a contemporary equivalent!

(On the off-chance anybody doesn't know which game I mean: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A6NVttxy_nI )
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 13, 2019, 01:37:25 PM
Quote from: Predwars24 on Jan 13, 2019, 11:57:14 AM
From the people that hates games that people love *cough*cough Alien Isolation *cough*cough. Comes a good review of a Five Nights at Freddy's clone, just repackaged to look and feel like it's in the aliens universe. Great. At the same time I may be a little harsh but it's a phone game, the idea a game that storywise is a tie in to a triple AAA game is ridiculous.

It is more than just IGN who are posting positive impressions (as per the first post.) And, the person who wrote this Blackout article for IGN was not the same person who trashed Isolation. In fact, she wrote the second review that IGN published that liked the game.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 02:35:09 PM
When will you get a chance to review it?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jan 13, 2019, 02:51:57 PM
If This is intended to be a Tie-In to a Netflix series that goes by the same name with this sort of look... awesome!
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jan 13, 2019, 02:55:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 13, 2019, 01:37:25 PM
Quote from: Predwars24 on Jan 13, 2019, 11:57:14 AM
From the people that hates games that people love *cough*cough Alien Isolation *cough*cough. Comes a good review of a Five Nights at Freddy's clone, just repackaged to look and feel like it's in the aliens universe. Great. At the same time I may be a little harsh but it's a phone game, the idea a game that storywise is a tie in to a triple AAA game is ridiculous.

It is more than just IGN who are posting positive impressions (as per the first post.) And, the person who wrote this Blackout article for IGN was not the same person who trashed Isolation. In fact, she wrote the second review that IGN published that liked the game.

I thought Mr. H was a more respectable/reliable youtuber, what happened? Has he turned to click bait or was that always the case?

Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 02:59:36 PM
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Jan 13, 2019, 02:51:57 PM
If This is intended to be a Tie-In to a Netflix series that goes by the same name with this sort of look... awesome!

I'm skeptical that Fox would enter into a new venture with Netflix at this time.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jan 13, 2019, 09:25:22 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 02:59:36 PM
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Jan 13, 2019, 02:51:57 PM
If This is intended to be a Tie-In to a Netflix series that goes by the same name with this sort of look... awesome!

I'm skeptical that Fox would enter into a new venture with Netflix at this time.

Fairly so, I would say, but the rumors of an Aliens show have been swirling for months now, and since the word "watch" doesn't relate to a film, what does that leave?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 13, 2019, 09:34:41 PM
Something for Disney's streaming service, maybe?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jan 13, 2019, 10:08:39 PM
Hmm, I think I may have used the word Netflix as a generic term for a tv show that is accessible on a streaming platform.  What I meant was an ongoing show on s streaming platform whether it be HBO, Netflix, Disney or wherever else an Alien show may appear.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 16, 2019, 06:40:11 PM
https://www.geek.com/games/hands-on-alien-blackout-is-a-mobile-game-for-people-who-hate-mobile-games-1769852/

Another hands-on. Another positive one.

QuoteAlien: Blackout is not at all what I imagined. It does an admirable job of capturing the tension and suspense of the Alien franchise in a unique and enjoyable way. It also manages to avoid all of the negative aspects of mobile games; namely, cheap graphics and microtransactions. As a person who normally doesn't give these titles a second glance, Alien: Blackout demonstrates the untapped potential of mobile platforms. Hopefully, we'll get more games of this kind moving forward.

Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 16, 2019, 07:06:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 16, 2019, 06:40:11 PM
https://www.geek.com/games/hands-on-alien-blackout-is-a-mobile-game-for-people-who-hate-mobile-games-1769852/

Another hands-on. Another positive one.

QuoteAlien: Blackout is not at all what I imagined. It does an admirable job of capturing the tension and suspense of the Alien franchise in a unique and enjoyable way. It also manages to avoid all of the negative aspects of mobile games; namely, cheap graphics and microtransactions. As a person who normally doesn't give these titles a second glance, Alien: Blackout demonstrates the untapped potential of mobile platforms. Hopefully, we'll get more games of this kind moving forward.


*click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click*


~The sound of some people editing their first outraged reactions from This sucks! What a cash grab! No one wants this!  to  Hey all, give this game a chance!~   ;D
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: yarko on Jan 16, 2019, 09:10:42 PM
The way I see it, it doesnt matter if it ends up being the very best game ever created. Playing in the tiny screen of your phone is wrong for a game like this. Imagine they confirm there is an Alien tv series in the making, but somehow you wont be able to see it in a TV, only  phones. It would suck just as much and I hardly think anyone would defend that.

Also, on a personal level, I've spend lots of money on having a gaming PC, and a PS4 Pro with PSVR, and a Nintendo Switch, I'm not algo going to spend money on a $1000 phone just to play a game (even a game I really want to play). I dont think my third-hand $100 phone is able to even install this. Phones are for calling and texting, maybe a casual angry birds game. Alien deserves more than this.

However, I hope that this sells well so in the future they consider porting it to PC/consoles. It has happened with other mobile games, I think.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jan 16, 2019, 09:17:56 PM
Works on tablets too.

Im still enjoying AvP Evolution on my phone.. funny how my lil phone has more power than almost all the consoles I grew up with combined. Has a bigger screen than a lot of hand held gaming systems did too.
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Post by: cloverfan98 on Jan 17, 2019, 07:31:03 PM
For sure I wanted an actual Alien Isolation 2 in the place of this but I'm not opposed to this new game. I quite loved AVP Evolution so I'm down for another mobile Alien game especially if it isn't free to play pay to win.
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2019, 06:03:44 PM
So it's already tomorrow in Japan and a few bits are cropping up on Twitter. Nothing mega so far.

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Post by: The Old One on Jan 23, 2019, 06:05:20 PM
Original soundtrack?
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2019, 07:24:08 PM
I'm not sure.

Looks like a live stream: https://www.mirrativ.com/live/W86gYYy8-IW0nBiad_UJ9A?token=eRytIBlroSQTqSQSQUdWFg
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Post by: The Old One on Jan 23, 2019, 07:42:14 PM
Here's hoping!
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re Pretty Good!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2019, 08:48:24 PM
QuoteI think the big game to watch this week is going to be Alien: Blackout. We got an early copy of the game, and it's really good. Unfortunately, I have a feeling it's going to be absolutely roasted by the Real Gamer crew who have been trained to believe all mobile games are garbage. However, if you don't share that belief and are without an extreme anti-mobile bias, I think most people will really dig it- Particularly if you have any interest in the Aliens universe.

https://toucharcade.com/2019/01/23/best-new-iphone-games-on-our-forums-aion-legions-of-war-alien-blackout-beat-cop-langrisser-mobile-and-tons-more/
Title: Re: Alien: Blackout First Impressions Are In & They’re...
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 24, 2019, 10:36:44 AM
Quote from: The Old One on Jan 23, 2019, 06:05:20 PM
Original soundtrack?

MattFiller has already ripped the soundtrack. It's here for download >>

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/168asic8UjoGSLXA42dSbe57u3M2yjHSO

Haven't listened yet, though.