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IGN (5.9/10)
Gamespot {6/10)
Joystiq (4/5)
Eurogamer (8/10)
Polygon (6.5/10)
PC Gamer (93/100)
The Guardian (5/5)
OXM (9/10)
Kotaku (YES)
The Verge (Positive)
Escapist Magazine (4.5/5)
Rock Paper Shogun (Positive)
Empire (5/5)
Destructoid (8.5/10)
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/03/alien-isolation-review-giger-game-ridley-scott (http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/03/alien-isolation-review-giger-game-ridley-scott)
The Guardian, very very possitive
Boom! Great review. Doesn't tell us much we didn't already know though.
IGN's review is up. They gave the game a 5.9
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review)
Gamespot gave it a 6/10
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alien-isolation-review/1900-6415897/ (http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alien-isolation-review/1900-6415897/)
http://www.pcgamer.com/alien-isolation-review/ (http://www.pcgamer.com/alien-isolation-review/) 93/100
IGN Review 5.9
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review)
Watch at your own discretion, a few minor plot points are exposed in the review.
Polygon 6.5
http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/3/6142209/alien-isolation-review-xbox-one-PS4 (http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/3/6142209/alien-isolation-review-xbox-one-PS4)
Gametrailers 7.4
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/8sbhfm/alien--isolation-review (http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/8sbhfm/alien--isolation-review)
Joystiq 4/5 stars and Gameinformer 7.75/10
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review-escape-claws/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review-escape-claws/)
Wow, lots of mixed reviews.
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 25, 2014, 07:06:29 PM
I'm willing to bet good money that the review score will fall between 1 - 10.
^ Anyway, this guy called it. 8)
Far be it from me to suggest that the Guardian have form with this sort of thing... http://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2013/feb/12/alien-colonial-marines-game-review (http://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2013/feb/12/alien-colonial-marines-game-review)
Looks like the main criticism is that is really hard, and depending on how much that bothers you determines your enjoyment.
Seems like most of the reviews are complaining about the length and numerous faux-endings.
Disappointing though.
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 01:21:01 PM
Looks like the main criticism is that is really hard, and depending on how much that bothers you determines your enjoyment.
Yeah - certainly seems to be the case.
I'm more disappointed that the story seems a rehash.
Lol at the ign review, unpredictale alien ai wtf, but i never took ign seriously. Luckily there are plenty positive reviews coming and coming, much better than Colonial Marines yet divisive. Im sure i will enjoy this one. I hope that the game sells shitloads, so we can expect alien games in the future.
OXM 9/10
http://www.totalxbox.com/81645/reviews/alien-isolation-xbox-one-review/ (http://www.totalxbox.com/81645/reviews/alien-isolation-xbox-one-review/)
Kotaku: YES to buying it
http://kotaku.com/alien-isolation-the-kotaku-review-1641975245 (http://kotaku.com/alien-isolation-the-kotaku-review-1641975245)
Jim Sterling (big alien fan/hater of A:CM)
4.5/5
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/12346-Alien-Isolation-Review?utm_source=latest&utm_medium=index_carousel&utm_campaign=all (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/12346-Alien-Isolation-Review?utm_source=latest&utm_medium=index_carousel&utm_campaign=all)
Eurogamer 8/10
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-03-alien-isolation-review (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-03-alien-isolation-review)
Rock Paper Shotgun: Favorable review
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review-pc/ (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review-pc/)
The Verge: Scariest game they've ever played
http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/3/6897307/alien-isolation-review (http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/3/6897307/alien-isolation-review)
^^ That's more like what I expected to see.
I was waiting for Jim Sterling's review, glad he liked it. He said it is one of his favorite horror games now. I'll take his word over IGN.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 03, 2014, 01:36:25 PM
^^ That's more like what I expected to see.
I'll confess to cherry picking good reviews. Though I feel like I have seen more favorable reviews to bad ones, which most people here have posted.
GodisaGeek 9/10 (thankya Jesus!)
http://www.godisageek.com/2014/10/alien-isolation-review/ (http://www.godisageek.com/2014/10/alien-isolation-review/)
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 01:40:01 PM
I was waiting for Jim Sterling's review, glad he liked it. He said it is one of his favorite horror games now. I'll take his word over IGN.
Liked? More like loved. He gave it a 4.5 out of 5. Never saw that coming.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 01:22:52 PM
Seems like most of the reviews are complaining about the length and numerous faux-endings.
Disappointing though.
Disappointing how? There have been LOTS of scores above 7 already.
Huffpost UK 5/5 stars
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review_n_5926452.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech&ir=UK+Tech&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review_n_5926452.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech&ir=UK+Tech&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 01:46:47 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 01:40:01 PM
I was waiting for Jim Sterling's review, glad he liked it. He said it is one of his favorite horror games now. I'll take his word over IGN.
Liked? More like loved. He gave it a 4.5 out of 5. Never saw that coming.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 01:22:52 PM
Seems like most of the reviews are complaining about the length and numerous faux-endings.
Disappointing though.
Disappointing how? There have been LOTS of scores above 7 already.
Love the Jim Sterlings "veredict" : I wont lie to you about your chances...but you have my sympathies
EPIC review by Jim
IGN review has left a real sour taste in my mouth. Everywhere else it's scoring comfortably between 7-9/10.
Quote from: SuicideDoors on Oct 03, 2014, 01:58:29 PM
IGN review has left a real sour taste in my mouth. Everywhere else it's scoring comfortably between 7-9/10.
The IGN review is weird...how can be a unpredictable AI a bad point?
: /
Anyway, i like this mixed scores. When a game has 9 and 5 scores.....its a rare piece of art ;D
Quote from: SuicideDoors on Oct 03, 2014, 01:58:29 PM
IGN review has left a real sour taste in my mouth. Everywhere else it's scoring comfortably between 7-9/10.
IGN review states that Alien AI was unpredictable. Did they miss the memo or am I missing something?
Gamefront 92/100
http://www.gamefront.com/alien-isolation-review/1/ (http://www.gamefront.com/alien-isolation-review/1/)
Because it makes the game overly difficult. When you're dying that many times, it takes the fun out of it.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:02:38 PM
Because it makes the game overly difficult. When you're dying that many times, it takes the fun out of it.
1) Cry about it
2) Play it on easy or medium
3) Repeat
How come a game like Dark Souls is praised for its crushing difficulty but A:I is criticized?
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 01:46:47 PM
Disappointing how? There have been LOTS of scores above 7 already.
Indeed private, metacritic score currently stands at 80.
It's been said all along the game is difficult. That's the point. It's supposed to be an uphill struggle. If you don't like that, you probably ain't gonna enjoy the game.
I'm interested to see how I handle that kind of game.
QuoteThere's a lengthy section, about three quarters of the way through, when the emphasis shifts hard onto the Working Joes as your primary enemy, and it's no surprise that this is the worst part of the game: a joyless slog against a one-dimensional enemy that threatens to tip the whole experience into typical action game mode, all guns, fire and bombs.
ROFL!
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:02:38 PM
Because it makes the game overly difficult. When you're dying that many times, it takes the fun out of it.
DARK SOULS gets a free pass with critics for being really hard doe COUGH COUGH.
Metacritic still don't have most reviews listed yet. And Gamespot and IGN are quite important sites. I visit IGN daily so it's a bit of a drag when your favourite site gives a review like that.
IGN's reviews doesn't mean shit. They scored Skyrim lower than CoD MW3.............
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 01:40:01 PM
I was waiting for Jim Sterling's review, glad he liked it. He said it is one of his favorite horror games now. I'll take his word over IGN.
YES, Jim Sterling right now is the ONLY PERSON to even trust right now. Seriously, thank god for him. Everyone, listen to Jim Sterling, he is literally one of at least 3 people on this planet to even listen to when it comes to reviews or videos.
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?GID=1062 (http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?GID=1062)
Empire's HOT review
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 02:11:27 PM
IGN's reviews doesn't mean shit. They scored Skyrim lower than CoD MW3.............
Pretty much. Everyone knows IGN is mega shit and their opinions really don't mean anything since they are all shills.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:10:31 PM
Metacritic still don't have most reviews listed yet. And Gamespot and IGN are quite important sites. I visit IGN daily so it's a bit of a drag when your favourite site gives a review like that.
Same reason I got bummed out by that one.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 03, 2014, 02:05:08 PM
I'm interested to see how I handle that kind of game.
Same here. Though it being Alien surely will give me reason to get through any bouts of frustration.
It's just nice to have the Alien be a threat again. It should be incredibly hard to navigate an environment without being killed by it. That's why everyone dies all the time in the movies...
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 02:11:27 PM
IGN's reviews doesn't mean shit. They scored Skyrim lower than CoD MW3.............
Well, games are very subjective. I know I'm not a fan of RPGs,
Is there any info on what the difficulties in Isolation actually do? Like does putting it on easy just mean the alien is less responsive or something?
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:10:31 PM
Metacritic still don't have most reviews listed yet. And Gamespot and IGN are quite important sites. I visit IGN daily so it's a bit of a drag when your favourite site gives a review like that.
IGN isn't legit, just about everyone hates them for being so utterly lame. Gamespot lost all credibility after that whole Kane and Lynch controversy when they fired Gerstmann for giving that game a low score. It was clear the site was being given money due to all those Kane and Lynch ads, and when Gerstmann gave it a low score they ended up firing him for not being a good slave.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 02:11:27 PM
IGN's reviews doesn't mean shit. They scored Skyrim lower than CoD MW3.............
Never thought I'd agree with you but yeah - IGN is just a bag of crap. Brought and paid for reviews.
From Destructoid :
"the ship in general is a ton of fun to get lost in -- I felt compelled to just wander around and find extra materials. In fact the game is anything but linear outside of story progression, as you can freely explore areas, return to past zones with new tools, and generally just scavenge around at any time. And you'll need to scavenge, as Isolation feels like an old school survival horror game with regard to item management. At the heart of this mechanic is the crafting system, which lets you build items like flashbangs, medkits, noise makers, and flares. Since the game is so challenging, you'll feel like you need to craft and locate materials, and minor pickups feel like small victories"
http://www.destructoid.com/review-alien-isolation-281651.phtml (http://www.destructoid.com/review-alien-isolation-281651.phtml)
Glad to know exploration its fun, tense, and necessary
I admit, I stopped reading Gamespot because their reviews always pissed me off and were always low scores. But IGN usually always give much higher scores than GS and are usually spot on.
Quote from: Seegson on Oct 03, 2014, 02:17:50 PM
From Destructoid :
"the ship in general is a ton of fun to get lost in -- I felt compelled to just wander around and find extra materials. In fact the game is anything but linear outside of story progression, as you can freely explore areas, return to past zones with new tools, and generally just scavenge around at any time. And you'll need to scavenge, as Isolation feels like an old school survival horror game with regard to item management. At the heart of this mechanic is the crafting system, which lets you build items like flashbangs, medkits, noise makers, and flares. Since the game is so challenging, you'll feel like you need to craft and locate materials, and minor pickups feel like small victories"
http://www.destructoid.com/review-alien-isolation-281651.phtml (http://www.destructoid.com/review-alien-isolation-281651.phtml)
Glad to know exploration its fun, tense, and necessary
That's awesome; glad to know exploration is a huge part of it.
Now I've seen quite a few perfect scores.
This review score average is going to SHIT all over ACM's review score average.
I think CA got it right.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:14:32 PM
Is there any info on what the difficulties in Isolation actually do? Like does putting it on easy just mean the alien is less responsive or something?
I believe the AI is always the same, the difference is in the resources scattered around the levels and the dmg in/output.
As soon as I hear about story tidbits and easter eggs, I'm sold. Like WTF happened to Weylan Yutani? Does it exist anymore? What the hell is Seigson? Is there much story to tell or is there as much story as a screenshot can tell.
IGN's twitter post for Alien Isolation feels like click bait.
QuoteAlien: Isolation isn't a good game. :/
Our review:
Such prose
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 02:25:00 PM
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 02:14:32 PM
Is there any info on what the difficulties in Isolation actually do? Like does putting it on easy just mean the alien is less responsive or something?
I believe the AI is always the same, the difference is in the resources scattered around the levels and the dmg in/output.
Kotaku's review said, hard its almost impossible (the alien hears the motion tracker ping) spot you more often etc...but they said easy its hard as hell aswell LoL
Quote from: acrediblesource on Oct 03, 2014, 02:26:43 PM
Like WTF happened to Weylan Yutani? Does it exist anymore?
The game takes place 42 years before the events in Aliens so yes, WY still exist.
Well, im glad the review average is holding up. IGN's review is an odd read. We got the game in work today but cannot buy it. Bladdy teases!
Quote from: acrediblesource on Oct 03, 2014, 02:26:43 PM
As soon as I hear about story tidbits and easter eggs, I'm sold. Like WTF happened to Weylan Yutani? Does it exist anymore? What the hell is Seigson? Is there much story to tell or is there as much story as a screenshot can tell.
Indeed, Amanda works for Weylan Yutani. Seegson is unique to this game, it's a rival company that manufactures cheap-ass synthetics.
Did an introspective of my thoughts on the game so far and the previews. Consider it a primer for the actual review I do when the game comes out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ToCynhrJM&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ToCynhrJM&feature=youtu.be)
3D Juegos: 8,5
http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/18206/0/alien-isolation/ (http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/18206/0/alien-isolation/)
Meristation: 7
http://www.meristation.com/pc/alien-isolation/analisis-juego/1947911 (http://www.meristation.com/pc/alien-isolation/analisis-juego/1947911)
http://www.gamesradar.com/alien-isolation-review/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/alien-isolation-review/)
4.5/5
The game its gonna be hard, i have to assume it
But it's also depressing, hard, brutal and vaguely upsetting. If you're not prepared to get very, very annoyed you should probably give it a miss. Which is tragic, because in a few fundamental ways, 'Alien Isolation' is one of the best games I have ever played. It is so intensely scary, atmospheric, frustrating and addictive it's almost unbearable.
http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5926452?utm_hp_ref=tw (http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5926452?utm_hp_ref=tw)
Quotethecaffeinatedone
I'm gonna say 7-7.5. What will probably end up making the score lower than it potentially could be is the pacing of the game and difficulty of the alien. Other than that the reviews will be basically positive, I think.
Looks like my prediction was correct. Well...80 on metacritic and not 7.5, but still.
Am actually gonna pre-order it, I think, in wake of the positive reviews, and the fact that the pacing is apparently 'perfect'.
Will just have to play it on easy :p
The game received 80/100 on Metacritic (PC) . Better than I suspected .
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
That IGN review was a kick in the balls... BUT... I am generally reassured (although the Guardian rates things 5/5 all the time)
At the end of the day we are fans and I think for us just exploring that legit universe will count for a lot.
HOWEVER the criticism at the story worries me, as for me that's what seperates the good from the great.
Also people get upset about difficultly when it's unfair (getting shanked from behind 20 times when hiding) Darks Souls is praised because it's hard, but fair - if you have the skill you can beat that game easily
Suck on this Gearbox ha ha! Can't bloody wait to get my copy of Alien Isolation! My only concern from now on is how the story plays out. IGN is a joke, seriously, such losers. First two reviews i saw were from ign and gamespot, my heart sank. Thankfully reviewers with more respect think differently. IGN Italia gave 80%, they are ok in my book.
Oh and, congrats The Creative Assembly team! And you Sega, all is forgiven. Id rather have a feces equivalent Colonial Marines and awesome Alien:Isolation, than a good Aliens game and no Alien game. That being said, if Isolation ends up being a commercial success, than maybe there is some hope for a proper Aliens game in the future.
I also think the rushed nature in which the reviewers had to play it probably colored their opinions somewhat. We can stop whenever we want to, but they had to keep playing in order to finish and write up a review before today.
But when I read some reviews that mention how you develop a sort of stockholm syndrome-esque relationship with the Alien; that is responds to you differently the farther the game goes on, well, that sounds fantastic. I'm not deterred in the slightest.
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2014, 03:42:15 PM
The game received 80/100 on Metacritic (PC) . Better than I suspected .
Exactly what I expected.
Remember many reviews are not listed on Metacritic because they don't use numbers to score the games. Kotaku for example gave it a very positive review.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 03, 2014, 03:58:57 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2014, 03:42:15 PM
The game received 80/100 on Metacritic (PC) . Better than I suspected .
Exactly what I expected.
You set your bar very high. I set mine low after how ACM turned out.
I've already played it several times so I was expecting good things.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 03, 2014, 04:08:17 PM
I've already played it several times so I was expecting good things.
I forgot you played it. Lucky dog. I can't believe the response. I've seen a few 9+ scores. ACM is getting shit on. I am gonna go to Pitchfraud's Twitter and hope people are trolling him.
The best way to troll randy pitchfraud would be to not buy a Gearbox game at all. :p
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:34:26 PM
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
LOL. I can compare quality.
Quote from: thecaffeinatedone on Oct 03, 2014, 04:30:35 PM
The best way to troll randy pitchfraud would be to not buy a Gearbox game at all. :p
Was gonna buy Borderlands 1 and 2, but after ACM, I decided they will never see a dime from me.
I am hoping for a Borderlands 3 flop.
If thats so, A:I sucks compared to GTA V.
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 04:35:44 PM
Was gonna buy Borderlands 1 and 2, but after ACM, I decided they will never see a dime from me.
I am hoping for a Borderlands 3 flop.
Amen brother
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 04:35:44 PM
Was gonna buy Borderlands 1 and 2, but after ACM, I decided they will never see a dime from me.
I am hoping for a Borderlands 3 flop.
Me as well! It sucks that most gamers aren't politically active (unless some random chick says that games are sexist) and want to be all "Omg c'mon you're gonna boycott a company just because of that?11!!". Video game companies require our money to exist, after all, and if you buy shit products from them without a peep the quality will lower.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:43:11 PM
If thats so, A:I sucks compared to GTA V.
Your logic isn't sound. I can compare a turd of a game (ACM) to a quality game (AI). Pretty easy to differentiate a game that was made poorly or one made soundly.
Yeah, exactly. Thats what I am saying ::)
Would like to see some reviews of the preorder stuff.
Sounds good. To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty. Not looking forward to the human enemy sections but a game of this length needs an enemy shift at some point. As for the story being a rehash, not a problem if it is still entertaining.
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 03, 2014, 05:04:42 PM
Would like to see some reviews of the preorder stuff.
Me too. Nobody seems to have mentioned it. I'm wondering if it's not on the disc but you have to actually download it on the release day.
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fvllqpw.gif&hash=006f667eb79f343419f49386f0e7f7061ec826a6)
What is this!?
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 03, 2014, 05:06:28 PM
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 03, 2014, 05:04:42 PM
Would like to see some reviews of the preorder stuff.
Me too. Nobody seems to have mentioned it. I'm wondering if it's not on the disc but you have to actually download it on the release day.
I'm guessing that's how it'll go down.
Kind of funny that one of the main gripes so far seems to be that the game is hard...shouldn't it be...? ACM was mind-numbingly easy and boring with no tension at all.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
http://a.pomf.se/vllqpw.gif
What is this!?
"In a couple of places, we have seen the NPCs and Alien losing correct path-finding. This can result in clipping through, or becoming stuck on the geometry within the level. Similarly, during encounters with androids, a struggle may result in the player becoming pushed back into the geometry, with the potential to become stuck."
I'm guessing the suddenly-seeking-and-searching to magically-teleports-behind-you thing will be addressed as well.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
http://a.pomf.se/vllqpw.gif
What is this!?
Oh is that happening. Hopefully that will get patched as soon as. dark souls has claimed two of my controllers and a small to.
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:15:38 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
http://a.pomf.se/vllqpw.gif
What is this!?
Oh is that happening. Hopefully that will get patched as soon as. dark souls has claimed two of my controllers and a small to.
That .gif was pretty alarming, hopefully that gets addressed soon. Don't like cheap deaths.
I wonder if the reviewers got the patch.
Wasn't the patch intended to be released on October 7th?
Assuming they didn't get the patch, that means gameplay can be affected. Patch was suppose to be a "day 1" patch.
In the Verge review, they mention the lip sync issues so I guess they didn't get the patch.
Ha! Even the IGNs can't agree!
http://it.ign.com/m/alien-isolation-pc/85815/review/lorrore-xenomorfo-di-alien-isolation (http://it.ign.com/m/alien-isolation-pc/85815/review/lorrore-xenomorfo-di-alien-isolation)
8/10
EDIT: ah, this was already mentioned. Sorry!
Quote from: newbeing on Oct 03, 2014, 02:28:38 PM
IGN's twitter post for Alien Isolation feels like click bait.
QuoteAlien: Isolation isn't a good game. :/
Our review:
Such prose
IGN reviews like an old lady with dementia who is being constamtly reassurred that she is doing things A-OKAY, and GameSpot is the distamt, tired, and perpetually grumpy husband who still clings to life because he wants to believe the world still cares enough about him to change its way altogether, so he'll slouch about and be a negative old ass until everyone notices.
What I'm trying to say is, they're over-recognized (even by me, because of the early/exclusive stuff), inconsistent, and poorly elaborated review sites.
Keep it locked for more wildly broken meaningless review scores, put on record by scattershot standards!
Alien Isolation got 79 for PS4 on Metacritic and 75 for the Xbox One . No reviews for X360 or PS3 yet. They've been posted recently.
Spoiler
PC , you won this time .
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
http://a.pomf.se/vllqpw.gif
What is this!?
Just curious, in the original Gamespot clip, cant you hear the alien steps and scream before the dead scene?
The Alien use to turn 180° and run towards ripley at an amazing speed in a lot of vids...and often when she is in the middle of a room and the alien passing by
I think that the low score that IGN (and some of the other websites) gave to Isolation are because they are gearing their review toward casual gamers instead of hardcore ones.
I'm a casual gamer these days. It took me awhile to finish Colonial Marines because I don't play often...and from the reviews of Isolation are saying, it's possible that I might not ever finish that game. It doesn't make it bad...it just makes it tailored more for a certain type of gamer with a particular level of dedication.
So far, none of the "negative" points that the bad reviews are making about A:I signal that it is a bad game to me.
They actually make it sound better imo.
I can't or will NEVER agree with IGN because of the Jerk, knee-jerk, erking culture of their community base. Basically IGN can kick everyone in the balls for the fun of it, and still be swimming in money because of all their endorsements and ads.
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 03, 2014, 05:10:34 PMACM was mind-numbingly easy...
Someone didn't play
'Aliens: Colonial Marines' on the 'Ultimate Badass' difficulty setting.
Not that I particularly care to defend that game but I hear so many people complaining about how easy the game was, which is so out of whack with my experience on the hardest difficulty setting. I really feel that playing on that setting goes a long way to making the experience a fair bit less awful (note that I didn't actually say "good").
I remember breezing through ultimate badass mode.
DigitalSpy
4/5:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/review/a600729/alien-isolation-review-ps4-this-time-everyone-will-hear-you-scream.html#~oREG7KAnurbAcG (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/review/a600729/alien-isolation-review-ps4-this-time-everyone-will-hear-you-scream.html#~oREG7KAnurbAcG)
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 06:36:01 PM
I remember breezing through ultimate badass mode.
I didn't..........
Outside Xbox's [video] review of the game has been the best presented I've seen thus far. I hope to see an intelligently thought out and worded negative review as well, but so far, they're just complaining about length and the fact that it's not predictable enough and too hard... In which most of the footage shows the player trying to run as soon as the distractions are deployed.
Ash937 is correct in saying that the IGN reviews are directed at highly casual players, AKA the lowest common denominator. They complained about the fact that the recommended mode was the Hard difficulty...which says it all. Honestly, most of the complants about difficulty and length are what entice me, rather than put me off. I'm a casual gamer by definition (though a hardcore fan of the medium), but I crave that challenge in a game like this, rather than the bland, predictable jumpfest that is Outlast or other typical market saturating horror games.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 03, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
To knock points off because it's hard doesn't make sense when the developer billed it as hard. Dark souls gets reviewers jizzing on its difficulty.
But DS is hard because of your lack of skill (for that section). While A:I apparently is cheaply difficult ->
http://a.pomf.se/vllqpw.gif
What is this!?
Someone not playing carefully. (Listen to the alien's footsteps.. use the radar, etc... HIDE when he's near... dude was standing near a door all casual when the xeno was approaching. dumb move. )
QuoteHonestly, most oof the complants about difficulty and length are what entice me, rather than put me off.
Pretty much.
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 06:36:01 PM
I remember breezing through ultimate badass mode.
+1. The xenos in ACM are not a challenge at all.
Overall positive reviews. Looks like a winner.
complaining about difficulty is stupids when the devs straight up said its a hard game
Crying foul over a game against a deadly beast from the stars being too hard? What, did they expect it to be a game of running and gunning?
The hardness and longevity of the game are +s for me like so many others. Can't wait! :)
Quote from: Nazrel on Oct 03, 2014, 07:52:39 PM
Overall positive reviews. Looks like a winner.
complaining about difficulty is stupids when the devs straight up said its a hard game
I'm sifting through YouTube reviews right now and they're all very positive.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:34:26 PM
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
One good, one terrible.
These reviews hit the sweet spot for me. f**kin' IGN.
I hope game files for steam can be downloaded soon so i can play as soon as the game goes live
Quote from: SpeedyMaxx on Oct 03, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:34:26 PM
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
One good, one terrible.
These reviews hit the sweet spot for me. f**kin' IGN.
Exactly. You can compare any game to another based on quality.
lol, IGN has always been random with their review ratings. The fact that IGN gave this game a lower rating due to unpredictable AI and lack of scripted events is funny because that is what you want in a game like this. The fact that the AI is random makes a survival horror game much more challenging. It also makes the Xenomorph more of a threat knowing that it's programmed to be unpredictable. Isolation is a game that fans have been wanting for a while.
Anyone else waiting to hear about the narrative? >:( We all know by now everyone who played it shat their shepherd's pie.
I've seen so far from walkthroughs some interesting character conversations, I'm just wondering how much more there is to that. 15Hours of expect gameplay (so does that mean 15 hours of a quick walkthrough finish? or 15 Hours of dialogue.)
Quote from: acrediblesource on Oct 03, 2014, 10:23:33 PM
Anyone else waiting to hear about the narrative? >:( We all know by now everyone who played it shat their shepherd's pie.
I've seen so far from walkthroughs some interesting character conversations, I'm just wondering how much more there is to that. 15Hours of expect gameplay (so does that mean 15 hours of a quick walkthrough finish? or 15 Hours of dialogue.)
I dont understand what youre asking
Quote from: acrediblesource on Oct 03, 2014, 10:23:33 PM
Anyone else waiting to hear about the narrative? >:( We all know by now everyone who played it shat their shepherd's pie.
I've seen so far from walkthroughs some interesting character conversations, I'm just wondering how much more there is to that. 15Hours of expect gameplay (so does that mean 15 hours of a quick walkthrough finish? or 15 Hours of dialogue.)
I think it may have been the Escapist's review or another that gushed about the game but said it had too many endings, too many subplots that took much time to pay off, some wild twists, etc. Personally I'm good with that, myself - give me more of these people. One of them did imply
Spoiler
that Amanda gets closure re: her mother, and then the story keeps going.
There's also this from the Eurogamer review:
Spoiler
QuoteThere's an elongated flashback that feels jarring - taking you out of Ripley and making you play as another character, solely so you can get a change of scenery. There's very little gameplay in this section and it proves to be a slow and rather indigestible lump of unnecessary exposition to drop in the middle of the game.
Somehow I got myself into a twitter debate with the reviewer for Polygon because he said the Alien is modeled after the Resurrection design when it clearly isn't...
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 06:36:01 PM
I remember breezing through ultimate badass mode.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 07:43:53 PM+1. The xenos in ACM are not a challenge at all.
Hmm... well I'm a more than competent gamer and whilst I didn't find the challenge of the
'Ultimate Badass' setting to be akin to scaling a mountain; it certainly did put my abilities as a gamer to the test (I passed with flying colours of course but the game didn't simply hand me my metaphorical medal without first making me work for it).
Saying that it was
"a breeze" and
"not a challenge at all" makes me think that you're either...
A/ Among the greatest gamers of all time in terms of pure skill and innate ability. The sort of people whom would make Billy Mitchell look like a 97 year old geriatric with parkinson's disease when it comes to playing
'Donkey Kong'. I was going to say
"make Billy Mitchell look like a bragging pillock" but that would make my point completely moot, as he seems to be doing a pretty good job of that already, as dare I say, do you.
B/ One of those YouTube commentators whom claim, in-between their bouts of casual racism and text speak, that
'Dark Souls' was a walk in the proverbial park for them. Funnily enough, all of these people seem to be 6'1 tall, bronzed like a succulent turkey, roasted upon the fires of the very Gods themselves and built like a house that consists of something rhyming with the word
"mitt". Well, that's according to the comments they leave underneath various
'Dark Soul' YouTube videos at least. I have absolutely no reason to doubt them at all, just as I have no reason to doubt you... at all.
C/ A combination of misremembering the sheer number of times that your character was killed when playing
'Ultimate Badass' mode and an agenda to not acknowledge that
'Aliens: Colonial Marines' succeed in anything at all. A desire not to even so much as concede that, at the very least, it succeeded in presenting you with any kind of challenge whatsoever.
D/ A person with an inescapable urge to type an angry response to all the above.
I suspect that the base of truth lies somewhere between the options of 'C' and 'D', with perhaps a little of 'A' and 'B' sprinkled on top for good measure. Sort of like an eccles cake with a surgery topping. An eccles cake made of disingenuity and sprinkled with hundreds and thousands of half-truths.
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 07:01:02 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 03, 2014, 06:36:01 PM
I remember breezing through ultimate badass mode.
I didn't..........
A short post, consisting of nothing more than two words deserves a response in kind, so here it is...
You're honest.Quote from: SpeedyMaxx on Oct 03, 2014, 11:05:12 PMSpoiler
QuoteThere's an elongated flashback that feels jarring - taking you out of Ripley and making you play as another character, solely so you can get a change of scenery. There's very little gameplay in this section and it proves to be a slow and rather indigestible lump of unnecessary exposition to drop in the middle of the game.
This actually has me intrigued, very intrigued.
...Though I'd be lying if I didn't say that I'll be
extremely disappointed if that character doesn't turn out to be...
Spoiler
Jonesy the cat
IGN spits on it:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook)
Everyone plays with varying levels of skill. Debating whether ACM was difficult or not based solely on "your" skill/experience is a fruitless debate. I felt like ACM was far too easy on ultimate badass as well, although some segments did give me a run for my money, admittedly. However the aliens themselves were too easy because they were cannon fodder; I wanted to fight hords of aliens with some tactical ability other than just sprinting straight at you. My background as a gamer consists of primarily playing the halo series on legendary (some skulls on) solo. Now THAT is a challenge! After playing the halo series for the past 10+ years, I'd definitely say no ACM on ultimate badass was not difficult enough to leave me feeling satisfied... With that being said, the "too hard" complaints have me more than excited for isolation!!!
is the AI for this alien really going to be as bad as described
Quote from: Aspie on Oct 04, 2014, 01:45:01 AM
is the AI for this alien really going to be as bad as described
If you're reading the ign review and find yourself put off then don't the buy the game
If by bad you mean incredible then the answer is yes.
Going from the other reviews, Looks like IGN doesnt know how to play the f**king game.
typical.
Fyi... There's already a guide/walkthrough available online. It details the first 3 missions. Obviously heavy in spoilers (I resisted looking it over). It also has the locations for the collectables in those missions: the ID tags (50 total throughout the game) and the archive logs (20 total throughout the game). If anyone is interested, here's the link...
http://m.ign.com/wikis/alien-isolation (http://m.ign.com/wikis/alien-isolation)
preloaded the steam files. now its just sitting there laughing at me..
Laughing at me too! :c Tis an awful feeling, seeing it downloaded but not being able to do anything.
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: SpeedyMaxx on Oct 03, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:34:26 PM
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
One good, one terrible.
These reviews hit the sweet spot for me. f**kin' IGN.
Exactly. You can compare any game to another based on quality.
So A:I is piece of shit compared to Mass Effect 2. Lol, what a logic you've got..
Why argue about it?
Aliens CM was awful.
A:I will probably be much more enjoyable, and an all around better alien game
I get being disappointed and burned by ACM, but that's no reason to talk down A:I at every turn.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 04, 2014, 04:37:29 AM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Oct 03, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: SpeedyMaxx on Oct 03, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 03, 2014, 04:34:26 PM
I don't see how you could compare ACM and A:I. They share nothing in common in therms of gameplay. They are two completely different games.
One good, one terrible.
These reviews hit the sweet spot for me. f**kin' IGN.
Exactly. You can compare any game to another based on quality.
So A:I is piece of shit compared to Mass Effect 2. Lol, what a logic you've got..
They are clearly to be compared as they share a particular subject matter. They are Aliens games and so shall be compared. And stop being so chuffed to call the game rubbish all the time - is being let down really that gratifying to you?
ACM is an Aliens game indeed. AvP 1 and AvP 2 were Aliens games as well. They followed the established "route" of Aliens (the movie) such as the guns, the xeno behavior, the tech, etc. A:I is an Alien game, that's why it can't be directly compared to ACM because it differs on conceptual level. The whole approach is different.
By the way I am not calling the game rubbish so far. But I didn't praised it either, because I haven't played it yet. I'll rather keep on eye on its bad things so I can be aware of those when I start playing (such as the AI), rather than being blinded by the (few) amazing things and when I see something bad to be disappointed greatly ;)
Fair enough, fella! It most directly compares with the spectrum alien game from the early 80s, really. I'm hoping the Alien does a little skiffly dance at some point in tribute!
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 04, 2014, 01:24:52 PMIt most directly compares with the spectrum alien game from the early 80s, really. I'm hoping the Alien does a little skiffly dance at some point in tribute!
Oh God, yes! That would make for a fantastic easter egg. I'm thinking of a secret room, bathed in darkness, the only light emanating from an old wood-paneled television, with a ZX Spectrum hooked up to it and that
"dancing" animation playing on the television's screen. How cool would that be?!
Like the dancing enemies in Crysis 2 :laugh:
Another fyi... An Easter egg was found relating to Blade Runner. Here's a link, but I haven't watched it, so be warned of possible spoilers...
http://kotaku.com/theres-a-pretty-good-blade-runner-reference-in-alien-i-1642260179 (http://kotaku.com/theres-a-pretty-good-blade-runner-reference-in-alien-i-1642260179)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/12346-Alien-Isolation-Review (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/12346-Alien-Isolation-Review)
"If that's the price I have to pay, that's the price I have to pay..." In response to the Alien's unfairness level and the save system's difficulty. It appears that IGN and Gamespot are the only 2 video reviews to have a negative response to this game. I haven't found another one yet.
That just seems ridiculous. Only two seems a bit fishy
Well, arstechnica gave it a scathingly negative review. The guy even admits that he didn't even finish the game:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/10/alien-isolation-review-cold-harsh-and-unforgivable/ (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/10/alien-isolation-review-cold-harsh-and-unforgivable/)
I was saying video reviews.
I know there was someone else who gave them a 6.5.
http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/ (http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/)
X360A 90/100
Wow. I thought the 360 version would be a mess. Glad they've given the people who haven't upgraded a decent version for the old gen
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 04, 2014, 06:17:04 PM
http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/ (http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/)
X360A 90/100
360? :p Pretty sure it says Xbox One in the review title.
http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/24510/article/review-alien-isolation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gameranx+(Gameranx) (http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/24510/article/review-alien-isolation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gameranx+(Gameranx))
Think this is a new one.
Quote from: thecaffeinatedone on Oct 04, 2014, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 04, 2014, 06:17:04 PM
http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/ (http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/)
X360A 90/100
360? :p Pretty sure it says Xbox One in the review title.
And what the review platform have to do with the name of the website ???
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 04, 2014, 06:57:36 PM
Quote from: thecaffeinatedone on Oct 04, 2014, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 04, 2014, 06:17:04 PM
http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/ (http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/alien-isolation-xbox-one/review/)
X360A 90/100
360? :p Pretty sure it says Xbox One in the review title.
And what the review platform have to do with the name of the website ???
Disregaurd, misread that as you quoting that they were reviewing it on the 360. :p
Website doesn't have 360 in the title.
Sure, thats why even their email is still tips@x360a.org ;)
Looks like I'm going to have to send a strongly worded email every time I want to know the name of a website, because the address bar and the website's heading isn't good enough.
Quote from: SuicideDoors on Oct 04, 2014, 06:51:42 PM
http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/24510/article/review-alien-isolation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gameranx+(Gameranx) (http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/24510/article/review-alien-isolation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gameranx+(Gameranx))
Think this is a new one.
"It is merely the regular type of excellent."
I'll take it! :D
i lol at people giving it a bad reveiw becuase the Alien keeps killing them.
Isnt that the point of a perfect killing machine? Of course your going to die, and die alot.
I think they are too used to CoD and rechargeable shields.
Quote from: Vepariga on Oct 04, 2014, 10:29:43 PM
i lol at people giving it a bad reveiw becuase the Alien keeps killing them.
Isnt that the point of a perfect killing machine? Of course your going to die, and die alot.
I think they are too used to CoD and rechargeable shields.
Quite possibly.
However, I must say that I do think that a lot of people on this forum are being willfully dismissive of the negative reviews, whilst simultaneously cherry picking the positive ones (not necessarily you, Vepariga. This response really isn't directed at yourself specifically). I understand what it's like to highly anticipate something, desperately wanting things to turn out for the best. Even if, often in the process, you end up disregarding anything negative said about that which you've become so invested in.
It's a lot like going out with someone during the initial stages of a relationship. You're attracted to that's person's natural beauty and are so allured to that person's wily charms that you'll be damned if you won't shout down the first person who dares to badmouth the one with whom you've become so besotted. The problem is that not all of the time but some of the time; once that initial infatuation has worn off; once the blind nature of love has evaporated into the ether and you now have 20/20 vision; well, now you see the true colours of the one that you've given so much of your heart and soul to.
There, before you, where your loved one once stood; now stands an overweight succubus, with all the charm and grace of a diseased mole rat, swimming in your prize guacamole (which in turn, due to the unfortunate rodent related incident, has now become quite the metaphorical 'guacamole-rat'). In life, sometimes you come to realise that all of those people that you were so very dismissive of; that twat that you punched for calling your partner an asshole... well, sometimes, in hindsight, you realise that the
"twat" was right all along.
What I'm saying is that a review is simply one person's honest opinion of what is, ultimately, a subjective form of art. Well, unless said review is paid for but then again, how many publishers really
pay for a negative review? Not many, I'd wager. Therefore, one must assume that the reviewer's opinion is genuine (unless they have an ulterior motive of drumming up controversy by giving a bad review. Which is a possibility, granted but that's veering far too close into
'conspiracy theory' territory for my liking).
Who knows? Maybe upon completing
'Alien: Isolation', people's general response will be one of pure love and the masses will have nigh-on nothing but kind words to say about their time with the game. Equally, perhaps some of us will look back on
'Alien: Isolation' as that regretful fling. That outwardly gorgeous engagement; the one who turned out to have a rotten, festering core. Perhaps we'll be made to feel the fool for not best heeding the warnings that came from others.
Either way, does what certain reviewers feel about
'Alien: Isolation' invalidate our ultimate opinion upon the game? Surely not and if we follow that logic, then does our opinion of the game dictate that any and all reviews must mirror your own thoughts? I wouldn't say so. The door swings both ways. Yes, it's a tired cliché but behind every cliché lies a great truth.
In a long-winded, roundabout way, what I'm saying is; let's just wait until we've actually gotten to know our new love interest properly, before proposing marriage and let's not be so dismissive of those whom have known our newest date for longer than we have.
I'm certainly optimistic about
'Alien: Isolation' but I'm also being sensibly cautious in regards to defending it with any real conviction, at least at this early stage.
Very right you are, I always say the best review is the one you do yourself. ;)
This is different because of the context of A:CM, which had almost no positive reviews whatsoever. To have a few negative reviews of this against the majority of people who are either saying "This game is awesome" or "this is one of the best survival horror games ever" is a really strong intidactor that I'm going to enjoy the game.
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 05, 2014, 01:09:43 AM
This is different because of the context of A:CM, which had almost no positive reviews whatsoever. To have a few negative reviews of this against the majority of people who are either saying "This game is awesome" or "this is one of the best survival horror games ever" is a really strong intidactor that I'm going to enjoy the game.
Oh, I'd agree with that. As I said; I myself am remaining (somewhat cautiously) optimistic. I'm just saying that it doesn't make certain negative reviewer's opinions
"wrong".
Oh I definitely think that I may have some quips about the Alien A.I., from all the reviews I've read that does seem to be a constant point that's given. But that probably won't stop me from enjoying it.
The only time I've seen the alien AI glitch is once in these few days before the pre-Day 1 patch, and that was a very, very, very rare instance. It was mostly damn smart.
Quote from: St_Eddie on Oct 05, 2014, 01:13:30 AM
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 05, 2014, 01:09:43 AM
This is different because of the context of A:CM, which had almost no positive reviews whatsoever. To have a few negative reviews of this against the majority of people who are either saying "This game is awesome" or "this is one of the best survival horror games ever" is a really strong intidactor that I'm going to enjoy the game.
Oh, I'd agree with that. As I said; I myself am remaining (somewhat cautiously) optimistic. I'm just saying that it doesn't make certain negative reviewer's opinions "wrong".
it doesn't make them wrong...
it makes them heathens
I have no idea if the patch will help, I assume it will. It's not here yet. But I've only seen the AI seem to go blind once.
Ah, gotcha gotcha.
once doesnt sound bad at all. Its probably a 1 out of a few thousand and more instances
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/reviews/9780-Alien-Isolation-Survival-Horror-Review (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/reviews/9780-Alien-Isolation-Survival-Horror-Review)
Probably the best review so far, imo.
It's become apparent that there are reviewers who get it and reviewers who don't (Gamesradar/The Escapist vs Gamespot/IGN). Based on the reviews that I've read, I think the game is going to be great as long as you understand it and not on a deadline to review it. ;) If you're expecting a crafted game experience where you feel like you have power and influence over the game; Where you feel like a powerful protagonist that makes you feel good about yourself, I think you're going to be disappointed. However, if you're expecting a brutal Alien simulator, the game seems to fire on all cylinders. This is the game I wanted and I'm glad that CA had enough guts to stick to their guns and not dumb it down. No audio/visual indicators for the players letting them know who was "aggrod" and who wasn't. No fixed alien paths that you can plan ahead and game the system with. This is truly a simulated experience and I'm looking forward to picking up MY copy on Tuesday.
I think that the big review sites really need to look out for the more casual gamer that has a passing interest in the game. These are your Diablo/Madden/GTA gamers. I don't want to make this into a pissing match, because I do like some of those games too. However, CA sounds like they wanted to do something different. Something that hadn't been done before. I don't think the reviewers were ready and it shows. I think a similar problem happened when Demon Souls was released. By the time Dark Souls came out, the reviewers had caught up to what the developers were trying to do and the series receives critical acclaim.
Oh on a side note, can anyone link or explain to me the love that brits have of the Alien franchise? As an American I don't understand. I understand that it was filmed there, and the british director of the first one is a living legend, but is there anything else that I'm missing? Was it required viewing in school or something?
Quote from: Ferazel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:47:08 AM
Oh on a side note, can anyone link or explain to me the love that brits have of the Alien franchise? As an American I don't understand. I understand that it was filmed there, and the british director of the first one is a living legend, but is there anything else that I'm missing? Was it required viewing in school or something?
As a Brit happily living in the US with my American wife and kids, I would say that the Brits love for the franchise is pretty much the same as anywhere else.
Quote from: WinterActual on Oct 05, 2014, 04:56:08 AM
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/reviews/9780-Alien-Isolation-Survival-Horror-Review (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/reviews/9780-Alien-Isolation-Survival-Horror-Review)
Probably the best review so far, imo.
I was waiting for his review to drop, this pretty much cements my purchase.
Quote from: Ferazel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:47:08 AM
Oh on a side note, can anyone link or explain to me the love that brits have of the Alien franchise? As an American I don't understand. I understand that it was filmed there, and the british director of the first one is a living legend, but is there anything else that I'm missing? Was it required viewing in school or something?
They're amazing films and we're ordinary human beings?
The best review is still yet to come http://www.biogamergirl.com/ (http://www.biogamergirl.com/) It would be the most accurate one for sure.
Quote from: Ferazel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:47:08 AMcan anyone link or explain to me the love that brits have of the Alien franchise? As an American I don't understand. I understand that it was filmed there, and the british director of the first one is a living legend, but is there anything else that I'm missing? Was it required viewing in school or something?
What a bizarre question. It's akin to myself, as a Brit, asking
"can someone from America explain the obsession that you guys have with Dolly Parton?"It's not as though every British person loves the
'Alien' series. It terms of the ratio of people who dig it, people who dislike it and people who are indifferent towards it; I can't possibly imagine that it's any different to America. It's not as though as a Brit, when I'm interacting with a fellow Brit, we immediately start waxing lyrical about the
'Alien' films. I don't think that your average Brit would even know that
'Alien' was shot in England, much less be a fan of the series.
In fact, the last time I brought up how much I like
'Alien' with a relative stranger was when talking with someone down at my local pub (we were getting to know each other by talking about our favourite films). When I mentioned
'Alien', they responded with "oh, right... I saw
'Alien Vs Predator' on TV a while back. It was okay, I guess". I rolled my eyes, of course but the point is that not every British person is a fan of the series. That's because Britain is comprised of individual people, with individual tastes, much like in America or any other Country for that matter.
What does nationality has to do whether you like science fiction or not? Im russian/bulgarian and a love star wars, fight club, pulp fiction and all the alien movies.
The Alien.. its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. I admire it's purity - a survivor unclouded by conscience, remorse or delusions of morality.
The perfect organism.
Quote from: Ferazel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:47:08 AM
It's become apparent that there are reviewers who get it and reviewers who don't (Gamesradar/The Escapist vs Gamespot/IGN). Based on the reviews that I've read, I think the game is going to be great as long as you understand it and not on a deadline to review it. ;) If you're expecting a crafted game experience where you feel like you have power and influence over the game; Where you feel like a powerful protagonist that makes you feel good about yourself, I think you're going to be disappointed. However, if you're expecting a brutal Alien simulator, the game seems to fire on all cylinders. This is the game I wanted and I'm glad that CA had enough guts to stick to their guns and not dumb it down. No audio/visual indicators for the players letting them know who was "aggrod" and who wasn't. No fixed alien paths that you can plan ahead and game the system with. This is truly a simulated experience and I'm looking forward to picking up MY copy on Tuesday.
I think that the big review sites really need to look out for the more casual gamer that has a passing interest in the game. These are your Diablo/Madden/GTA gamers. I don't want to make this into a pissing match, because I do like some of those games too. However, CA sounds like they wanted to do something different. Something that hadn't been done before. I don't think the reviewers were ready and it shows. I think a similar problem happened when Demon Souls was released. By the time Dark Souls came out, the reviewers had caught up to what the developers were trying to do and the series receives critical acclaim.
Oh on a side note, can anyone link or explain to me the love that brits have of the Alien franchise? As an American I don't understand. I understand that it was filmed there, and the british director of the first one is a living legend, but is there anything else that I'm missing? Was it required viewing in school or something?
You're on
AVPGALAXY, reading and commenting on a review thread about an
ALIEN game, asking why Brits love
ALIEN?
It's idiots posting things like that, that makes people think Americans are stupid
Shit, if I was British I'd take a personal point of pride in admiring Alien. The Brits were the ones who actually slaved and made the movie while the white collar American producers and executives were looking over their shoulders whining about shit.
Can we all leave the national stereotypes at the door, please?
It's an honest question, so, I see no harm. I don't think the UK has more of a love for the series than, say, the US does, though. In fact, considering their adoration for all things monster-related, the Japanese might have both our nations beaten on that score. :)
It's useful to note that Cameron encountered a lot of stubborn attitudes from the crew who had worked on 'Alien' and felt the sequel should be helmed by someone on their side of the pond, again. It was working with him which led to them gaining respect for what he could do.
Also worth keeping in mind is the state of the British film industry... Back then, all we were pretty much famous for were churning out period dramas and the like. It's got a bit better since then (mostly during the early 2000s), but by and large, 'Alien' has been an extremely rare example of a film made with a lot of British talent, which qualified for the big budget science-fiction spectacle side of things 'done well'. You can look at the various classic James Bond films and see a similar air of celebration around them, too.
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Oct 05, 2014, 03:06:24 PMIt's an honest question, so, I see no harm.
I agree that it's an honest (if ignorant) question and indeed as Dougles Adams would say;
mostly harmless. However, it is also a baffling question. It's a little like asking why so many people in the older generation like 'Werther's Originals'. If anyone was portraying stereotypes, it was Ferazel, by implying a generalisation that the vast majority of British people like
'Alien'. Okay, so it's not exactly a common thing to stereotype British people as (hence why it's such a bizarrely out-of-left-field thing to say) and as a Brit, I can think of
many worse things of being associated with... but still.
Negative criticisms, people that stereotype and trolls are a plenty. It's the reason I spend more time lurking than posting. However it's nice to see support (hfeldhaus and Hudson). I know it's off topic but I'd just like to say that thankfully the majority of people on here, particulary the regulars are sound people, all here for the same reasons. It makes the occasional areshole easy to forget. So thanks.
Yikes didn't mean to completely derail everything, sorry! I just felt that there were a higher percentage of fans that were from the UK. It seems that the reviewers that have understood the game have not been American. Both Rebellion and Creative Assembly hail from the UK. The question was meant as a curiosity rather than anything. Was it more of a cultural phenomenon? Did it have a higher ticket sale per capita? That kind of stuff. It was not intended to be demeaning. Sorry if you interpreted it as such.
Quote from: LARGE on Oct 05, 2014, 01:54:19 PM
What does nationality has to do whether you like science fiction or not? Im russian/bulgarian and a love star wars, fight club, pulp fiction and all the alien movies.
лол, ставаме трима ;D
Quote from: Ferazel on Oct 05, 2014, 04:02:39 PM
Yikes didn't mean to completely derail everything, sorry! I just felt that there were a higher percentage of fans that were from the UK. It seems that the reviewers that have understood the game have not been American. Both Rebellion and Creative Assembly hail from the UK. The question was meant as a curiosity rather than anything. Was it more of a cultural phenomenon? Did it have a higher ticket sale per capita? That kind of stuff. It was not intended to be demeaning. Sorry if you interpreted it as such.
What a polite person you are, Ferazel ;D
No worries, it was just a strange question is all. I know no offense was meant and so none was taken, on my front at least. It's all good :)
Looks like I can happily eat crow. Reviews look good, especially the ones from thw Escapist and Eurogamer. PC Gamer and thesixthaxis also lookin' good. The Guardian, too! IGN and GameSpot... lol. Congrats, CA, you've earned my money. You'll have my $60 come Tuesday.
Two more blasted days.. this is torture.
Quote from: Nazrel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Two more blasted days.. this is torture.
Agreed. Waiting for that preload button to become play.
Quote from: Nazrel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Two more blasted days.. this is torture.
I hear you. But it's exciting too. Something to look forward to. I've still got to do a full days work, knowing the game is at my house before I can play it.
thats not too bad, something to occupy your time with
Quote from: Nazrel on Oct 05, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Two more blasted days.. this is torture.
I actually have to wait until next weekend. Pre-ordered it, then a week later got asked to go out-of-state to a conference on the 8th, 9th & 10th.
Tuesday evening I'll probably be busy packing. Sucks....
Rrr...one more day! Well...actually no, because I work tuesday morning, so that's a no-go. :c Will have to wait till afterwards.
Just one more long night if sleep then I can spend all of tomorrow waiting for midnight to come and play the game.
I wonder why Metacritic hasn't added the few newer reviews to the site.
I imagine when the game is released all the other reviews will be calculated and added.
I hope it can get above an 80 on metacritic.
Luetin's review. Very objective and good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoASxrs0Es (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoASxrs0Es)
Any major spoilers in the above review?
Quote from: Taxemic on Oct 06, 2014, 09:32:08 AM
Any major spoilers in the above review?
Nop, dont worry
Quote from: Adam802 on Oct 06, 2014, 02:27:38 AM
I hope it can get above an 80 on metacritic.
Every mixed or bad review its on metacritic, but there are some excelent reviews (90' - 85') i cant found there. Gamesradar is one of them
http://www.gamesradar.com/alien-isolation-review/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/alien-isolation-review/)
I think the nature of the game is such that those who like to be more in control and have straight up action will probably not take to the game very well. I think it's just one of those games that may get less positive/average reviews from those who are not into this type of pure survival horror where your character is constantly on the back foot every inch of the way trying to (barely) survive - not to mention lots of dying and re-trying particular stretches of the game.
I think if the game averages out on a nice fat 80/100 (or 8/10 whichever you prefer) they can give themselves a pretty hearty thumbs up. If it averages anything close to or around 85/100...i'd say job very well accomplished.
Quote from: Watchful Xeno on Oct 06, 2014, 01:30:32 AM
Just one more long night if sleep then I can spend all of tomorrow waiting for midnight to come and play the game.
The game unlocks in 1 hour I believe. (if not 1, its 2 max)
5 hours remaining .... ;D
I wonder tough , will the game launch at the same time in the USA and Europe?
Sitting solidly on 80 on metacritic. IGN still leading the way with the poorest review. Over a handful of 9/10+ reviews now.
Quote from: Predatorium on Oct 06, 2014, 08:50:40 AM
Luetin's review. Very objective and good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoASxrs0Es (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoASxrs0Es)
That was a really nice review, not sounding pre-recorded like so many others. Glad to hear him describing the difficulty itself as the experience.
Giant Bomb
4/5 stars
http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/alien-isolation-review/1900-676/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/alien-isolation-review/1900-676/)
Mary Sue
Favorable review
http://www.themarysue.com/the-mary-sue-review-alien-isolation/ (http://www.themarysue.com/the-mary-sue-review-alien-isolation/)
http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/10/08/alien-isolation-review-discussion?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook (http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/10/08/alien-isolation-review-discussion?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook)
Terrible.
They are getting thrashed in their comments. They still don't get it there, either.
I love the shameless pandering and self-defense.
It's like McCaffrey has be feel he is "right", so he only has discussions about the game with people who won't disagree with him. The vast majority of the comments section on the IGN website, Facebook and YouTube pages are against him. People are not buying into his or IGN's BS, which I am glad to see.
When is Metacritic going to add in some more reviews? It's still sitting at 22. Given the fact that I've found hardly any negative or mixed reviews, I'm guessing that it's average will raise if they tack on a few more publications.
Yeah, disappointed with that IGN video. I thought the other editors would defend the game but they're all agreeing.
Quote from: Darkness on Oct 09, 2014, 06:57:37 AM
Yeah, disappointed with that IGN video. I thought the other editors would defend the game but they're all agreeing.
Well it's clear they all had to appear and support the dude who reviewed the game. It doesn't appear that anyone is as passionate as him. The others are all pretty non-commital and have barely played the game, which makes the video even more asinine.
Maybe they just dont like the franchise. It was great game. solid enough story gameplay was good. no game breaking bugs from what ive seen.
They give call of duty high scores everytime. Wouldn't take much notice of them, they're known as the joke site and the only reason they get recognition is because of how big they are
Enjoyed reading this review, another 5/5 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/alien-isolation-review-most-frightfully-4408381)
Also I picked up Gamesmaster magazine, they scored it 81% (UK)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.gamer.nl%2Fsite%2Fdump%2F20141013121943-robot_usb_-_alien_isolati.png&hash=3208de3ed0ccc1857813dffc65862b4d75dbe73d)
I want one so bad.
I think RidgeTop has won one of these. Lucky bastard.
And I can't even find one in-game :'(.
There's one in the KG labs, like in the press and convention SP demos.
Pretty sure have seen 2 or 3
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2014, 10:00:21 AM
There's one in the KG labs, like in the press and convention SP demos.
Yep, found that one.
There's also one in a storeroom in Syc tower. It's locked to start with but you can open it later on.
its been posted?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L6I86eTlvE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L6I86eTlvE#ws)
That's hilarious.
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 14, 2014, 11:57:30 PM
That's hilarious.
Enjoying the game Hudson? I know you got it a bit later.
I have not had the chance to play it much honestly, being a student and working part time. All I've done so far is beat both of the DLCs and then played up to the point in the story where you first have to deal with the androids, the end of which I spent trying to sprint by them to get to a save point.
It's a tense game and I enjoy the gameplay based off of what I've experienced so far, but I don't really feel like I'm in the meat of the story yet.
Indeed. Lots to look forward to. I'm enjoying Survivor atm. Dying alot. But enjoying it.
Quote from: Taxemic on Oct 15, 2014, 03:25:14 PM
Indeed. Lots to look forward to. I'm enjoying Survivor atm. Dying alot. But enjoying it.
On the constant dying: The first time I put the game in I played Crew Expendable and died 2 or 3 times in 10 minutes or so. Then I realized there weren't any save points. I loved every second of it.
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 15, 2014, 03:30:14 PM
Quote from: Taxemic on Oct 15, 2014, 03:25:14 PM
Indeed. Lots to look forward to. I'm enjoying Survivor atm. Dying alot. But enjoying it.
On the constant dying: The first time I put the game in I played Crew Expendable and died 2 or 3 times in 10 minutes or so. Then I realized there weren't any save points. I loved every second of it.
The whole section in the vents when Lambert starts saying "It's coming towards you" I was so on edge. Really good fun.
Quote from: Taxemic on Oct 15, 2014, 03:38:01 PM
Quote from: Hudson on Oct 15, 2014, 03:30:14 PM
Quote from: Taxemic on Oct 15, 2014, 03:25:14 PM
Indeed. Lots to look forward to. I'm enjoying Survivor atm. Dying alot. But enjoying it.
On the constant dying: The first time I put the game in I played Crew Expendable and died 2 or 3 times in 10 minutes or so. Then I realized there weren't any save points. I loved every second of it.
The whole section in the vents when Lambert starts saying "It's coming towards you" I was so on edge. Really good fun.
The gameplay during that part is actually really well thought out and tense. The vents are a little basic looking, but it works. When you hear that thing in there, and Lambert's voice. They did a good job on that part. Maybe not so much the beginning or the ending.
I'm a little baffled at the reviews of two big magazines in my country. While i was sure it would be a safe 80%, one of them even gave it only 69%.
The Alien would be too unfair, bullets can't hurt it and so on. I don't know, maybe it's because i'm a fan, only played it on medium or they just suck at stealth games, but my frustration always stayed at minimum.
Also there were complaints about androids noticing you, though they turned their backs on you. Never happened to me. Either their test version was flawed yet, or they didn't even notice that they have to sneak - and not to walk.
Oh well... ???
edit:
Oh, the other one turned it from 73% to 80% now.
The reviewer admitted that he took a wrong approach on the game, after listening to reader comments and his workmates.
I kinda thought as much. Good for him that he noticed it's not CoD and it's suddenly more fun lol
Are there any reviews of the game on the X360 or PS3?
Angry Joe Review (warning spoilers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyWW6Qf4ZHI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyWW6Qf4ZHI#ws)
Zero Punctuation Review
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/9817-Alien-Isolation-Review (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/9817-Alien-Isolation-Review)
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Alien-Isolation-Interview-How-Composers-Evolved-Legacy-68091.html (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Alien-Isolation-Interview-How-Composers-Evolved-Legacy-68091.html)
http://www.examiner.com/article/joe-henson-alexis-smith-go-through-the-musical-motions-of-alien-isolation (http://www.examiner.com/article/joe-henson-alexis-smith-go-through-the-musical-motions-of-alien-isolation)
http://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3317493/flight-discuss-scoring-alien-isolation-scoring-video-games-interview/ (http://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3317493/flight-discuss-scoring-alien-isolation-scoring-video-games-interview/)
http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/alien_isolation/features/article/lamberts_death_not_ripleys_survival_was_the_biggest_challenge_in_alien_isolations_dlc.html (http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/alien_isolation/features/article/lamberts_death_not_ripleys_survival_was_the_biggest_challenge_in_alien_isolations_dlc.html)
Thought this is kind of cool
https://twitter.com/simonpegg/status/533319825435926528
Hi everyone BHS here, i made my first Live Stream on Alien: Isolation i hope you guys will enjoy it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8y2N83Rwyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8y2N83Rwyo)
I'm french but i speak english! Thanks for watching :)
IGN second take at reviewing A:I, calls it Bravest Game of 2014
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/23/alien-isolation-is-the-bravest-game-of-2014 (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/23/alien-isolation-is-the-bravest-game-of-2014)
Quote from: gabgrave on Nov 24, 2014, 04:33:59 AM
IGN second take at reviewing A:I, calls it Bravest Game of 2014
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/23/alien-isolation-is-the-bravest-game-of-2014 (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/23/alien-isolation-is-the-bravest-game-of-2014)
Somewhat too little too late.
Kind of makes me wish more review sites had second opinions because I really feel IGN's 5.9 score hurt Alien: Isolation's sales.
I can understand this game isnt for everyone but the IGN and Gamespot reviews got it bang wrong. You can recognise quality without having to like something yourself. I can appreciate a band is talented but I dont have to like the music. I can recognise a well made film and still dislike it. Theres a big difference between not enjoying something because its not "your cuppa" and disliking something because its simply not very good and both those big review sites forgot that.
Quote from: Keg on Nov 24, 2014, 02:12:21 PM
I can understand this game isnt for everyone but the IGN and Gamespot reviews got it bang wrong. You can recognise quality without having to like something yourself. I can appreciate a band is talented but I dont have to like the music. I can recognise a well made film and still dislike it. Theres a big difference between not enjoying something because its not "your cuppa" and disliking something because its simply not very good and both those big review sites forgot that.
Bang-on, mate.
My takeaway from that re-review:
"Like us...
please like us!"
I think that's a pretty accurate assessment. :P
Alien: Isolation made TIME magazines top ten games of the year. https://time.com/3582118/top-10-video-games-2014/
Well done to them! Well deserved!
Quote from: newbeing on Nov 25, 2014, 02:32:09 PM
Alien: Isolation made TIME magazines top ten games of the year. https://time.com/3582118/top-10-video-games-2014/
What a great accolade. Massive congratulations to Alistar Hope & team
Quote from: Keg on Nov 24, 2014, 02:12:21 PM
I can understand this game isnt for everyone but the IGN and Gamespot reviews got it bang wrong. You can recognise quality without having to like something yourself. I can appreciate a band is talented but I dont have to like the music. I can recognise a well made film and still dislike it. Theres a big difference between not enjoying something because its not "your cuppa" and disliking something because its simply not very good and both those big review sites forgot that.
Yeah, indeed. I hated that review a lot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIC7wgNO3U4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIC7wgNO3U4)
Quote from: newbeing on Nov 25, 2014, 02:32:09 PM
Alien: Isolation made TIME magazines top ten games of the year. https://time.com/3582118/top-10-video-games-2014/ (https://time.com/3582118/top-10-video-games-2014/)
Quite a few game-of-the-year awards. it seems. Nobody deserves it more. : )
And here's yet another review geared towards bad on the game from these guys I watch. While I still like the game immensely (I suck at it & have never beaten it yet. I'm horrible at stealth type games so I'll probably never beat it) they do happen to bring up some good points not just about Isolation but just about modern gaming in general that also bothers me as well. Anyway, here's the review for those that can sit through some bad mouthing about the game but constructive criticism at the same time..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOrphBFlDsg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOrphBFlDsg)
RLM's good for film review, not so much for anything else.
I've really enjoyed their Re:view series so far, hoping they'll cover the Alien films.
Particularly the first three.
Reread the IGN 5.9 review. You can tell his primary issue is he can't burn through it like a Call of Duty game. He had a deadline and it was stressing him. Lameass review.
Bad reviews hurt sales.
For the first time ? I'm so jealous of you !
On the other hand, IGN has to go to hell for that unforgivable sin.
IGN are just never going to live that review down as far as the Alien fandom is concerned.
Totally IGNorant.
:laugh:
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 25, 2019, 10:35:01 AM
IGN are just never going to live that review down as far as the Alien fandom is concerned.
Dont forget the follow up proper review they did that scored it accurately. They had never done that before as far as I know.
Randy Pitchford, Gearbox, Joss Whedon, AR director, Brothers Strause, Shane Black, etc.. never forgiven lol.
Some Switch reviews:
https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/02/alien-isolation-switch-review-11251879/
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/alien_isolation
https://kotaku.com/alien-isolation-is-too-frustrating-on-the-switchs-smal-1840035582
Another Switch review: https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/alien-isolation-switch-review-switch-report/
My review for for the Switch version: https://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/alien-isolation/feral-games-nintendo-switch-port-review/
Didn't GameSpot also give it a bad rating?
Anyhow I can see that this game is not for everyone. One of my friends who enjoy the movies never taking to Alien Isolation because he don't have the patience for stealth type of games and got frustrated by getting killed by the alien. However he agrees that the game looked amazing and can see why people like it.
What I remember finding funny about that IGN review was his compliant that is was too hard....after he actually chose hard mode (assuming I recall correctly).
He should of played it on easy. I've completed the game on all difficulties and found the game on easy to be the most fun.
I have done it on hard mode and nightmare mode, I might do it on easy or normal for certain achievements though, since that allows you to explore more freely without worrying about being ganked.
Short interview with Feral Interactive here about porting the game to Switch.
QuoteIn the case of Alien: Isolation, Digital Foundry has argued that the Switch version actually looks better than its counterparts on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. While this praise must be encouraging to the team, knowing that the work will be analysed in such forensic detail, with side-by-side comparisons drawing attention to any minor inconsistency, must put additional pressure on the developers.
"It does add pressure," Smith confirms, "but in a good cause. Reviewers such as Digital Foundry set a standard by which developers know their efforts will be judged, and setting the bar high is good for everyone, players, platform holders and developers. It is true that some don't immediately understand the implications of an analysis, but people are smart, if they are interested they figure it out, and it's good to have knowledgeable customers."
We have had a blast working on GRID Autosport and Alien Isolation. We are confident that they won't be the last games we bring to Switch.
Of course, it's impossible to please everyone. A small number of players noted input latency while playing the Switch version of Alien: Isolation and Feral responded saying this was partly the result of triple buffering and will remain present as part of a development 'trade-off'. "Every game has some form of latency," Smith explains, "as any input from the player has to do several things before any correlate appears on screen: the player presses a button on the controller; the Controller reports the input to the main device; the device reports the movement to the game; the input is processed by the game; the GPU draws the frame; the frame is rendered to the screen. Every step of this process incurs a small delay. Some players are very sensitive to these delays, but the majority of people don't perceive them."
"The trade-off here was between incurring a little extra input latency perceived by a very small faction of players versus displaying screen tearing, which would be seen by everyone. We chose the path, which affected the fewest players." Given the inevitable compromises required when porting games effectively, it's hard to argue Feral didn't make the right choice here. Personally, we find screen tearing interminably distracting but everyone will have their own preferences.
www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/feature_feral_interactive_on_the_pleasures_and_pitfalls_of_porting_to_switch
Good for them.
Fair enough
I'm not sure if this belongs in this thread or the other, so here, this video's full of great insight.
IGN didn't seem very impressed... :-\
https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/03/alien-isolation-review
Neither did RLM
Uh-huh
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 12, 2022, 04:14:10 PM
I'm not sure if this belongs in this thread or the other, so here, this video's full of great insight.
Now I know it is definitely the right place to post this, as it is certainly more reputable, than either of the reviewers just mentioned prior.
I'd rather it'd been something more like Dead Space. I avoid FPS games.
Maybe we will get something like that in a few years time, I'd be very onboard.
It should be set in a space convent.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 24, 2022, 12:48:06 AM
It should be set in a space convent.
The "wooden planet" then, not exactly for rather obvious reasons, in terms of inspiration.
"A death of an artform"
Quote from: SiL on Aug 21, 2019, 04:30:50 AM
The big chunky jaw they gave Stompy compared to the original will always be what keeps me loving that bastard.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Dec 14, 2022, 11:07:17 PMAlien Isolation which was supposed to be a master of horror was a nuisance of horror.
Quote from: Kradan on Apr 23, 2022, 08:48:06 AMUh-huh
That was my reaction to their video too. It's almost as if all of the background knowledge that they have when it comes to movie-making helps with their primary programming being viewed more positively, something that can't really be said for their video game reviews.
AFAIK, neither Jack or Rich have actually programmed or published any indie game themselves. There's also a latent bit of "video games kinda need to be like this for me to like them", along with a bit of odd AI exhibited on their streams.
I've never had the Alien ever behave the way it did in their videos. I dunno if they used an unoptimized version or something, but I couldn't replicate it. I still
tried to glean what little constructive I could from their review, and the only thing I could gel with was their critique of length and how Amanda's story is concluded.
It's also kinda insulting that they blatantly ignored constructive criticism in comments and instead made a reply video punching down at a poorly grammatically constructed sentence, that could just as easily have come from a deaf person non-fluent in english or ESL foreigner without the proper grasp of English. Either way, I'm glad their show's dead. They're better at movie and tv reviews anyway.
Nicely put.