I haven't played a pen and paper RPG for many years (teenage years were spent dabbling a bit in D&D and some other less popular games) however i couldn't resist this. I doubt I'll have a chance to play it (unless i take a dip into online play) but just in terms of the world building it does for the Alien universe it's worth every penny. I love the way it's this wild west style frontier where opportunity but also death may be around every corner. it makes total sense.
I watched a youtube stream of some people playing the Hope's Last Day scenario- just being to watch it play out and know how the rules worked and follow it in the book, was somehow a super chill thing to watch!
I also love all the easter eggs throughout (most of which I wouldn't have noticed if not for this thread- great nerdy work!).
basically to start making a scenario all the GM needs to do is google one of the planets, then you could check out the comic/novel set on there and you've got a cinematic scenario framework ready made.. with characters, dramatic plot points, structure, all to work off.
like others I am dubious how engaging the campaign setting might be (despite my aforementioned love of the world building here), this really does feel like it lends itself more to cinematic play to give it the jeopardy and excitement.