While the Alien series has seen its fair share of games, not all have succeeded (I'm looking at you, Aliens: Colonial Marines). But we've also gotten true gems, such as Alien: Isolation (not that I'm brave enough to play it). As for the latest entry in Aliens: Dark Descent, you're probably wondering if it's worth picking up, so let's find out.
Review Roundup for Aliens Dark Descent
Reviews for Aliens Dark Descent are generally positive, with some marks being taken off for various aspects. Use the list of reviews below I've gathered and your own judgment to determine whether or not you should pick up Aliens: Dark Descent.
- IGN: 7/10
- Hobby Consolas: 78/100
- TheSixthAxis: 8/10
- God is a Geek: 9/10
- Eurogamer: 3/5
- Games Radar: 3.5/5
- The Games Magazine: 8.5/10
- We Got This Covered: 3/5
- CGMagazine: 8/10
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun: Unscored
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What is the Aliens Dark Descent Metacritic and Opencritic Score?
Aliens: Dark Descent has scored 74 on Metacritic and 77 on Opencritic, making it pretty successful for an Alien game. It is also sitting at Very Positive on Steam at the time of writing, so it should be worthwhile for fans of the Alien series.
Some reviews mention bugs that bring down the overall experience and there are some criticisms of the controls, writing, characters, and untimely game-overs. Conversely, many praise the horror atmosphere and capturing the feel of the original film. As always, it's worth forming your own opinion and not directly relying on reviews when purchasing a new game!
For more information on Aliens, check out Does Aliens Dark Descent have Multiplayer or Co-Op? and Should I play the Aliens Dark Descent tutorial? on Pro Game Guides.
Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.