Got Horror?...Outstanding Sci-fi 'Movie' in the form of a video game!!!
The graphics are also a plus because there is no slow frame rate and system crashes that many games are plagued with these day. The main character is on mute through the whole game which makes communication with in-game characters seem weird, but the game pulls this off quite well. The voice acting is top notch which adds to the believabilty of this game. Alien diversity and mini puzzles make you use strategy to advance which is always great. I think the best thing is this game teaches you that the rest of the body is a vulnerable as the head because dismembering aliens is the best way to kill them in this game. I think this key feature sets it apart from most games, even Fallout 3. I will say I have never been a fan of Silent Hill or Resident Evil (scary games), but with a mix of sci-fi ation and scary drama, this game is actually the best of both worlds. One of the best games this year, above Resistance 2 and just maybe, Fallout 3 (which is sometimes a little too much free world to handle). This appears to be the start of a New and Fresh series.
Pros: The game takes place on a ship that seems abadoned and aliens are ready to pop out any moment and take a bite out of your a**. The character is clunky, but moves fluidity. The game does a great job at creating the "every moment is you last moment" feel. You will be scattering all over the place trying to pull out a gun and shoot is properly because their is no pause and choose a gun in your inventory option, all of this takes place during close combat, you can be fighting of f a million enemies while looking at an in game ammunition box menu tyring to figure out which gun to use. The games lineartiy makes it easy to navigate because you can just follow the navigation beam that comes from your hand. The best thing on this game is the in game score which makes the game so much more appealing and intense. From its heart jumping scary music when aliens arrive to sad music playing over a video of your girlfriend commiting suicide, this game does a good job of mixing what could of been cutscenes into gameplay. The guns are fun and different thing most games since you have to cut limbs off rather than shoot for the head or the body. My recommedations arethe plasma cutter and line gun. Also the game has 12 levels, with 12th level being the most creative and appealing of all. The game ending was unexpected and plot twists keep you on your toes and waiting for more. The weapon upgrade system also test your strategy ability and also is effective make weapon more suitable and readily able to take down foes.
Cons: First you will be revisiting the same areas alot. Everytime you collect some equipment or complete an objective, lockdown is intiatied and a million monsters come swarming which adds to the scare factor, but after a while it kind of gets repetitive and annoying.
Actual Rating: 9.4