Creative Assembly "Shocked" by Negative Reactions to Alien: Isolation

"People came away with stories that were so alien to what the game was about."

[-Foxtrot]

I'm not saying I want a big action game full of guns but they have a point, hiding from the Alien for like the majority of the game will get boring fast

You can have both, Dead Space is a perfect example of that and one of the finest horror games of last gen. It kept you on your toes yet you had a ton of weapons at your disposal, ammo was limited at times though and it took you until your second playthrough to upgraded them fully. Yet it was a great horror game, it was about the atmosphere and the fact that even your guns could be useless if the enemies over power you.

I really think people want this game to be good so much that they are over hyping it themselves. I get it though...people want a good Alien game

Regardless you can't do any worse then Aliens Colonial Marines. I'm not going to trust journalists though with this game, hyping it up like they have because they did the same with Colonial Marines, hours and hours they spent with that game and none of them said "Hey guys....this looks shit"

[sinspirit]

Dead Space had many monsters around. In Alien you don't just have tons of random people to shoot at. Why would you shoot at the same alien the whole game?

I prefer this approach, it's just up to them to pull it off. Games aren't fun just because you shoot at things all the time. In fact a lot of games aren't fun any more because that's all they are the whole time. Alien is a sci-fi horror film. Not an action movie in space.

[HeWhoWalks]

Well put! Especially for a game going for a claustrophobic, helpless feeling, I'd prefer less gun-play.

[markoghc]

I agree with you. This game is more Amnesia or Outlast than Dead Space or Colonial Marines. Approach they are taking is more appropriate, since they are aiming for the look and feel of the first movie, not the second. If I remember correctly, there will be some androids in the game as well, hopefully that part of the game won't turn into a standard shooter.

[-Foxtrot]

I didn't really say games were fun just because you shot things, i was making the point you can have guns you just need to restrict them so your not shooting all the time. Resident Evil is a perfect example of this, it's why it was scary. I chose to run most of the time but i liked having a gun in my hand....it just made me feel a litte safe even though i knew it wouldnt ment shit as ammo was low.

I would of prefered to find out you couldnt kill the Alien myself. Although its silly because they are killabl. It would be different if you had the Alien Queen aftee you but i think what they should of done is you can kill it but it was be really difficult and once you did another alien would take its place.

Alien is not an action movie in space...your joking right, one film, the first one is the only full on steady horror film, after Aliens it turned into an action film. I've spent an entire 2 months doing an essay critical analyses on this for Uni, i would know.

[sinspirit]

@-Foxtrot

Like I said.. "Alien". Not "Aliens" and onwards. And, even with more action-oriented sequels they still had some focus on horror in some of them.

I'm not sure if taking two months for a critical analysis is supposed to be impressive. Did you do an analysis for one movie every week or something?

Horror games are making a comeback, and shooter action games are getting played out, and we haven't had a truly good Alien game and what we have had have been action-based spinoffs.

[-Foxtrot]

Really guys your taking the last line of my comment way too seriouly. I was just noting my source as i had nothing to back in up with in links. By the way its a uni course not college, third year, its not as easy as you might think writing 7,500 words on it and doing a portfollio, 5000 evaluation aswell as doing all this for another film with a difrerent genre, i know people think stuff relating to films and that is easy but its not. Anyway please don't make a big deal over that as i said it was just to show you where i was getting my info from incase you said wheres your source or who thinks that etc....no harm was intended.

Rockefellow....that was uncalled for

[Rute]

Well I agree on sinspirit that having lots of weapons at the player's disposal would not work well but I also agree with Foxtrot on that there's a danger that the game gets boring fast.

From what I've seen the gameplay, the Xenomorph in the game does not come off as a "perfect organism" (as said by Ash in the original film). It mainly just walks around slowly and doesn't seem to possess good enough senses to spot a player that is hiding under a table one metre away. I mean come on, a real life lion would be 100x more efficient at spotting things and killing them than the "granpa" Xenomorph in the game.

[theshonen8899]

I grew up watching the original Alien so this game is a dream come true. It really captures the original idea of being powerless against a being that is powerful, fast, smart, quiet, and BLEEDS ACID.

[jollygoodchap8]

Bubbles to Rockefellow :)

Seriously fox...Your little crusade against this game is getting tiresome.

Go away.

[Prime157]

I think the approach to this has many gamers let down because it's out of their comfort genre. People who can't play different niche titles. Horror, especially survival horror is as niche as jrpgs anymore.

I, for one, won't be playing this game. However, my choice is derived from seeing alien when I was 5 and being scared s###less of the exomorph ever since.

This game would give me a heart attack.

[maniacmayhem]

Well said sinspirit! I agree 100%, if games want to be taken seriously then there has to be a change or shake up in the usual, by the numbers formula.

Once again Foxtrot is on the ropes in yet another article in total defense mode. Once in a while I can see this as a coincidence, but this happens in 80% of the articles this guy appears in, trying to pass off his cynical judgement as facts.

Everything in his eyes is over hype. Nothing can just be a good game with good press or buzz behind it.

[Bimkoblerutso]

I agree with Prime. This is just out of most people's comfort zones at this point.

REAL survival horror has been very hard to come by for probably the last decade or so, and even back in the day you were given at least some kind of means to destroy your enemy.

It's just hard for gamers to wrap their heads around not being able to blast their adversaries away because that is almost entirely what we have been doing since the dawn of gaming.

[Dee_91]

I would honestly rather hide for 15 hours than shoot right now, I am tired of shooters..

[ThanatosDMC]

My problem is that it's the same people who created Rome Total War 2. Is this game gonna come out broken and full of bugs and the promise that they'll fix the game later?

[mkis007]

They should try to aim for Bioshocks feel. I hated the gameplay of Bioshock but the atmosphere really made it not noticeable.

[Irishguy95]

It would be better if the Alien didn't suck

[DevilishSix]

This game isn't going to go over well with the critics or fans as a whole. Yes it is scary at first and thats great. The problem is they made this game a hardcore sthealth game you literally have few options for success. I think they have gone from a s*** shooter (Colonial marines) to now its a s*** sthealth game.

[solid_snake3656]

Go play ur cod

[frostypants]

You know what the problem is, even though you haven't seen more than a little of it? C'mon...

If you want to shoot a lot, you have plenty of options. Half the games on the market already give you that.

[Inception]

@devilish

"This game isn't going to go over well with the critics or FANS as a whole"

"My only point is is that I don't think fans of this franchise are gonna to be on board with this hardcore sthealth"

Says who? Your mom?

I'm a big fans of Alien and so far this game is day 1 purchase for me.

Also, in Alien movies all characters from Ripley, Newt, etc are running and hiding from the Alien(s). Even the Marines who had tons of guns are running from the Aliens with tail between their legs.

That's why i'm glad Creative Assembly go back to the core essence of Alien movies and make this game with focus on stealth.

So please, i'll suggest you to go watch all Alien movies, especially Alien 1 and tell me if this game doesn't make the fans and critics happy.

[solid_snake3656]

I'm tired of playing shootem up games, I'm glad these guys are taking a different approach.

[DevilishSix]

Solid Snake I haven't played the last two COD games and I am not sure where you get the idea I am asking for shooting in this game. My only point is is that I don't think fans of this franchise are gonna to be on board with this hardcore sthealth. Good example, I was watching Giant Bombs uncover the coverage or something like that and Brad Shoemaker, someones opinion I respect talk about the game. He said you literally can't do anything around the alien. He said he was intrigued but "f*** that game" is what he said. Now lets assume thats the case, if so the fanbase of this franchise was not screaming for a hardcore sthealth game. That was all I was trying to say and take it how you will.

[wastedcells]

I could tell this would happen. At E3 the Sega rep said only a handful of people made it to the end of the demo and this was on day 3. I died in like 10 minutes but beat it the second time. People had a hard time with it. You have to hide and be very patient so I can see people getting frustrated. I came out of hiding because I was tired of waiting and died almost right away lol. He said there is only the one alien the whole game and you can't kill it. You get a flame thrower but it's only to scare the alien away.

[Old McGroin]

Wouldn't be a very long game if you could shoot and kill the only alien in the game.

[frostypants]

@Old McGroin, no. That would actually be kind of awesome.

[Allsystemgamer]

First off, the setting is the same type of cargo vessel shown in the first movie. The NOSTROMO. Why would there be guns on a transport cargo ship...

[JsonHenry]

Its a horror game. Go play Amnesia and tell me that running and hiding gets old quick.

And I saw plenty of fighting back and setting traps int he E3 videos.

[frostypants]

Disagree. Disagree strongly. There are plenty of mindless shooters out there. A game where you live in fear is far more appealing and original. The problem is too many gamers wanted an Aliens game. This isn't Aliens. It's Alien. COMPLETELY different tone between those films.

[fanboysmackdown]

What a fail Foxtrot.....you should have given up after the first comment.

[Magicite]

previous aliens game flopped so no big surprise.

[XxExacutionerxX]

And this is why Resident Evil or survival
horror is dead, because of this dumb Call of Duty fps shooter generation that just wants to shoot everything. The Alien game is awesome and scary. This is survival horror people, 80 percent of you noobs that camp in COD will feel right at home with this game.

[KinjoTakemura]

The game is about survival not fighting. Alien Isolation is supposed to be a "Survival Horror" game, not a game where you gain superiority over your enemy with overpowered weapons.

[BlackWolf12]

Dude read the article, the Alien isn't the only enemy you will come across.

There are Androids and Insane humans running around as well.

[showtimefolks]

gaming community now a days does nothing but complain, its truly sad how some of them spend most of their time on gaming site. When do these people actually play games to have opinion on those games?

[gabbboolo]

I'm a little confused as well. We've seen a lot of successful horror games where you're completely powerless and must hide or evade enemies. Amnesia and more recently Outlast comes to mind. It's suppose to be a game where you're not the gun toting bad ass.

[mike32UK]

I think the reason this is being made an issue of is the fact that Alien:Isolation is a AAA title where as the others you mentioned were indie titles. I have no idea why that should matter, but apparently the it does for some. I personally cannot wait for this game!

[frostypants]

I still think the bigger problem is too many younger gamers have no clue of the difference between "Alien" and "Aliens". An Alien game with lots of shooting would make no sense at all.

[mike32UK]

I absolutely agree! Sad but true. Same goes for a lot of the gaming masses, if there isnt a load of pointless shooting they're not interested

[FriedGoat]

I think the main problem is the setting that they are playing the game. This is a game meant to be played alone in a dark room kinda thing. Playing this game on a loud e3 show floor really isnt going to do anything for you.

[Niv]

Outlast ripoff, hiding in lockers and tracker instead of night vision in outlast.

[lobocob]

You're gonna run out of things to enjoy real fast if you can't accept one thing being influenced by another

[Inception]

Sigh...

Look niv, dude, the tracker already existed in Alien movies long before Red Barrel developed Outlast. Go watch Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) movies.

Also hiding in the lockers exist in most of horror movies long before Red Barrel developed Outlast. And as far as i remember, it's Siren / Clock Tower series that implemented hiding in the locker / closet for the 1st time in survival horror games.

[jeromeface]

I guess outlast is just a rip off of metal gear solid 2... pioneers on locker hiding. /facepalm

[Allsystemgamer]

And outlast is an amnesia rip off that wasn't scary. You done crying now?

[Qrphe]

"Every game is a rip off of the games Ive played"

I heard someone somewhere say Zelda was ripping off Asscreed because Link had a hood in the trailer. You people HAVE to stop thinking like this.

[randomass171]

That is the most depressing thing I've ever heard.

[jollygoodchap8]

You're on the internet...Knowledge is literally at your fingertips.

Do some research.

[Double_O_Revan]

I don't understand the butthurt reactions to this game either. I think it looks great!

If you want a shooter, go play a shooter. Or better yet, if you want an Aliens game with Action, go play Colonial Marines. =)

[thehobbyist]

Not Colonial Marines. AVP 2010. That one's actually playable.

[Evil Rant Monkey]

ehhemmm... AVP2 FTW!

edit:OT: They have the lore, the brand success, and some decent media coverage right now. If they can pull this off, they could reclaim the Alien game tie-in throne, that AVP2 currently holds place dear to my heart.
:,) *tears of joy*

[KinjoTakemura]

@I don't understand the butthurt reactions to this game either. I think it looks great!

Casual gamers who have short attention spans. For them, if you can't shoot, score, or damage something it's not a game.

[VsAssassin]

I think the reason why some horror games are great just by running away from crazed monsters is because you are not familiar with them yet. In Alien: Isolation, the main threat's identity, the Alien, is already known to most gamers. This makes the game a little bit less terrifying.

[RevXM]

I think it is needless to say that the alien have sort of lost its identity through the years. Just because we sort of know what it looks like and what it does doesn't subract from the experience because it is a nasty fudger the way it was actually meant to be and behave.

CA have said that people think they know the Alien and what it looks like, but they do not. And I think they are right. cause most people think they are spacemonkey cannon fodder but they actually are not. hence all the weird reactions towards the game.

In Alien it was portrayed as a clearly superior opponent with strenght and smarts. and this game is going back to the roots of this nasty beast taking a deep dive to experience the true Alien.

[Emme]

Totally my impression, too: its too familiar and explored. Games like CM totally downgraded " the Alien". You also cant make an 8 hour game with one Alien, of which You know how it moves and how it looks. You can add a certain goal for the creature and change its behavior based on the players reactions, but terrifying it won't be.

[SoulSercher620]

I have to respectfully disagree. In Outlast you're trapped in an asylum full of crazed people. The "crazed people" thing has been done for years, yet people are constantly saying Outlast is one of the scariest games out there in recent memory. Knowing that the Alien is the main threat doesn't necessarily mean it's less scary.

If you take a wrong turn and the Alien surprise attacks you what will you do in that situation? Just asking out of curiosity.

[Baka-akaB]

I disagree too ... if you do your job well , being hunted by that "ONE" alien should be challenging and a treat .

In Alien , not only is it treated as a quasi perfect hunter , much like the first predator , but the vessel isnt military either .

Meanwhile within the alien games , most of what we had were dumb hordes to cut down with overpowered weapons in FPS

And even within the gaming realm , being hunter by beings like Nemesis on Resident evil 3 or even Pyramid Head , makes for a great , and not that often reproduced , experience

I think the game seems to try that angle , but fall flat upon it a bit . I'll still enjoy it , but you need a better AI , and scripted event from what i've seen to pull it off .

[mhunterjr]

I hadn't actually seen any negative articles ... Too me, it looks like this game is going to be a winner.

[Priestwithgun]

Pre-ordered,I feel it will be a great game
E3 previews said that alien was very smart and adapting which is going to be detrimental. Thus I believe it will be lots of fun,with diapers,of course

[SharnOfTheDEAD]

Videogamer did a good impressions video, they felt the guns worked well enough to not spoil the game. It's worth checking out their channel. Also the weird Android that comes after you looks terrifying, especially as he tries to kill you with that expressionless face... No remorse.

[RevXM]

I'll see what reviewers say closer to launch, but these complaints some people had... just lol. it is not what the game is.

I really like everything I've seen and heard about this, it looks amazing! My most anticipated game this year, would be a total bummer if it is crap.

[Einhert]

Oh the mainstream audience......

Glad to see these devs are sticking to their "guns" and not making this into another colonial marines game.

[Phoenix76]

Agree with you there mate. There have been far too many attempts to make an Aliens game based around the later movies(AVP 1&2, ACM) that they all end up feeling the same old tired FPS. Time to try and take things in a different direction. And if it doesn't work out, well then, at least they tried.

[Einhert]

theoretically a great modern shooter could be made with the aliens franchise.

It has already been done with AvP2 on PC, just no quality game devs pick up on these licenses.

[randomass171]

Ha! I see what you did there. It's awesome to see a non-indie horror game like this. Hopefully it's a success!

[Inception]

Yeah me too. I'm glad Creative Assembly didn't change the game to tired pew pew pew games just because some CoD audience doesn't like the mechanic.

But this is the sad state of gaming industry. Some people blaming devs/pubs because they don't make new IP's with fresh gameplay. But when this devs/pubs did what people asked, then those people crying, bitching, and complaining that the IP's doesn't resemble other franchise. No wonder we're stuck with CoD 10000th with tired gameplay and a re-skin from it previous games :(

[WeAreLegion]

It plays great though! I can't wait to get it.

[GinkgoID]

People are so boring and hateful of new/different experiences. They want to play the same FPS again and again and again. *Sigh*

[hello12]

I probably one of the very few on here who owns every game Creative Assembly has made. They're a PC developer.

Its a new genre for them, so the game mightn't be that great. I'll wait for the reviews before buying it.

[modesign]

guys, lets wait for the mediocre to bad reviews to come out, then we can trash the game.

[pwnsause_returns]

Wait, there's negativity surrounding this game? Are gamers that shooter happy these days? Da fuq?.

[Priestwithgun]

Damn,only if it had mechs XD

[Morgue]

Halo 3 stinked in my opinion but yet it's the " greatest " franchise ever. A few bad Alien games and people want to crucify a company that's paying homage too one of the best sci-fi/horror movies ever made.

People are dumb.

[mcarsehat]

People campaign for new and different games but if it doesn't have the replay value of a cod game they lose interest quickly.

[SonyMontana]

I don't get these people. Not every game needs weapons to be fun. Apparently people missed the point of this game and that's disheartening. I guess this is what happens when COD addicted nerds get their hands on a different type game.

[Mr Tretton]

You're average person is not very creative or thoughtful of creativity/new ideas, until it has been drilled into their heads that 'this is good, because of other's approval.' This is the terrifying part of being a human, other than mortality.

[MasterCornholio]

I like the concept but they better not screw it up since I'm dying to play a good Aliens game.

[Allsystemgamer]

Well if you're looking for an ALIENS game you're out of luck as this is based on ALIEN. ;)

[Swissie]

It was probably inevitable that this type of game wouldn't appeal to quite as wide an audience as yet another shooter. But I'm really impressed that they've stuck to their guns and made a game that fits the lore and spirit of the source material. So few devs working on movie-IP's can resist the urge to make a game targeting the lowest common denominator and then wrap it with an IP skin. I really hope they can pull it off.

[e-p-ayeaH]

Cause it looks like Outlast in space for the most part not to mention that you can hide from the Alien constantly...the creators of the game should know that the alien smells you if youre in close range and the best strategy is to run and close doors as you keep proceeding.

I hope this game delivers the original alien is still probably my favorite.

[windblowsagain]

I like some parts to be hiding and stealthy actions and a thinking mans game, but there should be action as well.

I thought the first was good, the second was better, the third was meh.

There's also a few decent alien vs predator movies as well.

Hudson run a bypass.

[_LarZen_]

Let's just face it people. Most gamer's are action junkies who likes to run around just shooting. So let's just ignore those type of gamer's and let's get excited for this game.

It is probably going to scare the bejesus outta me.

[Rhezin]

really? I haven't seen any negative reaction. All I've seen is praise for the game, especially the Oculous Rift version. Why the hell would people talk shi about this game?…MORONS! They obviously didn't see the amazing E3 demos.

[Trekster_Gamer]

I sincerely hope this is an awesome game. There is no way I will preorder this game until there are reviews that show the game, not after the ACM fiasco.

[Ethereal]

I think it looks fantastic.

[Milesprowers]

I be buying this game

[EditorAtGNG]

The game looks amazing. Period.

With that being said though, I honestly think this can never be scary. Why? The thing about horror is being in a position where the great variable is unknown - what hunts you. Generally, people are terrified of the unknown and that can apply to many things, not just horror movies and games. We all know jump scares can only work so much so we need excellent atmosphere to keep us on edge and a monster(s).

Here Alien: Isolation is the weakest. We already know what we are facing. We've seen the movies a hundred times. We played games with hundreds of these things. We've seen pics and sculptures. What I mean to say is - there is no intrigue. No unknowns. Why the fuck should I be afraid of the xenomorph when: a) I know how it looks, b) I know how it moves and c) how it kills. In Amnesia for comparison's sake, we do see the monster but we have no idea what it is and why we don't want to meet it. Here, everything is known. Just running away from it to avoid restarting to a check point is, well, underwhelming.

I think the studio shot themselves in the foot by telling us we will be facing just one monster. Why define it. Why rob us of the one thing we could be pining about - HEY, maybe there are more of them? Maybe there is something ELSE here! Etc. As it is, it will probably be a good survival experience but NOT a true horror game.

[Baka-akaB]

You would if the creature truly hunts you convicingly within the game imo . I dont think i've seen that many games where the AI of the Aliens truly shone , be they alone or in pack . If anything they were mostly fodders in rather dumb fps

We did knew about Nemesis , yet he was a force to reckon with and impressive enough in RE3 ... it's the kind of magic that need to be found .

[EditorAtGNG]

Yeah but Nemesis was only hint at before RE3. And also, he could show up at any given moment in the game which made the atmosphere that more frantic. I doubt this can be achieved with the xenomorph in Alien but here's hoping that it will.

[randomass171]

I remember reading that the game has no scripted events and that the xenomorph will roam the ship freely, tracking the player. I think you'll be more than satisfied with it.

[Inception]

"We already know what we are facing"

That's what the colonial marines said in Aliens 1986. With Ripley info's, the marines jam and packed with flamethrower, pulse riffle, sentry guns, grenades, tons of ammos and still: they're all dead or running with tail between their legs.

So, in Isolation there's only one (maybe) Alien to face (with that crazy android) and you are alone with no luxury of guns / ammos. As a big fans of Alien, that alone already made me very excited.

"I think the studio shot themselves in the foot by telling us we will be facing just one monster"

Because one Alien is enough to make you scared shitless. And in horror movies, there's always a twist. If the studio said you will face two or three Alien in this game then where is the surprised? Better saying you only face one monster rather than spoiled the surprised.

[feraldrgn]

Alien Isolation looks fun as heck.
Definitely a game to get for my horror fix.

[Give_me_head_strong]

The encounters with the synthetics (androids) look stupid. It just seems like a cheap way to add gun play into a game otherwise about hiding from an alien. Not to mention the fact that androids look like mannequins with a china doll's eyes, and has nothing to do with the actual movies. The synthetics in the movies actually look like humans. My hype level went way down after this E3's showing.

[Chard]

I'm still waiting for a game like colonial marines that's actually good

[scark92]

Looks like a promising horror to me :D

[diesoft]

I'm down for whatever is given. I've never been a "least-common-denominator " type of gamer. "Oh, I haven't swung a sword for over a MINUTE, this game is trash! Skyrim is terrible!"

I'll take a new experience in day of the week.

[tanookisuit]

First Thief, then Murdered: Soul Suspect and now this? I feel bad for these slower paced games. It seems like everyone just wants to rush to the end, dump the game and go onto the next new thing.

[Necro_559]

Dont get me wrong. I totally get this game as an Outlast type game but what i dont get is them charging $60. I get $20-30. But i dont get $60 for a game like this, sorry.

[wolfen2k7]

what would they expect? all you do is hide and sneak the entire game..

[corvusmd]

I'm actually shocked too...the game looks awesome. I already have it pre-ordered.

[Father__Merrin]

i think isolation needs combat even if its defensive combat

if its all hide and seek i think many wont enjoy, that tyope of game is more suited to an indie game like outlast

it looks excellent but im afraid the devs have made a wrong choice.

nobody is asking for call of duty, but rather have some decent combat mixed in with thrills

[SpideySpeakz]

It does have combat, but not the kind of combat that kills the Xenomorph.

[teo72]

One of my absolutly most antisipated games this year. For everybody that thinks this game will be boring. Watch the very first Alien movie on Bluray, with surround sound in a totally dark room, and then imagine that as a game. That is what Alien Isolation is all about. Day One for me. I've been waiting for this game for a VERY long time.

Pc version also gets Oculus rift support. Will Ps4 get morpheus support? That would be awsome.

[ThatEnglishDude]

I think a lot of it is because this is a high profile game, and is targetting a much larger demographic, when in reality it's only going to appeal to a small part of it.

People (sadly) now associate the franchise more with the second film, Aliens, which of course features a lot of high octane action. So this in comparison seems a bit lacking. My biggest concern with it, like a lot of other people, is just how they intend to make it last 15(+?) hours when the gameplay is so limited. Games of this genre such as Amnesia, Outlast are typically only a few hours long and don't feel as though they wear out their welcome before it ends.

That being said, I think the game looks excellent and is going after an 'Alien' experience, NOT 'Aliens' which people seem to have the hardest time grasping - as evidenced by the typical complaints the game has received (ie: where's the guns)

That said, this didn't really do anything to effect my view on this game. I'm still rather positive on it. My only fear is whether or not it will get boring after several hours to continuously hide, and by extension - dragging out the experience.

We'll have to see, but to be honest, I wasn't even aware of THAT big of a negative reaction.

[Fringe_Agent13]

The game looks great to me. Something different and I don't have many horror games.

[jollygoodchap8]

When people bring up "Colonial Marines" as their reason for why this game sucks, they pretty much invalidate their comment.

This is by another developer...get that through your head!

[ritsuka666]

It looks really boring.

[conrmacleod]

If the premise holds up, this is gonna be one awesome experience indeed... Have to admit, I'm a big fan of the Alien (movie) series, and as this seems to come closest to the atmosphere in the first one, I can't wait to play it first hand October. As regarding all the fuss, people should remember that the difference between "Alien" from '79 and "Aliens" from '86 is huge. The later one was a brilliant action/horror movie, where the first one was clearly horror, where the growing tension of the crew was in the main seat..

[josephayal]

Negative Reactions? This game looks more awesome then I expected

[DJ]

Hmm, I've only heard great things about this game. Yeah Colonial Marines was garbage, but if Creative Assembly can boost their marketing efforts the game should sell fine.

[spoonard]

It's sci-fi survival horror, not sci-fi action. I am looking forward to playing this one quite a bit.

[RAWSTA]

Tired of these cry babies!

[gantarat]

Alien = sci-fi survival horror
Aliens = sci-fi action horror

[Dasteru]

unfortunately most gamers these days are majorly ADD with incredibly short attention spans. They can't handle stealth type games, they don't care about story or context, they just want mindless run and gun mayhem. Why do you think garbage like CoD keeps selling? They really should have predicted this would happen.

[unjust75]

Word

[LightDiego]

I didn't see so much negative reactions about this game, quite the opposite.
Looks like Creative Assembly wants some free attention.

[Dying_Jester]

In other words, the majority who played the demo acted like closed-minded bafoons who just want to see another Alien(s) game that fails.

[aLiEnViSiToR]

I love the idea of what they are trying to do with Alien: Isolation and will enjoy every scary minute of it :D

ps: I'm not a huge horror fan :P

[Kaiyu314]

I hope they ignore those reactions. We need games that offer a different experience.

[annus]

"We want innovative games"

"We want generic alien shooter v24"