Aliens: Fireteam

al_infierno · March 02, 2021, 03:40:28 PM

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1549970/Aliens_Fireteam/

Looks like a Left 4 Dead style third person shooter set in the Aliens universe. I'm a total sucker for anything Alien related, especially something that lets me irreverantly throw out quotes as they apply to my current situation. (Can they cut the power and come out of the goddamn walls? Time will tell!) I'll almost certainly grab this at some point.

Jarhead0331 · March 02, 2021, 03:47:26 PM

Nice find!

Dammit Carl! · March 02, 2021, 03:59:26 PM

Whoooo boy, that looks to be a hoot.

Gusington · March 02, 2021, 04:00:36 PM

Destraex · March 02, 2021, 05:08:22 PM

I too am usually a sucker for Aliens stuff. I played aliens colonial marines when it came out and stuck with it even though it was pretty broken.
I will probably get Aliens on 4k disc when it arrives.
But for some reason I cannot get excited about this title. I don't like FPS as much anymore and this game looks to be multi-platform third person. In it's favour it's coop and the subject matter is aliens.
I tried to like space hulk deathwing, but it just gets boring fighting waves. Left for dead games just bore me these days. This is why I am also not that excited about the new 40k wave based game, Dark Tide. Because the bots just look like zombies under a different name with no real new experience or learning to be had. Vermintide 1 & 2 I think were the ones that kinda put me off, the whole ring the bell for a wave of enemy seemed kinda disingenuous.

I have fireteam on my wishlist now. Hope it works out.

Jarhead0331 · August 23, 2021, 10:39:19 AM

I friggin' knew it. Why I would have expected anything otherwise...I dunno?

This game has Aliens...."and that's about it."

Gusington · August 23, 2021, 10:51:45 AM

Goddammit...oh well I can always reinstall Isolation.

Pete Dero · August 23, 2021, 12:03:46 PM

https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/aliens-fireteam-elite

If you can round up a pair of Alien-loving friends and don't mind replaying a samey collection of missions, then Aliens: Fireteam Elite can be fun in bursts. If you're embarking on this bug hunt solo, then I'd suggest reconsidering.

https://www.pcgamer.com/aliens-fireteam-elite-review/

A fun and flexible swarm shooter that's a little too reliant on being played alongside friends.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-23-aliens-fireteam-elite-review-throwaway-thrills

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is exactly what it says on the tin. Stuffed with guns, gadgets, and plentiful alien goo, it's a frenetic cooperative firefight against some of sci-fi's most iconic monsters in an all-new tale that takes us beyond the original trilogy. No, it's not the most sophisticated shooter, and no, its truncated runtime is unlikely to occupy you for more than a couple of nights, but it's an unashamedly good romp that'll hopefully satisfy your Ripley power fantasies, too.

https://www.pcinvasion.com/aliens-fireteam-elite-review/

Entertaining to play, but light on content and too repetitive in spots, Aliens: Fireteam Elite isn't without its charms. But the purchase price is a little high for what you get.

Recurring statement in the reviews : only for co-op.

More reviews : https://www.bluesnews.com/s/239850/aliens-fireteam-elite-reviews

al_infierno · August 23, 2021, 03:34:56 PM

Ouch...

At least Space Beast Terror Fright is still a pretty good Aliens style shooter.

Jarhead0331 · August 23, 2021, 10:55:19 PM

~~Good news is that it appears to be on MS game pass, so I'll probably check it out.~~

Sorry fellas...this is NOT on MS game pass. :'(

Bad intel.

Gusington · August 24, 2021, 07:36:36 AM

Steam reviews are...mostly positive!

Jarhead0331 · August 25, 2021, 06:37:08 AM

By and large, most content reviewers are describing it as dull, repetitive, and lacking in content, yet still rating it overall above average. I keep coming back to videos of gameplay and come away convinced that I'll play this for 10 minutes and then never play it again...but then I look at the steam reviews and on average, they are "very positive". It either says that my gaming habits and expectations have changed, or the average steam reviewer is of very below average intelligence and is very easily entertained.

Gusington · August 25, 2021, 07:53:54 AM

^Both, most definitely.

That said I am still going to pick this up, when it's on sale for 5.00.

Pete Dero · August 25, 2021, 07:59:31 AM

Yesterday I watched a few streams on Twitch and I got the idea that when 4 people, who know each other, played together they were having fun.
But watching the streams for more than a few minutes was boring.
For me as a single player guy this game is a definitive no. It has non of the tension and atmosphere a game like Alien Isolation had.

And about Steam reviews : this player gave it a positive score and just mentioned one thing : 'At least it's not Colonial Marines'.
If you have low standards it is easier to be pleased.

Jarhead0331 · August 25, 2021, 08:37:18 AM

Quote from: Pete Dero on August 25, 2021, 07:59:31 AM
Yesterday I watched a few streams on Twitch and I got the idea that when 4 people, who know each other, played together they were having fun.
But watching the streams for more than a few minutes was boring.
For me as a single player guy this game is a definitive no. It has non of the tension and atmosphere a game like Alien Isolation had.

And about Steam reviews : this player gave it a positive score and just mentioned one thing : 'At least it's not Colonial Marines'.
If you have low standards it is easier to be pleased.

I thought it was only 3 players, which is actually one of the major criticisms, even from some of those who claim to like it....