Fancy Clown
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Hard. It's what the game recommends. I died a shitload, but I'm not sure exactly how much normal would have prevented.
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LTTP: Alien Isolation - One of the scariest games ever!
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Hard. It's what the game recommends. I died a shitload, but I'm not sure exactly how much normal would have prevented.
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Ok, thanks.
BLUElightCory
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Don't feel pressured to play it on hard. It's a difficult game overall, the alien's AI on hard is frustrating and borderline unfair. I'd start at normal and bump it if it's too easy.
brandonh83
Banned
Yeah the last thing you want to feel playing this is frustration. I'd say at least normal for the first go. It's a great game but I could see it being highly annoying on higher difficulties, especially considering the length.
SRTtoZ
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I replay this game every couple months, its so fantastic. I beat it on PC and PS4 and am going to go do another PC playthrough on the hardest difficulty. One of the best survival horror games in a long time. Savor the flavor my man (or girl). Also, its a long ass game so enjoy it and take it slow.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=alien+isolation+oculus+rift
Anyone wanting a good laugh go to that link and watch people shitting themselves (not literally) while playing Alien Isolation on the rift. LOL.
Anyone wanting a good laugh go to that link and watch people shitting themselves (not literally) while playing Alien Isolation on the rift. LOL.
Jeronimo Jones
Member
Still don't know why it was so long. The length killed much of the momentum it had built to me. Tension and atmosphere are really good at first.
I didn't mind the game's length but I gotta say
Just wanna let you know right off the bat - you'll probably get stuck at a certain point dealing with a squad of humans very early in the game.
From what I've seen, everyone does.
the 30 second ending after all that really blew
Just wanna let you know right off the bat - you'll probably get stuck at a certain point dealing with a squad of humans very early in the game.
From what I've seen, everyone does.
HueyFreeman
Banned
Yup, this game freaked me out, but goddamn I loved it.
Absolutely wonderful - I never thought I'd see the day where a game could recreate an aliens moment like this so well.
Even with all the great stuff this generation, I still think this is my GOTG.
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Got it, thank you. Yeah, stealth and horror games can be frustrating as hell if the difficulty isn't tweaked perfectly, so that's good to know.
I have to agree with the poster that says it's probably the most "next gen" game they've encountered. It may not be the most technically advanced, but the scale of the environment combined with the highly accented lighting, particle effects (that fire -- my god), and sound design have put this in a different class for me on PC at high resolution.
I have no idea how normal is in comparison, but on hard the Alien can be quite relentless in its pursuit, so keep that in mind. Once you've passed missions 5-6, the hardest part is over.
I'm glad I beat the game on hard because of the tension it brings, but there are definitely some tough moments.
I'm also considering the platinum on PS4. All I'd need to do is cleanup the collectibles and do a no death run on casual. Maybe I'll get back to it someday.
Hard is recommended by the devs [even in-game], I played on that setting.
IbukiLordSA
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I picked up a brand new copy last week for $1 on Xbox One, would have preferred to play on PS4 but the price was too good to say no.
I am looking forward to starting the game sometime this week.
I am looking forward to starting the game sometime this week.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
Had this in my backlog for ages. I just finished SOMA and loved it, is this comparable? It sounds like it might be too much of a slog. I liked that SOMA didn't last too long and that there were some serene moments.
Yeah same. It's hard to feel tense for that long.
Well, it's comparable in that there's a monster chasing you most of the time. I had the reverse experience, played SOMA right after Isolation. That probably wasn't the best move, because it really puts to light how limited the monster mechanics in SOMA are. On top of that, the designs make them seem like a joke compared to the Alien. The monsters in SOMA were more annoying than scary. With the Alien there's real tension, and you also have more options in dealing with the threat. Isolation is on another level in that aspect.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
You're right, the monsters were annoying at times in SOMA, so you would say dealing with the Alien is more fun? Not sure if 'tense' means 'stressful' lol
Well maybe 'fun' isn't the right word since the Alien is a complete asshole, but definitely more engaging and varied. The Alien feels like a real nemesis with unpredictable behaviour, something the lame monster gallery in SOMA could only dream to have.
If you thought the monsters in SOMA were lame and/or annoying, it's time to try Isolation and see who's boss. Just judging from the monster mechanic, SOMA feels like it was made 10 years ago.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
Haha ok. I'll definitely fire it up, so long as my gf
holds my hand
Just finished this game for the first time myself. I had a blast with it and hope there's a sequel at some point. It's a very tense experience the entire time. This game would be insane in VR if they ever manage to do it.
Solid 8.5/10. Played on hard and never found it too difficult and saves were plentiful. Some of those reviews seem kinda over exaggerated in these two regards.
Solid 8.5/10. Played on hard and never found it too difficult and saves were plentiful. Some of those reviews seem kinda over exaggerated in these two regards.
I think that's a bit much, mainly because of...
^this, but I think it was by at least several hours. That and the ending really under-delivered... without spoiling it, it's a total non-ending, both in terms of gameplay and story. I really wished they had capitalized on the obvious opportunity to stay in line with the first two films and do an airlock boss "fight."
It is a really good game, though. Edit it down to be a little purer and put a real ending in and it would definitely be worthy of a 10/10.
How About No
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I've still only gotten a few hours in like well over a year ago. Embarrassing.
But what little I played...certainly made an impression on me
But what little I played...certainly made an impression on me