JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Fair enough, but the levels themselves and the encounters can get more difficult.
Either way if you're able to make it through the med facility on hard you should be able to make it through the game.
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Alien: Isolation |OT| 1 Alien. 1 Ripley. No Jonesy.
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Either way if you're able to make it through the med facility on hard you should be able to make it through the game.
Vincent4756
Member
Holy shit I made it. My chest hurts a bit, but the alien got a pipe bomb in the face right before I got into the vent. That section Suuucked.
Edit: just beat it. Man oh man this really is my GotY for 2014. Other then a few rough spots and a couple difficulty issues the art and sound are top notch.
Edit: just beat it. Man oh man this really is my GotY for 2014. Other then a few rough spots and a couple difficulty issues the art and sound are top notch.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Yeah, when I finished the game I felt that it had a few issues that kept it from being GotY but after doing my second playthrough and upon reflection I feel it is deserving of that award.
Vincent4756
Member
Yea if they are able to tweak the AI so it doesn't hover over you and will go actually investigate other things that would be great.
Marty-esque
Member
Just finished it. I liked it a lot after it taking me a long time to actual learn how to play it.
unknownhero
Member
alright, after playing the hell out of this game, I'm going to mod this game. Going to try and see if I can solve the alien rubberbanding to the player problem and a few simple reskin mods.
Vincent4756
Member
The Safe Haven DLC is really really good. In fact almost all of survivor mode is really well done. Thought I would be taking a break but I keep coming back to do a run or just to enjoy the sights..I'm kinda hoping the last DLC is gonna be the surprise one and they give us the option to play as the alien..lol one can dream.
Also how would some of you react if for the possible sequal they add a mp component similar to evolve? Like 3v1?
Also how would some of you react if for the possible sequal they add a mp component similar to evolve? Like 3v1?
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
Just finished it. About 15ish hours.
What an amazing experience. Definitely the most memorable from last year. It ranked highly on my list, but if I had finished it earlier, it may have even taken number 1 from Dark Souls II.
The only thing I didn't like were the facehugger enemies. I felt like they were kind of cheap being arguably the most deadly enemies in the game. I also think the EMP grenades should have worked on the industrial Seegson androids. I never got a chance to use them much. I was a chronic saver, often going out of my way to run back and save after making a bit of progress when it made sense, so I never lost more than a few minutes if I got killed. The save system definitely added a lot of tension to the game, so I think it was the right decision.
Anyway, I had a blast. Not many other games are this engrossing. I'm definitely going to check out survivor mode and maybe some of the story DLC soon.
What an amazing experience. Definitely the most memorable from last year. It ranked highly on my list, but if I had finished it earlier, it may have even taken number 1 from Dark Souls II.
The only thing I didn't like were the facehugger enemies. I felt like they were kind of cheap being arguably the most deadly enemies in the game. I also think the EMP grenades should have worked on the industrial Seegson androids. I never got a chance to use them much. I was a chronic saver, often going out of my way to run back and save after making a bit of progress when it made sense, so I never lost more than a few minutes if I got killed. The save system definitely added a lot of tension to the game, so I think it was the right decision.
Anyway, I had a blast. Not many other games are this engrossing. I'm definitely going to check out survivor mode and maybe some of the story DLC soon.
you think you can mod in a explore mode?
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
You will be a hero to many gamers if you can do this.
All I want to do is explore Sevastopol!
So I got home yesterday... turned my X1 on to watch TV and there it was... the Alien Isolation icon.
I thought twice... no... three times before launching it. Mission 10
.
One hour later and I was still trying to get to the damn door, all tensed up and afraid to even move.
This game is SOOOOOOO tense it completely fucks me up... and I love it/hate it.
I thought twice... no... three times before launching it. Mission 10
and I need to close the server's door to trap the damn alien.
One hour later and I was still trying to get to the damn door, all tensed up and afraid to even move.
This game is SOOOOOOO tense it completely fucks me up... and I love it/hate it.
The Cowboy
Member
Great article on PC gamer about the game.
The making of Alien: Isolation.
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-making-of-alien-isolation/
Well worth a read for fans of the game, it actually made me think - it would have been great if Geoff Keighley had made a "Final hours of Alien: Isolation", i would have loved that for my "Final Hours" collection.
The making of Alien: Isolation.
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-making-of-alien-isolation/
Well worth a read for fans of the game, it actually made me think - it would have been great if Geoff Keighley had made a "Final hours of Alien: Isolation", i would have loved that for my "Final Hours" collection.
StaffyManasse
Member
I did it. I changed the didficulty from hard to novice. Crippling anxiety turned into tolerable level of tension and I could finally make some actual progress.
Untill I needed to take a break after an hour to cool my nerves.
This game is really one of the most memorable I have ever played.
Untill I needed to take a break after an hour to cool my nerves.
This game is really one of the most memorable I have ever played.
Just finished the part inside the alien ship, the Derelict and now I think we need a full game like that. Scifi mystery first person adventure shutupandtakemycredits
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Finished it and got the achievement for beating it on the hardest difficulty setting even though I know there's one higher.
What a game. God damn!
I saw the credits roll and all I'm thinking about is that nightmare mode and how it's taunting me.
What a game. God damn!
I saw the credits roll and all I'm thinking about is that nightmare mode and how it's taunting me.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Just watched Aliens and I can definitely say this game draws a bit more from Aliens than people give it credit for. Yes, the base experience is very much Alien and it never goes away from that, but I do feel that the second half of the game is where Aliens influence starts to show more and more. The first 10 chapters are like 95% Alien, while the final 9 chapters are like half Aliens and half Aliens.
So I was thinking; does this mean no more Alien? 
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=982427
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=982427
StaffyManasse
Member
So I was thinking; does this mean no more Alien?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=982427
I sure hope not!
hypotc
Member
Finished the game on hard difficulty this weekend, first play-through. The atmosphere is amazing, and I really loved it! Hopefully we'll get more like this.
Anyways, I'm looking to buy the book "Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film" by Ian Nathan. I see there are two versions of it, and both are hardbacks.
Does anyone know what the differences are? One is more expensive than the other.
http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/9780760341124
http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/9781845136673
Help is greatly appreciated!
Anyways, I'm looking to buy the book "Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film" by Ian Nathan. I see there are two versions of it, and both are hardbacks.
Does anyone know what the differences are? One is more expensive than the other.
http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/9780760341124
http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/9781845136673
Help is greatly appreciated!
Phat Michael
Banned
Can someone help me? I am downloading the game on XB1 and have started playing. First thing you need to do is get dressed. No doors open for me and all the hallways are see through and black. It looks completely glitches out. There's literally nowhere I can go. Is there something wrong with the game?
StaffyManasse
Member
I might totally remember this wrong but aren't the clothes at the same room you wake up in?
Phat Michael
Banned
Nah get dressed is to the right. It's not that I don't know what to do, the game is mostly black. I watched a walkthrough for the first 2 mins and it seems my game isn't fully loaded yet? Even though it let's me play..
I guess I might have to wait until it hits 100% because the game doesn't look right to me.
StaffyManasse
Member
Oh I see, I misinterpretted your issue. Hope it gets fixed though!
Phat Michael
Banned
Guess I have to wait. What's the point of it saying "ready to play" when the first bit doesn't even work...
Phat Michael
Banned
works fine now - had to wait until 100% and restart. now it works properly.
StaffyManasse
Member
Goodie. Have "fun". It's a great experience!
Phat Michael
Banned
Yeah I put in about 2 hours or so. Haven't encountered the alien yet. Looks pretty interesting so far but it's not a "sit back and relax after work" and play it kinda game. It's pretty tense and not what I'm used to!
StaffyManasse
Member
This damn game keeps messing me up even when I am not actively playing.
Last I played was sunday, and I have since then waken two times from an Alien -inspired nightmare.
Will keep truckin' though, I'm nearing the end!
Last I played was sunday, and I have since then waken two times from an Alien -inspired nightmare.
Will keep truckin' though, I'm nearing the end!
Triggerhappytel
Member
Started playing this recently and I'm about three hours into it and have just finished chapter 4. Only encountered the alien a few times so far, but I find those goddamn Average Joes so creepy. It's been really tense creeping around them; particularly in areas where there are several, and there was one fucker who was 'dead' on the floor and jumped up to strangle me as I was walking away, the c***.
The visuals are amazing and they've done such a great job of creating the feel and atmosphere of the Nostromo. It also has some of the best audio design I've ever heard. Really enjoying it so far.
The visuals are amazing and they've done such a great job of creating the feel and atmosphere of the Nostromo. It also has some of the best audio design I've ever heard. Really enjoying it so far.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Wow. It only gets better (or worse for you the player) lol
Pause the game, mouse over the save, will say M2 or whatever mission you're on
M10, a bit more than halfway thru then.
D
Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
So I was thinking; does this mean no more Alien?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=982427
If anything, it probably means more Alien, or at least more from Creative Assembly. They keep reiterating that they want to refocus on PC and mobile.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
There was nothing to indicate that anyone from Creative Assembly was let go.
Although, given the sales of the title I wouldn't be surprised if that happened though.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
What's everyone's thoughts on the DLC stuff?
Phat Michael
Banned
I'm about 8 or so hours in. The game has amazing music and atmosphere. I love how the music changes when danger is near.
My only issue is that it is so damn tense. Almost to the point that I can't relax and enjoy the Damn game because I can't really switch off my mind and chill. I'm almost intimidated to play it because I have to concentrate so much and every movement forward in the game is almost under duress.
My only issue is that it is so damn tense. Almost to the point that I can't relax and enjoy the Damn game because I can't really switch off my mind and chill. I'm almost intimidated to play it because I have to concentrate so much and every movement forward in the game is almost under duress.
That was me the first time. The tension is crazy.
StaffyManasse
Member
I had the same experience untill I changed from hard to novice difficulity. It made it so much more bearable. Though now I'm thinking of doing a second playthrough on hard after I finish this one as I have gotten more used to the game.
Phat Michael
Banned
Do you "enjoy" that though? I think Is game is not meant for someone like me. I play games to unwind and relax, I think this game stresses me out.
Yeah, then you probably chose the wrong game.
or like the post above; switch to Novice
Phat Michael
Banned
Yeah, then you probably chose the wrong game.
or like the post above; switch to Novice
I'm on novice ahah. And I love the world and lore of aliens.
StaffyManasse
Member
Then I got only one more advice: only play when it's sunny outside
That is playing it wrong though.
Night
Headphones.
No Music.
That's my playstyle.
StaffyManasse
Member
That's my nopestyle lol
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
Does the new easy mode make this game more tolerable? I really enjoyed the look and feel of the game but when you waste 45 minutes replaying a scene because the alien has killed you 5 times and you've done what you can to avoid him, well, I kinda just want to experience this game without feeling incredibly annoyed by it.