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[Dennis]

Xeno looks huge, as it should.

Look at this nasty fucker.

 

[Amir0x]

god I am going to shit so many bricks hiding from that thing.

 

[EatChildren]

Anybody who can't recognise a synthetic should hang their head in shame, get out of this thread, and immediately watch Alien.

 

[Zoolader]

Those graphics look so damn good!

 

[gofreak]

Also for anyone wondering, OPM noted there is "no fire button" in the game. Some horror purists might like the sound of that.

I read in the Edge preview that this isn't quite true. There are guns in the game but they're scarce. The CA guy said 'think TLoU rather than CoD'.

Graphically it looks really great in some of those shots.

 

[Nibel]

Depth of field looks fantastic

Dat bokeh blur

 

[shinobi602]

I read in the Edge preview that this isn't quite true. There are guns in the game but they're scarce. The CA guy said 'think TLoU rather than CoD'.

Maybe, it's just what I read in the new OPM issue...

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Also for anyone wondering, OPM noted there is "no fire button" in the game. Some horror purists might like the sound of that.

This game.

THIS GAME.

This is what they should have released last year instead of that PoS Colonial Marines...

 

[metalslimer]

I can't believe this kind of game is being made with this kind of budget.

 

[ironcreed]

Look at this nasty fucker.

Yeah, imagine coming out of hiding, turning a dark corner with no weapon and then being slammed up against a wall with that hissing in your face. It's definitely looking like the Alien game we want and the Alien game we deserve.

 

[viveks86]

god I am going to shit so many bricks hiding from that thing.

This. These screens look so good! Nailed the environments, atmosphere and the xenomorph

 

[scojitsu]

Alien is 35 years old this year, seems poignant this game goes back to it's roots. Hopefully it will deliver in a big way, after the huge clusterfuck that was Colonial Marines, Alien fans deserve a great game to do the name proud.

 

[gofreak]

Here's exactly what the Edge preview says re. weapons:

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

It notes that in the demo shown to press, the motion tracker is the only tool available to the player - maybe that's where some of the press claims about no guns come from.

 

[Symphonia]

With graphics that amazing (if these are real, that is, and not complete bullshots) then the gameplay has to suck, right? I mean, they can't give their 100% to both graphics and gameplay at the same time so one of them has to be sacrificed and by the looks of things, the graphics are winning. Regardless, even if the gameplay isn't up to scratch, I'll still play because, I can't lie, I love me some pretty eye candy.

 

[iNvid02]

im not good with horror games, hope someone mods the xeno

 

[ironcreed]

Here's exactly what the Edge preview says re. weapons:

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

It notes that in the demo shown to press, the motion tracker is the only tool available to the player - maybe that's where some of the press claims about no guns come from.

I have no problem with it being limited.

 

[shinobi602]

Here's exactly what the Edge preview says re. weapons:

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

It notes that in the demo shown to press, the motion tracker is the only tool available to the player - maybe that's where some of the press claims about no guns come from.

Interesting, thanks. I'm rereading the OPM section on the game and they re-iterated twice "there's no fire button". Some fact checking needs to be done before these go to print, *sigh*.

 

[Amir0x]

Here's exactly what the Edge preview says re. weapons:

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

It notes that in the demo shown to press, the motion tracker is the only tool available to the player - maybe that's where some of the press claims about no guns come from.

That's weird. If the Xenomorph is the only alien in the game, who else will we shoot at? Marines?

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

im not good with horror games, hope someone mods the xeno

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lol me too

 

[Syf]

and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

Perfect. I love the sound of this.

 

[Haunted]

Impressive texture work and great lighting. They really nailed the feeling of the set of the original Alien.

Routine needs to come out soon or it'll get swallowed.

That's weird. If the Xenomorph is the only alien in the game, who else will we shoot at? Marines?

Rogue androids, clearly.

I don't like hearing about fire buttons, guns and human enemies. :/

 

[NEOPARADIGM]

Well shit. Those are some damn next-geny graphics. If they nail the atmosphere too, this will be a must-get even with shitty gameplay.

 

[gofreak]

That's weird. If the Xenomorph is the only alien in the game, who else will we shoot at? Marines?

I'm guessing there are survivors. And also there are synthetic workers on the station, and I guess not all have been destroyed by the Alien. So like Edge says, there might be scope for encounters with off-kilter humans/synthetics. But maybe few and far between.

 

[viveks86]

That's weird. If the Xenomorph is the only alien in the game, who else will we shoot at? Marines?

There was another preview where they said "there are other people who want to impede your progress". I smell conspiracy.

 

[astroturfing]

No KY Jelly no sale.

i understood this reference!!

hmm, looks freaking great to me. i kinda wish they hadn't shown the alien at all before release though. even if we all already know what it looks like.

 

[Tunesmith]

If these two assumptions are correct;

1) It uses the non-revised 'Alien' timeline, of the movie being set in 2079.
2) The calendar is current.

Then the calendar depicted is inaccurate.

Edit: the calendar is most likely "last year's" calendar, which makes it June 2093, which does match up to the screenshot.

Edit2: There are actually two month's depicted on that calendar at the same time, so it makes no sense at all.

Bomba.

 

[Anteater]

oh man this game looks good

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

 

[Amir0x]

I'm guessing there are survivors. And also there are synthetic workers on the station, and I guess not all have been destroyed by the Alien. So like Edge says, there might be scope for encounters with off-kilter humans/synthetics. But maybe few and far between.

Hm, alright. As long as it's rare I guess I won't mind. was liking the whole idea of it being like Amnesia though

 

[Symphonia]

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it..."

It sounds a lot like Amnesia: Space Edition which I have no problem with whatsoever, it sounds incredible. If Gearbox can get this right, they could have a massive hit on their hands. I'm hoping for an atmosphere along the lines of Dead Space v Amnesia. I could do with a new horror game that will require the purchase of new underwear.

 

[gofreak]

i understood this reference!!

hmm, looks freaking great to me. i kinda wish they hadn't shown the alien at all before release though. even if we all already know what it looks like.

Agree with that. Although we kinda know what it will look like, knowing exactly how it looks in the game sort of spoils some of the mystery that the Alien is supposed to represent.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

If these two assumptions are correct;

1) It uses the non-revised 'Alien' timeline, of the movie being set in 2079.
2) The calendar is current.

Then the calendar depicted is inaccurate!

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That's cool! I liked the first movie the best, didn't like the others.

 

[Vinterbird]

With graphics that amazing (if these are real, that is, and not complete bullshots) then the gameplay has to suck, right? I mean, they can't give their 100% to both graphics and gameplay at the same time so one of them has to be sacrificed and by the looks of things, the graphics are winning. Regardless, even if the gameplay isn't up to scratch, I'll still play because, I can't lie, I love me some pretty eye candy.

Gameplay video looked fine, and the hands on previews made it sound fine.

It sounds a lot like Amnesia: Space Edition which I have no problem with whatsoever, it sounds incredible. If Gearbox can get this right, they could have a massive hit on their hands. I'm hoping for an atmosphere along the lines of Dead Space v Amnesia. I could do with a new horror game that will require the purchase of new underwear.

Not Gearbox. It's made by Creative Assembly.

 

[TheRedSnifit]

Here's exactly what the Edge preview says re. weapons:

"And that's to say that, yes, Alien: Isolation has a fire button, so yes, there are guns in the game, but you won't be shooting often. Ammunition is limited to a handful of rounds at a time - The Last of Us not Call of Duty, says Hope - and while gunfire might be useful against the inevitable homicidal humans or those Working Joes, the alien shrugs off anything you throw at it."

It notes that in the demo shown to press, the motion tracker is the only tool available to the player - maybe that's where some of the press claims about no guns come from.

That rejuvenates my interest in the game. Limited ammo > no ammo; Amnesia-style games are overrated.

 

[Dennis]

Yup, with these new screenshots this game is going to my shortlist of most wanted games.

 

[mephixto]

Look at this nasty fucker.

It looks a kinda dry for xeno, need more sweat.

 

[cyberheater]

I'm not sure my heart could take playing this game on the latest dev build of Occulus Rift.

 

[Andrew.]

Colonial Marines looked pretty good too.

Let us not forget.

Let us pray.

 

[DouglasteR]

If these two assumptions are correct;

1) It uses the non-revised 'Alien' timeline, of the movie being set in 2079.
2) The calendar is current.

Then the calendar depicted is inaccurate.

Edit: the calendar is most likely "last year's" calendar, which makes it June 2093, which does match up to the screenshot.

Edit2: There are actually two month's depicted on that calendar at the same time, so it makes no sense at all.

Bomba.

Preorder cancelled.

Just jk, i cant wait for this.

 

[Dennis]

I'm not sure my heart could take playing this game on the latest dev build of Occulus Rift.

I........Oculus Rift.....it would be glorious.....

 

[Tunesmith]

That's cool! I liked the first movie the best, didn't like the others.

Edited my post, the calendar is most likely "last year's" calendar, which makes it June 2093, which does match up to the screenshot.

Cool (and expected) attention to detail!

 

[PanicFreak]

People really need to stop getting so hyped for these games. They always end up disappointed.

People should get hyped for what ever they want to get hyped for. They should just adjust their hype meter as they go forward. This looks great... so far.

 

[cyberheater]

I........Oculus Rift.....it would be glorious.....

It's wear a nappy time

 

[Symphonia]

Gameplay video looked fine, and the hands on previews made it sound fine.

Not Gearbox. It's made by Creative Assembly.

Just checked the gameplay video on Youtube and, good God, it looks amazing. Looks like I might have to pre-order my copy on PS4. This game looks and sounds absolutely incredible.

And my bad, thought it was Gearbox.

 

[Vinterbird]

Colonial Marines looked pretty good too.

Let us not forget.

Let us pray.

Different developers, people have played the game and again, different developers.

Just because the IP is the same, doesn't mean everything based on it is of the same quality.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

It looks a kinda dry for xeno, need more sweat.

I do agree with this, needs more moistness in the mouth and all around.

still, looks delicious so far.

 

[raindoc]

Reeeeeally doing all I can to hold my expectations in place.

God damn that Alien IS big, though!

I'm loosing the battle. Time to get a gaming PC. When will this be released?

I'm not sure my heart could take playing this game on the latest dev build of Occulus Rift.

hnnnnnnnnnng

 

[Chabbles]

More slime needed!

 

[commedieu]

sigh.. why are we doing this to ourselves? I know any Alien fan has played every single game. They've all been terrible. Every single one.

Yet we force ourselves to do it.

*sigh*

day 1.

 

[DieH@rd]

I........Oculus Rift.....it would be glorious.....

Its gonna be real hard making Alien Isolation to run at rock-solid 95 fps. Vast majority of PC gamers will need to drop visual settings way down and destroy the look of the game to raise framerate high end eliminate harmful effects for low persistence strobing.

That's of course possible only if the game is not CPU-bound [hopefully game will support Mantle renderpath to eliminate that bottleneck].