Polygon

Alien: Isolation's Xenomorph doesn’t need to resort to try-hard jumpscares

Ridley Scott's inimitable 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, expertly ratchets up the tension by not having the titular alien show up on screen until roughly an hour into the film. Following in Scott's ...
GamesRadar+

Alien: Isolation writer originally thought Ellen Ripley's daughter as protagonist was too "Son of Frankenstein" and "convenient," but was sold after realizing "everything had ...

One thing that makes Alien: Isolation such a uniquely tense experience is that it feels so personal thanks to its protagonist, Amanda Ripley, being the daughter of Ellen Ripley, the beloved hero of ...
GamesRadar+

Alien: Isolation writer says the game "is too scary" for a lot of people and "we probably could've sold more if we'd watered it down," and speaking for the scaredy cats, I'm so ...

Alien: Isolation is one of the most terrifying games I've ever played, and even its own writer admits it's straight-up too scary for a lot of people. Chatting on the FRVR podcast, former Creative ...
PC Gamer

Alien Isolation is way too long because its Xenomorph got way too smart: 'At the time it didn't seem that long'

The tricky AI ended up prolonging an otherwise shorter game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Alien Isolation is my favourite ...
DualShockers

It's The Xenomorph's Fault That Alien Isolation Has Its One Big Flaw, According To The Game's Writer

Covering the video games industry since 2017, with experience in news, articles, lists, and reviews (and I blame The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for that). If you are a fan of RPGs and want a third ...
Comicbook.com

Alien: Isolation’s Xenomorph Is the Scariest Video Game Monster of All Time (And It’s Not Even Close)

Few monsters manage to terrify me. Demons and ghosts do absolutely nothing for me, and while home invasion and crazed serial killers get a reaction out of me, it never lasts. Sure, there are instances ...
Comicbook.com

5 Features We Want in Alien: Isolation 2

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Howlongtobeat’s charts demonstrate how long Alien: Isolation is for most players. RELATED: Alien: ...
Dread Central

‘Alien: Isolation’ And The Terror Of Its Working Joes

Monster Mania is a monthly column celebrating the unique and varied monster designs in horror gaming. Minor spoilers ahead for Alien: Isolation Previously, for Monster Mania, I highlighted Alien: ...
Game Rant

Why Alien: Isolation 2 Doesn't Need to Move the Needle Much

Enricko Ozoa is a lover of video games of just about every genre. His particular love for the MOBA and action-adventure genre shows with the 10,000 hours he has on Dota 2 and his ability to beat ...
Space.com

'Alien: Isolation' is finally getting a sequel, developer confirms

A full decade later, Sega and Creative Assembly are returning to the Alien universe with Alien: Isolation 2. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Game Rant

Alien: Isolation Sequel Wish List

Eric Warner is a Journalist and Multimedia Producer based in New England with over seven years of experience producing stories for multiple print, online, radio, and video publications. Eric has been ...
PlayStation LifeStyle

Alien: Isolation 2 Release Date Could Be Targeting PS6

2014’s Alien: Isolation launched to an overall positive reception, but its sequel seemed like a pipe dream. The game garnered quite a following, with fans continuously demanding another entry over the ...