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Aliens Dark Descent ratings

48 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.8/5
4.5/5 GodIsAGeek
90/100 Gaming Trend
4.5/5 TheXboxHub
4.4/5 GamesCreed
8.8/10 Xbox Tavern
87/100 Generación Xbox
8.5/10 The Games Machine
8.5/10 PlaySense
8.5/10 Well Played
8.43/10 Comunidad Xbox
84/100 PCGamer
8.1/10 PixelCritics
8/10 GameSpew
8/10 TheSixthAxis
8/10 Pizza Fria
8/10 GameInformer
8/10 Checkpoint Gaming
4/5 Hardcore Gamer
8/10 Vandal
8/10 Cultured Vultures
8/10 GamingBolt
8/10 Push Square
8/10 GameOver
79/100 Games.ch
3.8/5 Computer Bild
7.6/10 Tom’s Hardware (it)
7.5/10 GamesVillage
7.5/10 Beyond Gaming
7.5/10 ActuGaming
75/100 Console Tribe
7.5/10 ZTGD
74/100 COGconnected
7.4/10 Hinsusta
3.5/5 GamesRadar
7/10 GameReactor
7/10 MKAU Gaming
7/10 Shacknews
3.5/5 Twinfinite
7/10 Niche Gamer
7/10 PCGames
7/10 Movies Games and Tech
6.9/10 GeekCulture
3/5 EuroGamer.fr
3/5 TechRadar
3/5 Geeks By Girls
6/10 Lords of Gaming
5.5/10 Geeko
5/10 GameKult.com
Preview or review without rating: GameStar, XboxSquad, Xboxygen, Multiplayer.it

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4.5
5

GodIsAGeek
Incredibly tense
Nails the atmosphere
Intelligent mission structure
Solid, well-acted story
Very glitchy at times
Some sudden difficulty spikes
[4.5/5] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
90
100

Gaming Trend
This game is TENSE
Excellent progression that forces tough choices
Risk/reward mission structure
100% faithful sounds, straight from the films
25
+ hour campaign, minimum
Some repeatable pathing bugs can impact in-game resources
A few AI hiccups where they ignore threats
Thankfully infrequent selection oddities
Cover can be clunky with a controller
[90/100] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? ?We got nukes, we got knives, we got sharp sticks.?...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
4.5
5

TheXboxHub
[4.5/5] reviewed at 07/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
4.4
5

GamesCreed
Faithful to the source material
Engaging squad based combat
Detailed tutorials will guide you if you are lost on what to do
Realistic sense of dread and tension adds to the immersion
The story is nothing spectacular
Hayes is a bland protagonist
[4.4/5] reviewed at 26/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent PC: A Stellar Real-Time Strategy Game...[read the full review on GamesCreed]
8.8
10

Xbox Tavern
Nails every part of the mood of the Aliens film
Really tight ideas for levels
Sound effects are on point
It is going to be challenging for some
The repetitive marine barks needed turning down a bit
[8.8/10] reviewed at 25/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Xbox Tavern]
87
100

Generación Xbox
A great atmosphere and very well executed.
Very good gameplay
The artistic style faithful to classic films.
Little importance when choosing the difficulty.
Limited checkpoints
[87/100] reviewed at 18/07/2023 - Análisis de Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Generación Xbox]
8.5
10

The Games Machine
Very successful atmosphere
A good amount of content.
Story that meets the standards, but well told and presented.
Animations not always very clean.
The stealth compartment is very basic.
[8.5/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent ? Recensione...[read the full review on The Games Machine]
8.5
10

PlaySense
Beautiful story
Deep tactical game
Atmospheric level design
Excellent graphics
Not always convenient control.
The team building could have been more thorough.
Little vocal work experienced.
[8.5/10] reviewed at 01/07/2023 - Review | Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on PlaySense]
8.5
10

Well Played
Delightfully lame writing
Incredibly tense atmosphere
Unforgiving but rewarding combat
Great mechanics and ideas
Cumbersome menus with incosistent naviagation buttons
Crashing issues
I suck at this game
[8.5/10] reviewed at 15/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Well Played]
8.43
10

Comunidad Xbox
Film direction, never better said.
It is very good.
Totally immersive
To be a strategy game, it is very easy to play on console.
Graphically, one does not feel a TOP game.
The missions are very similar.
[8.43/10] reviewed at 28/06/2023 - Análisis de Aliens Dark Descent: un homenaje a los fans de la franquicia Alien...[read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
84
100

PCGamer
[84/100] reviewed at 21/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? A tense tactics game that absolutely lives up to the movie...[read the full review on PCGamer]
8.1
10

PixelCritics
Intense gaming experience
Well executed thematically.
Well-fitted mechanisms
Captivating game
Real-time strategy in the Alien universe
Impressive alien design
Appropriate
Outdated graph
Basic construction
Advantageous resistance to frustration
No German audio, only subtitles.
Good approaches, not everything well thought out.
The missions are long and monotonous with few strategies.
[8.1/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent | Test...[read the full review on PixelCritics]
8
10

GameSpew
[8/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? An Excellent Blend of Horror and RTS...[read the full review on GameSpew]
8
10

TheSixthAxis
Fantastic sense of atmosphere and setting
Challenging and strategic combat
Excellent level design
Controls well with a gamepad
Can?t change difficulty in a campaign
Some graphical glitches pre-release
[8/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
8
10

Pizza Fria
A respectful adaptation of the Aliens saga
Varied and in-depth mechanics make the experience not superficial.
The translation of "deles" from French to English is "theirs".
Sounds and visuals create tension and suspense in a genre that normally does not have them.
The class system is both faithful to the movies and fun to use.
The management component at Otago adds a new layer of strategy to everything we do.
Also, due to the variety of mechanics, the game may seem confusing or intimidating because of the amount of variables to take into account.
Some inconsistencies in the difficulty due to certain mechanics, such as being chased by the alien colony.
The facial animations are quite strange.
[8/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10

GameInformer
[8/10] reviewed at 21/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent - New Terrifying Potential...[read the full review on GameInformer]
8
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Intriguing original tale set in the Aliens universe
Managing your squad is surprisingly intuitive
Decent amount of customisation, allowing you to build your preferred squad of space marines
Integration of stress management mechanics creates compellingly tense survival scenarios
Lack of manual saves can cause a lot of progress to frequently be lost
No music during post-mission briefings makes victory feel oddly anticlimactic
[8/10] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? Stay frosty, marines!...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
4
5

Hardcore Gamer
[4/5] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Review: Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
8
10

Vandal
It is a tactical and captivating game that brings the tension of movies.
Every mission is a challenge that we can approach in multiple ways.
The sound design is spectacular...
...but graphically it is not very good even if he tries to hide his shortcomings.
The difficulty is not quite adjusted and can be frustrating.
Silence hardly ever works in any occasion or situation and it hinders gameplay.
[8/10] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
8
10

Cultured Vultures
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent (PC) REVIEW ? Long Live AAliens Games...[read the full review on Cultured Vultures]
8
10

GamingBolt
Unique take on the strategy genre
Incredible atmosphere
Intense gameplay.
Story doesn?t have a good payoff
Bad first impression from the tutorial.
[8/10] reviewed at 28/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? Game Over, Man...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
8
10

Push Square
Atmospheric and tense
Incredibly faithful to source material
Engaging level of strategic challenge
Constantly evolving tactical engagements
UI feels like a chore at times
Technical bugs and crashes
[8/10] reviewed at 01/07/2023 - : Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5) - An Express Elevator to Hell Fans Won't Want to Miss...[read the full review on Push Square]
8
10

GameOver
He captures the atmosphere of the action in the movie Aliens very well.
Very good implementation of gameplay, ideally designed for a game controller.
Intense battles thanks to the deadly nature of the extraterrestrials, which have been perfectly portrayed.
The optical sector is obsolete.
The animations, especially those of the aliens, are not the best possible.
[8/10] reviewed at 11/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent |...[read the full review on GameOver]
79
100

Games.ch
Design of a highly atmospheric level.
The constant evaluation between security and risk creates tension.
Motivating leveling system
Solid plot that fits well into the narrative universe.
Easy-to-use controller control
Great success when one has successfully completed difficult mission sections.
Rather long prologue.
Sometimes, the computer would crash.
Remaining graphical errors
Unfortunately, there is no German dubbing.
In general, there are too few different alien variants.
Accessibility options could be more extensive.
Some text line break errors.
[79/100] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
3.8
5

Computer Bild
A dense "Aliens" atmosphere thanks to a successful presentation.
Exciting tactical game with a clever artificial intelligence opponent.
Developers handle the source material with care.
Well-thought-out level design
Solid gameplay duration of approximately 25 to 40 hours if one wants to check everything off.
A thoughtful approach is rewarded.
Simple yet motivating leveling system.
The test version has crashed several times.
Graphical errors are always unsightly.
Only an English voice with German subtitles.
Some samples of marine language are repeated too often.
The number of alien variants could be greater.
[3.8/5] reviewed at 26/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent im nervenaufreibenden Test...[read the full review on Computer Bild]
7.6
10

Tom’s Hardware (it)
Excellent atmosphere
Good representative of the genre.
Longevity not at its best
[7.6/10] reviewed at 01/07/2023 - Aliens Dark Descent, ritorna il terrore | Recensione...[read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]
7.5
10

GamesVillage
Incredibly large and well-connected maps.
Mechanics ready to give the player a hard time.
Good AI of the enemies.
Few backups
Equipment too powerful.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Aliens Dark Descent Recensione: faccia a faccia con gli Xenomorfi...[read the full review on GamesVillage]
7.5
10

Beyond Gaming
Impressive deleted scenes
Excellent voice actors
Stimulating mechanics
Freedom in terms of gameplay
The user interface and command are not always as intuitive.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Review: Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
7.5
10

ActuGaming
Solid mechanics that work well in the Aliens universe...
A faithful adaptation that unveils lore for the enjoyment of fans...
The sometimes chilling atmosphere, giving prominence to stress.
The Aliens, who inspire fear like rarely before.
The infiltration aspect that works quite well.
Very decent lifespan
... But a few inaccuracies in the gameplay, especially when using a controller.
... But an unconvincing plot, and forgettable characters.
Challenge taken on in intermediate mode, but fully customizable.
Visual aspect somewhat generic, and redundant sets.
A small lack of finishing, leading to some occasionally annoying bugs.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 04/07/2023 - Test Aliens : Dark Descent ? Quand XCOM rencontre Darkest Dungeon...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
75
100

Console Tribe
The horrifying atmosphere of the movies
Deep gameplay that keeps you constantly on edge.
Lighting and sound system
Poorly calibrated difficulty
Interface and controls not really perfect
A few too many bugs
[75/100] reviewed at 06/07/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
7.5
10

ZTGD
Fantastic use of atmosphere
Aliens are appropriate tough in numbers and scary alone
Having marines shout commands is extremely jarring
Controller issues during intense fights and assorted bugs (pun intended)
[7.5/10] reviewed at 13/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent (XSX)...[read the full review on ZTGD]
74
100

COGconnected
Great Aliens atmosphere
Interesting RTS/tactical mechanics
Grows more engaging over time
Slow start
Dated figure models
Lots of bugs/lack of polish
[74/100] reviewed at 21/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? Man Down...[read the full review on COGconnected]
7.4
10

Hinsusta
Beginner-friendly
Very atmospheric
Some bugs that disrupt the progress of the game.
[7.4/10] reviewed at 29/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Decent ? im Test (PS5)...[read the full review on Hinsusta]
3.5
5

GamesRadar
+
Excellent tactical action
+
Fresh concepts like stress levels
+
Intriguing setup
-
Dull writing and characters
-
Boss battles upset the atmosphere
[3.5/5] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent: "A fresh and fun take on the series"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
7
10

GameReactor
A solid mix of ideas
systems and genres. Nice atmosphere. Good music. Quite atmospheric at times.
Ugly cutscenes. Slightly forgettable story. Maybe a few too many ideas?
[7/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on GameReactor]
7
10

MKAU Gaming
Intriguing storyline.
Iconic music and sound
Dynamic synergy between AI and environment
Animations look janky
Graphics too cartoonish
Line of sight easily blocked
[7/10] reviewed at 21/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
7
10

Shacknews
Interesting real-time action strategy
Stress mechanics
Stealthing around xenomorphs
Gets the Aliens tone and style right
Lacks horror
Lackluster story and dialogue
Annoying squad leader commands
[7/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Aliens: Dark Descent review: Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...[read the full review on Shacknews]
3.5
5

Twinfinite
Solid Aliens story on par with the movies.
Canonical Xenomporph features utilized.
Customizable marines.
Can exfiltrate a mission and resume it once marines have been healed and rested.
Potentially prohibitive difficulty.
Story deadline sucks some of the fun out of progression.
Combat and gameplay can feel a little too simplistic.
[3.5/5] reviewed at 27/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent ? Chestbursting With Excitement...[read the full review on Twinfinite]
7
10

Niche Gamer
Impressive lighting effects and attention to detail
Palpable sense of rising tension and terror
Authentic sound design from the movies and acurate models of the aliens
Compelling and original gameplay that melds strategy with survival horror that is unlike anything else
Deeply strategic and plenty of variables to manage with lots of tinkering and massive maps to explore
Pathfinding and cursor glitches can send a mission south very quickly
There are some real groan-worthy lines of dialogue compounded with phoned-in performances
Not enough enemy types
[7/10] reviewed at 29/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
7
10

PCGames
[7/10] reviewed at 30/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent: Spannende Horror-Strategie im Test...[read the full review on PCGames]
7
10

Movies Games and Tech
A grim world to explore.
The ambient sound effects are amazing.
Brilliant controls.
Loads of replay value.
I loved the captivating story.
The UI is perfect for console gamers.
So many game-breaking bugs.
The sound bites are unbelievably annoying.
[7/10] reviewed at 26/07/2023 - Review: Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
6.9
10

GeekCulture
[6.9/10] reviewed at 10/07/2023 - Test Geek ? Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
3
5

EuroGamer.fr
[3/5] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent - more stand-up fight than bug hunt...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
3
5

TechRadar
Perfectly channels the Alien Universe?s run-down sci-fi look
Colonial Marines are cool as hell
Meaningful strategic choices
Brutally difficult
Just clunky enough to feel irritating
[3/5] reviewed at 21/06/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent - game over, man, game over...[read the full review on TechRadar]
3
5

Geeks By Girls
Stunning cinematics
Survival atmosphere
Game faithful to the license and its universe
Classic top-down gameplay
Too many mix-ups that undermine the concept (Action, tactics, survival, etc?)
Overloaded game interface
Difficulty sometimes poorly measured
Very little background music
[3/5] reviewed at 06/07/2023 - Aliens : Dark Descent...[read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
6
10

Lords of Gaming
- Story that captures the feel of Scott's movies perfectly
- Aliens and environments look great.
- Stealth gameplay
- X-com but real-time
- Save system makes gameplay tense
- Relatively simplistic gameplay systems
- Many small Bugs
- Save system makes relatively small bugs a big problem
- X-com but real-time
[6/10] reviewed at 07/07/2023 - Test Aliens: Dark Descent...[read the full review on Lords of Gaming]
5.5
10

Geeko
The very successful cinematics
An original and successful scenario.
True to the universe
The successful atmosphere
Long and numerous shipments
A very classic structure
Ingame, moderately pretty.
Animations from another era
[5.5/10] reviewed at 27/06/2023 - Test ? Aliens Dark Descent : Alien se décline à la sauce tactical...[read the full review on Geeko]
5
10

GameKult.com
[5/10] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Test : Aliens : Dark Descent - mi-Aliens, mi-X-COM, semi-réussite...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
-

GameStar
You like to explore a lot.
You like Alien movies.
...if you want to order each fighter individually.
... you need a German voice.
It is important for you to backup freely.
[/] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Plus - Test: Aliens: Dark Descent - Test: Hier sind die Aliens endlich so clever, wie die Filme es versprechen...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Video: Aliens: Dark Descent - Test-Video zur gelungenen Lizenz-Umsetzung...[read the full review on GameStar]
-

XboxSquad
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2023 - Test ? Aliens : Dark Descent, la Reine est fière de ce rejeton...[read the full review on XboxSquad]
-

Xboxygen
An isometric 3D Aliens game.
Advanced management mode
A good grip
An oppressive soundtrack?
but perfectible
Poorly crafted cinematics.
Menus that lack ergonomics.
[/] reviewed at 27/06/2023 - Test - Aliens : Dark Descent - La descente aux enfers...[read the full review on Xboxygen]
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Multiplayer.it
The tension and atmosphere are like those in Aliens.
A multitude of details and statistics for purists.
High-quality and faithful sound reproduction
Technically very outdated
Interface, controls, and balancing induce blasphemy.
As a strategic move, it is not very long.
[/] reviewed at 02/07/2023 - Aliens: Dark Descent, la recensione dello strategico basato sulla saga cinematografica...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]

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