By K2
Ever wanted to step behind Predator’s mask or into the Alien’s tough exo-skeleton? Well now you can. In Rebellion’s new game Aliens vs. Predator, you can truly see how it feels to be two of the universe’s most deadly creatures.
The game takes place after Alien 3,where a group of scientists on planet BG-386 begin to breed xenomorphs for war. When a Predator war party discovers these experiments, they decide they need to eradicate them before there is an infestation throughout the universe.
The game features three single player modes which all have various feels, so it’s almost as if playing three games at once. The marine campaign begins with you alone trying to reconnect with the rest of your landing squad. The marine gameplay has an enjoyable horror survivor feel that makes up for the game’s slight graphical inadequacies. Aiming is a little tough before you get used to it, and seeing only as far as your flashlight can make you want to throw a flare every two seconds, but its general eeriness is perfect for fans
of any horror sci-fi. Though the campaign does have a dash of repetitiveness, who doesn’t like being locked in a room with a bunch of aliens trying to kill you, right?
The Alien’s gameplay is a worthy challenge. While you can imagine that walking on walls would make your stalking easier, it actually tends to pose a problem in practice. When trying to just get closer to wall, at times you end up directly on top of it, which isn’t ideal. However, after a while - if you manage to get used to the controls – it’s a rewarding gameplay experience.
Predator is, by far, this humble reviewer’s favorite portion of the game. With auto targeting for both long range attacks as well as hand to hand combat, it’s one of the easiest to get used to. The emphasis on silent stalking rather than “run and destroy it,” is a little disappointing, as you are not able to use the weapon’s full capabilities.
Multiplayer is a lot of fun, giving brand new challenges after you have mastered the controls. The games are not too big, and provide just the right space to get a feel for what your favorite species can do.
Overall the game is extremely enjoyable, and those of you with a love of the genre and characters will get an extra kick out of it. I give the game a 7.5 out of 10. Unless you love AVP, it is definitely a rent before you buy title.
Play on.
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