Aliens: Dark Descent

MP1STVitor Braz

9/10

Aliens: Dark Descent showcases care and respect for the works that it is based upon. This is the antithesis of a cash-grab – this is a game that tried to deliver something different, something exciting that isn’t a mere rerun of previous offerings. It’s moody, the odds are clearly stacked against your squad but that makes each success even more rewarding, and the tactical scope is extremely enjoyable. Fans of a good real-time squad-based game shouldn’t think twice and just dive into this nightmare, weapons blazing.

WellPlayedJordan Garcia

8.5/10

Aliens: Dark Descent successfully adapts a real-time combat system to a genre of games that are traditionally turn-based. Tindalos Interactive has clearly put in a lot of love and care, and it shows.

Gaming NexusJason Dailey

8/10

Aliens: Dark Descent is a tense real-time strategy shooter that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you prefer not to be stressed out playing video games, it is certainly not for you. On the other hand, if you have the patience and mental fortitude to withstand relentless Xenomorphs, it is a clever take on the RTS genre that can be tough to put down.

Sirus GamingLexuzze Tablante

8/10

When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.

Capsule ComputersDustin Spencer

8/10

Aliens: Dark Descent is a worthy strategy title that capitalizes on the Aliens franchise in every way, putting out a deep, terrifying adventure that fans are sure to enjoy.

GGReconTarran Stockton

In Aliens: Dark Descent's best moments, it's a rich real-time tactics game that represents the Alien mythos from a refreshing gameplay perspective, revelling in stressing the player out with difficult choice and consequence gameplay. If the game managed to consistently ride this line, it would be in with a shout of dethroning Alien: Isolation as the best adaption in this medium yet.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

7/10

Ever since the fantastic Alien: Isolation I’ve been waiting for another truly great Alien game to come out, and it’s been a rough wait. We’ve had Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which was competent, but severely flawed as a cooperative shooter. Aliens: Dark Descent came under the motion tracker for me, and what a treat it has been. Whilst far from perfect, it’s a truly faithful Aliens experience.

TwinfiniteCameron Waldrop

If you're a fan of the Aliens universe and want a closer approximation of what being boots on the ground during an outbreak would be, Dark Descent is probably your best option on the market. There's something for everyone, whether you are doing this for the strategy aspect or just to enjoy an Aliens story from a fresh perspective.

GameLusterAxel Cushing

6/10

While Aliens: Dark Descent adds an interesting RTS-twist to the typical tactical RPG, and nails the visual aesthetic of the film, the not-quite polished systems and underwhelming plot diminish what could have been one of the best games of the year.

GameSpotAlessandro Barbosa

6/10

Aliens: Dark Descent blends action and strategy fundamentals together with some hit-or-miss results, but with a surprisingly authentic atmosphere throughout

Lords of GamingDavid Schallert

Unscored

Aliens: Dark Descent is an RTS in the vein of X-com with a dash of Darkest Dungeon. Is it worth being metaphorically disemboweled for?

The EscapistElise Avery

Unscored

Aliens: Dark Descent gives off a bad first impression, but I came away from the game impressed by the quality of its gameplay and the great graphics and voice acting. If you like the sound of an XCOM-esque real-time tactics game in the Aliens universe, you should give this a try.