i'd give it 3 to 4 stars originally, but it gets 5 stars cause of how important this game is to me. as a lil kid this was a huge hyperfixation of mine, discovering that you can play as a xenomorph (they need to make another game where you can be an alien btw) was so exciting. I never played the human / predator campaigns cause i only cared about xeno. very nauseating & all over the place gameplay, but i didn't care, it's worth it, I only wish it was longer.
Such an Awesome game i've finished right now for Xbox Series X Backwards Compatible, the graphics are good, the gameplay is cool, the marines campaign is decent but the Aliens & Predators campaign in this game is so awesome, the stealth and everything alongside the predator gameplay in it is so badass, is what also made AVP 2010 the best Aliens & Predators games ever, i really wish there should be a sequel to this if only Rebellion had the gall to do a sequel of this certified masterpiece.
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Three campaigns, all of them fairly fun and interesting. Solid game, but definitely not perfect. Specifically, I found that the Predator's stealth is poorly implemented, often AI do know where the Predator is located. Certain mechanics are outdated and feel janky. There was even the boss battle with the final Praetorian alien, and the AI killed itself.
Solid game, and fun game, but it's definitely dated. Definitely not a perfect 10/10.
Solid game, and fun game, but it's definitely dated. Definitely not a perfect 10/10.
Honestly a sleeper classic. Does incredible justice to its source material (arguably better than either AVP films)with three engaging, and interconnected single player campaigns. There is clear arcade shooter influence in the DNA of this game in the best way. The game manages to play as both an incredible power fantasy with rewarding stealth gameplay as the Alien and Predator, as well as an Action Horror in the Marine campaign. This is all compounded with an incredible multiplayer where the three species can either fight or join forces against one another. The multiplayer's maps have an incredible range of style and aesthetic and intricate design that lends itself to all three Species movement and combat capabilities.
A surprisingly novel way to approach AVP in a game, as the two non-human campaigns (particularly Alien) are actually a decent time. I don't think there's really enough here to justify writing a full review, but if you can play it for a few bucks and you like Aliens/Predator, might as well give it a shot. Can't say anything about multiplayer since its deader than the horse that is Ellen Ripley in Alien Resurrection, but I assume it was pretty unique for its time given the asymmetrical nature of the campaigns.
This game is definitely better than "Aliens: Colonial Marines" and as the "Aliens vs Predator" from 2000, it includes 3 amazing storylines, except the game is not as hard as the 2000 one. The environment and gameplay are amazing, along with the story. The campaign mode requires also some exploration since it has collectables. The multiplayer is fun with friends, I remember playing it until late, and sometimes I wouldn't even sleep. The multiplayer mode also includes the 3 classes to play with: Aliens, Predators, and Marines - just like in the campaign mode.
Surprisingly, the game is not as fun as it looks from the outside. Especially the marine part was horrible. It has an extremely unbalanced difficulty and the weapons have no effect on the predators or aliens. On the other hand, the gameplay is very repetitive. The marine part was so bad that it completely killed my desire to see and experience the other parts of the campaign. If you are going to play this game, I suggest you skip the marine part completely. It's not fun and a waste of time.
Dropped back into this after not playing since its launch.
Where this game shines is the multiplayer, which is essentially dead. If anyone sees this and wants to play online, hit me up!
Other than that, AVP is dated. 3 campaigns that mirror each other in setting, but play drastically different. Predator, Aliens, Marines. The Predator is more stealth based, Alien feels like a speedrun and its controlled in such a nauseating fashion. The Marines is the biggest chore, and you mostly just fight Xenos which become overwhelming at times.
Even on Normal, this game poses some challenge! Although all the boss fights are incredibly easy. The hardest parts come from horde sequences. It's playstyle is dated, but the textures and surroundings look good for its time. Predator can feel a bit stiff, Alien is wild and too loose, and the Marine being only able to hip fire and has the cardio of a 260lb male doesn't help when trying to escape a group of xenos to reload or heal.
Story mode, the flaws are glaring. Online though, with all of this mixed together was a beautiful barage of violence and competition. When I owned the game I hardly touched the story due to how much fun I had online. If there was a way we could remaster this for its online or something. That'd be rad!
Where this game shines is the multiplayer, which is essentially dead. If anyone sees this and wants to play online, hit me up!
Other than that, AVP is dated. 3 campaigns that mirror each other in setting, but play drastically different. Predator, Aliens, Marines. The Predator is more stealth based, Alien feels like a speedrun and its controlled in such a nauseating fashion. The Marines is the biggest chore, and you mostly just fight Xenos which become overwhelming at times.
Even on Normal, this game poses some challenge! Although all the boss fights are incredibly easy. The hardest parts come from horde sequences. It's playstyle is dated, but the textures and surroundings look good for its time. Predator can feel a bit stiff, Alien is wild and too loose, and the Marine being only able to hip fire and has the cardio of a 260lb male doesn't help when trying to escape a group of xenos to reload or heal.
Story mode, the flaws are glaring. Online though, with all of this mixed together was a beautiful barage of violence and competition. When I owned the game I hardly touched the story due to how much fun I had online. If there was a way we could remaster this for its online or something. That'd be rad!