Aliens: Colonial Marines was a complete and utter disappointment. It has minor and major problems that cause the experience to be nearly unplayable. It’s mind boggling that this game was delayed several times, but still feels like it was rushed out. There is no polish, the level design is awful and the game practically ignores mechanics outright.
Too many games aren't given a second shot. We at VGU choose which games we would love to see receive a sequel.
The Saboteur - criminally underrated and a fantastic mechanic of bringing colour back to Nazi-occupied Paris.
The article lists Bulletstorm, Sleeping Dogs, and Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Player 2 takes some quiet time to look back at some of the most hyped failures of the past 10 years.
Can't argue with any of those really, but I would add Resident Evil Operation Racoon City and Metal Gear Survive to that list. Both terrible games from good franchises.
Bulletstorm, I actually liked the gameplay but the atrocious writing and characters made me despise the game by the end of it.
Thanks to a bustling mod community on Steam, Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines actually has a stellar multiplayer experience to offer these days.
I don't understand some of these scores, this game is def not this bad, I greatly enjoyed it. Although it does help to be an alien fan:P
I love the Aliens franchise and previously thought Gearbox were decent developers. This game is trash and should never of seen the light of day in the state it was released. How Gearbox thought it was ok to release this mess is beyond me and most gamers but this was truly an insult to fans of the franchise and anyone who spent their money on it. Basically Fuck you Gearbox.