IGN - Aliens: Colonial Marines didn't quite live up to its enormous potential for a number of reasons, but one of the most common reactions IGN editors had centered on the visuals. Was this what we were always told Aliens would look like?
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.
Yes, that is why I never picked up my pre order, and instead got it through gamefly.
Most screenshots are bullshots.
Higher rez then game releases at, cherry picked images. to much aa, unless PC version.
I think Arnold said it best:
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yeah....and even though I didn't buy it, I want my money back!