Even almost 30 years later the Aliens franchise holds some real weight in the sci-fi and horror genres of entertainment. Many movies, books, comic books, toys, and video games have been inspired by the tale of terror in space. Gearbox Software has been working since 2006 to bring a new game set in the Aliens universe that aims to capture what has captivated audiences for so many years.
Set to release this Fall, Aliens: Colonial Marines sets out to answer some questions left open by the movies. Taking place after the events of Alien 3, the game picks up right after the squad of marines was wiped out on LV-426 [the moon where humans first discovered the Aliens].
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.