IGN: Aliens vs. Predator Review

Aliens vs. Predator could have been a truly great game. It's there, you can almost feel it, but it's constantly ripped away from you because of some poor design decisions and a general lack of quality that keeps the game from having that triple-A feeling. It's by no means a bad game and will almost certainly please fans more so than either movie effort, but when compared to other first-person shooter titles on the market, the difference is clear.

Presentation - 7.0
Graphics - 5.5
Sound - 8.0
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 7.0

[blu_yu_away]

5.5 for graphics seems too low. It's not the best looking game but its far from bad from what I've seen in screens and video. It must have an absolutely piss poor frame rate to justify that score.

[rogimusprime]

5.5 is too low. Not surprising coming from IGN here in the states, ride a game all throughout the preview stage, and don't complain about its graphics, then when the review drops....JUST BASH IT TO HELL.

Can't even remember how many other games they've done this with. I've already beaten the predator campaign and feel the IGN UK review has a fair score of 7.5. Still a good game, not a GREAT game, but I don't have any problem playing solid games.

Not every title can be AAA, not every shooter has the ability to crouch and zoom ala MW2, but this is still a decent game. Fans of the series will love it. Alien campaign is kinda tough to get used to, but I'm sure I'll adapt.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Basically what can they say to justify the graphics is poor? In what way can you say that which makes it even remotely entertaining/interresting?

Now on the other hand, if the graphics were good you could talk about what is there as opposed to what is missing.

I do agree that giving something a low score without discussing it, seems a little unjust, but at the same time what can you say about it. In some ways, not pointing out the flaw is probably preferred by the developer.

[mikeslemonade]

Awww man I was looking for an online shooter for this year, but looks like I have to keep on finding. BFBC2 is overated, so maybe I just might have to resort to Halo Reach.

[ThanatosDMC]

I noticed that the Aliens from this video do not swipe as fast as they do on AVP2. It's probably a pain to aim properly using the controllers especially during fast jumping melee fights in multiplayer.

[BattleAxe]

The demo was garbage.

[StarScream4Ever]

Pretty much the game going to be rated in the range of 70-75 (Metacritic). I felt the demo was frustrated too, that and the untimely arrival of BC2 demo, brought the attention of the game to a complete halt. Which is rather sad since the early video and tech demo shown such promises.

[life doomer]

strike three and your out....I think.

[RockmanII7]

AvP > BC2

[Gamer7l]

...you should have your hands chopped off and your eyes gouged out, so you can never game again, for such a stupid comment.

[bjornbear]

you have the right to your opinion =)

some people will clearly enjoy AvP over BC2, its not impossible...

[Blacktric]

GameSpot gave the game 5.5. Which IMO is a joke. And IGN gave this score to the PS3 version (video review was showing PS3 version only) but GameSpot reviewed the 360 version, which has better textures a little bit. Hopefully the game will sell good so we'll see new AvP titles.

[d10sfan]

Are you saying this because you have seen both games sidebyside or are you just saying that because you think 360 games are always better?

[AliTheBrit19]

They did? damn that is a low score

It looks worth a rent, the Alien/Predator components where always going to be more appealing than the Marine.

[Blacktric]

@d10sfan

I didn't see both versions side by side but played the demo on both systems. Even a blind can say that there is a difference between two versions texture wise. So please take your mindless fanboy attacking to somewhere else. Or just go play the demo for both of the systems.

[Justin_bristoe]

...screw ipn

[SUPREME RULER]

http://www.gametrailers.com...

a game like this is better in arcade form!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[BigKev45]

The demo sucked really bad. I'm not surprised.

[Leonesaurus]

I'm sitting here playing it now (paused while I'm typing this) on the Alien campaign. Beat the Marine Campaign already. From all the time I've put into the game so far, plus the multiplayer, I can't find one bad thing about the game.

The controls are solid, graphics are great (not on par or exceeding Uncharted 2, Resident Evil 5, BioShock 2 or so on, but still a good visual presentation) especially the lighting effects! I have no idea where and how these reviewers are getting the bad graphics vibe from!?

The multiplayer is truly unique and has high replay value with tons of modes. It's well worth the $60, most especially if your a true Alien or Predator fan! Ignore these reviews and just play the game for yourself.

As far as I can tell, from my experience, this game is way under-rated. It deserves an 8.0 overall at the very least. If your tired of all these military shooter (Modern Warfare 2, Halo, ect.) than this is a turn for the good if your looking for something new, unique, balanced and fun.

[k280]

i agree 110% I beat the alien and human campaign and I love it. Multiplayer just rocks!!!

[Timesplitter14]

That's the impression I was left with after playing the demo

[wicko]

Looks like a good rent. Played the MP demo, wasn't that great but then again the only mode I was really interested in (infestation) wasn't available. Campaign looks like it might be pretty fun though.

I guess we can look forward to Colonial Marines instead.

[k280]

Man infestation is awesome

[KilZoneGeneralStrife]

I usually go back and forth between the BFBC2 demo and Fifa10 ,I played the AvP demo on the setting I used on there..well,I lowered brightness and contrast a bit and wow..AvP looks great.definitly not 5,5 for gfx.with my old t.v setting,the textures were terrible.you're able to see that the walls and the characters had ugly compressed textures.with the darker look I have now,the flashlight looks more dramatic and AvP rocks.I think this game is ok...if Bad Company 2 wasnt so close I might..just mightve bought it... ,but design choices like the terrible start up menu ..yuck.it just doesnt look presentable.

[VanHalen]

Wow, thx for proving my point. Waiting for Bad Company to come out? Let me guess, youre one of those people that are stuck in the military fps world! If its not bad company or call of duty and does not play just like it then its not good? Going by the weak demo, you are seriously missing out. Judging a game by an unfinished online demo is really ridiculous! Ive been having more fun with AVP than most any other fps out there. Believe me, one of my favorite games right now is ME2! AVP is right behind it as in terms of great gameplay. People like you want the same old recycled stuff. Its too bad!

[Knightofelemia]

This game sounds like a rental does anybody know if the game has a VS mode like Left 4 Dead?

[Johnny Rotten]

sounds good!

[Slinger420]

The game has too much screen tearing, at least on the PS3. I suggest no one else purchase the title if this kind of thing bothers you because it was pretty prevalent. I immediately went to play the single player survivor and the screen tearing became almost unbearable. Tried the SP marines campaign, same thing. The game simply wasn't finished, at least the PS3 version. I'm selling it and putting it towards Red Dead Redemption.

[Dazel]

...while its not perfect it looks good enough and plays well. MP will be a lot of fun with friends and it may not have legs but it'll last a good month or so.

[Dutch Boogie]

I haven't tried the demo yet but i from what i have seen i'd say the game looks solid for a AvsP game. I might rent it to see how it plays. You can't trust mainstream reviesw nowadays.

[VanHalen]

Well, that was the final draw ign. I will never take your opinion seriously again! First Darksiders now this? At least ign UK gave it an 8.5, so it cant possibly be all that bad of a game right? Im well into the Predator and Marine campaign and have messed around with some of the multiplayer choices online. Its a great game and graphics are on par with Halo3 which received a much higher rating in terms of its graphics! I must say that the ONLY reason this game has received some negative reviews is because it simply isnt another safe generic Call of Duty fps!!!! That is why, they have even admitted it in the review. Well you know what, i am sick and tired of the same damn military based modern warfare, bad company, mag whatever it may be kind of game! Ign is comparing AVP with the CODS and Bioshocks of the world. If it does not feel the same as those type of games or looks different in any way, its obviously not good? These reviewers are actually responsible for the over populated flood of military fps games we keep getting recycled. They assume that because thats all they favor and thats what always gets the highest ratings, that its what the public wants! ALL the time! We cant rate anything thats any different and even more enjoyable high, god forbid. They will get a 7. All military based games will get 8.5 and up! Its all the time now and im starting to see that alot of these reviewers are HUGE fans of the modern warfare type games. They will compare AVP with every other fps military based big hitter out there. Its sad and unfortunate for any new ideas out there. F@ck this reviewer, seriously! I could do better and give you a much more honest review based on the actual game and not pick favorites and compare everything to frikin COD all the time!!!