Alien: Isolation
In Alien: Isolation all it takes is just one alien. Finding inspiration from the original 1979 Alien movie players find themselves stranded on a derelict space station–however it doesn’t take long to discover that you aren’t alone. In fact, you are being hunted.
Therein lies the best part of Alien: Isolation: you’re never really alone. At any point in the game–often with little to no warning–the titular alien can (and will) show up to ruin your day. This AI controlled menace can’t be killed and even your best weaponry will only serve to annoy it momentarily. Oftentimes just being spotted by the alien means you’re a goner. If you hope to escape your encounter with the alien alive you’ll have to rely on more than brute force. Quick thinking, moving quietly, and staying out of sight will usually be the only thing standing between you and the dripping maw of the perfect organism.
Make no bones about it, though. You will die, and often. This game is tough (hard mode is the recommended difficulty), and though the main campaign runs a little long, the constant threat of the alien will keep you on your toes every step of the way. If sci-fi horror is your thing or if you’re a fan of the movies, then Alien: Isolation is a must play.
