A sci-fi cinema classic becomes a videogame in Gearbox Software’s adaptation.
Ryan finds out how Aliens: Colonial Marines measures up…
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Some slightly scrappy character animation aside, these early moments create a strong impression.
Your weapons also carry an authentic sense of weight.
Flamethrowers, meanwhile, are perfect for keeping bugs at bay.
Gradually, however, certain flaws begin to make themselves apparent.
even when nothing of notes happening, and Bela, a tough female soldier modelled after Jenette Goldsteins Vasquez.
Within an hour or two, a definite feeling of repetition begins to set in.
Marines yell things like Eyes up!
In fact, its difficult to recall another game that requires the opening of quite so many doors.
The multiplayer aspect of the game offers up some exciting possibilities.
In each instance, teams are divided into marines and aliens.
Unfortunately, enjoyment of the multiplayer mode is hampered by some skittish alien controls.
Or maybe something quirkier, like an online power-loader jousting tournament.
Aliens: Colonial Marinesis out now for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U.
Rating:
2 out of 5
