In many respects, the Ripleys of Alien fame are a lot like the Brodys from Jaws. The heads of the family - Ellen and Martin, respectively - are just trying to get by in life doing less-than-stellar jobs in mostly unexciting places until some arsehole monster comes along to ruin it all.

A masterfully produced horror that overcomes length issues through supreme scares.

Just about the best 'boo!' moments you'll play in any horror; The Alien is a thing of deadly; beautifully-executed grace; The spookiest and most savvy sound design of the year

A couple of droid-heavy acts sag in what's an overly long quest; Some frame rate hiccups on console

It's the first step towards the Alien game you've always wanted. But it's a tiny, uncertain step. Given the poor showing of the last few major games set in the Alien universe, however, it's a welcome one.

Alien cat-and-mouse encounters can be tense and frightening; Nails the right retro-futuristic atmosphere; Great use of sound and motion-tracking

Loaded with uninspired filler, Trial and error + distant save points = frustration, Some mechanics are inconsistent; others are illogical

From the moment you begin, the atmosphere is dripping from every corner of Alien: Isolation. Creative Assembly have successfully created not only an expansive world to explore and traverse, but also t

Pacing problems and a lack of variety take their toll, but in its best most moments this is the most successful big budget survival horror in a decade.

Incredible visuals and a near perfect recreation of the world of Alien; Solid stealth gameplay and uncompromising survival horror thrills; Fan service is off the charts for movie buffs

Pacing problems and an overstretched running time expose an inherent lack of variety in enemies and gameplay; Minimal plot and no memorable characters

I believe that this game is being over-critisized. I have completed the game and although there are some flaws it was a great time. I'm a big Alien movie fan and this game does capture much of that joy. You really do feel at times that you are a character in a movie being hunted.

seemed like the perfect Alien game on paper, and for the first handful of hours it even seems to deliver on its promise on the strength of its outstanding art and sound that faithfully recreates the ambiance of the classic horror film.

Stellar presentation; Genuinely unnerving

Frustrating Alien AI; Loses the fear; Poor pacing

A shorter, sharper campaign would condense the high points more potently, and some better characterisation would make the plot twists hit harder. But if you're looking for a game that really sinks its teeth into what makes this iconic movie monster endure, look no further.

It's been a while since the xenomorph was worth being scared of, and while Alien: Isolation runs a little long, it's a hellacious ride.

I love this game. Best graphic game on Ps4. The sound design is superb. Alien Isolation is a well done Alien game. This game is sexy and badass! Alien is back ****