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.

Apologies for the lateness of this review. Alien: Isolation's been out in the wild for just over 48 hours already, but I only just managed to clamber out from under the table I'd been cowering for the past fortnight and actually finish the game.

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

I have to admit that I failed to get hold of a review copy of Alien: Isolation when it first came out, which is one of the reasons why I jumped at the chance to grab the title from Game the other week as it was selling half price for the Ripley Edition.

If an enemy is dangerous enough, it can be even more intimidating than 10 of one enemy. We saw it with Resident Evil 3, in which the tall, monstrous, powerful and intimidating Nemesis creature was an enemy to be feared every time he showed his ugly face.

liked it no complaints

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1979's Alien film by Ridley Scott is often considered the pinnacle of science fiction cinema. Several games have attempted to replicate the claustrophobia and terror of being hunted by an extra-terrestrial predator in space, though few have succeeded.

Captures the film's look and feel; Gameplay that rewards patience

Can be difficult at times; AI can be a bit unpredictable

Proceeding 15 years after the ominous events that took place on the Nostromo in Ridley Scott's Alien , Amanda Ripley is informed of a device on board the Sevastopol, which contains information on what caused her mother's disappearance.

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.

Ready for a challenge That is the one thing you have to ask yourself before you play Alien: Isolation . If you're a fan of the venerable horror series, you already know you want to play this game. The question then becomes - do you have the nerves for it

Genuinely scary; Nice length; with a pace that requires planning; Oozes authentic ambiance

Clunky crafting interface; Despite random AI; is fairly predictable; Glitches can break immersion