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Game details

Game:
Aliens: Colonial Marines
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Genre:
Shooter
Sub Genre:
First Person
Release Date (US):
Autumn 2012
Release Date (UK):
Autumn 2012
Players:
1-4
Online Players:
2-4
Developers:
Gearbox Software
Publisher:
SEGA
Rating:
RP [Rating Pending]
PSU Rank:
316 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
255 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Also available on Xbox 360 and PC.

About Aliens: Colonial Marines

In Aliens: Colonial Marines, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Players must destroy the enemy with classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment. Aliens: Colonial Marines features a story driven single-player mode and a four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player assumes the persona of a United States Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission.

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3.5
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Summary

The biggest achievement in this title is that it works as a shooter, but the gameplay, plot, visuals, and audio don't do it any justice. The multiplayer lessens the experience even further by providing a simplistic experience that only deters players from playing more than one round. It's really hard to believe that Gearbox was even involved with this title at all.

We like

  • Aiming is surprisingly authentic
  • The way the Aliens look

We dislike

  • Glitches throughout
  • Graphically/audibly flawed
  • Cookie-cutter shooter that cut too much

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A franchise that requires an introduction must not be that great of a franchise, and the same can be said for a franchise that’s falling out of grace. Movie-based games almost never impress, but it’s hard to believe that a coupling between a prestigious developer like Gearbox Software and a franchise like Aliens cannot produce a title that shakes the industry. Actually, consider the industry shaken, but for none of...

Aliens: Colonial Marines News

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    Critically-mauled shoot-‘em-up Aliens: Colonial Marines flogged 1.31 million copies following its release in February, SEGA’s annual financial report has revealed. The industry giant confirmed that the company’s best performer however was the brilliant racer Sonic & All-Star...

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines gets major update

    Critically-mauled shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines has received a substantial update for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The patch includes a heap of fixes for the Gearbox-developed shooter, including general, campaign and multiplayer tweaks. Check out the PS3 fixes below, and read our review of A...

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    Critically-panned shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines has nabbed the top spot on the U.K. All Format Charts following its global release last Tuesday. Developed by Gearbox Software, Colonial Marines was first announced way back in 2006, though despite its lengthy development time failed to impress r...

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines launch trailer

    SEGA has unleashed the official launch trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines for your viewing pleasure. Originally announced back in 2006, Colonial Marines was developed by Gearbox Software and is set after the events of James Cameron’s Aliens. In addition to the cinematic single-player camp...

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines season pass announced - 40 percent saving on DLC

    SEGA has announced the Aliens: Colonial Marines season pass which will give gamers access to four post-release DLC packs at a fraction of the cost if they were to be bought individually. Priced at $29.99 /£19.99 / €29.99 / on PS3 and PC and 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360, the season p...

  • Alien Colonial Marines tactical multiplayer trailer

    Gearbox Software has released its latest trailer for Aliens Colonial Marines, showcasing how to play it's tactical multiplayer. There are a number of special abilities for both the Xenomorphs and the Marines. The trailer demonstrates various tactical choices that players need to make when playin...

  • Check out this 'kick ass' Aliens: Colonial Marines trailer

    A new video recently surfaced for Aliens: Colonial Marines. Dubbed the "kick ass" trailer, it shows off tons of action, guns, and--you guessed it--aliens. Set 11 months after the events of the second movie, the game will follow a marine ship crash-landing on LV-426 and document their a...

  • Fresh Aliens: Colonial Marines images

    SEGA has let loose a face-hugging batch of new Aliens: Colonial Marines screenshots for you to feast your eyes on. Currently in development at Gearbox Software, Colonial Marines was first announced way back in 2006. The game is finally due for release next February, and takes the form of a first-...

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines survivor multiplayer mode announced

    Gearbox Software has announced a new multiplayer mode called Survivor for Aliens: Colonial Marines. The mode sees up to four players will have to survive against the waves of ferocious Xenomorphs for as long as possible. Xenomorphs will cut you down one by one making survival the top priority,...

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines trailer highlights pre-order goodies

    Aliens: Colonial Marines will finally be released in February 2013 after a lengthy wait, and gamers will have a host of pre-order incentives to take advantage of for launch day thanks to U.S. retail giant GameStop. Those of us on the other side of the pond won’t be left out either, though a...

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