Review: Aliens vs. Predator
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Hmm, well... It is the only way to be sure...MortisLegio said:
One thought I've had recently is that the graphics for the surroundings don't really matter that much. Due to the darkness/pitch blackness of each level, all you're ever going to see is the flashes of the wall as you walk past, scanning for things that move, or the black and white or infrared of the Xenomorph/Predator. It doesn't need to look amazing.
Of course, I think it looks great, so I really don't know where this is coming from at all. It's like [PROTOTYPE] all over again.
Probably haven't watched it as much as me. God, that film is the shizniz. One of Cameron's best works, more so than Avatar at any rate.
"What are we supposed to use, harsh language?"
"What are we supposed to use, harsh language?"
First of all, it's a generic FPS that's copying the old golden standard. A bit bland, but hey . . . sounds like it works.
Nowthing, the actual IMPORTANT note . . . "the graphics look old" BULLSHIT . . . frankly, if you can't tell the difference between FMVs, cutscenes and gameplay graphics . . . it does NOT look old, and from the views they showed, it flows fast smooth and clean, there's no obvious seams, the graphics aren't blocky or bit covered . . . so it looks GREAT, it looks WONDERFUL . . . sure it's probably not as ULTRA real world looking as say . . . Heavy Rain . . . but that doesn't matter.
It's ALIEN VERSUS PREDATOR, we're not looking gfor it to be super real. We're looking for it to be VIOLENT, DARK, GOREY, and COMPLETELY INSANE. As long as that happens, it doesn't matter if it's not so realistic looking you'll go to bed wishing you had a motion sensor.
Nowthing, the actual IMPORTANT note . . . "the graphics look old" BULLSHIT . . . frankly, if you can't tell the difference between FMVs, cutscenes and gameplay graphics . . . it does NOT look old, and from the views they showed, it flows fast smooth and clean, there's no obvious seams, the graphics aren't blocky or bit covered . . . so it looks GREAT, it looks WONDERFUL . . . sure it's probably not as ULTRA real world looking as say . . . Heavy Rain . . . but that doesn't matter.
It's ALIEN VERSUS PREDATOR, we're not looking gfor it to be super real. We're looking for it to be VIOLENT, DARK, GOREY, and COMPLETELY INSANE. As long as that happens, it doesn't matter if it's not so realistic looking you'll go to bed wishing you had a motion sensor.
The review pretty much told me what I already know about the game, having played it for the past five days straight, that and nothing else.
I agree with most of the things in this review, however there are two things I'm stumped about.
1: Cover system? It's an FPS, and only when playing as the Marine, a cover system would have been largely useless as Aliens swarm your position so fast that they'd be in melee range before you even have a chance to make reasonable use of it. As an Alien or Predator, it'd be even more redundant.
2: Poor graphics? Seriously now? Maybe it looks like arse on the 360 version, I dunno, but fire it up on PC and it looks better than most other games I've played recently, even on DX9 mode, I fail to see how it looks old/dated in the slightest.
I agree with most of the things in this review, however there are two things I'm stumped about.
1: Cover system? It's an FPS, and only when playing as the Marine, a cover system would have been largely useless as Aliens swarm your position so fast that they'd be in melee range before you even have a chance to make reasonable use of it. As an Alien or Predator, it'd be even more redundant.
2: Poor graphics? Seriously now? Maybe it looks like arse on the 360 version, I dunno, but fire it up on PC and it looks better than most other games I've played recently, even on DX9 mode, I fail to see how it looks old/dated in the slightest.
I got this game on the xbox 360 on day 1, and i must say I think it has been an excellent game!
The predator and alien campaign are fun and unique, and as all ready covered, pulling out a marines spine and seeing the pure terror on his face is awesome
The marines campaign was ok, but i think it could be improved by making it more survival-horror (even though it is, the infinite pistol takes away the survival)
Finally the multiplayer is just epic, sure its got its bugs and glitches, but what game has none? infestation and predator hunt are both insanely fun, while the many modes of deathmatch (3) are a great addition.
BTW: i have an hd tv on my xbox 360 and the graphics look GORGEOUS.
The predator and alien campaign are fun and unique, and as all ready covered, pulling out a marines spine and seeing the pure terror on his face is awesome
The marines campaign was ok, but i think it could be improved by making it more survival-horror (even though it is, the infinite pistol takes away the survival)
Finally the multiplayer is just epic, sure its got its bugs and glitches, but what game has none? infestation and predator hunt are both insanely fun, while the many modes of deathmatch (3) are a great addition.
BTW: i have an hd tv on my xbox 360 and the graphics look GORGEOUS.
I was going to say "I agree mostly with Russ...", but then I found this post and figured I could just quote it instead."
I've really given no attention to the multiplayer; my harddrive seems to be starting to kick the bucket, so sometimes things take absurdly long times loading, and I've never had it more evident than in AvP's multiplayer, where games start before everyone's finished loading. I had joined a 4 person Survival, because I loved it when I tried it singleplayer, and when I finally finished loading, I spawned at the VERY beginning of the stage surrounded by dozens of aliens (they can attack you before you finish loading), and there was only one person alive, about 3 floors beneath me. That's simply bad design.
So I've mostly stayed away from multiplayer, especially until they implement dedicated servers, and I still have no regrets with pre-ordering it back in January. I loved the campaigns, especially the Alien campaign and stalking marines as the Predator. I found the combat droids to be rather unfair at points in the marine campaign; I had gotten to my first group of them, where there were stacks of crates or something and I was outside; one of them ran straight at me with that sniper rifle thing and killed me. The Survival mode (I really can only do it solo for aforementioned reasons) is fun, more-so on the C-block map, which resembles something you might have found in the movie Aliens.
Wow I've really rambled. I'm just going to stop by saying that while Aliens vs. Predator has many flaws, it's simply FUN! But it is a niche appeal, you really need to love the original Alien, Aliens, and Predator movies to get the full enjoyment and references.
I can't understand why anyone would want a cover system in this when there aren't any firefights, and I don't understand what everyone's whining about with bad graphics. I thought they were great, and I haven't upgraded my computer's hardware for 3 years.Angelo Credo said:
I've really given no attention to the multiplayer; my harddrive seems to be starting to kick the bucket, so sometimes things take absurdly long times loading, and I've never had it more evident than in AvP's multiplayer, where games start before everyone's finished loading. I had joined a 4 person Survival, because I loved it when I tried it singleplayer, and when I finally finished loading, I spawned at the VERY beginning of the stage surrounded by dozens of aliens (they can attack you before you finish loading), and there was only one person alive, about 3 floors beneath me. That's simply bad design.
So I've mostly stayed away from multiplayer, especially until they implement dedicated servers, and I still have no regrets with pre-ordering it back in January. I loved the campaigns, especially the Alien campaign and stalking marines as the Predator. I found the combat droids to be rather unfair at points in the marine campaign; I had gotten to my first group of them, where there were stacks of crates or something and I was outside; one of them ran straight at me with that sniper rifle thing and killed me. The Survival mode (I really can only do it solo for aforementioned reasons) is fun, more-so on the C-block map, which resembles something you might have found in the movie Aliens.
Wow I've really rambled. I'm just going to stop by saying that while Aliens vs. Predator has many flaws, it's simply FUN! But it is a niche appeal, you really need to love the original Alien, Aliens, and Predator movies to get the full enjoyment and references.
its it me or do the aliens also look a bit too dinky... tiny little bastards...i think that the space is too open as well (from what i saw in the video) it might just be a claustrophobic kinda thing, but it always seems scarier if your in like a tight,dark hallway then an alien drops from the ceiling eats your face then starts eating the rest of you with 4-5 of his buddys...
People are complaining about the controls on PC. It does take some getting used to, but it is quite managable.
First thing you need to do. Set the Alien to auto-transition! It will save you a lot of hassle.
Second, run like hell. Aliens use speed. Get in, hit the bastard as fast as possible, and bang out in a hurry if things aren't going your way.
About the graphics. I honestly don't care if they aren't technically advanced. In the artistic sense, the graphics are perfect. It looks just like the Hadley's Hope Colony from Aliens.
First thing you need to do. Set the Alien to auto-transition! It will save you a lot of hassle.
Second, run like hell. Aliens use speed. Get in, hit the bastard as fast as possible, and bang out in a hurry if things aren't going your way.
About the graphics. I honestly don't care if they aren't technically advanced. In the artistic sense, the graphics are perfect. It looks just like the Hadley's Hope Colony from Aliens.
Alien from AVP 2000 controls like a Ferrari. Alien from AVP 2010 controls like a Buick with a flat tire.
It's funny how no one who reviews this game even mentions the multi player, yet when Halo 3 sucked ass story wise, everyone rose to its defense using multi player as a shield.
It's true, this is those of those love em or hate em games, I happened to like it, but I do see its faults.
It is a stylized approach visually, like Arkham Asylum.
It's true, this is those of those love em or hate em games, I happened to like it, but I do see its faults.
Only way to be sure.MortisLegio said:
I agree, I actually think it's such an immature thing to hate the game on. I know people who saw it and went, it's ugly so I'm not going to try it.Nerdfury said:
It is a stylized approach visually, like Arkham Asylum.
It was, except he didn't mention the multi player at all and that like with many shooters is a big part of it.AVATAR_RAGE said: