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You and your friends against the deadliest killers in the galaxy. Another glorious day in the corps.

Buckle up, soldier! Welcome to Aliens: Colonial Marines. Created by Gearbox, the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite developers of Borderlands and Brothers In Arms, this first-person shooter is steeped in the eerie, claustrophobic and terrifying atmosphere that made the Aliens films successful worldwide. You and your friends will become the most badass military outfit in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s down to you to not just survive but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Features:

Enlist in the Marine Corps
Bringing you a true sequel to James Cameron’s classic Aliens, get tooled up with classic Marine weapons including pulse rifles, motion trackers and flamethrowers.

The most authentic Aliens experience ever
Using authentic environments inspired by the film series including Hadley’s Hope, the Sulaco and LV-426, you will be immersed in an eerie, atmospheric world where any moment could bring your death.

Drop-in / Drop-out co-operative gameplay
The masters of co-op bring their expertise to the Aliens universe. Xenos getting too tough? Call up your buddies so they can drop in with extra firepower. The whole campaign can be played with a squad of up to four players, dropping in and out as necessary through self-contained missions within an over-arching narrative.

Loadouts and upgrades
Create your perfect killing machine. An extensive upgrade system allows players to customize their characters to play the way they want. Earn experience to get perks, new weapons and new looks for your squad.

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Make sure to check out:
Aliens Colonial Marines Wiki
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Another FPS? Yawn.

Im looking forward to it

Totally stoked about this. Have it preordered. Although not sure how I feel about the season pass, don't think this game will do well enough for a good online community sadly.

Another FPS? Yawn.

What else would an Aliens game be on consoles? We got a Metroid style game on DS, but thats about the only type of game this franchise would properly support.

They should try to make one like the Arcade Game where you could see yourself. What's the difference between this game and Alien Trilogy from 96 or the numerous Alien vs Predator games for all systems from the Jaguar to the computer? Better graphics?

This will drop in price rapidly, plus it has another Season Pass.

Any word if stores(any store, really) is doing a midnight for this? Haven't been able to find one remotely close to where I live.

Originally Posted by matrix9280 They should try to make one like the Arcade Game where you could see yourself. What's the difference between this game and Alien Trilogy from 96 or the numerous Alien vs Predator games for all systems from the Jaguar to the computer? Better graphics?

so basically you are looking for the DS game?

That game is a 2d action metriod / castlevania style game.

Yea i know the market is over saturated with FPS games currently, but that's really all this franchise supports. Removing all the AvP games, we have never had a really good solid Aliens shooter before to be honest. A 3rd person shooter game could support more of a doom3 monsters in the closet style gameplay, if that's what you are into.

I can't speak for everyone, but I personally what I am looking for is something that gives the good mix of action and fear that the second film gave viewers. This game seems to be trying to do that at least. The market is small for the game sure, but as I stated in my opinion earlier, there is not much more this franchise could support and be successful.

Actually that's exactly what I was looking for. If Nintendo wasn't dead to me I would have probably noticed it. Dammit. Why couldn't this game have come out on the PSP?

Can't wait to pick this up after work tomorrow!

Got my copy from Estarland this afternoon -- but have no way of playing it because the damn blizzard knocked our power out and they're STILL working on bringing it back over 3 days later. Damn you National Grid!!!

4.5 from Gamespot.

The reviews are coming in, metacritic is at 47/100. I preordered the game and have to wait for a friend to ship it to me. So I'll be able to give it a shot in about a week. I usually take most reviews with a grain of salt, especially when it comes to shooters.

I have a feeling the "lack of polish" and "repetitive" comments are going to be spot on. But still can't wait to play the game. Kotaku said the campaign was just a little over 4 hours.

Please share your thoughts once played. Really curious about the multiplayer.

No way am I buying this day 1 now @ $65

I'm sorry to see this getting savaged in reviews. I love the Alien series and I was really hoping it would be good. Apparently, like Duke Nukem, despite the Gearbox name on the box this was primarily developed by another studio.

I would have had this preordered if not for it being released so close to Dead Space 3. Now I'm really glad I cancelled.

anyway to send this back to gamefly before it gets to my house?

I would like to give it the benefit of the doubt. But the reviews I'm reading are just too much. Perhaps most worrying are the descriptions of rampant technical glitches and uninspired design decisions.

I'm going to have to cancel my pre-order at GameStop, and shift the funds over to Starcraft: Heart of the Swarm instead. This is a sad day for Aliens fans. I'll console myself when I get home by playing a little more of Aliens vs. Predator. (never finished that game)

After watching some video reviews, I think I could glean a couple nights' enjoyment out of the Aliens atmosphere alone when this gets in the ~$10 range. Which might not be too long.

Somebody got a nice paycheck at EGM.

The game is a massive let down and sukcs? Shocking. That was unexpected


Why is it so damn hard to get an Aliens game right? Christ