Alien: Rogue Incursion

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 207 reviews
  • story
  • optimization
  • graphics
Alien: Rogue Incursion Game Cover
Alien: Rogue Incursion is a great choice for VR sci-fi horror games if you like games with good visuals, an interesting combat mechanism, and decent sound graphics. The endless Xenomorphs make the game very challenging to lose yourself in.
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In Alien: Rogue Incursion , play as Zula Hendricks, an ex-Colonial Marine, in a single-player VR action-horror game set in the Alien franchise universe. Infiltrate a Weyland-Yutani research facility on a dangerous planet, surviving deadly Xenomorphs and uncovering humanity-threatening secrets. This Digital Deluxe Edition comes with bonus content including weapon and armor skins, and a digital artbook.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews
story14 positive mentions
optimization25 negative mentions
  • The game captures the atmosphere and tension of the Alien franchise effectively, making players feel immersed in the experience.
  • The sound design and voice acting are well-executed, enhancing the overall horror experience.
  • The interactive elements, such as using tools and managing weapons, add a layer of immersion that many players appreciate.
  • The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and frame drops even on high-end hardware.
  • The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating, especially during combat situations.
  • The last-minute announcement that this is only 'Part 1' of a two-part story has left many players feeling deceived and disappointed.
  • story108 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging characters and well-written dialogue, while others criticize it for being incomplete, as it is only part one of a two-part narrative. The atmosphere and storytelling are often highlighted as strong points, drawing comparisons to popular titles like "Alien: Isolation" and "Half-Life: Alyx." However, some players express disappointment over the game's marketing, which initially suggested a complete experience, only to reveal that players would need to purchase a second part to conclude the story.

    • “So far I am enjoying the game; there are a few things that bug me, but overall the story and atmosphere really grab you.”
    • “The story, characters, and dialogue so far are also really well written and performed.”
    • “Where this game really shines is how the story, atmosphere, mood, and set pieces elevate it and set it apart from all the quest ports.”
    • “The storytelling is available but not exciting, and your android buddy does its job without you growing fond of him.”
    • “Game was also promoted and sold as a full package until 10 hours before release when they suddenly updated the store page to add that this is part 1 of a 2-part story, never mentioning that beforehand, which is pretty scummy in my opinion.”
    • “They changed the game to include 'part one' on the day of the release, which is misleading for those who expect a complete story.”
  • optimization78 mentions

    The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and graphical glitches, even on high-end systems. Users have noted that achieving playable performance often requires extensive tweaking of settings, detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the game's atmosphere and potential, the consensus is that it needs substantial optimization improvements to be enjoyable.

    • “With my settings, I don't go below 72fps; I might try it again if I find some area in which performance drops.”
    • “Great game, reminiscent of AVP2; could use better optimization, but runs great.”
    • “No crashes so far, and the game seems pretty optimized.”
    • “A lot of my playtime was spent tweaking settings and replaying early sections to find playable performance, rather than actually playing the game.”
    • “The performance is poor, the TAA is a blurry mess and god forbid you turn it off; this is one of those games where the shaders mess up if you don't use TAA.”
    • “Never have I seen such bad optimization.”
  • graphics59 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in the overall quality and performance, particularly when compared to other AAA VR titles. While some appreciate the art style and immersive atmosphere, others criticize the textures, optimization issues, and inconsistent frame rates, suggesting that the visuals often appear blurry or outdated. Overall, the game seems to struggle with graphical fidelity, especially on lower-end systems, leading to a less satisfying visual experience for many players.

    • “The atmosphere of the game and the visuals are amazing, and there are some nasty situations and surprises awaiting you; this great action horror FPS!”
    • “Graphics are great, smooth with infrequent frame drops, and it's just generally a stupid amount of fun cosplaying as a marine from Aliens.”
    • “I played using a Quest 3, 3080, and Steam Link and it worked flawlessly with fairly minimal graphical issues or major frame loss while streaming too.”
    • “The graphics and textures look like they were half made for the Quest 3 standalone, not PC VR, as I expected.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming.”
    • “Outdated graphics: character proportions are odd, textures fail to load properly, and environments look dated.”
  • atmosphere46 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of the Alien franchise with impressive sound design, lighting, and environmental details. Many players appreciate the tension and foreboding mood, although some note that technical issues and gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and atmospheric setting that enhances the horror and action elements, making it a standout feature despite some flaws.

    • “The atmosphere is top notch, the sounds, the particle effects, the lighting; it really feels like being in the movie 'Aliens.'”
    • “The atmosphere is tense, with sounds and shadows constantly making you check your scanner or look over your shoulder (even the main menu).”
    • “Every corridor, chamber, and derelict space oozes atmosphere.”
    • “Its failed attempt at a foreboding horror atmosphere cheapened the gameplay, made the enemies annoying to fight, and forced me to frequently replay sections due to an infrequent save system, auto or manual.”
    • “While the atmosphere is promising, the numerous technical and design flaws make it impossible to recommend in its current state.”
    • “It's exceedingly dark even with the flashlight you get later on; but it's dark not for atmosphere but to hide the xenos that will literally spawn into existence 5ft in front of your face.”
  • gameplay43 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the immersive atmosphere and intuitive VR mechanics, while others criticize the clunky controls, lack of enemy responsiveness, and frequent save point issues. Many noted that the combat can feel repetitive and arcade-like, detracting from the overall experience, despite some engaging moments and solid level design. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay suffers from technical flaws and design choices that hinder its potential.

    • “Great gameplay and level design overall!”
    • “The combination of dark corridors, sound effects, and gameplay works really well.”
    • “The gameplay is designed to make you feel like you're part of the alien universe.”
    • “Its failed attempt at a foreboding horror atmosphere cheapened the gameplay, made the enemies annoying to fight, and forced me to frequently replay sections due to an infrequent save system, auto or manual.”
    • “The xenomorph gameplay can be quite arcadey and despite some excellent animations and intense surprises, it can feel like a shooting gallery at times.”
    • “Finally the actual gameplay itself is okay but not mind-blowing; xenos come in what feels like well-timed waves of 2-3 individuals, they attack in similarly awkward patterns, there's not really a set flow of 'calm vs tense' scenarios it just feels like you get 3-5 minutes between each 'wave'.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and performance issues, including character model distortions and frequent crashes. While some players find the game immersive and enjoyable, many express frustration over the technical problems, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall stability. Overall, the game appears to require significant optimization and bug fixes to improve the user experience.

    • “Great game, reminiscent of AVP2; could use better optimization, but runs great.”
    • “Anyways, this game runs great so far.”
    • “The only problem is that I spent the first 40 minutes troubleshooting, as the game would crash immediately every time I tried to start it.”
    • “Totally buggy and unplayable at the moment with the Quest 3.”
    • “Tldr; dishonest publishing at play, the game is buggy and runs poorly on even upper mid-range PCs, and the game is also mediocre at best, neither trash nor great.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions, with some players labeling it a cash grab due to price increases and a lack of transparency. While the ad assistance feature is unpopular among PCVR users, it can be disabled, which some players appreciate. Overall, there is a sense of frustration regarding the game's episodic nature not being clearly communicated prior to release.

    • “You should be ashamed of yourselves for this cash grab.”
    • “Nowhere during advertising, or previews did this company state that this was only part 1 of an episodic series.”
    • “Everyone's biggest gripe is the ads assist which you can turn off, by the way, and it even gives you that option when you first load up the game and in settings.”
  • music5 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the significant emotional impact of the music in the game, praising its quality and effectiveness. There is also a suggestion for the developers to consider incorporating music from "Alien Isolation" to enhance the experience further, particularly in a multiplayer setting.

    • “Music is amazing.”
    • “Now all they need to do is license the same music from Alien Isolation and add multiplayer, and it would be perfect.”
    • “I love when people understand how much music affects emotions.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    The reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability; while some players find the game infinitely replayable, others criticize it for a lack of engaging content that diminishes replay value after the initial playthrough. Overall, the design choices seem to impact the satisfaction of replaying the game.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices and paths that encourage multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Each run feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
    • “Imagine someone having to go through all that every single time they want to replay the game— that's just not great design for satisfying replayability.”
    • “Or is it all window dressing for an otherwise linear shooter that won't have any replay value once you complete it.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing moments related to gameplay mechanics, such as struggling to reload weapons and encountering funny bugs. Players find humor in the unexpected situations that arise during critical moments, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “I had some funny moments when I tried to reload or rack my weapons back onto my back or leg, but I missed and wound up scrambling to get them off the ground when I needed them the most.”
    • “I only encountered a couple of minor bugs so far, and one was actually hilarious.”
    • “For example, to continue the story I needed to use a PC, and obviously this was a perfect time to be attacked, so I decided to put the really useful portable sensor on the table to see from where they came.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by well-crafted character interactions that enhance the overall experience, evoking strong feelings, including moments of genuine sadness. However, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth and becomes overly sanitized, diminishing their emotional investment in the story.

    • “Their dynamic is one of the highlights of the experience, with natural, well-written interactions that add emotional weight to the high-octane action.”
    • “Made me cry; very impactful.”
    • “Learning about some concerning names in the narrative team made me fear a sanitized, boring story. In the end, it is so sanitized that I lack the willpower to get through it.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters feels shallow and unconvincing, leaving me disconnected from their struggles.”
    • “I expected a gripping emotional journey, but instead, I found a series of predictable tropes that failed to resonate with me.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, particularly due to the repetitive task of constantly reading emails on the datapad, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Instead of being fun, the game was frustrating and tedious.”
    • “Constantly using your datapad to read emails becomes tedious over time.”
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Critic Reviews

85% average critic score

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Play time

3hMedian play time
502hAverage play time
2-2000hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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