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81% User Score Based on 17,006 reviews
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Aliens: Fireteam is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Cold Iron Studios and was released on August 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Aliens: Fireteam is a third-person survival shooter set in the Aliens universe, where players battle through four campaigns with up to two additional players or AI. The 'Into the Hive Edition' includes a new campaign and the 'Ultimate Edition' offers additional DLCs, weapons, and the full suite of Endeavor Pass cosmetic DLCs. Build your fireteam and explore the mysterious planet LV-895."

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story835 positive mentions
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  • The game effectively captures the gritty, dark aesthetic of the Alien franchise, with solid graphics and excellent sound design that enhances the atmosphere.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable, especially in cooperative mode, with a variety of classes and a deep progression system that keeps things interesting.
  • The game offers a fun experience with no microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the core gameplay without hidden costs.
  • The graphics feel dated and lack depth compared to contemporary titles, with some character models reminiscent of early 2010 games.
  • The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous, with limited mission variety and a lackluster story that fails to engage players emotionally.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and network instability, particularly in multiplayer modes.
  • story
    5,954 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Aliens: Fireteam Elite" is generally considered basic and underwhelming, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players noted that while the game features a series of missions set in the Alien universe, the plot lacks depth and is often repetitive, with many missions following a similar structure of moving from point A to point B while fighting waves of enemies. Although there are some interesting lore elements and character interactions, the overall experience is described as lacking in engaging storytelling, with many players expressing a desire for more content and variety in missions.

    • “I enjoyed the game so much that I was genuinely disappointed when the story concluded.”
    • “The story is excellent and adds to the franchise both in the main game and the DLC.”
    • “The story is compelling, and the missions are fun, but the narrative arc finishes far too quickly.”
    • “This shift in gameplay, combined with the lack of a decent story to keep things moving, makes the experience dwindle significantly.”
    • “The bad: there isn't much of a story and you'll feel hard pressed to really care about it.”
    • “The story is nothing special and it's not really scary at all.”
  • gameplay
    2,381 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Aliens: Fireteam Elite" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its solid mechanics and enjoyable cooperative experience, particularly when playing with friends. However, the repetitive nature of the missions, which often involve similar objectives and enemy encounters, has led to criticisms of a lack of variety and depth. While the game successfully captures the atmosphere of the Alien franchise and offers a satisfying shooting experience, some players feel it falls short in terms of content and innovation, making it more appealing for fans of the genre rather than newcomers seeking a fresh gameplay experience.

    • “Amazing music, atmosphere, and gameplay best enjoyed with your friends.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple, and whether you're dropping turrets as a technician, launching micro-rockets as a demolisher, or tossing out heals as the doc, each class offers just enough variety and customization to keep things interesting without overwhelming your brain after a long day.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, especially when playing with friends.”
    • “The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous, offering little variety to keep players engaged.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive and the story is very lackluster, the graphics are ok but it is the same stuff on the wall and floors on every map plus the DLC is not easy and no one ever plays it so there is no extra help.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple and whether you're dropping turrets as a technician, launching micro-rockets as a demolisher, or tossing out heals as the doc, each class offers just enough variety and customization to keep things interesting without overwhelming your brain after a long day.”
  • graphics
    1,263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Aliens: Fireteam Elite" receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the game's ability to capture the aesthetic of the Alien franchise through detailed environments and character models. While some commend the visuals as impressive and immersive, others criticize them as feeling dated or lacking in depth compared to contemporary titles. Overall, the graphics are generally considered solid, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere, though they may not meet the expectations set by more recent AAA releases.

    • “The graphics, environments, and audio really capture the essence of the movies.”
    • “The graphics are great, the sound design is excellent, and the game has a deep progression system to go along with it.”
    • “The graphics are solid, capturing the gritty, dark aesthetic of the films, and the sound design is excellent, with alien sounds and background music setting the mood.”
    • “The graphics feel like something ripped from a mobile game back in 2018; the design on the aliens is so uninspired you could stack them with previous titles and not tell the difference at all.”
    • “The graphics are so average that they could easily be mistaken for a human's attempt at drawing cybertronian architecture.”
    • “The graphics are dated, with character models that match those in early 2010 games.”
  • atmosphere
    681 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Aliens: Fireteam Elite" is widely praised for its ability to capture the gritty, claustrophobic essence of the Alien franchise, with many players noting the effective sound design, immersive environments, and nostalgic references to the films. While some reviews highlight the game's intense action and cooperative gameplay as enhancing the atmosphere, others criticize it for lacking the deeper tension and horror elements found in previous Alien titles, particularly "Alien: Isolation." Overall, the game is seen as a solid homage to the franchise, delivering a fun, atmospheric experience, especially for fans of the series.

    • “This game perfectly captures the desperate, gritty atmosphere of the films, offering thrilling third-person combat against relentless hordes of xenomorphs.”
    • “Cold Iron Studios did an incredible job capturing the atmosphere of the alien universe, delivering an action-packed, heart-pounding experience that never lets up.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and gritty, perfectly capturing the tension of the iconic franchise.”
    • “I can't get into the atmosphere.”
    • “The game has no atmosphere, due in large part to how arcadey it plays, and how effortlessly you mow through xenos.”
    • “The atmosphere feels like a generic shooter and doesn't provide the chilling feeling that you would expect with the alien franchise.”
  • music
    645 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to evoke the iconic feel of the Alien franchise, while others criticize it for being repetitive or mismatched with the gameplay. Some players appreciate the soundtrack's homage to the original films, noting its immersive qualities, while others find it lacking in intensity and originality, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, is often highlighted as a strong point, though opinions vary widely on its effectiveness and memorability.

    • “The soundtrack and sound effects enhance the tension, delivering that classic blend of sci-fi and dread that fans expect.”
    • “The music score is awesome with how immersive it feels, playing just like the original movie score, capturing the feeling of horror in it.”
    • “The music perfectly swells and fades with the waves of xenos, giving you a real sense of panic and relief all at the same time.”
    • “The music is awful and sounds nothing like Alien most of the time, lacking those iconic stress-inducing military drums like in ACM which hyped you up.”
    • “The soundtrack is mediocre, often the music playing doesn't feel within tone of its genre.”
    • “The music is very lacking in enjoyment compared to the movies.”
  • replayability
    615 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The replayability of "Aliens: Fireteam Elite" is generally viewed as decent, bolstered by a robust class system, various difficulty levels, and the inclusion of challenge cards that add variety to missions. However, many players note that the limited number of missions and repetitive gameplay can lead to a decline in long-term engagement, especially without a consistent group of friends to play with. While the game offers enough content for several playthroughs, its replay value may not match that of similar titles in the genre, leading to mixed opinions on its longevity.

    • “The class system is robust and plenty of challenges to make it endlessly replayable. 10/10 highly recommend.”
    • “The different classes are fun, every weapon is satisfying to use, and the challenge cards are a great way of adding replayability to the campaign.”
    • “The replayability comes from playing with different team makeups, pushing the difficulty up, and playing with the different challenge cards that can give better rewards but ramp up the challenge.”
    • “Some players may find the campaign short and the post-game content lacking long-term replay value beyond difficulty scaling and seasonal updates.”
    • “The sad fact is, despite the large build variety and customizations, the relatively few missions means the game lacks a decent amount of replayability versus something like Left 4 Dead, Deep Rock Galactic, or Vermintide 2.”
    • “The game is rather short, but the replayability comes from playing with different team makeups, pushing the difficulty up, and playing with the different challenge cards that can give better rewards but ramp up the challenge.”
  • grinding
    322 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it can become tedious and repetitive due to the limited number of missions and the need to replay them for upgrades and achievements. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay loop, others find it frustrating, especially when faced with bullet-sponge enemies and minimal variety in gameplay. Overall, the game is described as grindy, with a significant amount of time required to unlock content, which may deter those who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “Fun not too grindy, good with and without friends.”
    • “Progression is quick and fair, not too grindy.”
    • “You have a skill and progression system that isn't too grindy, and getting all weapons and a basic set of attachments is fun.”
    • “However, progression can feel grindy after extended play, as upgrades and cosmetic rewards repeat without offering substantial variety.”
    • “You can finish all the story missions in about 8 hours, and then you have another 60-80 hours of grinding points to unlock new weapons and level weapons and your classes/jobs to the maximum.”
    • “Very grindy, which wouldn't be much of an issue if I wasn't forced to play the same exact missions, the same way, with little gameplay variety.”
  • stability
    295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews from players. While some report a smooth experience with minimal bugs and glitches, others highlight significant issues such as frequent crashes, audio problems, and network instability, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, many players suggest that while the game can be enjoyable, its buggy nature and technical problems detract from the overall experience, with some recommending waiting for patches or sales before purchasing.

    • “Game runs great and I've encountered only a few minor sound bugs.”
    • “From a technical standpoint, it runs great.”
    • “It's been a long time since I didn't play a game day one with this quality; the game is pretty much bug free, gameplay is well done, animations are okay, and you feel like the developers loved their game.”
    • “The game is a bit buggy, no pun intended, and it does suffer from the all too common problem of always online with terrible servers.”
    • “Frequent crashes, disconnects, and glitches turn a good gameplay experience into a frustrating chore.”
    • “The game was so buggy with enemies glitching through walls/floors/objects that it made the game virtually unplayable and certainly unenjoyable.”
  • optimization
    259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as frequent crashes, stuttering, and frame rate drops, particularly during intense gameplay. While some users noted decent performance on specific hardware configurations, others experienced severe lag and connectivity problems, especially in multiplayer modes. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a major concern, detracting from the overall experience for a substantial number of players.

    • “Quite a decent 'L4D clone' with interesting and varied leveling, excellent optimization, and good gamepad controls.”
    • “The game is generally well optimized and only has a few slowdowns in a few areas that I believe lack occlusion culling, but they are very few and far between.”
    • “The game runs smoothly; the graphics are very good with detailed environments and authentic feeling locations.”
    • “The matchmaking is horrible, the optimization is horrible, disconnects and crashes are frequent.”
    • “Game is horribly optimized, near unplayable at times with multiplayer, stutter issues lasting from half a second to near 10 seconds, game decides when it wants to run smoothly or not, at random.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, the core game loop is fun and the game is atmospheric, but the lack of optimization, near constant crashes, and horrendous design decisions, particularly regarding matchmaking and team coordination ensure this game is not worth the full price tag.”
  • monetization
    155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and hidden costs, which enhances the overall experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the DLCs, which some view as cash grabs, particularly for their cosmetic nature and lack of substantial content. Overall, while the game avoids predatory monetization practices, concerns about its reliance on DLC for additional content persist.

    • “In an era dominated by live service games that often rely heavily on in-game purchases, it's incredibly satisfying to play a game that offers a complete experience without hidden costs.”
    • “The game itself is very fun and quite honestly a breath of fresh air: no microtransactions, no BS, just you and a couple of buddies mowing down waves of xenomorphs.”
    • “The devs have promised no microtransactions or loot boxes, and another year of content/DLC.”
    • “The DLCs for this are mostly a cash grab with cosmetics, and even the added 3 levels aren't worth the cost since they're more of the same boring level design.”
    • “This game is an obvious cash grab riding the coat-tails of the Alien franchise.”
    • “The post-release monetization of the game was supposed to come in the form of optional cosmetic packs, but now with the new 'expansion', deluxe edition owners still have to purchase the DLC which was supposed to come with all 4 seasons.”
  • humor
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding joy in the absurdity of gameplay moments, such as aliens behaving like cats, funny voice lines, and unexpected bugs. While some appreciate the comedic potential in cooperative play and challenge cards that introduce humorous elements, others criticize the humor for becoming repetitive or annoying over time. Overall, the game can provide a hilarious experience, especially when played with friends, but its comedic value may not resonate with everyone.

    • “The teamwork aspect is both a blessing and a hilarious disaster waiting to happen.”
    • “I'm pretty sure I heard my character shout, 'Get away from her, you buggers!' at one point, and I couldn't stop laughing.”
    • “The challenge card system also adds a fun level of difficulty or funny antics that I appreciate in a game like this that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
    • “Whoever wrote the script needs to find a new job; the childish commentary takes away from the supposedly horror genre of aliens. It is not funny.”
  • emotional
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of a compelling story and character development. While some enjoyed the gameplay and felt a sense of camaraderie within the community, others found the narrative forgettable and devoid of emotional investment, leading to a sense of heartbreak for fans of the Alien franchise. The game is seen more as a fun, casual experience rather than an emotionally engaging journey.

    • “Characters and plot points could have been more fleshed out to create a stronger emotional connection with the story.”
    • “As a fan of the Alien franchise, this was heartbreaking.”
    • “And when it chimes, and you look at it, and see blue blobs coming your way, it has an emotional effect, all on its own.”
    • “Very short and boring story.”
    • “Fun gameplay, boring story.”
  • character development
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth and customization options available, others criticize the overall lack of narrative depth and emotional engagement. Many reviews highlight the solid gameplay and aesthetic fidelity to the franchise, but note that character development could benefit from more diversity and meaningful storytelling elements. Overall, the game offers sufficient customization and replay value, yet falls short in delivering a compelling character-driven experience.

    • “The character development system is well thought out and deep with a number of cool additions.”
    • “Lots of replay value here, plenty of customization options for character design, classes, abilities, weapons, and even ways to shake up gameplay and make things pretty spicy and dicey.”
    • “Definitely worth buying; it's got diversity in character development and a wide selection of mods and weapons.”
    • “Lacks depth in story and character development.”
    • “Lack of character development: the story and characters are relatively shallow, focusing primarily on the action.”
    • “No real character development, no feeling of dread, no fear, and no enemies I'd ever be afraid of.”
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Aliens: Fireteam is a role playing shooter game with science fiction theme.

Aliens: Fireteam is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 48 hours playing Aliens: Fireteam.

Aliens: Fireteam was released on August 23, 2021.

Aliens: Fireteam was developed by Cold Iron Studios.

Aliens: Fireteam has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Aliens: Fireteam is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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