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Area 51

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66%Game Brain Score
66% User Score Based on 42 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

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Area 51 is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror, fantasy, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by Midway Studios Austin and was released on April 25, 2005. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Area 51" is a horror shooter game with single-player and local multi-player modes for up to 2 players. In the game, players assume the role of Specialist Ethan Cole, investigating a viral outbreak at a secretive military facility. As they explore the large levels, they'll encounter infected humans and ancient aliens, uncovering conspiracies and attempting to prevent the mutagen from spreading.

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Area 51 is a survival shooter game with horror, fantasy, historical and science fiction themes.

Area 51 is available on PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PlayStation.

Area 51 was released on April 25, 2005.

Area 51 was developed by Midway Studios Austin.

Area 51 has received mostly positive reviews from players.

Area 51 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Quake II, Hurricane, Directive 8020, Last Planet, Otherworld and others.