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Aliens: Fireteam Elite
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite offers plenty of wild shootouts, plenty of customization, and a great atmosphere. The game mechanics can be overly repetitive, however, and this is a fairly shallow take on the genre, but Alien fans playing alongside one another will have fun nonetheless.
Game Info
2202. A mysterious distress call reroutes your Marine Assault Unit to LV-895 in the outer colonies, where deadly Xenomorph legions, hidden corporate secrets, and ancient alien ruins await your arrival. Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative 3rd-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desparate fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat. Create and customize your own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooting experience.
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Total Reviews: 86
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GENRES:
- Action, Shooter
DEVELOPER(S):
- Cold Iron Studios
PUBLISHER(S):
- Focus Home Interactive
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Alien
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
86
Critic Reviews
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Kyle Campbell (IGN)
August 23, 2021
7/10
There’s plenty of wild shootouts with swarms of xenomorphs in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, but some awkward pacing and repetitive level design prevents it from being a classic.
Alyssa Mercante (GamesRadar+)
August 23, 2021
3.5/5 stars
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a solid third-person co-op shooter that feels like it belongs in the franchise, but its replayability has yet to be determined.
Robert Zak (PC Gamer)
August 23, 2021
73/100
A fun and flexible swarm shooter that’s a little too reliant on being played alongside friends.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (86 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 6 / 10 | 09-05-2021 | Very basic and formulaic co-op shooter which is too similar to what it tries to copy. Not the worst Aliens game, but not the best either. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Not Recommended | 08-23-2021 | Poor sounds, poor level design, shallow upgrades once you track it, and lackluster AI, doesn’t let this get past Boot status. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 08-23-2021 | Aliens fans with friends should buy, as should anyone hungry for a more focused take on online co-op combat (read: less sprawling than The Division). Solo, offline players should tread extremely cautiously. Destiny and Borderlands fans may be unmoved. | Read review |
| Atomix | Rodolfo León | 70 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite feels like a generic loot shooter that doesn’t manage to capture at all the look and feel of the Aliens franchise. Instead, we are left with a boring, repetitive and buggy game. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Elliott Gatica | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite does a lot right when it comes to the core gameplay experience, but lacks in its narrative. It adapts all the good parts of a looter shooter and a zombie-like shooter experience at the cost of some repetitive mission objectives. | Read review |
| AusGamers | KostaAndreadis | 5 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | Playing in a squad is the experience in terms of actual playability, and on that front it’s fun to be in the midst of a distinct 1986 cinematic Aliens vibe for a time. Sharing in the look and feel, pointing out the similarities, the inconsistencies, and questioning some of the questionable logic. In the end the impressive, but static, visuals and sound design do a lot to put you into the universe. But, at best Aliens: Fireteam Elite is what you play in the arcade before jumping into the cinema proper. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Khari Taylor | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Like the films that inspired it, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is great popcorn fun with a friend or two, but if you’re not a fan of the popular film franchise and/or siege-style game modes like Gears of War’s Horde and Halo’s Firefight, you are likely in for a long grind, especially if you are playing solo. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Omi Koulas | 7 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a valiant third-person shooter in the titular universe, yet still falls somewhat short. As a bite-sized, mindless action game on the surface, blasting away hordes upon hordes of xenomorphs with the M41A Pulse Rifle is excellent. Trying different classes, abilities, and unlockable weapons help keep gameplay refreshing during your first run. However, Fireteam Elite wants to be replayable and what’s on offer simply isn’t that fun to return to. Formulaic level design and often buggy AI make finishing missions a chore rather than a triumph. Series fans will enjoy the package, but Aliens: Fireteam Elite may struggle to survive against other co-op shooters. “Another glorious day in the Corps…” but not much longer than that. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Mark Steighner | 80 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | Apart from a camera that despises the view from a corner, some buggy and inconsistent team matchmaking mechanics, and the curious decision to add punishing roguelike elements, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a polished and potentially fun and action-filled romp through a corner of the Alien universe and lore. Played without human squadmates and reliant on AI stand-ins at anything but the easiest difficulty, the game’s more repetitious aspects begin to grate, as failure will be inevitable. Played with a trio of living beings possessing some situational awareness, reflexes and the ability to communicate, using an arsenal of cool guns and toys against swarms of iconic Xenomorphs is a mindless, if not mind-blowing, good time. | Read review |
| cublikefoot | Chase Ferrin | Recommended | 08-24-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite may be a bit clunky, but the core combat is some good stuff and the RPG mechanics on top of it give it a nice sense of depth. Recommended if you have friends to play it with! | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 5.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Like the meh Terminator project before it, if you’re really craving something substantial from the Alien IP, you might like to blow apart some creatures here. Otherwise, wait for a sale and give the campaign one run-through with two other friends over a weekend: it’s the best way to experience this extremely proviso-laden game. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Alex Tudor | 8.5 / 10 | 02-18-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite encapsulates everything Aliens. From the iconic sound of pulse rifles tearing through hordes of Xenomorphs to plenty of “IT’S GAME OVER, MAN” quotes being thrown out in party chats, Fireteam Elite is a ton of fun. Mission variety, a lackluster campaign, and wonky AI teammates bring the game down from being truly exceptional, but it’s undeniable that the moment-to-moment gameplay with friends is worth the price of admission. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Mehrdad Khayyat | 6.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens Fireteam Elite is a title that will likely disappoint you during the first few hours, but once you get past the first chapter, the game starts to open up to its potential more. If you have a squad ready for some challenging scenarios in a decent, albeit familiar, co-op shooter, then you could see yourself with an enjoyable couple of hours on your hands. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | João Canelo | Recommended | 09-05-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite does something we already suspected, is a game that does more for the financial success of the IP than the IP for the game itself. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Vikki Blake | Recommended | 08-23-2021 | A short, sharp and fairly shallow take on the famed franchise nevertheless delivers on the full Aliens power fantasy. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giovanni Panzano | 6.8 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens Fireteam Elite is a cooperative shooter without infamy and without praise that, at a budget price, allows you to spend a few hours immersed in the typical atmosphere of Xenomorph-based films in the company of a couple of friends. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Jason Guisao | 6.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | The bland routine of traversing meandering hallways to arrive at wider combat zones brimming with seemingly unending hordes often leads to fatigue and frustration | Read review |
| Game Rant | Joshua Duckworth | 1.5 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite has an interesting premise: co-op shooter set in the Alien universe where players must push their abilities, refine their build, and face a continuous onslaught of enemies. In reality, though, it’s a bug-filled slog that proves to be a one-trick pony. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Mack Ashworth | 2.75 / 5 stars | 08-27-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite sits squarely in the middle of other Alien games. There’s certainly worse out there, but there is also much better. It’s an uninspired struggle through a tired gameplay loop that just happens to be slathered in Alien slime and plays like one of the older Gear of Wars. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 8 / 10 | 08-31-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite Shines when it comes to enjoyable gameplay. Gunplay is so enjoyable, upgrade system is advanced, different classes make high replay value and various enemy types make fighting away from being repetitive. If you want a good co-op game in the world of Aliens, Play Aliens: Fireteam Elite. You don’t regret! | Read review |
| GameGrin | Luke Greenfield | 7.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Whilst not without its faults, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a satisfying co-op shooter that shows that there’s still fun to be had with the Aliens franchise. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 7 / 10 | 09-02-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a fine co-op shooter in a beloved franchise. It can offer lots of fun and tons of shooting, which should be enough for at least a couple of evenings. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 6.2 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite has some interesting mechanics to it, great visuals but lacks the replayability it needs to be successful as it’s such a minimal experience. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 7.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite does precisely what it sets out to do: letting players kill Aliens and defend hallways. Expecting anything more is only going to lead to disappointment. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Dean Takahashi | Recommended | 08-23-2021 | I’m thankful they got this far, and I enjoyed playing the Mature-rated game. I don’t know how far I’ll get into it, but it really is a lot of fun. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Jason D’Aprile | 7 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | A multiplayer action fest that takes a vastly different approach than Alien: Isolation. | Read review |
| GameSpace | Kris Brooks | 7 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | Overall I found Aliens Fireteam Elite to be a pleasurable experience with only a few hiccups. The graphics are on point, the audio keeps very well planned to keep with the theme and feel over the series. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a hugely entertaining co-op shooter, only brought down by the formulaic structure of its missions and the odd rough edge. Developer Cold Iron Studios is promising more free content in the future, however, and has the chance to turn the game into something rather special. With more horde maps, marine classes and perhaps a mission tweak here and there, we could imagine returning to Aliens: Fireteam Elite time and time again, long into the future. Right now though, while some team-based third-person shooter fans will have plenty of fun with it, it’s only really a must for Alien fans. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Alessandro Barbosa | 8 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a surprisingly deep third-person shooter with tight, enjoyable multiplayer action that has enough variety to tease multiple return visits. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Alyssa Mercante | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a solid third-person co-op shooter that feels like it belongs in the franchise, but its replayability has yet to be determined. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Bogdan Robert | 7 / 10 | 08-25-2021 | Mowing down the last Xenomorphs in a swarm using the Smartgun and barely making it out alive to the nearby extraction point. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Usaid | 6 / 10 | 08-30-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite could have been a much better game but its many bugs and glitches, and strange design decisions hold it back from shining. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 100 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | We’ve waited far too long for an Aliens game this good, but it’s finally here. With an exciting campaign, five exciting classes, a dazzling array of weapons, and a staggering array of monsters to use them on, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a perfect organism. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Ben Sellwood | 7 / 10 | 09-09-2021 | If you’re a fan of the Movies, especially the best one of all, Aliens, then this game is a triumph in letting you live out your jovial colonial marine fantasy and bug hunt with two pals. The game is genuinely engaging if too short for its own good, but then again perhaps you could say that it doesn’t outstay its welcome in being a short and sweet romp through the 12 Xenomorph filled environments. It’s an absolute blast! | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Javier Gutierrez Bassols | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a good co-op shooter, with good ideas, although it’s not perfect. The story, while good, is somewhat anecdotal and serves as more of a tutorial to learn how to play before facing horde mode. In addition, his approach ends up being somewhat repetitive and can become tiresome. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is an absolute win if you’re a franchise fan and you stick to the multiplayer; if you’re a solo player and the universe does nothing for you, there’s not much here worth exploring. | Read review |
| GotGame | Abdul Saad | 7.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | All in all, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a bit of a mixed bag. While it does provide a lot of exciting and action-packed fun, especially for fans, it still boils down to being a generic third-person shooter that’s mostly enjoyable when playing with friends. If you’re looking for something to kill time until the next big thing, this could scratch the itch. Just don’t expect it to be something noteworthy. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Cory Wells | 3 / 5 stars | 08-25-2021 | There have been a slew of movie franchises that have gone with cooperative multiplayer experience in recent years. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Shane Boyle | 4 / 5 stars | 09-20-2021 | Despite issues with repetition, Aliens: Fireteam Elite delivers where it counts; in its core gameplay. When you’re in the moment, obliterating hundreds of enemies using iconic weapons, against the backdrop of stunning locations that tap into the amazing cinematography the Alien franchise is known for, any shortcomings almost seem irrelevant. And, with the promise of free playable content to come across the next year, the rock-solid foundation which Cold Iron Studios has built could turn into something truly special. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Bruno Sol | 78 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | A nice cooperative shooter with a great atmosphere and plenty of customization possibilities.Its only flaw is that its mechanics end up being quite repetitive, but if you get together with two friends you will have a great time killing aliens. | Read review |
| IGN | Kyle Campbell | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | There’s plenty of wild shootouts with swarms of xenomorphs in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, but some awkward pacing and repetitive level design prevents it from being a classic. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Angelo Bianco | 7.3 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | If you are fan of the Alien movie saga and appreciate cooperative shooters then you’ll love Aliens: Fireteam Elite. It’s not a perfect game and doesn’t have an innovative gameplay mechanics, but it knows how to entertain especially when played with friends. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | David Oña | 6 / 10 | 08-30-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is an online co-operative action title that exudes love for the franchise on which it is based, that doesn’t aspire to revolutionise anything and that has, in its simplicity, its main virtues and defects. As accessible and satisfying as it is repetitive. A perfect videogame to enjoy in company. Immediate fun that will also delight fans of the second film installment of the franchise. A pity it doesn’t take more risks and is so predictable in almost everything it does. | Read review |
| JVL | Raptor | 7 / 10 | 09-09-2021 | Aliens Fireteam Elite is a very good release that scrupulously respects the codes laid down by the eponymous saga (despite the presence of some novelties, but always in the tone) and this is perhaps in the end its biggest flaw. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 4 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | It’s trying its best with an obviously low budget but rather than replicating the tension and thrills of Aliens this has much more in common with one of its lacklustre sequels. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Mitchell Gassner | 8 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Ultimately, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is more hit than miss. Although it does little to advance the survival shooter genre forward, Cold Iron Studio has done a great job of combining the familiar source material with fun, action-packed combat. The few flaws are merely a minor distraction and don’t mean game over, man! | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 4 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | I can’t stress enough how much fun Aliens: Fireteam Elite is. If you’re a fan of the franchise, don’t pass this one up. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 55 / 100 | 08-30-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite does no favors to the franchise’s reputation in video games. It’s a mostly functional, but very repetitive and bland shooter that may only grab the interest of the most hardcore Xeno enthusiasts. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 6.5 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is extremely fun to play once through with your friends, but when you’re expected to play the same stages multiple times, the gameplay wains on the player. It becomes more tedious than anything because the stages themselves just aren’t that interesting. Playing higher difficulties provides more challenge to your crew, but it gets repetitive. You’re expected to want to do this for more gun customization, but that’s barely interesting. Regardless, I have to admit, shooting down waves of aliens with friends sure is entertaining. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Unknown | 5 / 10 | 09-03-2021 | Go for this money and have a barbecue, and you’ll make a more sensible decision. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Robert Zak | 73 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | A fun and flexible swarm shooter that’s a little too reliant on being played alongside friends. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Andrew Farrell | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Entertaining to play, but light on content and too repetitive in spots, Aliens: Fireteam Elite isn’t without its charms. But the purchase price is a little high for what you get. | Read review |
| PCMag | Gabriel Zamora | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2021 | Fireteam Elite doesn’t stray from the horde-heavy, co-op gameplay that’s typical of multiplayer shooters, but the newest Alien title is packed with great visuals, smart classes, and great action. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Tommy Holloway | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Whilst Aliens: Fireteam Elite is lacking in some areas, and is not without its frustrations, it is a solid third-person survival shooter. The story won’t pull you in, but the core gameplay is satisfying, fun, and addictive and that is what will ultimately keep you coming back. There is something here for fans of third-person shooters and Alien fans alike. | Read review |
| Polygon | Diego Arguello | Not Recommended | 08-23-2021 | The game presents a solid foundation that manages to surprise in a few respects, but doesn’t quite take the plunge in full. I was hoping this iteration on the Aliens universe would finally be the one unafraid to take risks. But I’ll have to wait for the next attempt to find out if it’s not just a hopeless wish. | Read review |
| Press Start | Ewan Roxburgh | 5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a disappointment. Even as an avid fan of the franchise, the fun to be had here is limited. Misguided design, hamstrung presentation and painfully repetitive gameplay suck the fun out of what is, on paper, a promising game. I’d love to have had a meaty, cooperative survival game to play with friends, an escalating challenge that gradually expected more of me as a player, with a story more than just serviceable in moving from one mission to the next. This time, I’m only screaming in frustration. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Bruno Henrique Vinhadel | 65 / 100 | 08-28-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite manages to deliver good cooperative gameplay and it reasonably explores the immense Alien universe. Even so, it has technical problems, lack of immersion and, above all, repetition without much reward. | Read review |
| Push Square | Ken Talbot | 6 / 10 | 08-27-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is in no way the failure that Colonial Marines was. It’s a fun squad shooter with just about enough features at launch to keep you coming back to replay missions and tackle the horde mode. However, it’s not the strongest game of its type and really doesn’t seem to fit the license. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Alicia Brunskill | 4 / 5 stars | 12-16-2021 | In the run-up to the release of Aliens: Fireteam Elite, fellow Rapid Reviewer Ciaran McGinn shared a few of his thoughts on the perfect Alien(s) game. My own love affair with the Alien(s) franchise began in my childhood. I wouldn’t like to hazard a guess at how old I was when I watched Aliens (the film that began it all for me) – too young most likely. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 8 / 10 | 09-19-2021 | Aliens:Fireteam Elite is an excellent and thrilling take on the Aliens franchise. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 3 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a lot of fun whether solo, or with friends. It feels rather disjointed not having any cutscenes or meaningful threads for any of the campaigns. The crashes, bugs, and audio flatness get in the way of its overall enjoyment and longevity. Cold Iron Studios have post-launch content lined up, and so there’s promise of these issues being fixed and there being more to do in the near future. Aliens: Fireteam Elite lacks the connective tissue and spectacle that the films are known for, yet manages to provide entertainment for mindless, late-night sessions with friends. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Mason Teague | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-24-2021 | After spending time playing Aliens: Fireteam Elite with human squads, it remains clear that the game is at its best when played as a co-op experience. Fights become more frantic as players constantly communicate to address the incoming Xenomorphs, and having extra players on the team allows for more Challenge Cards to be activated to add some variety into each mission. It also makes the game a better experience on the higher difficulties, as the game warns players that the AI teammates won’t be very helpful above the Standard difficulty. While players can still have a great time playing solo, Aliens: Fireteam Elite truly shines with other players along for the ride. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Branislav Kohút | 8 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | Adrenaline hunt with Giger’s monsters and three players in cooperation offers cool experience in Alien universe. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Chris Jarrard | 6 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | I have mixed feelings from my time with Aliens: Fireteam Elite. I love the movies (well, the first two) and cooperative shooting is usually in my wheelhouse, but I could never connect with what is on offer here. The feel of the gunplay, mission design, and pacing have been a big turn-off for me, so I don’t personally see much value in endlessly repeating these missions for better attachments or cosmetics. It feels worse at conveying the spirit of the movies than the best of the preceding games adapted from the films and generic even as a modern online co-op shooter. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Lexuzze Tablante | 6.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | I haven’t had enough fun in coop games until I’ve played Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Sure, it isn’t spectacular, some may even call it “boring”, but the time I have spent playing the game as a fan of the franchise and as someone who loves shooters definitely made the game enjoyable despite the complaints I had. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 08-23-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Stevivor | Luke Lawrie | 3.5 / 10 | 08-24-2021 | My experience with Aliens Fireteam Elite was frustrating, but aside from the technical issues I still don’t think it is very good. The repetitive nature of the missions, a lackluster atmosphere that is missing the horror and tension from its source material, and a boring gameplay loop which doesn’t evolve at all over the course of the handful of hours it takes to complete. Aliens Fireteam Elite is an uninspiring and dull game that should have been shot out of an airlock. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Will Quick | 7 / 10 | 08-25-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a fast-paced Alien-based game with solid gameplay but limiting options | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 7 / 10 | 09-01-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Escapist | Jesse Galena | Recommended | 08-24-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Julian Harris | Recommended | 08-23-2021 | liens: Fireteam has a lot to offer while also cutting a few corners. I think that the 40-dollar price tag will make people a little less hesitant to jump in and try the game. It may not be the most visually striking game but it in no way looks bad. Initially, it looked like the game was going to have a lot of the same environments and enemies and that opens up a decent amount after you get out of the first missions. The game world expands and starts to incorporate lore and enemies from all of the movies. There are even some new enemy variants that have not been seen before. Aliens: Fireteam Elite is being released at the right time. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Marco Bortoluzzi | 7.8 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a valid cooperative shooter, one where you can just drop in and shoot stuff with glee, or put your coordination and teamplay to the test if you’re looking for a challenge. There are friendly AIs, but they aren’t great and solo play only works at the lower difficulties. Finally, while the game is competent and fun, it also shows its low budget. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Keith Mitchell | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a must fan for anyone who enjoyed the Aliens film or those who love a great gaming experience. This is the best action-based game in the Alien universe. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Nic Reuben | 7 / 10 | 09-03-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite has a lack of mission variety, technical issues, bad matchmaking, and a repetitive structure. All of that said, it’s still a fun time. I’m off to play some more right now. | Read review |
| Thumbsticks | Aaron Bayne | 4 / 5 stars | 09-01-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a thin co-op horde shooter with an Aliens skin. And for many, that’ll be exactly what they are looking for. This looks and sounds the part of the 80s action classic and will tickle those nostalgia senses. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Tom West | 3 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Aliens: Fireteam Elite and aside from a handful of bugs, the game shows promise of a solid third-person co-op survival game. The rich lore and stunning level design put it on par with other successful Alien titles in terms of presentation (if not in terms of being faithful to the source material with its hordes of papier-mâché Xenomorphs), and although there isn’t anything revolutionary about the gameplay, the experience itself feels well crafted. I hope to see some of the issues resolved in the near future, but can happily say that this isn’t just another game to toss on the Aliens failure heap. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Dylan Chaundy | 4 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
| VGChartz | Paul Broussard | 8 / 10 | 09-01-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is probably what I deserve for getting my hopes up. But just like my plans for Summer of 2020, my hopes have been taken from me and ejected into the cold vacuum of space. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 6 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | If you squint, you could be playing Outriders—with less satisfying shooting, granted, but with a superior world grafted onto the action. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Jason Palazini | 5.5 / 10 | 09-16-2021 | As strong as the source material is, Alien games just statistically don’t manage to deliver. It wasn’t until the second chapter when I was fighting off androids that I started to have a little bit of fun. But to be frank, that was the most disappointing part of all. I was looking forward to enjoying an Aliens game, but the only time I really enjoyed myself was when the game looked the least like Aliens. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Unknown | 6 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | An experience built for a fireteam of three, Aliens: Fireteam Elite turns the xenomorph horror on LV-895 into a shooting gallery that sadly misses the mark of what made its source material so iconic in the first place. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Jon Hueber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite (finally) proves that a great game based on the Alien films is possible in the modern era. A solid story, amazing action, deep customization, and intense battles make this one of the best adaptations of the franchise to date. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Miles Dompier | 4 / 5 stars | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite does the franchise justice by delivering an addictive co-op shooter set in iconic locations from the films. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Andreas Salmen | 7 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Aliens: Fireteam Elite is tricky to judge. The gameplay loop is repetitive and retreads a lot of the tropes found in similar co-op shooter experiences. Its presentation is good but inconsistent. What it does well is capturing the visuals and sound of the movies and distilling them into a well-established formula. There’s a good variety of combat classes and engaging ways to customize and improve builds, so players are incentivized to continue playing and get better as the difficulty ratchets up to add a thrilling survival component. I am concerned about the title’s online matchmaking, which we were unable to test. Since the title does not support crossplay, the game’s longevity and player base will depend on early adopters and future content releases to prove that this online shooter is here to stay. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 60 / 100 | 08-23-2021 | While not bad enough to be nuked from orbit, Aliens: Fireteam Elite regrettably falls short of what I’d hoped for from the franchise, especially seven years on from Alien: Isolation, which remains the high watermark. A lack of atmosphere, tension, and interesting stuff to do beyond shooting things, makes for a somewhat disappointingly flat experience. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Terrence Johnson | 7.5 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | The best advice though that I can give is to play this with your friends, it’s truly how the developers want it played. You will be able to mix the classes and abilities together to great success and trying the various builds and weapons ends up being a blast with your buddies. If you are a fan of the franchise then you don’t need to be advised you are going to enjoy this game, but if you are new to Aliens know that it does a great job of easing you in so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. | Read review |
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