Aliens Versus Predator 2 - PC
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Publication Date | October 31, 2001 |
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Computer Platform | PC |
ASIN | B00005QX4F |
Release date | October 31, 2001 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #102,647 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #3,750 in PC-compatible Games |
Package Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sierra |
Date First Available | September 25, 2001 |
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Aliens Versus Predator 2, sequel to one of the most frightening games ever made, takes you to Planet LV1201, where three of the most dangerous and bloodthirsty species in the galaxy battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three species. The action is as intense as the blockbuster films on which the game is based. Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine, and use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive.
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Customers like the quality of the video game, saying it's an excellent, solid game. They also describe it as a classic, and one of the best aliens games. However, some customers differ on graphics.
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Customers find the quality of the video game excellent, solid, and classic. They also say the game is fun, and one of the best horror/survival games ever made.
"...The game works perfect on my system but I only played it a short time and I don't forsee any problems. My OS is Vista Home Premium...." Read more
"...is that "AvP 2" is one of the best horror/survival games ever made, i'd say it's equally matched to the..." Read more
"...to the combat of games like Halo and Quake, the gameplay is robust and doesn't feel too clunky, and functions such as the weapon and body sway can..." Read more
"...And the game play is freaking awesome. Very close to the movies and comics...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the graphics. Some mention that the environments are original and incredible, while others say that the graphics could be better and are incredibly outdated.
"...This game has great graphics, of couse not as good as Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but a step or 2 below but is still good! I had one problem...." Read more
"...However, the game is by no means good visually. If graphics is what makes the game for you, then steer clear of Aliens VS Predator 2...." Read more
"...base or fighting through the eerie xenomorph hives, the environments are original and have a great amount of range...." Read more
"...This by far is the best. NO the graphics are not great when you compared them to todays next gen graphics but they are still good...." Read more
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GRAPHICS
As is expected, the graphics are incredibly outdated. However, the environments are absolutely incredible. Whether you be fighting your way through a Weylad Yutani base or fighting through the eerie xenomorph hives, the environments are original and have a great amount of range. However, the game is by no means good visually. If graphics is what makes the game for you, then steer clear of Aliens VS Predator 2.
STORY
Boasting three campaigns, this is much like a three games in one. I began my experience with the marine storyline, believing it to be closer to what I'm used to when it comes to military FPS. From what I've noticed so far, the story is paper-thin and all-too predictable. There is literally no character personalities, and all of the characters seem to be faceless and linear. The alien story is little more than you running around killing everything that isn't a xenomorph, and the Predator story is all about proving yourself by, surprise surprise, killing everyone that isn't a Predator. Storywise, the game is quite weak, though all three campaigns are very fun.
GAMEPLAY
The gameplay is quite solid in this title. Not dissimilar to the combat of games like Halo and Quake, the gameplay is robust and doesn't feel too clunky, and functions such as the weapon and body sway can be taken out via the options menu. There are, however, several glaringly obvious problems with this game. With no directional arrows or waypoints present, the player is forced to wander about, sometimes for hours, trying to find a computer to hack into that just happens to be at the other end of the level. There was a point in the first mission where I spent almost two hours wandering the mountains of the LV 1201 trying to find a facility that was crucial to completing the mission. The next problem is the worthless motion tracker. In games such as Aliens: Colonial Marines, using your motion tracker is crucial to knowing the position of your enemy. In AVP2, the motion tracker hardly picks up enemies at all, and when it does (which is rare) their signatures on the tracker aren't relative to the enemies' actual positions. The game uses a unique style of health and armor in the combat, but as unique as it is, this all screws the player over. I can't even begin to count how many deaths were caused when I was at 2% health dealing with a room filled with xenomorphs, holding them off with a simple pistol. These are functions that led me to increased frustration throughout the game until I was so fed up that I decided to play something else.
SOUND
The best part of the game is the stellar sound design. From the cracking gunfire of the iconic pulse rifle to the guttural shrieks of the xenomorphs, the sound design is what incites the best terror in the game. Several of the best jump scares in the game are derived from the player rounding a dark corner and seeing a xenomorph leap from behind a crate, screaming as it attacks the player with unrelenting ferocity.
VERICT
Despite the downfalls of the game's gameplay, story and graphics, this is very good game overall. With great combat and original environments, the game can incite hundreds of hours of dedicated gameplay (although fighting Weyland Yutani soldiers in the marine campaign is quite boring and linear). Make no mistake: this is a game that I would strongly suggest people try.