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Review of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on PS5

by Chucky Chucky photo Aug 2021
Cover image of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 24 Aug 2021
Genre: Third-person shooter
Developer: Cold Iron Studios
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Introduction

So, picture this: you're a Colonial Marine in space, fighting against Xenomorphs. Sounds cool, right? Enter Aliens: Fireteam Elite, a game that promises action but sometimes feels like it forgot to pack its parachute for the jump into the combat zone. Strap in, Marine, it's going to be a bumpy ride (and maybe a little alien saliva on the way).

Gameplay

Alright, let's talk gameplay. You've got your seven classes to play with-because what's a military venture without a plethora of weapon-wielding personas? Whether you fancy blasting bugs in the role of a Gunner or beaming at your teammates as a charming Doc, you're covered. The narrative leads you through four story campaigns. Each offers three (count 'em, three!) missions. Somehow, they manage to be an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, and a kid's birthday party where all the decor is in peril of collapse, wrapped together in a slightly confusing package of distress signals and scary green monsters. Playing out like a mix of 'Left 4 Dead' and a bad day at the office, you'll fight through waves of what feels like an entire family reunion of Xenomorphs. Don't worry about local co-op though; they decided why let friends couch it up when you can make them join a public lobby and endure the wrath of strangers! Multiplayer can be a hoot-or a train wreck-you pick. Forget the algorithms that assess matchmaking; you're either winning or just using it for some unintentional comedy.

Graphics

Now, visually speaking, let's just say the game looks decent enough. Vogue it may not be, but it's got its moments. Your Xenomorph enemies are delightfully horrific-until you remember they're about as scary as your grandma's ancient cat. When those creepy crawlers latch onto your character, it's both thrilling and kind of hilarious because they're not exactly the stealthy type. Just don't expect to be blown away by ultra-realistic textures. You're playing a game based on sci-fi horror, and it seems the graphics developers went with 'good enough' and called it a day. After all, trust the aliens; they can't get any worse.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Aliens: Fireteam Elite puts you in a genuinely action-packed experience, but much like a squirrel on caffeine, it doesn't land all its jumps. It's a decent throwback to cooperative gameplay filled with mindless gunfire and chaotic fun, but if you're looking for a game that will redefine the genre or make you rethink life choices, it might come up a bit short. Overall, if you fancy blasting some aliens with friends and losing track of how many times you've died (because it definitely happens), then suit up! Just don't forget to bring snacks. You'll need them for the existential dread and the occasional jump scare. I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10-fun, but not a bug hunt for the ages!

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