Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction

By taking two killer licenses and placing them in a real-time strategy setting, Zono Inc. has crafted a compelling, addictive, and challenging-as-hell game offering over 20 campaigns in which you can play as an Alien hive, a Predator hunting clan, or a cadre of Colonial Marines. Play as Aliens, and you can breed face-huggers and harvest human, animal, and Predator hosts for impregnation until you build an rampant horde of murderous xenomorphs.

AvP Extinction ist ein gutes Strategiespiel, das nicht auf Basenbau setzt, sondern auf Einheitenmanagment. Die 10 unterschiedlichen, aufrüstbaren Einheiten pro Rasse unterscheiden sich sehr und verlangen vom Spieler eine clevere Zusammenstellung. Die 21 Missionen sind abwechslungsreich gestaltet worden und warten meist mit unterschiedlichen Zielen auf. Dank der Thematik der Alien- und Predatorfilme erhält das Spiel einen sehr großen Sympathiebonus, das Fans einiges bietet. Zwar ist die Grafik nur Durchschnitt, doch dank der sehr guten Soundeffekte kommt eine tolle Atmosphäre zustande. Jeder der die Filme mag wird dieses Spiel sicherlich lieben, alle anderen sollten vorher mal Probe spielen.

Insgesamt ist 'Alien vs. Predator: Extinction' kein Überflieger und hätte in puncto Umfang durchaus länger ausfallen können. Die vorhandenen 21 Missionen machen aber dennoch durchaus Spaß und an der erstklassigen Steuerung gibt es eigentlich überhaupt nichts zu bemängeln. Einzig die Auswahl der Truppen, die KI und die technische Umsetzung lassen zu wünschen übrig. An dieser Stelle hätte man bei Zono sicher mehr Arbeit investieren können. 'Alien vs. Predator'-Fans dürften sicher ihren Spaß haben, jedoch solltet ihr den Titel vor dem Kauf trotzdem kurz anspielen.

Electronic Arts hatte mit Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction die Chance ein Echtzeitstrategiespiel zu liefern, das alleine schon durch die Besonderheiten und Eigenschaften der Rassen leicht mit StarCraft hätte konkurieren können. Leider wurden viele Möglichkeiten aber nicht genutzt. Keine Basen die man erst mal aufbaut, keine Fahrzeuge, langweilige Umgebungen und ein simples Missionsdesign erschweren selbst Fans die Liebe zu dem Spiel.

The Aliens Versus Predator universe has been a staple of video gaming for a number of years now, and it's not hard to see why. It draws from two well-developed and immensely popular action movie franchises, both of which feature creatures, characters, and weapons that lend themselves nicely to the typical action game. Most of the AVP games released to date have been first-person shooters, with a few brawlers thrown in here and there, so it's a bit surprising to see that the newest one, Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction, is actually a real-time strategy game. It's even more surprising, given the somewhat dubious history of RTS games on consoles, that Extinction is a thoughtfully designed, complex, and pretty fun game to play. Alas, a dearth of supplemental features and some flimsy presentation drag down what could have been a more solid overall package.

The Aliens Versus Predator universe has been a staple of video gaming for a number of years now, and it's not hard to see why. It draws from two well-developed and immensely popular action movie franchises, both of which feature creatures, characters, and weapons that lend themselves nicely to the typical action game. Most of the AVP games released to date have been first-person shooters, with a few brawlers thrown in here and there, so it's a bit surprising to see that the newest one, Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction, is actually a real-time strategy game. It's even more surprising, given the somewhat dubious history of RTS games on consoles, that Extinction is a thoughtfully designed, complex, and pretty fun game to play. Alas, a dearth of supplemental features and some flimsy presentation drag down what could have been a more solid overall package.

Alien vs. Predator: Extinction is a game with a lot of problems, but it’s not often that you find a decent RTS on the consoles. Hard-core RTS fans might find something worthwhile, and fans of the Alien and Predator franchises might find it worth their attention. The Alien campaign is pretty fun, each species plays greatly different, and the controls work pretty well for a console RTS. I’d advise anyone thinking about buying this game to give it a rental first, though, because it’s not for everyone.

Alien vs. Predator: Extinction is a game with a lot of problems, but it’s not often that you find a decent RTS on the consoles. Hard-core RTS fans might find something worthwhile, and fans of the Alien and Predator franchises might find it worth their attention. The Alien campaign is pretty fun, each species plays greatly different, and the controls work pretty well for a console RTS. I’d advise anyone thinking about buying this game to give it a rental first, though, because it’s not for everyone.

Alien Vs Predator: Extinction jest zupełnie nowym spojrzeniem na znaną serię. Niestety nie jest grą idealną i posiada parę większych lub mniejszych błędów. Mimo wszystko chyba warto ją kupić, bo jest to całkiem fajna odmiana po łażeniu z wieloma spluwami w plecaku i strzelaniu do wszystkiego co się rusza.

A console RTS, you say? Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction could change the minds of gamers who doubt the RTS genre could ever work on the Xbox. It?s just too bad poor level design and lackluster graphics keep it from reaching its true potential.

The title says it all: two of the most well-known extra-terrestrial forces are back in the new and upcoming movie, Alien vs. Predator: Extinction. Before the arrival of the movie, however, console owners will receive a nice little treat in the form of a teaser on how the movie storyline might evolve. Let’s go kick some extra-terrestrial butt.

Alien versus Predator, now when are we going to see this movie? All we have had are videogames based on these two huge franchise names. The Alien versus Predator franchise has seen its ups and downs in terms of videogames. Personally I believe that the Atari Jaguar version of Alien versus Predator [FPS] was by far the best game made for the franchise to this day. There were a few versions as well, some for the PC, some for the SNES. We are now blessed with a new Alien versus Predator game Alien versus Predator: Extinction, compliments of Electronic Arts and Zono, Inc. This time around though, we have a RTS. So does the Alien versus Predator universe make the transfer over to a RTS and come out being a winner?

For a console RTS, Aliens versus Predator: Extinction isn’t half bad but compared to a PC RTS, however, Extinction is too simplistic for it’s own good and hardcore RTS fans would do best to avoid it. Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction may be one of the best RTS games out there for the PlayStation 2, but that isn’t really saying much when sizing up the competition.

One of the biggest gaming tragedies of 2003 is that Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction shipped with no multiplayer options whatsoever. The final blow comes from the lack of single player skirmish mode. To put it bluntly, Extinction has no replayability whatsoever. At this stage though it is the closest thing the Xbox has to an RTS, and if you are a fan of the Aliens or Predator movies or just a strategy buff, the chances are you will enjoy Extinction. For everyone else, it's a rental.

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In short, it is better than some of the RTS titles that I have seen on consoles, but it still feels lacking. The AI should drop the I, and there are just too many holes in both the campaign stories and the gameplay itself. So, while I can't really recommend this title to many people, fans of the whole mythos may still enjoy a stab at it.

I’m a big science fiction fan, and have been a huge follower of both the Aliens and the Predator series in the movies, comics, novels, and of course … video games. Fans of both series have been treated to a number of Alien and Alien vs. Predator titles ranging from 2-D side scrollers to action packed FPS creepfests, and the AvP game on Atari Jaguar was one that many said was the only really good game for the failed system. Recently, the Alien vs. Predator war has been revived and re-packaged for the PS2, only this time in an RTS style of gameplay. Does it stack up to what us fans have come to expect over the years? Well … not really.

When people think of Aliens and Predators, they instantly envision a grand first-person shooter. They see fast shooting action, with dark levels and violent adversaries. Despite having painted this pretty picture for gamers, Aliens Vs. Predator: Extinction is vastly different. The new game to bear the AvP name is a nod to the Command & Conquer series and other real-time strategy (RTS) games. Is the result a deathly game to add to your collection, or is it just dead? Read on.

With few RTS options for Xbox and PS2 fans of the genre, Aliens vs. Predator has the distinction of being one of, if not the best game of its type so far. The rub is, that in comparison to modern and pre-modern titles for both the PC and earlier consoles (Herzog Zwei and Utopia: Creation of a Nation run circles around it), that statement will end up holding very little water. For fans of the Alien and Predator franchises, however, there could be enough appeal via presentation and curiosity-factor to warrant a likely weekend rental or perhaps even a hesitant purchase. As it stands right now, though, enthusiasts may do themselves an even better service by running out to their local store and picking up the FPS "Gold" versions of Aliens vs. Predator 1 or 2 for the Windows format. Two games combined that equal the singular price of Extinction, they're infinitely more entertaining and better capture the essence of the AvP mythos.

Trapped inside a gigantic spaceship and surrounded by the deceased trophies of conquered beasts from throughout the galaxy, the most stirring moment in an otherwise average film known as Predator 2 was the scene in which Danny Glover discovers a xenomorph skeleton hanging on a chamber wall. Taken at face value it's a brief moment in cinematic history, but when one considers the chain reaction that the scene has created across multiple forms of media, it could be one of the most important science fiction scenes of the last 15 years.

If I told you I didn't have fun with this game, I'd be lying to you. Of course the exact definition of fun would probably differ, but some 'fun' was had. At the same time, I also have a very hard time recommending the game. Though the concept is great, the follow through isn't nearly as good. After the initial thrill of the game wears off, monotony begins to sink in.

If you are really into RTS games and were looking forward to this baby, then get used to disappointment because it's not that good. If, on the other hand, you're a big Aliens and Predator fan like me, you might just forgive the game's many, many misgivings and play it a lot longer than the middling score implies you should. You'll at least get a good weekend's play out of it and so maybe this one's a bit more of a rental than a buyer. It's quite fun in the short term but, as with any game, the more you play the more irritated you become with it's failings. What Extinction really needed was a touch more big-budget razzamatazz, you know, a little bit of movie magic. Hell, maybe this sucker needed a cameo from Bill Paxton getting wasted for old times' sake, who knows. All I can say is that this package comes up a short and as such should be approached with caution.

The biggest flaws with AvP: Extinction are the lack of a rotating camera, the unit micromanagement required, and the fact that there are only 21 missions in the game with no multiplayer at all. While the game weighs in at an affordable $40 at retail, it's up to fans to decide if only 21 missions (seven per side) are worth the price. I wasn't disappointed with the game, and I don't think fans of AvP would be either.

The biggest flaws with AvP: Extinction are the lack of a rotating camera, the unit micromanagement required, and the fact that there are only 21 missions in the game with no multiplayer at all. While the game weighs in at an affordable $40 at retail, it's up to fans to decide if only 21 missions (seven per side) are worth the price. I wasn't disappointed with the game, and I don't think fans of AvP would be either.

Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction is one of those types of games that will require getting used to before you can say it’s a game worth your time. Sadly most gamers will not be willing to put this time in due to the lackluster graphics and sound, as well as a limited draw in effect. With that said, however, Extinction is one of the better console RTS games to date, and probably features one of the most user friendly control setups. Sadly, simply being a better console RTS does not mean it matches up to the great PC RTS games most gamers are accustomed to. While worth checking out, don’t expect to be blown away by any sort of revolutionary gameplay.

But thanks to good controls and a truly imaginative take on the AvP universe, Extinction turns out better than expected. You can tell the developers really loved the movies. It’s just too bad they didn’t take it far enough as a game, serving up a short campaign and failing to offer any extra modes. On the other hand, there’s nothing quite like playing as a whole deadly Alien hive, and on your console, you simply don’t have many other strategy options. In space, no one can hear you say rental.

I’ve always been a science fiction nut, and when I was a kid I tried to read every sci-fi book I could get my hands on. But it certainly didn’t stop there. I would religiously watch any TV show or movie that took place in space, no matter how awful. Reruns or new stuff, it didn’t matter. I would flood my brain with images from Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, V, The Last Starfighter and even Space 1999. On the other hand, I was never really able to stomach Dr. Who.

Trop pauvre pour un STR, trop mou pour un jeu d'action, Alien Versus Predator : Extinction est loin d'être passionnant. Les missions sont ennuyeuses et le gameplay trop limité malgré de bonnes idées dans le fond. Ajoutez à cela une réalisation en dessous de tout et vous obtenez un mélange bien faiblard.

Trop pauvre pour un STR, trop mou pour un jeu d'action, Alien Versus Predator : Extinction est loin d'être passionnant. Les missions sont ennuyeuses et le gameplay trop limité malgré de bonnes idées dans le fond. Ajoutez à cela une réalisation en dessous de tout et vous obtenez un mélange bien faiblard.

When the original AVP game out, it was one of those games that made you jump, playing it in the dark late at night was not a good idea if you planned to go to sleep soon after. Even still after all this time (some five years) the two AVP FPS’s are at the cutting edge of gaming. EA have been brave to move the genre on, to try something new and for those looking for an RTS on a console - something that the X-Box lacks - this will fulfil your requirements. The problem is though is that it just doesn’t cut the mustard. The AVP range is supposed to scare and this just doesn’t do that. For the money that you’re going to spend on the X-Box version you could buy both AVP and AVP 2 on the PC and have a fair better if not scarier time.

Historically speaking, consoles haven't done very well with real-time strategy games. This is probably because as a genre, RTS games thrive on high screen resolutions, mouse control and online multiplayer options. AVP: Extinction isn't about to rewrite history, but apparently it is happy to re-enact some of the genre's most frustrating crimes of the 1990s: sloppy AI and path finding, dodgy low-res visuals, and unbalanced units.